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Fault lines
October 2006Employers have a range of HSE obligations: some are absolute, while others require only what is ‘reasonably practicable'. What is the difference? Location: UK
Adjudication Case Notes (in date order)
August 2006A summary of cases setting out the grounds on which enforcement of adjudication decisions have been resisted. Location: UK
A little give and take
July 2006A critique of the CIC's Consultants' Agreement and whether it strikes the right balance between consultants and clients. Location: UK
Fool if you think it's over
April 2006Consultants and contractors should not assume that once their client no longer has an interest in a project they are, in the absence of a collateral warranty or third party-rights, safe from claims by a new owner. Location: UK
This one won't fly
March 2006The latest edition of the Professional Services Contract has not been widely adopted – most likely because it extends a consultant's procedural obligations and liability. Location: UK
Worse than useless
June 2005A critique of the consultancy agreement produced by the British Property Federation. Location: UK
Health & Safety Offences and Sentencing
March 2005A guide to sentencing under the three main HSE offences: manslaughter by gross negligence; breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act; and contravention of HSE Regulations Location: Ireland
Prohibition and Improvement Notices
March 2005Prohibition and improvement notices are powerful weapons in the enforcement armoury of the Health and Safety Executive. What are they, when are they made and can they be appealed? Location: Ireland
Insurance Cover for Health and Safety Defence Costs
February 2005A guide to HSE defence costs, which insurers have a vested interest in since the outcome of prosecutions often has a bearing on civil claims. Location: Ireland
HSE Investigatory Powers and what to do after an Accident
February 2005A guide to the investigatory powers of the Health and Safety Executive following serious accidents at work. Location: Ireland