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How to consult with your workers on health and safety
Practical ideas and hints on how to consult with your workers on health and safety and how different approaches will work in different work environments
Consulting your staff on health and safety: the law
Rules on consulting with your employees on health and safety, the regulations involved, how these may apply to you and where you can find further guidance
Corporate manslaughter
Guidance on the corporate manslaughter offence, how it is defined, prosecutions, penalties and how businesses can avoid being prosecuted through good practice
Workstation health and safety: desks, chairs and posture
What standards your furniture must meet for a safe computer workstation and what your employees need to be aware of to work safely including posture
Computer health and safety: task design and rest breaks
You have a duty to ensure that employees working on computers have a mix of activities and regular rest breaks to prevent health problems and injuries
Computer workstation risk assessment
Assess health risks associated with computer workstations - physical layout, posture, special needs, rest breaks to ensure a healthy working environment
Ensure healthy computer use at work: six top tips
Follow these simple tips in your business to prevent health issues like upper limb injuries and eye strain for workers who use a computer for long periods
Free eye tests for employees who use computers
You have a responsibility to provide eyesight tests for employees who use display screen equipment and you may have to pay for glasses needed for work
Working conditions for computer users
Monitor office conditions such as humidity, temperature, lighting and noise levels to ensure a healthy working environment for employees who use computers
Consult your employees on health and safety
Your responsibilities for involving and consulting employees in your health and safety policy, the benefits of doing so, the law, and how to consult with them
Identify finance options for your business (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to identify finance options for your business.
Secure equity investment
How to secure private equity or business angel investment in your business.
Setting terms and conditions
How to set the terms of a contract between you and your customers.
Setting suitable payment terms for your customers
Payment terms are crucial to your cashflow and competitive position and should be explained clearly to customers.
Payment terms - commonly used invoice payment terms and their meanings
Payment terms and conditions used on invoices including Bill of Exchange, CIA, CBS, COD, EOM, NET 30 and Net 7.
VAT details to include on invoices
VAT-registered businesses must include extra information on invoices, such as identifying numbers and VAT paid.
Tax relief for buying or leasing assets
Information on the tax reliefs available when buying or leasing assets, and the rules for VAT.
Acquire assets and borrow money tax efficiently
Tax efficient methods of borrowing and how they can apply to your business.
Understanding depreciation of assets
The value of assets falls over time and can be written off in accounts spreading the cost over several tax years.
Taking court action to collect debts
Taking court action to collect debts.