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Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy.

Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties

• Who's responsible

  You’re responsible for fire safety in business or other non-domestic…

• Fire risk assessments

  As the responsible person you must carry out and regularly review a fire…

• Fire safety and evacuation plans

  Your plan must show how you have: a clear passageway to all escape routes…

• Fire safety equipment, drills and training

  Fire detection and warning systems You must have a fire detection and…

• Enforcement, appeals and penalties

  Your local fire and rescue authority visits premises to check the fire…

There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable

Use the online form to complain about not being paid the National Minimum Wage, employment agencies, gangmasters or working hours.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 5 others

Contact information for finding out about health and safety at work issues and making a complaint and reporting injuries

As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors

Managing asbestos for your premises, your responsibilities, asbestos regulations, keeping records, health and safety, finding accredited surveyors, penalties

An employer can suspend an employee from work if their health and safety is in danger - employee right to pay, alternative work and how to handle problems

If you’re a business, organisation or sole trader that uses PPPs and adjuvants professionally in Great Britain, register to comply with regulations.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others

Schools are responsible for your child's safety while they're at school or on a school trip

Your farm vehicle must have the right approval to be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - european community whole vehicle type approval, certificate of conformity, tractor cab certificate of approval

Arranging final payments to employees or pension recipients who die, and reporting the death of an employee at work to the Health and Safety Executive and the police

Your legal obligations to ensure the health, safety and welfare of your farm employees and workers

If you import, manufacture, process, distribute or sell plant protection products (PPPs) for professional use in Great Britain, register to comply with regulations.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others