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There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
Running a business from home - insurance, business rates, expenses, tax allowances
Contact information for finding out about health and safety at work issues and making a complaint and reporting injuries
Use these forms to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for an accident or disease caused by work.
Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
The law on smoking in the workplace and what businesses must do to prevent smoking at work
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
Avoiding discrimination against disabled people in recruitment – advertising the job, encouraging applications, reasonable adjustments
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Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
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