Directive is a rod for employer's backs

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The Manual Handling of Loads Directive requires employers to reduce the need for people to handle heavy loads and to assess the risk to health when handling is unavoidable. The Directive appears to require risk assessment in general circumstances rather than for every load, however, it will be onorous for employers and they should take note of all standards and guidance. Development in conservation areas has been considered by the House of Lords which ruled that development is allowable when it does not harm the character or appearance of the area.

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Breakfast of champions

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Issues are presented concerning the eating and working habits of employees. The importance of breakfast, the dehydrating effects of air conditioning and the effects of alcohol consumption at lunchtime on employees' performance are discussed.

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The stress timebomb

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Issues are presented concerning the growing levels of stress being suffered by employees. The influence of high technology, productivity improvement incentives and job insecurity on employee stress levels are discussed.

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