Risk Assessment

Q&A: Checking amplified music and noise levels

05-Feb-2018 By Poppleston Allen

This week's Q&A looks at the laws governing fire risk assessments and dealing with noise complaints.

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Legal advice: The risk of fire hazard rules

10-Mar-2015 By Poppleston Allen

It goes without saying that there is a very large amount of regulatory compliance, which affects licensed premises. Fire safety is a such an area, which is very important, bearing in mind the tragic consequences that can flow from a failure to comply.

Only half of pubs compliant with fire safety regulations

24-Feb-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs and clubs have been warned that they could be losing money through out-of-date fire assessments, after a Government report outlined that only half of licensed premises are complaint with the Fire Safety Order.

Legal advice: The risk of fire is always present

05-Dec-2014 By Poppleston Allen

Fire risk assessment is crucial at at time of year - and especially over the Christmas period. Find out about the process.

Legal Q&A: Accidents inside your pub

22-Aug-2013 By Weightmans

Where do you stand if a customer injures themselves in your pub? In the latest in a series of articles on insurance and legal issues, law firm Weightmans provides the answers.

How to... Conduct a risk assessment

06-Aug-2013 By Pat Perry

Every employer has a duty to undertake an assessment of the hazards and risks associated with work activities and to implement controls which either eliminates the hazard or reduces the risk to acceptable levels. Our guide explains how.

How to... Trade safely in outdoor areas

02-Jul-2013 By Pat Perry

Outdoor areas for pubs can provide huge business benefits and offer great opportunities for customers to experience outdoor dining and family activities. However, trading outside requires careful attention to avoid falling foul of the many hazards it...

Legal checklist: Using pubs' outdoor areas

21-Jun-2013 By Poppleston Allen

Warm weather is generally greeted with open arms by pub operators, especially those fortunate enough to have a pleasant and usable external space. This presents a clear opportunity for licensees to really make the most of them. Here are some pointers...

Pubs beware of violence on premises

31-Jan-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Licensees have been warned to carry out risk assessments if an attack takes place on their premises. This comes after the Metropolitan Bar in...

Back to Basics: Grease is the word...

28-Oct-2008

While the economic downturn brings with it traditional doom and gloom, the desire to cutback on expenditure in your business might cause you more...

New manslaughter laws are minefield for licensees

27-Mar-2008

New laws that could open up pub companies and employer licensees to manslaughter charges will be put under the microscope at a British Beer & Pub...

Councils calling for risk assessments

27-Sep-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

A number of local authorities are calling for pubs to supply a risk assessment when applying for a new licence or varying their existing one. The...

Legal advice: All fired up for safety changes

04-Oct-2006

The Regulatrory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on October 1 - the long-awaited legislation which was expected to simplify fire...

New fire laws: the burning issues

27-Sep-2006 By James Wilmore

What legal changes will be brought about by the new fire laws?The main emphasis of the changes is a move towards fire prevention. Fire certificates...

Pubs urged to get prepared for new fire safety laws

30-Aug-2006 By James Wilmore

Licensees have been urged to take advantage of new guidance relating to the change in fire laws - due to take effect next month. The guidance reminds...