Analysis – Page 10

  • Analysis

    H&S policy proposals

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Solicitors Lovells have summarised a UK-wide 44-point action plan of policy initiatives and proposals for future legislation to cut workplace deaths, injuries and illness.

  • Analysis

    UK ruling alerts ALARM

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    The UK House of Lords ruling on 27 July in Phelps v London Borough of Hillingdon has important risk management implications for local education authorities and the public sector in general.

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    Kidnapping: New record in 1999

    2001-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Worldwide kidnaps for ransom reached a record peak in 1999, according to a survey by specialist insurer, the Hiscox Group.

  • Analysis

    Reductions for driver training

    2001-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Fleet operators who train drivers using Liberty Motor's Skilldrive scheme can obtain fleet insurance premium cuts ranging from 5% to 15%.

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    Lone workers vulnerable

    2001-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Lone public sector workers often face greater risks of personal injury than people working in more obviously hazardous industries like North Sea oil.

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    Insurers comment on pain and suffering awards

    2001-06-06T00:00:00Z

    In its March ruling the Court of Appeal considered the Law Commission's proposals on levels of damages for pain and suffering.