Category Construction

Construction, Guidance, Health & Safety, Legislation, News and Press

HSE publishes draft guidance in preparation for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

Summary Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 expected 6 April 2015. HSE publishes draft guidance. Original Author: HSE Original Link: http://press.hse.gov.uk/2015/hse-publishes-draft-guidance-in-preparation-for-the-construction-design-and-management-regulations-2015/?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=09-Jan-2015 Content The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has […] published draft guidance on the legal requirements in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations…

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January 12, 2015

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ESOS Legislation: The Quick Notes

Summary Article 8 of the European Energy Efficiency Directive Organisations that employ at least 250 people OR have annual turnover above €50 million and a balance sheet above €43 million. Energy Audit by “Lead Energy Assessor” covering 1 year by 5th…

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January 6, 2015

Construction, England, Environment, News and Press

Revisions to wildlife licences effective from 1 January 2015

Summary Effective 01/01/15 Consistent format. Clearer explanatory notes. Original Author: Natural England Original Link: Content Conditions in general licences GL04; GL06; GL10; GL11; GL12; GL14 and GL25 have been amended. See the general licence changes (PDF, 501KB,32 pages) document for early reference. From 1…

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December 9, 2014

Construction, Energy, Environment, News and Press, Wales

Green Deal home improvement fund details announced

Summary New applications from 9am, Wednesday 10 December 2014. Up to £5,600 available to households in England and Wales. Up to £30 million in vouchers will be available. Original Author: Department of Energy & Climate Change Original Link: Content More people…

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December 9, 2014

Construction, Guidance, Health & Safety, Healthcare, Human Resources, Logistics, Manufacturing, Print

Updated Guidance: Consulting workers on health and safety

Source: HSE This book gives you the law and guidance on how to consult and involve your employees and their representatives on health and safety matters at work. This second edition has been subject to some minor amendments and corrections…

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November 28, 2014

Construction

Consultation: Health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter and food safety and hygiene offences guidelines

Source: Sentencing Council On 13 November 2014, the Sentencing Council opened its public consultation on draft guidelines for Health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter and food safety and hygiene offences. If implemented, the guidelines could mean increased fines of up to £20 million…

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November 15, 2014

Construction, Health & Safety

HSE launches asbestos web app

Source: HSE The Beware Asbestos campaign, which was launched on 9 October and will run until March 2015, aims to encourage safe working practices among those workers most at risk from asbestos, ie tradespeople working on small sites and project in…

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November 14, 2014

Construction, Health & Safety

Safety Alert: Tower crane slew brakes

Source: HSE HSE investigations into the collapse of two tower crane jibs has identified that there were problems with adequate maintenance of the slew brake release mechanisms. The purpose of the safety alert is to advise owners and users of steps…

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November 4, 2014

Construction, Environment

Leading infrastructure firms commit to carbon reduction

Source: BIS Companies Thames Tideway Tunnel, Lafarge Tarmac, Temple Group, Kier Infrastructure and Barhale Trant Utilities have today (27 October 2014) become the latest signatories to the Infrastructure Carbon Review (ICR). Led by the Green Construction Board, the ICR is a joint industry…

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November 4, 2014

Construction

Government sale to help Constructionline exploit growing markets

Source: Gov.uk Commercial ownership will allow Constructionline to grow and achieve its full potential, including offering new additional services for the benefit of businesses. Investors are being invited to submit their interest for purchasing the service that brings together buyers…

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July 18, 2014