Summary 66% of SMEs don’t consider their business to be vulnerable. Just 16% say that improving their cyber security is a top priority for 2015. 24% think that cyber security is too expensive to implement. 22% admit that they ‘don’t…
Summary New WEEE regs introduced in 2014 saw a 4% increase in collections compared to 2013. Estimated savings to producers in excess of £18 million. Original Author: BIS Original Link: Content The amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment being recycled has…
Summary Environment Agency Guidance on the ESOS Regulations. Organisations that qualify must submit energy audit by 5th December 2015. Original Author: Environment Agency Original Link: Content The Environment Agency has issued updated guidance “Comply with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)”.…
Summary Apple to spend $850m on solar energy. Could supply Power to 60,000 homes in California. Solar power production in America up by 139,000% in the last decade. Original Author: Kathy Clements at Assent Risk Management Original Link: Content Apple…
Summary Up to 50 weeks shared parental leave. Babies due on or after 5th April 2015. Parents to agree the pattern of leave they intend to take with 8 weeks’ notice to employer. Original Author: BIS & ACAS Original Link: Content With just…
Summary Updated guidance document. Original Author: HSE Original Link: Content A recipe for safety is for everyone in the industry, including workers, supervisors, managers, directors, health and safety professionals and health and safety representatives. The guidance covers the main health and safety hazards…
Summary “tough new laws and bulking up existing codes of practice” Groceries Code Adjudicator to get power to fine supermarkets for breaching Groceries Supply Code of Practice. consultation on widening the powers available to representative bodies Original Author: BIS Original Link: …
Summary 7 Responses Received. Original Author: BIS Original Link: Content Government’s Response The Government sought views on 4 questions which open up possibility to comments on its approach to implementing the Amended Batteries Directive 2013 and to test the economic assessment…
Summary 2013/2014 Statisticvs Released for Injury, Illness and Death in UK. HSE Appeals to all regions’ employers as new figures underline importance of workplace safety. Original Author: HSE Original Link: Content 1.2 million working people suffering from a work-related illness 2535 mesothelioma deaths due…
Summary 37 Organisations named and shamed. HMRC’s enforcement budget to be increased by £3 million. Between them they owe workers a total of over £177,000 in arrears. Rates at 15/01/15: Adult rate (21 and over) – £6.50 per hour 18…