Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=12&entry=entry151214-153340 For two weeks, the leaders of almost 200 countries have been residing in Paris to take part in negotiations about climate change. Now, a deal has been struck which will see all countries…
ESOS deadline of 5th December 2015 is fast approaching. Not too late to comply. Environment Agency [quietly] suggests “Enforcement action will not normally be taken provided your notification is received by 29 January 2016.” AND those implementing ISO 50001 may…
High Court have updated the Laws to the Planning Policy. Implications of the Green Belt Protection. Exceptions to the Green Belt Protection. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A Recently the High Court has clarified the approach that will be taken when interpreting…
5p Charge for Plastic Bags in England. Follows Wales and Scotland. Effective 5th October 2015. Exemptions for uncooked fish/meat, unwrapped seeds/flowers and knives. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A Content From 5th October 2015 large retailers with be obliged to…
The international standard for environmental management has been published (15th September 2015) and organisations are beginning to update their certificates. Be one of the first to Certify. What’s New in ISO 14001? There’s never been a better time to…
Consultation closes 21st September 2015. Original Author: DEFRA Original Links: Content [The UK Government] wants to know if you think the revised code of practice gives clear and practical guidance on fulfilling your legal duty of care obligations. The current code…
Government Ends Funding for Green Deal. No replacement scheme announced. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=07&entry=entry150729-220305 Content The UK Government has announced it is ending it’s funding of the Green Deal Scheme, which offered cash back on household energy efficiency…
ISO 9001 Final Draft (FDIS) Released 9th July 2015 ISO 14001 Final Draft (FDIS) Released 3rd July 2015 Original Author: Assent Tech Risk Original Links: www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/isorevisions Content The international standards for quality management & environmental management – the two most popular ISO standards – have reached final…
Summary Effective 5th April 2015. Records to be kept through supply chain and life cycle. Should allow identification & tracking. Retained for 10 years after explosives used. Not required where explosives acquired or kept by private individuals + some other exemptions.…
Summary Hazard Pictograms Change. CLP Regulations Fully in force from 1st June 2015. Adopts UN GHS. CHIP Regulations to be Revoked (1st June 2015). Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=05&entry=entry150512-172227 Content The familiar Orange Hazard pictograms seen on many household…