The HSE has published an updated Approved Code of Practice for protecting employees health, safety and welfare, which clarifies employers responsibilities and removes or replaces out of date requirements and duties. Find out more at;
Source: Moving On The HGV Road User Levy will be introduced from 1 April 2014. Here we take a quick look at what this means for trucks on GB roads.
Originally designed as an enforcement tool, OCRS is now described as ‘VOSA’s voice in the boardroom’ and is increasingly used by operators to monitor your own performance, often at board level. Read about improvements:
The Department of Health is asking for views on whether doctors are being held back from using pioneering treatments because of the fear of being sued if something goes wrong. We want to know if a proposed Medical Innovation Bill…
Do you handle dangerous substances or are you planning to expand your operations increasing the use of dangerous substances? The Control of Major Accident Hazards regulations (COMAH) may apply to your site. Learn about whether COMAH applies to your site…
Having a first aid kit in the car can be a lifesaver. Not only can it prove crucial in the event of a road crash, but also in less serious mishaps such as cuts, scrapes and burns. That’s why we’ve…
SOURCE: HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has overhauled its guidance for working at height, setting out in clear, simple terms what to do and what not to do – and debunking common myths that can confuse and mislead…
Source: HSE The Winter 2013 Health & Safety Newsletter is now available: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/newsletter.htm?ebul=hsenewsletter&cr=3/jan14
SOURCE: GOV.UK Proposed changes to Care Quality Commission registration requirements set out basic level of care that all health and care organisations must provide The consultation asks for views on new draft regulations that will introduce fundamental standards as legal requirements that…
The Health and Safety Executive have issued new guidelines which provide information about protecting the health and safety of care staff while ensuring that the safety, needs, freedom and dignity of vulnerable individuals are taken into account. Read more at…