Source: The Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) – the UK’s premier health and safety research and incident investigations establishment – has published two straightforward, jargon-free guides aimed at professional drivers and operators in the transport and logistics sector. Load Safe,…
Under the EU Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulations, allergen information must be provided for all types of food which include ingredients from a list of 14. (Peanuts, Milk, Eggs etc.) This regulation will apply from December 2014.
The Food Standards Agency has published some new guidance for Village Halls and other Community/Charity events that serve food on an occasional basis, (less than once a month) and the need to register. if the event requires complex food safety…
Source: Department of Health, Published 30 September 2013 G8 dementia summit: have your say on improving dementia research Department of Health is inviting people to give their views about dementia research in the run-up to the G8 dementia summit on 11…
Source: HSE, http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/hse-legislation-changes.htm?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=01-Oct-2013 RIDDOR Changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 have been introduced that clarify and simplify the reporting requirements, while ensuring that the data collected gives an accurate and useful picture of workplace…
Source: HSE, http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/hse-legislation-changes.htm?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=01-Oct-2013 The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 have been amended to remove the requirement for HSE to approve first aid training and qualifications. The change is part of HSE’s work to reduce the burden on businesses and…
Source: HSE Published: 02-09-2013 05:30 PM BST A month ahead of changes to first aid regulations, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance to help businesses put in place appropriate arrangements for the provision of first aid. From…