Do you transport waste generated by your own business activities? You will now need to register as a waste carrier (lower tier). You can register as a waste carrier using our new and simple tool available on GOV.UK. Registering costs…
These regulations revoke four sets of previous legislation relating to marine oil pollution and merchant shipping. These include SI 1957/358, 1972/1929, 1981/584 and SI 1984 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2944/introduction/made?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3690313_February+2014&dm_i=2WX,273GP,BJ9KL4,7Y7DS,0
These regulations enforce the EC regulation 1069/2009 (European Commission) relating to health rules for animal by-products, repealing EC 1774 They revoke the following previous regulations SI (Statutory Instrument) 1995/614 and 2011 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2952/contents/made?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3690313_February+2014&dm_i=2WX,273GP,BJ9KL4,7Y7DS,0
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…
Protection for whistle-blowers disclosing information to the ICO. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) and the Public Interest Disclosure (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 SOURCE: ICO You may have seen reports in the media towards the end of last year…
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…
Following the changes to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations which came into force in January 2014, the Department for Business has issued new guidance explaining how firms must comply. Read more at