WRAP’s guidance on-site treatment of organic waste provides information for those who may be considering treating organic waste such as food or garden-type wastes on-site. It is aimed at managers, facilities managers and others within the public and hospitality sectors.…
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) has issued interim guidance for those involved in the sale, purchase and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from 1 January 2014. > See WEEE guidance
Source: Business Environmental Update, EA The Environmental Noise, Site Waste Management Plans and Spreadable Fats etc. (Revocations and Amendments) Regulations 2013 SI 2854 These Regulations come into force on 1 December 2013 and revoke the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations…
Source: HSE Health and safety information on managing and controlling legionella bacteria in water systems has been updated and clarified. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised the Legionnaires’ disease Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) (L8), removing the technical…
Source: HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new help for employers on how to protect the health, safety and welfare of their workers. Following consultation, HSE has reviewed and updated the Workplace Regulations Approved Code of Practice…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated guidance to help individuals using and installing gas appliances to operate safely. More: http://press.hse.gov.uk/2013/operating-safely-with-gas-appliances/?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=12-Nov-2013
Source: ICO Updated guidance explains public authorities’ duty under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) to make environmental information available proactively.
Source: JISC The Article 29 Working Party has issued new guidance on the requirements for websites to be compliant with the cookie law. The guidance indicates that website visitors should be given the choice whether to accept or refuse the…
Source: EA You will no longer be required by law to prepare a site waste management plan (SWMP) from 1 December 2013. However, SWMPs may still be required by BREEAM, the planning permission or by the main contractor or client. …
Source: The Highways Agency, which looks after the motorways and major A-roads in England, has help and advice for everyone travelling this winter – especially in severe weather. To prepare for your journey, make sure you carry an emergency kit and…