A Summary on: Explanatory Memorandum to The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2017, The Motor Vehicles (Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2017, The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 and The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2017…
Consolidates 15 amendments to the 2010 regulations plus additional updates. Includes the April 2016 extension to cover flood risk activities. Retransposes 15 Directives. The updated Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 replace those enacted in 2010 and consolidates 15…
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Comes in to force 1st July 2016. HSE Guidance in Draft (HSG 281). Currently managed under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regs. These regulations specific to risks from occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). New regulations targeting…
Cyber security is put to the test more and more nowadays, we have been reading up on ‘Tomorrow’s Buildings’ as they have so much more technology to do with them. BBC recently published a post ‘Tomorrow’s Buildings: Help! My building…
Following the recent scandal surrounding some car manufacturers ‘cheating’ emissions tests to present lower Nitrogen Oxide levels during testing than are achievable in normal use, the UK Government has concluded it’s own research in to the problem. “Vehicles tested…
The HWR (SI 2005/894) were amended on 1 April 2016 by SI 2016 This changes affect the entire hazardous waste control system and mean more than just a saving of £18 per annum. It results in a more inconsistent approach…
Traces of ‘cyber insurance’ or insurance coverage for digital risks within IT infrastructure started to be seen in policies as long ago as the 1980s. One of the first such policies was electronic computer crime insurance. In fact, the author…
Draft text for a new PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulation has been approved by authorities in Europe, and is expected to become law in 2016, leading to member states adopting the legislation. What is PPE? PPE stands for Personal Protective…
“The ICO’s new and improved A Practical Guide to IT is now available online and in print. It’s aimed at small businesses and gives advice on how to keep IT systems safe and secure.” 8 reasons that all small businesses…