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NLA and CLA Collaborate to Simplify Copyright Licensing

Source: JISC Legal,  NLA media access and Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) have announced a collaboration designed to simplify copyright licensing for FE, HE and schools.  From 2014 colleges and universities who copy newspaper content included within the NLA’s repertoire will…

Changes to RIDDOR come in to effect. HSE

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…

First Aid Changes Come in to force. HSE

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…