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…
Summary Effective 5th April 2015. Records to be kept through supply chain and life cycle. Should allow identification & tracking. Retained for 10 years after explosives used. Not required where explosives acquired or kept by private individuals + some other exemptions.…
Summary Hazard Pictograms Change. CLP Regulations Fully in force from 1st June 2015. Adopts UN GHS. CHIP Regulations to be Revoked (1st June 2015). Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=05&entry=entry150512-172227 Content The familiar Orange Hazard pictograms seen on many household…
The HSE have updated the Approved Code of Practice clarifying legal requirement regarding Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. (COSHH). More information is available at http://bit/ly/1d3f9/dx
Do you handle dangerous substances or are you planning to expand your operations increasing the use of dangerous substances? The Control of Major Accident Hazards regulations (COMAH) may apply to your site. Learn about whether COMAH applies to your site…
Source: HSE Five pieces of health and safety guidance have been combined to help employers more quickly and easily understand how to protect their workers from dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has consolidated five…
Source: HSE Information on controlling substances that are hazardous to the health of workers has been updated to help businesses comply with legal requirements. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised its Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) to clarify…