New Guidance on Securing Loads. 2013/14, DVSA issued over 2,000 prohibitions to vehicles that presented a road safety risk Original Author: Moving On Blog Original Links: Content New load security guidance has been published to help vehicle operators transport loads securely.…
National Living Wage replaces Minimum Wage. £7.20 p/h in April 2016 increasing to £9 p/h by 2020. National insurance bill reduction of further £1,000. Corporation Tax dropping to 19% in 2017, and then 18% in 2020. Additional 3 Million Apprenticeships. Levy on…
New online cyber security training course to help the procurement profession stay safe online. Freely available online. Recent Report shows “74% of small businesses and 90% of large organisations reported an information security breach in the past year” Original Author: Assent Tech…
3rd Edition updates reference to legislation & standards. Original Author: HSE Original Links: Content This guidance is for employers and dutyholders, and others that have responsibility for the control of work sites and premises, or operating equipment requiring verbal and/or non-verbal…
Summary Updated HSE Guidance on the CDM Regulations (Amended April 15) Law applies to whole construction process on all construction projects, from concept to completion. Guidance discusses what each dutyholder must or should do to comply with the law. Original…
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…
Summary Effective 1st April 2016 in Northern Ireland Applicable to all construction works contracts procured by a Centre of Procurement Expertise (CoPE) Contractors must have a certified environmental management system. Acceptable Standards include ISO 14001. Certification bodies must be accredited by national…
Summary Various Screening Methods Permitted depending on role. Blog looks at some key methods. BS 7857 provides code of practice for “Security Screening of individuals employed in a security environment” Original Author: Assent Resourcing Team from Assent Risk Management Original Link: Content Taking on the right…
Summary Come in to force 6th April 2015. HSE Guidance in draft until 6th April 2015. CDM co-ordinator role replaced by principal designer. Client placed at head of supply chain and placed to set standards. Term ‘Competence” split in to skills,…
Summary Report in collaboration with UK insurance market and top UK companies. Report notes a significant gap in awareness around the use of insurance. Less than 10% of UK companies have cyber insurance protection. Original Author: Cabinet Office and Others Original Links: …