SOURCE: MovingOn Blog Soon some vehicles will no longer have to be fitted with tachograph recording equipment and their drivers will not have to comply with EC drivers’ hour rules, but with GB drivers’ hours rules instead. From 2 March…
Source: HSE HSE and local authorities use a range and mixture of regulatory interventions to improve the management of health and safety risks.The document Regulation of health and safety at work explains the main features of our regulatory approach, including…
Source: HSE The new guidance (Safety in Docks: Approved Code of Practice and guidance – L148) replaces the existing Approved Code of Practice (COP25), which has been withdrawn as part of the revocation of the Docks Regulations 1988. Topics covered…
Source: HSE Asbestos is responsible for over 4000 deaths every year. Younger people, if routinely exposed to asbestos fibres over time, are at greater risk of developing asbestos-related disease than older workers. This is due to the time it takes…
People often work in air contaminated with dust, fume and other airborne hazards that can damage health or even lead to an early death. In many cases when exposure cannot be avoided, employers will use respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to…
Do you manage a waste operation? If you have not passed a continuing competence assessment since 29 February 2012, you have until 28 February 2014 to do this. If you miss the deadline, you will not be considered as a…
Do you transport waste generated by your own business activities? You will now need to register as a waste carrier (lower tier). You can register as a waste carrier using our new and simple tool available on GOV.UK. Registering costs…
SOURCE: HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has overhauled its guidance for working at height, setting out in clear, simple terms what to do and what not to do – and debunking common myths that can confuse and mislead…
Source: Environment and Business, EA Changes to how we permit – IED update Do you have an installation permit or an exemption? We will be changing the way we permit and who we permit as a result of the Industrial…