Source: HSE Health and safety information on managing and controlling legionella bacteria in water systems has been updated and clarified. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised the Legionnaires’ disease Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) (L8), removing the technical…
Source: HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new help for employers on how to protect the health, safety and welfare of their workers. Following consultation, HSE has reviewed and updated the Workplace Regulations Approved Code of Practice…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated guidance to help individuals using and installing gas appliances to operate safely. More: http://press.hse.gov.uk/2013/operating-safely-with-gas-appliances/?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=12-Nov-2013
Source: ICO Updated guidance explains public authorities’ duty under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) to make environmental information available proactively.
Source: JISC The Article 29 Working Party has issued new guidance on the requirements for websites to be compliant with the cookie law. The guidance indicates that website visitors should be given the choice whether to accept or refuse the…
Source: EA You will no longer be required by law to prepare a site waste management plan (SWMP) from 1 December 2013. However, SWMPs may still be required by BREEAM, the planning permission or by the main contractor or client. …
Source: The Highways Agency, which looks after the motorways and major A-roads in England, has help and advice for everyone travelling this winter – especially in severe weather. To prepare for your journey, make sure you carry an emergency kit and…
Source: The Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) – the UK’s premier health and safety research and incident investigations establishment – has published two straightforward, jargon-free guides aimed at professional drivers and operators in the transport and logistics sector. Load Safe,…
Under the EU Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulations, allergen information must be provided for all types of food which include ingredients from a list of 14. (Peanuts, Milk, Eggs etc.) This regulation will apply from December 2014.
The Food Standards Agency has published some new guidance for Village Halls and other Community/Charity events that serve food on an occasional basis, (less than once a month) and the need to register. if the event requires complex food safety…