Comes in to force 1st July 2016. HSE Guidance in Draft (HSG 281). Currently managed under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regs. These regulations specific to risks from occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). New regulations targeting…
Cyber security is put to the test more and more nowadays, we have been reading up on ‘Tomorrow’s Buildings’ as they have so much more technology to do with them. BBC recently published a post ‘Tomorrow’s Buildings: Help! My building…
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…
This guidance from HSE is mainly for employers and relevant self-employed people, however it can also be useful for those selecting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and employees. The key messages are: It is essential that employers put in place…
A “stretch target” will require government departments to electronically validate BIM data from suppliers by October 2016. New website to launch by April 2016 and provide all related documentation and guidance. Level 2 BIM required as part of Government Construction…
Consultation closes 21st September 2015. Original Author: DEFRA Original Links: Content [The UK Government] wants to know if you think the revised code of practice gives clear and practical guidance on fulfilling your legal duty of care obligations. The current code…
An amendment to Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 exempts the self employed from health & safety law where the activity [undertaking] affects only the self employed person and therefore presents no risk to the health and safety of others…
HSE Guidance simplified in this 2015 revision. Original Author: HSE Original Links: Content The HSE’s Guidance leaflet on “Preventing contact dermatitis and urticaria at work” has been simplified and streamlined in this 2015 revision. The leaflet explains how you, as an employer,…
Government Ends Funding for Green Deal. No replacement scheme announced. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=07&entry=entry150729-220305 Content The UK Government has announced it is ending it’s funding of the Green Deal Scheme, which offered cash back on household energy efficiency…
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…