Changes to tachograph rules for local journeys
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’ [...]
Industry
Regulation of health and safety at work
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 [...]
New Guidance for Docks – ACOP
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 [...]
Asbestos Reminder from HSE
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 [...]
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Info
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 [...]
Waste managers technical competence assessment (All industries, waste)
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 [...]
Waste carriers update (All businesses)
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 [...]
Overhaul of guidance to help 10 million working at height
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 [...]
Industrial Emissions Directive (IED): Changes to Permits
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 [...]
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