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 [...]
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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 [...]
Simple Online Health & Safety Tools for Small Businesses
Source: HSE A risk assessment for using a tape measure and written guidance for walking up stairs – these are just two of the bizarre actions that some companies mistakenly [...]
Updates to trucks, trailers, buses and coaches test certificates
Source: MovingOn Blog You may have seen a new version of test certificates now in use for trucks, trailers, buses and coaches – the VTG5, VTG5A and VTP20. These test [...]
Consultantion on Changes to PUWER ACOPs
Source: HSE CD268 – ACOPs: Provision and Use of Work Equipment (L22), Safe Use of Power Presses (L112), Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery (L114) The Consultative [...]
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Launch
Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has launched the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) today (Wednesday 2 April 2014). DVSA replaces the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) [...]
HSE and COSHH Updates
The HSE have updated the Approved Code of Practice clarifying legal requirement regarding Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. (COSHH). More information is available [...]
HSE Health Safety and Welfare of Employees
The HSE has published an updated Approved Code of Practice for protecting employees health, safety and welfare, which clarifies employers responsibilities and removes or [...]
HGV Road User Levy less than 100 days away.
Source: Moving On The HGV Road User Levy will be introduced from 1 April 2014. Here we take a quick look at what this means for trucks on GB roads. [...]
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