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 [...]
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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. [...]
Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system Update
Originally designed as an enforcement tool, OCRS is now described as ‘VOSA’s voice in the boardroom’ and is increasingly used by operators to monitor your own [...]
New Competent Authority procedures and delivery guides (COMAH)
Do you handle dangerous substances or are you planning to expand your operations increasing the use of dangerous substances? The Control of Major Accident Hazards regulations [...]
BS Specification for the contents of motor vehicle first aid kits Updated
Having a first aid kit in the car can be a lifesaver. Not only can it prove crucial in the event of a road crash, but also in less serious mishaps such as cuts, scrapes and [...]
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 [...]
Health and Safety Newsletter: Winter 2013
Source: HSE The Winter 2013 Health & Safety Newsletter is now [...]
The lowdown on Driver CPC
Source: VOSA There’s now less than 8 months left before the 10 September 2014 deadline for lorry drivers with acquired rights to complete their first round of 5 days [...]
Risk Assessments For The Health and Social Care Sector
The Health and Safety Executive have issued new guidelines which provide information about protecting the health and safety of care staff while ensuring that the safety, [...]
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