HGV Walkaround Check Information Now in Multiple Languages
October 31, 2023The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has now made available 22 translations of their essential walkaround check information for HGV drivers. Languages available include Welsh, French...
HSE Issue Motorsport Track Barrier Alert
October 31, 2023The HSE, alongside the Fife Council, has released a safety notice regarding the correct use of vehicle restraint barriers and generic directional segregation barriers on motorsport and leisure...
HSE Launch Metalworking Inspection Campaign
October 31, 2023The HSE has launched a campaign of inspections targeting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes. The inspections will take place from Oc...
New Legislation Sets out Management Standards for Higher Risk Buildings
October 11, 2023A new piece of technical legislation, the Higher-Risk Buildings (Management of Safety Risks, etc.) (England) Regulations 2023, has come into force, which sets out duties relating to the Buildi...
BCGA Releases New Guidelines on Medical Gas Cylinder Safety and Supplier Selection
October 11, 2023The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has published a new Technical Information Sheet and a new leaflet providing guidance on the safety of medical gas cylinders. Technical Informati...
UK Health Security Agency Issues Linen Processing Guidelines Amidst Bacteria Concerns
October 11, 2023The UK Health Security Agency has published an information sheet on linen processing within adult social care. The guidance has been published in reaction to the increased risk of bacteria gro...
HSE Warns of Limitations in Boots Tested to American Standard for Electrical Work Safety
October 11, 2023The HSE has issued a bulletin relating to the testing of boots to the American Standard, ASTM F2412-18A. The issue being that this Standard does not adequately ensure that boots are suitable f...
Higher Risk Building Consultation Analysis Published
October 11, 2023The Government recently published an analysis of the outcome of the consultation into the higher risk building safety scheme and the collection of golden thread building information. The consu...
New Fire Safety Guide for Building Owners and Operators in Ireland
October 11, 2023The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management in Ireland has released a new fire safety guide focused on helping building owners and operators with fire safety. The guide helps with...
E Bike and E Scooter Fires
October 11, 2023London Fire Brigade have recently reported an increased number e-bike and e-scooter fires. As of the end of August 2023 there had been 116 fires involving e-bikes and scooter that is more than...
Consultation on Fire Safety of Upholstered Furniture
October 11, 2023The Department for Business and Trade and the Office for Product Safety and Standards launched a consultation, starting 2nd August 2023, regarding a new approach to dealing with the fire safet...
New Technical Briefing Note for Slinger or Signaller Safety
October 11, 2023A new Technical Briefing Note has been published on the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) website. Technical Briefing Note 36 (TBN036) ‘Hands Off, Step Back 5 Paces’ was issued fol...
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