Face Coverings In England
November 30, 2021Alongside tighter controls on international travel, following the discovery of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, from 4:00am today (30th November 2021) the government has reintroduced the compulso...
End of SSP COVID-19 rebate scheme
October 21, 2021The government brought the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to an end on Thursday 30 September 2021. If you’re eligible for a rebate you have until Friday 31 December 2021 to app...
CHANGES TO TOWING LICENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CARS AND VANS
October 15, 2021Currently, depending on when you passed your car driving licence test, you may have needed to pass an additional towing test, if you wanted to use your car (or a van under 3500kg) to tow a tra...
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CARE HOMES IN ENGLAND
October 15, 2021Changes to regulations mean that from 11th November 2021 care homes in England must ensure that they do not allow anyone to enter the premises, unless they have had a complete course of an aut...
UPDATED HIGHWAY CODE LAUNCHED
October 15, 2021In September the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency announced the introduction of a number of changes to the Highway Code. There are 33 changes and amendments to existing rules, most of which...
UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR DICHLOROMETHANE ADHESIVES AND PAINT STRIPPING
October 15, 2021Dichloromethane (DCM) (also known as methylene chloride) is a highly volatile solvent. Small volumes will readily give off large amounts of vapour, even at room temperature, this vapour is col...
HSE LAUNCHES DUST CRACKDOWN
October 15, 2021The HSE have announced the launch of a month long programme of inspections targeting construction businesses. The inspections will focus on the control measures businesses have in place to p...
COVID SHIELDING GUIDANCE ENDS
October 15, 2021Earlier during the Covid-19 pandemic the government advised those who were considered to be clinically extremely vulnerable to “shield”. This involved placing some quite severe restriction...
COVID PASSES FOR EVENTS AND NIGHTCLUBS IN SCOTLAND AND WALES
October 15, 2021Recently the Scottish and Welsh governments announced plans to require adults to show a “Covid Passport” before they can attend nightclubs and certain events. In Wales the measures came in...
CIRCUIT BREAKER SAFETY ALERT
October 15, 2021The HSE have issued a safety alert following fire and explosion caused by the failure of a high voltage circuit breaker. High and Low voltage circuit breakers are required to operate at high s...
BUILDING SAFETY CASES FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
October 15, 2021Earlier this year the Building Safety Bill was launched on its journey through parliament. The Bill will establish a new Building Safety Regulator within the Health and Safety Executive, which...
Choosing the right respiratory protective equipment for your employees
October 5, 2021Choosing the right respiratory protective equipment for your employees Where respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is needed in the workplace, it must be able to provide adequate protection f...
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