TALKING ABOUT STRESS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
November 9, 2020In normal years it is estimated that around 600,00 workers suffer from work-related stress, depression or anxiety (new or longstanding) and over 12 million working days are lost to these cause...
SOUNDING THE LOCKDOWN ALARM (NOT COVID-19)
November 9, 2020For clarity we will start with a quick note that this is not another article about Coronavirus. It is common for properties to be fitted with fire alarm systems to alert people to a fire and t...
FEBRUARY DEADLINE ANNOUNCED FOR OLD TYRES
November 9, 2020We have previously reported on Government plans to improve road safety by making it illegal to fit tyres aged 10 years or older to the front wheels of lorries, buses and coaches and to any whe...
TALL CRANES AND LOW FLYING OBJECTS
October 5, 2020Any tall object, such as a tall building or a crane can pose a hazard to aviation especially when close to an airport or aerodrome or on a flight path. In order to minimise the risk, regulatio...
SMOKE ALARMS FOR BOATS
October 5, 2020The Fire Industries Association (FIA) has published a brief guidance document on the fitting of smoke alarms on boats. This guide is aimed at for boats up to 24 metres used for leisure, hire o...
REVISED GUIDANCE FOR WORKING ON ROOFS
October 5, 2020Falls from height are a frequent cause of death and serious injury. Working on roofs presents a number of risks including falls from unprotected edges and falls through fragile materials. Thes...
PAVEMENT PARKING BAN CONSULTATION
October 5, 2020Parking on pavements can cause real problems for pedestrians, especially for wheelchair users, people with visual impairments and those with prams or buggies. However in many narrow streets pa...
NEW FIRE SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR HOLES IN WALLS etc
October 5, 2020Walls, floors and ceilings play an important role in containing and slowing the spread of fire in buildings and are an important factor in managing risk and allowing people to escape safely in...
UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR CONTROLLING EXPOSURE TO METALWORKING FLUIDS
October 5, 2020Various fluids can be used to provide lubrication and cooling when machining or shaping metal objects they may be applied in a number of ways including continuous jets or sprays of fluid or by...
HIGHWAY CODE CONSULTATION LAUNCHED
October 5, 2020The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code which are intended to make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and other vulner...
HAND ARM VIBRATION: AN INSPECTOR CALLS
October 5, 2020Power tools and work processes are a common source of exposure to hand arm vibration in many industries. Regular and prolonged exposure can lead to long term serious disabling health effects f...
FIRE SAFETY CONSULTATION LAUNCHED
October 5, 2020In July the Government launched a consultation on proposals to enhance the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and implement recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Repo...
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