CHANGES TO DRIVER CPC REGULATIONS
March 20, 2020Changes to Driver CPC Regulations In 2007 a requirement was introduced within the EU for all professional drivers of lorries, buses and coaches to complete a minimum amount of initial training...
HOW SMART IS YOUR MOTORWAY DRIVING?
March 20, 2020Concerns have been raised about the safety of SMART motorways and following a recent review, the Government has announced a number of measures it intends to take to improve safety. But do you ...
STONE, MARBLE AND HEALTH RISKS
March 20, 2020We all know the dangers of Asbestos found in old building and roofs, but did you know Asbestos can be found in natural materials too? Asbestos is actually a naturally occurring, fibrous minera...
LONE WORKER GUIDANCE UPDATED
March 20, 2020Lone working is often an unavoidable feature of many sectors. Job examples can include delivery drivers, people who work away from a fixed base e.g. carrying out maintenance work or visiting c...
HOW SMART IS YOUR MOTORWAY?
March 20, 2020Following concerns about driver safety in October 2019, the Government announced a review of SMART motorways. The findings of this review and the actions the government intends to take have no...
A SAFE LANDING? – A Soft Landing Systems Review
March 20, 2020The HSE has carried out a review of Soft Landing Systems after recent popularity in building sites. Soft landing systems, such as mats or bags filled with air or soft materials, have recently ...
TACKLING EMAIL STRESS: A PILOT PROJECT
February 28, 2020Pressure is a natural part of life and can come from many sources, the right pressure can help motivate people to achieve and perform at their best however too much pressure or the wrong type ...
TAKING STEPS TO WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHT
February 28, 2020The Construction Industry Advisory Council (CONIAC) has launched a new set of guidance aimed at ensuring work at height is carried out safely. Safety Steps is free to access and use, and it is...
MANAGING UPPER LIMB DISORDERS IN THE WORKPLACE: UPDATED GUIDANCE
February 28, 2020The term upper limb disorders refers to a broad range of conditions affecting the fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and neck which often involve stiffness, aches, pains and cramps. In a ...
2020 FIRE KILLS CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
February 28, 2020The Home Office has announced the launched of the Fire Kills campaign for 2020. This campaign has been designed with help from the National Fire Chiefs Council to promote fire safety in the ho...
LEAVING THE EU HOW DOES THIS AFFECT HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS?
February 18, 2020The UK ceased being a member of the European Union on 1st February 2020 and has now entered a transition period due to run until 31st December 2020. So what does this mean for your health and ...
CONCERNED ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
February 18, 2020While the risk to individuals in the UK remains low it is not unreasonable to be concerned about the global spread of the new Coronavirus following the outbreak in Wuhan, China. In the UK, as ...
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