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New rules for driving in Europe

March 26, 2019

With the date for the UK’s exit from the EU fast approaching the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) is issuing guidance on what will be required to drive in the EU in the future. Whi...

Giving old tyres the boot

March 26, 2019

Recently we reported how The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) had announced that they will carry out follow-up investigations with vehicle operators if their inspectors find a tyre m...

Care Home Fire Safety Failures

March 5, 2019

The London Fire Brigade recently published the results of in depth inspections they carried out at 177 care homes across the capital. They state that serious fire safety failures were found in...

Wood Burning Thatch

February 12, 2019

New guidance has been published on the safe use of wood burning and multifuel stoves in thatched buildings. Following reports that the growing popularity and use of wood burning and multi-fuel...

Sedentary Work and Health

February 12, 2019

In 2015 the HSE launched the Workplace Health Expert Committee (WHEC) to provide independent expert opinion on new and emerging issues in workplace health. The WHEC recently carried out a revi...

Tower Crane Safety Alert

January 26, 2019

The HSE has issued a safety alert following the collapse of a tower crane jib in high winds. While the causes of the incident have not yet been fully established investigations so far suggest ...

Safety Standards For Lorries in London

January 26, 2019

In 2016 the London Mayor first announced plans to improve road safety in the city by setting minimum vision standards for HGV’s driving in the city. It was initially proposed that vehicles w...

How Is Your Fire Brigade Performing?

January 26, 2019

The HMICFRS (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services) is currently carrying out an inspection of all 45 fire and rescue services in England. This is the first ind...

New Drug Driving Law for Scotland

January 26, 2019

Traditionally it has been illegal to drive a motor vehicle in a public place while unfit through drink or drugs. Specific limits have been in place for alcohol for many years, however without ...