New rules for driving in Europe
March 26, 2019With 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, 2019Recently 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, 2019The 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...
The Health and Safety Executive Change Their Expectations Over Welding Fume Control
February 20, 2019Following the publication of new scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on Cancer the HSE have issued a safety alert for anyone who carries out welding activities, incl...
Wood Burning Thatch
February 12, 2019New 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, 2019In 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...
27 Recommendations for the Health & Safety Executive
February 12, 2019Government departments are subject to regular review and recently the Department for Work and Pensions published the findings of their latest review of the work of the HSE. Overall this latest...
Bacteria and Legionella Testing Factsheets
February 12, 2019The Water Management Society (WMSoc) has made available a number of factsheets produced by the Rapid Microbiology Industry Liaison Group. The factsheets aim to give information about a number ...
Tower Crane Safety Alert
January 26, 2019The 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, 2019In 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, 2019The 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, 2019Traditionally 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 ...