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 ...
Highway Code Updated
January 26, 2019The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) recently announced that the Highway code has been updated to provide more detailed advice on safely using remote control parking and motorway as...
Happy Birthday Safety Squirrel
January 26, 2019The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) recently announced that their road safety mascot, Tufty, has reached his 65th birthday. Originally created in 1953 Tufty has helped to...
Food Manufacturing Inspection Initiative Launched
January 26, 2019The HSE have announced that between January and March 2019 their inspectors will be targeting food manufactures. There are two particular issues that inspectors will be concentrating on. The f...
Fitness To Operate Construction Plant
January 26, 2019There are rules that govern the medical standards people must be able to meet in order to be permitted to drive motor vehicles on the road. Guidance on these is produced by the Driver and Vehi...
Feeling Old And ‘Tyred’
January 26, 2019There is concern that as vehicle tyres age they may develop hidden defects and potentially deteriorate to an unsafe condition. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) recently announced...
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