SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK - 01.07.2024
Openreach fined £1.3m following death of engineer
A telephone engineer drowned while trying to repair phone lines across a river. What went wrong and what lessons can you learn from this case to prevent a similar occurrence?
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MENTAL HEALTH - 01.07.2024
Are EAPs cost-effective?
With mental health issues rising, the need for an employee assistance programme (EAP) is becoming a necessity, not a luxury. But are they cost-effective?
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LEAD PAINT - 01.07.2024
Are you worried about lead in your old paintwork?
One of our subscribers has purchased a 100-year-old building and is planning a refurbishment which will disturb layers of old paint. Should they be concerned about lead pigments that may have been used in the past?
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BUILDING SAFETY - 01.07.2024
Principal Designer Building Regulations register
The register. The Principal Designer Building Regulations register has been launched to ensure building firms are competent and compliant with new regulations. It has been designed as a resource for identifying qualified designers to meet the standards required to uphold the safety, compliance and integrity of construction projects. ...
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ENVIRONMENT - 01.07.2024
Small business landed with £7k packaging fine
Rules. Under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 , companies with a turnover above £2m and handling more than 50 tonnes of packaging per year, must register with an accredited compliance scheme, and recover and recycle packaging waste. ...
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EMERGENCY PLANNING - 01.07.2024
Is your educational establishment ready for an emergency?
Emergency preparedness in educational and childcare settings is crucial for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors. It plays a critical role in mitigating risks and effectively responding to unplanned and unforeseen situations. What should you include in your plan?
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