UK Approved Bodies Clarify Key Questions on the UKCA Mark and Processes
This FIA document addresses some of the questions that have been put forward by FIA members about the UKCA mark and the processes...
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Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Construction Hoists
This publication provides guidance on daily pre-use checks, inspections, thorough examination and maintenance of hoists. It also...
Formal Inspection and Testing of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
According to SAFed, Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment (EVCE) as defined by the BS7671 IET Wiring regulations are rapidly being...
Call for penalty points for seatbelt offences
The Government is being urged to honour a commitment made in its road safety action plan to increase the penalty for not wearing a...
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke, says WHO and ILO
Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016, a 29% increase since 2000, according to the...
Work From Home Day: new laws needed to make flexible working patterns available for all workers
The 16th annual Work from Home Day was on 14 May. In previous years, the TUC has published detailed analysis showing homeworking trends....
COVID-19: Ventilation of Indoor Spaces to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus - updated
This government guidance has been updated to include information about the new COVID-19 variant. Due to this and given the increased risk...
Sole trader sentenced after worker sustains serious injuries in fall from height
A sole trader has been fined after a sub-contractor fell five metres through a sky light onto a concrete floor. On 20 July 2017, a man...
Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (HSG248) – Revision published
HSE has published a revised version of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide (second edition - May 2021). As guidance for analysts...
Plastics manufacturer fined after a worker became entangled in unguarded machinery
Alfaplas Limited has been fined after a worker became unconscious when his tabard was entangled in the rotating spindle of a print...
Two firms fined after worker seriously injured
Two construction companies have been fined after a worker was seriously injured when a part of an air conditioning plant fell on him...
Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals
For the implementation of the Green Deal, the chemicals strategy for sustainability sets out a number of actions that require a targeted...
Occupational Health
Guidance from the HSE points out that employers are required by law to prevent physical and mental ill health in their workers that may...
Health Surveillance
An important part of occupational health is how work and the work environment can impact on workers’ health, says this HSE advice....
Regulating Electric Scooters (e-scooters)
Published by the House of Commons Library, this paper provides an overview of the existing legal framework for electric scooters...
New guidance published to prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks
New guidance designed to prevent commercial vehicles, including vans, lorries, buses, coaches and even cranes, from being used as weapons...
Employees’ views not sought over return to office
A survey has revealed that only half of managers have formally consulted their employees about their return-to-office plans. According to...
Workplace Testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - reviewed advice
ACAS has reviewed its guidance on workplace testing for coronavirus (COVID-19), suggesting that while there is no law that says staff...
Working Safely During Coronavirus (COVID-19) – updated
The visitor economy This guidance is for people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and business...
Further easing of COVID restrictions confirmed for 17 May
Last week, the government confirmed that the Roadmap is on track and planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May. The data shows...
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