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Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting – New Regulations Coming into Force in April 2019
The current range of energy efficiency policies in place, which businesses must adhere to, can add huge complexities to achieving… Read more
European Week for Waste Reduction: 17th November – 25th November 2018
The thematic emphasis of this year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2018 is hazardous waste – be it explosive, flammable or toxic. It poses a greater risk to our health and our environment when compared to other types of waste, and it is, therefore, essential to prevent it and reduce the amount of hazardous waste that is being disposed of.
Health and Safety at Work – Summary Statistics for Great Britain 2018
Figures recently published by the Health & SafetyHealth & safety law requires employers to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees as well as considering others who may be affected by their work, such as clients, contractors an... More Executive (HSE) show that although there is generally a downward trend for major incidents and fatalities in Great Britain, there is still room for improvement, with certain statistics showing an increase during the 2017/18 period.
Building Safety Programme – Monthly Data Release
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has recently published its most up-to-date data regarding building safety, ‘Building Safety Programme: Monthly Data Release’.
S2 releases article on Safety, Health and Wellbeing in the Built Environment, published by GRESB
The S2 Partnership has published an article on the GRESB Insights website, regarding the importance of safety in buildings in contributing to overall health and wellbeing for building occupants.
New Technical Note: Fire Safety During Removal and Replacement of Cladding
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently undertaking a series of inspections, which are being carried out during the removal and replacement of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding projects on tall buildings.
Government Confirms F-Gas Will Continue in ‘No Deal’ Brexit
On 13th September 2018, a technical notice was published for using and trading in fluorinated gases (F-Gas) and ozone depleting substances (ODS) if there is no Brexit deal when the UK leaves the EU in March 2019.
HSENI Launches Draft Corporate Plan for the 2018-2023 Period
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched its draft five-year Corporate Plan, covering the period from 2018-2023, which aims to demonstrate HSENI’s commitment to improving health and safety standards across all work sectors in Northern Ireland.
Government Announcement on Cladding Ban
On the 1st October the Housing Secretary, James Brokenshire, announced that there would be a ban on the use of combustible materials on external walls of residential buildings, hospitals, schools and student accommodation that are above the height of 18m.
S2 Partnership Launches NEW RiskWise Business Continuity Management Module
The S2 Partnership is proud to announce the launch of the new Business Continuity Management (BCM) module within its online property risk management solution, RiskWise.