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New RiskWise App Action Management Functionality – Complete Actions More Efficiently
We’re excited to announce new Action Management functionality is now available within RiskWise. This new functionality enables users to view, update, and complete actions from the convenience of the RiskWise App. With the RiskWise App adopting the same user permissions as the web based version, there is the added security of knowing that only users with the relevant permissions can update actions on the system ensuring that risks are being managed effectively by the appropriate people.
London Fire Brigade Free Alarm Giveaway
With new life saving legislation due to come into force in October 2015, Landlords will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties.
The legislation dictates that private landlords are to provide smoke alarms on each floor of their rental properties and install carbon monoxide alarms in rooms containing solid fuel burners- such as cookers and heaters- or be faced with fines up to £5,000.
S2 Partnership Now LCA Certified
The S2 Partnership is proud to announce it is newly registered with the Legionella Control Association (LCA), demonstrating its commitment to deliver the highest industry standards of service in water hygieneThe growth of bacteria in water systems is a common cause of potentially-fatal Legionnaires’ disease. Recent outbreaks of Legionella have highlighted the need for stringent water hygiene risk mana... More risk management.
HSE Publishes Figures for Fatally Injured Workers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published statistics on fatal injuries in the workplace for the period between April 2014 and March 2015. The HSE’s provisional figures show 142 workers were killed, up from the previous year, to a rate of 0.46 fatalities per 100,000 workers.
ACOP L8: Understanding Landlord and Tenant Co-operation
After the changes to ACOP L8 and the update to the Legislation in 2014 made by the HSE, there is now an explicit requirement that where there is a shared responsibility for water services i.e. in the instance of Landlord and Tenant occupied buildings, that all parties must co-operate to manage the risk of legionellosis.
Operation Strong Tower – The Importance of Emergency Preparedness
Police officers, soldiers, emergency services and intelligence officials across the capital have recently found themselves taking part in London’s largest counter-terrorism exercise to date.
New telephone number to report RIDDOR
To help cut costs of phone calls for the public, the HSE for England, Scotland and Wales has introduced an alternative 0345 phone number to report fatal and serious injuries. The new number for the RIDDOR Incident Contact Centre is 0345 300 9923.
Safety Signs and Signals: Guidance on Regulations (3rd edition)
The HSE has launched a new guide to assist employers, duty holders and other responsible persons for the control of workplaces, sites and premises.
New HSE Guidance Released: Powered Gates
New information and guidance from the HSE has been released on the safety, design, construction, supply, and use, inspection, and maintenance of powered gates.
RiskWise Enhancement Update: RiskWise 2.8.7 Released
We’re constantly striving to enhance the RiskWise system and we’ve just launched version 2.8.7 – which includes a number of updates designed to reduce time and improve the RiskWise user experience. One of the key updates included in this version is set to make the offline inspection process even faster.