News
Charity Update: Supporting Macmillan, our Charity of the Year
As 2014 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the outstanding work carried out by the S2 Partnership employees fundraising for its Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan carries out vital work providing much-needed support for cancer sufferers, a disease which affects so many people.
Revised ACOP: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
A revised and updated Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L22 – Safe Use of Work Equipment has been released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
Fire Brigades Union Strikes 9-10 December 2014
The Fire Brigades Union will be taking strike action in England for 24 hours from 9am on Tuesday 9th December to 9am Wednesday 10th December as part of their long-running pensions row with the government.
Fire Safety Engineering: How can it provide value to your building?
As the design and construction of buildings continues to develop, using more materials and becoming more complex and innovative it is imperative to consider the fire safety implications of new buildings or refurbishment projects at the earliest possible stage. This is where Fire Safety Engineering comes in.
Over a Third of Premises Still Not Fire Safety Compliant
More than one third of the 39,700 audits undertaken by Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) on non-residential premises last year identified an unsatisfactory level of compliance with the 2005 Fire Safety Order according to the latest government audit statistics.
The New RiskWise App: Simplify On-the-go Inspections
We’re constantly striving to enhance the RiskWise system and with the launch of the new RiskWise App, users can now transform any inspection process by completing site inspections and audits easily and efficiently whilst on site, without internet or mobile signal.
Sentencing Council Launches Consultation on Sentencing Guidelines for Health and Safety Offences
The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its draft new Sentencing Guidelines for health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter, food safety and hygiene offences.
This Week is European Week for Waste Reduction
European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) runs this week from 22-30 November – an initiative aiming to raise awareness of sustainable resource and waste management amongst a wide range of audiences including public authorities and private companies.
Over 300,000 Achieve ISO 14001
Recent data showing the uptake of the international Environmental Management System standard ISO 14001 reveals that the number of certificates issued worldwide has topped the 300,000 mark.
Public Health England Publishes Latest Legionnaires’ Disease Statistics
Public Health England (PHE) has released new data showing a small decline in the number of cases of Legionnaires’ disease between 2012 and 2013.