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29% of Schools Require Asbestos Management Action
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has recently published the results of its latest asbestosAsbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK1. Asbestos was extensively used in construction materials up until the late 1990s, and is present in a significant number of bu... More in schools inspection initiative, showing that 29% of schools required written advice or were subject to enforcement action to improve arrangements for managing asbestos.
Public Health England and NHS England Issue Legionnaires’ Warning
Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England have issued safety alerts to the healthcare sector following a recent case of Legionnaires’ disease identified in a baby born in a birthing pool.
European Commission Presents Strategic Framework on Health & Safety at Work to set EU objectives for 2014-2020
On 6 June 2014, the European Commission presented a new Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2014-2020, which identifies key challenges and strategic objectives for health and safety at work.
Managing Risks within Car Parks
Car parks and loading bays are, by their nature, high risk areas, and a recent case whereby the managers of a car park were prosecuted following a fatal accident involving a delivery van and a pensioner bring home the importance of managing and reducing the risks posed in these areas.
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Legionella Update: New Guidance HSG274 Part 2 Published – what are the main changes?
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) has recently updated the safety rules dealing with the control of Legionella risks with an extensive overhaul of their Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8, together with a brand new guidance document covering the management of Legionnaires’ disease and the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems. The S2 Partnership has put together a briefing note to explain the changes to HSG274 Part 2 and the impacts for those responsible for controlling Legionella risks. For your copy, click here.
Health and Safety in the Leisure Sector
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently updated their website with new information to help those involved in operating and managing leisure activities to understand what duties they have under health and safety law, and how to comply with them.
Allergen in Household Paint – a Timely Reminder of the Importance of COSHH
Following a recent BBC Watchdog programme highlighting the potential for an allergic reaction with chemicals, specifically MIT (methylisothiazolinone) found in household paint, it is a timely reminder to all persons and companies in control of a workplace of the legal requirement to control substances that are hazardous to health.
CDM Regulations Update: Why Change the Construction Regulations?
Following a recent review of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are in the consultation process of revising the regulations and have issued CDM 2015 in draft form for comment. This briefing note from the S2 Partnership provides an overview of how the proposed changes to CDM regulations could affect those working in construction environments.
The Importance of Keeping Asbestos Management Plans Up To Date and Compliance with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
All non-domestic properties have a duty to manage the risk of asbestosAsbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK1. Asbestos was extensively used in construction materials up until the late 1990s, and is present in a significant number of bu... More within their premises so that they comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). How often should I review the asbestos management plan? And what should the review involve?