19 October COMAH 2015 Rules and Regulations COMAH 2015 – The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 came into effect on 1 June 2015 and a new guidance document (L111, Third edition) was also produced. The COMAH Regulations 1999 have been revoked. The guidance is for anyone who has duties under the COMAH Regulations 2015, particularly operators of establishments. It is also … Read More
18 October Simply Put – New Guidance For Self-Employed Workers Simply Put New Guidance For Self-Employed Workers The 2011 Löfstedt Review has led to changes in legislation for the self-employed. It recommended that self-employed people whose work does not pose a potential risk of harm to others should be exempt from health and safety law. This has since been accepted by the government. Read More
11 October Lyme Disease Lyme disease has made the news recently as, it is reported, cases have quadrupled over the last few years. Rarely mentioned in most health and safety training courses, this is a disease that can be work related, especially if you work in rural and woodland areas. It may be time to raise your awareness about … Read More
1 October emergency first aid training Excellent course. Although it was only one day, I felt more confident that I could step in and put the training into practice, than I did after attending the 4 day course with another provider. The training was informative and interesting, and Paul used his own experiences to demonstrate how valuable the skills are. It … Read More
1 October CDM 2015 Principal Designer, October 2015 CDM 2015 Principal designer changes – Don’t miss the date! Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) came into force on 6 April 2015. A main change in CDM 2015 was to do away with the role of CDM Coordinator, moving the responsibility for the coordination of health and safety to the Principal Designer. In recognition … Read More
5 August Spotlight On – Hand-Arm Vibration Hand-Arm Vibration In June, national bus and coach builder Alexander Dennis Ltd. was fined after they ignored numerous warnings about the dangers that the overuse of hand-held power tools posed to their workers’ health. In this article, we’re going to put the spotlight on hand-arm vibration in the workplace, and the risks associated with it. Read More
28 July Spotlight on – CDM 2015, the Principal Designer Role In response to the many questions being asked about the Principal Designer (PD) role under the new CDM 2015 Regulations, the HSE has posted some useful answers: Who can carry out the role of the Principal Designer (PD)? The PD must be a designer – an architect, consulting engineer or quantity surveyor, or anyone who … Read More
6 July Simply Put: Management Systems In this Simply Put Article, we are taking a look at principles of health and safety management systems. A health and safety management system forms an important aspect of the health and safety culture of a business. Rarely is it possible to achieve a successful health and safety management system by a one-off intervention, and … Read More
1 July Spotlight On – Fire Door Safety Week Fire Door Safety Week The Fire Door Safety Week campaign for 2015 will run 14–20 September. The aim is to spread the word about the crucial importance of fire doors in protecting people and property. Read More
29 June Simply Put – Vulnerable Persons Vulnerable Persons This week’s Simply Put article looks at vulnerable persons. We’re thinking about who needs special consideration in health and safety policies. Read More