On the 24th February, the UK Government ended any remaining legal coronavirus restrictions in England. This included the removal of the requirement to self-isolate.
However, the HSE, charged with enforcing COVID control in the workplace, will still expect employers to continue to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in line with risk assessing. Continue reading…
This consultation relates to the review of the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 (GSMR). These regulations apply to the conveyance of natural gas through pipes to domestic and other consumers. The regulations cover four main areas: Continue reading…
Important changes to the PPE at Work Regs come into effect on the 6th April 2022. The change extends to limb (b) workers (those who generally have a more casual employment relationship and work under a contract for service), although the changes do not apply to those who have a ‘self employed’ status. Continue reading…
For companies that have been undertaking regular lateral flow testing as part of their COVID Secure procedures in the workplace, it is acceptable to dispose of Covid lateral flow tests in the general waste, even if they are used as part of a large-scale workplace testing programme. Continue reading…
Forging ahead with your Christmas Party despite Covid? If so here are some ‘Elf & Safety’ tips to assist in successful workplace celebrations. Continue reading…
As we continue to suffer from skilled labour shortages throughout the UK we have noticed an increase in the number of incidents in the workplace involving the use/misuse of Fork Lift trucks, the majority of incidents involving untrained operators.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, there are about 1250 accidents involving fork lift trucks per year in the UK, of which approximately 10 are fatal. Continue reading…
All organisations must have appropriate emergency response plans in place for coping during any unforeseen crisis or disaster that threatens to interrupt their normal operation. This includes emergencies caused by power cuts and fires, by adverse weather events, such as heatwaves, floods and extreme winter conditions, and those caused by serious security alerts, such as terrorism and bomb threats. Continue reading…
As we move into December the weather is still remarkably mild for the time of year, but don’t let this fool your drivers into a false sense of security. The onset of winter brings with it a huge range of risks on the road, with the possibility of adverse conditions that can change multiple times within one journey. It is important to be as well prepared as possible. Continue reading…
