Now the UK has left the EU, the requirements for placing work equipment and machinery on the UK and EU markets, including arrangements for conformity assessment, marking and labelling have changed. The government’s priority is to ensure that only safe and compliant products are placed on the market.
Category Archives: Health & Safety News
Unlimited fines for those who breach fire safety regulations
The UK Government has announced new fire safety regulations to boost building safety with £16 million for fire and rescue authorities. Building owners could face unlimited fines following new measures being brought in to strengthen fire safety, the Home Office has announced today.
No Smoking Day: History and Significance
No Smoking Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday of March every year. Is dedicated to raising awareness against the dangers involved with the habit of smoking tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars.
Pregnant women: Covid-19 workplace risks
More than half of pregnant women working outside their home fear they are being put at risk by inadequate precautions by employers against the spread of covid-19, a survey has found. Two-thirds also report that it is impossible to maintain social distancing at work even though companies are legally obliged to ensure workplaces are Covid-secure.
COVID Testing in the Workplace
COVID-19 testing in the workplace is being offered to more companies in England, specifically for staff who can’t work from home during lockdown. This week, it was announced that businesses with more than 50 employees will now be able to access lateral flow tests, which can produce results in less than half an hour. Previously,Continue reading “COVID Testing in the Workplace”
Why your employer can’t sack you for not taking the COVID vaccine in UK
There are compelling reasons why employers should not introduce a “no-jab, no-job” policy. There is the immediate practical obstacle of the availability of the vaccine. Although some employers have said they would pay for vaccines to be supplied to employees, the government has said that stocks are likely to be fully absorbed by NHS use,Continue reading “Why your employer can’t sack you for not taking the COVID vaccine in UK”
First Aid Guidance
First aid is the immediate care given to a person who has been injured, or has become ill prior to the arrival of qualified medical assistance. First aid has 3 purposes:
COVID-19 Tier Rules for Businesses
The UK Government today released its new tier system that will come into affect from 2nd December 2020. Like many areas, you will probably find yourself in one of the top two tiers for the foreseeable.
Driving at work guidance
On the 18th November 2020, the UK Government released footage and information about the dangers of not paying attention in roadworks. 6,500 vehicles have driven into roadworks in the last three years and reported abuse cases have risen by 10%, despite lower traffic flows in 2020.
RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19
The HSE has published new guidance on when and how you should report coronavirus incidents under RIDDOR (the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013). RIDDOR applies to all sectors and workplaces in Great Britain.