The HSE have released their latest health and safety at work statistics from 2019-2020. The COVID pandemic has obviously had a profound effect on these statitics with the majority of the country working from home over the last year, so its safe to say that these stats are slightly misleading, compared to previous “normal” years.
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Working at height during the COVID crisis
With sites initially closed during the first UK-wide lockdown, constructors had to convince the government that the industry was safe to continue working during the pandemic. No area was arguably more difficult to safeguard against the spread of coronavirus than work done at height, whether it involved workers traversing narrow scaffolds or moving in confinedContinue reading “Working at height during the COVID crisis”
Getting to know our General Manager
We would like to welcome Rebecca Eley to Eley Consultancy Ltd as our new General Manager. As well as a friendly, down to earth personality, she brings with her 12yrs of experience in the client services sector. As well as helping with the general running of the office, she will be getting involved in selectedContinue reading “Getting to know our General Manager”
UK and Thailand commit to strengthening trade ties
The UK and Thailand have committed to further strengthening trade and investment ties through a new joint trade dialogue. The Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) is the UK’s first new JETCO in 10 years, and offers a significant new opportunity to improve bilateral trade, including by addressing market access barriers affecting UK business activityContinue reading “UK and Thailand commit to strengthening trade ties”
Race to Zero
Nearly a third of the UK’s largest businesses pledge to eliminate their contribution to carbon emissions by 2050 by signing up to the ‘Race to Zero’ campaign. Together these firms, including AstraZeneca, BT Group, Sainsbury’s, and Unilever, represent a total market capital of £650 billion.
UK exporters temporarily halt EU sales
More than a fifth of small British exporters have temporarily halted sales to the European Union and 4% have done so permanently, a survey showed on Monday, highlighting problems that have followed the Brexit trade deal.
New customs and tax rules
The UK has left the European Union, and this means there are new customs and tax rules when you buy from or sell to Europe, or if you move equipment in or out of the UK for business.
Environmental construction responsibilities
Mishandled rubbish from building sites can be hugely damaging to public health, communities and the environment, the Environment Agency has warned. Hazardous chemicals and toxins present in some construction waste, for example asbestos, cannot be taken to waste sites only set up to receive inert waste such as sand and clay.
Understanding your cyber security risk
A new digital tool for individuals, sole traders & small business has been developed by the National Cyber Security Centre. This new tool will offer advice on improving and understanding cyber security. It has been launched on the same day that it was revealed ‘cyber crime worries’ keep Britain’s up at night.
Packaging waste regulations
Are you aware of your packaging waste obligations as a business? Do you know that businesses must follow environmental waste regulations when designing, filling or importing packaging?