HSE inspections target woodworking businesses to tackle occupational lung disease. Ventilation, protective equipment and appropriate guarding are some of the measures businesses should consider as Britain’s workplace regulator is carrying out inspections to protect the respiratory health of workers.
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Cost effective climate solutions
Cost effective climate solutions. Scientists say climate solutions like solar power and walkable cities are cheap, doable, and can make a dent in the crisis.
The future of plastics
The future of plastics. Plastic pollution is a key environmental challenge today, calling for a new global agreement and sustainable solutions. Standards for plastics enjoy a privileged status in making this happen.
Swine fever risk
Swine fever risk if UK waives checks on imports from EU, say vets. Ministers are considering another postponement to border controls amid fears of supply chain problems and higher prices.
Lithium battery regulations
Lithium battery regulations. Once again, shippers of lithium batteries by air must prepare for changes to the regulations that became effective from 1 April.
Ban on exports to Russia
The UK Government has announced a ban on exports to Russia of high-end luxury goods, while also hitting hundreds of key products with new import tariffs. UK to deny Russia and Belarus access to Most Favoured Nation tariff for hundreds of their exports, depriving both nations key benefits of WTO membership.
Plastic labelling needs ‘sustainability scale’
Plastic labelling needs ‘sustainability scale’ to help consumers. Researchers want a ‘drastic overhaul’ in packaging to better inform the public of the true environmental costs of products.
G7 nations strip Russia
G7 nations strip Russia of ‘most favoured nation’ status. Group of wealthy nations plan to revoke benefits and impose heavy tariffs to further isolate Moscow over Ukraine war.
PPE at work regulations update
PPE at work regulations update. On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers.
Green heating projects
£288 million fund opens for green heating projects. Green Heat Network Fund will boost the roll out of next generation clean heating projects in England.