HSE consultation on CDM 2007
The HSE is seeking views on its proposal to replace the Construction (Design and Management) Regulation 2007 and withdraw the Approved Code of Practice. The main proposed changes are, to make the Regulations easier to understand; replace the CDM co-ordinator role with the principal designer; replace the ACOP with targeted guidance; replace the detailed and prescriptive requirements […]
CHAS update
CHAS have issued a newsletter with details of all the changes that have taken place. They have been formed into a company – now called CHAS 2013 Ltd and have a new email address @chas.co.uk. Initial enquiries should now be sent to [email protected] and from 1st April 2014 their fees are increasing. Full details can be […]
RoSPA Guidance on Stress
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has released the second part of its guidance into work related stress. It looks at practical steps you can take to help reduce stress at work from informal talks with staff, performance appraisals to sickness data and accident statistics. Under the Management of Health and Safety […]
Who Regulates What in the Health & Safety World
If you’re not clear about who regulates what when it comes to enforcing health and safety law, here is a reminder: HSE is responsible for enforcing health and safety at workplaces including: • factories; • farms; • building sites; • nuclear installations; • mines; • schools and colleges; • fairgrounds; • gas, electricity and water […]
Work at Height
The HSE has overhauled its Work at Height Guidance. They are now providing simple advice about do’s and don’ts when working at height to ensure people are clear on what the law requires; they have busted some of the persistent myths, such as the banning of ladders, when they can still be used; offered targeted […]
Asbestos ACoP updated
The HSE has revised the asbestos guidance. The Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) L127 (The management of asbestos in non-domestic premises) and L143 (Work with materials containing asbestos) have been consolidated into one single revised ACOP – L143 Managing and working with asbestos which also reflects the changes introduced in The Control of Asbestos Regulations […]
Health & Safety Law Poster
The HSE updated the Health & Safety Law Poster in 2009, but gave employers five years to replace the old ones – you have until 5 April 2014 to replace 1999 posters with the 2009 one, or issue the relevant leaflet to employees. Further information can be found here http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/lawposter.htm
Work Related Dermatitis
Work related dermatitis can be caused by exposure to chemical agents and wet work (hands repeatedly wet for long periods). Other agents can be biological (e.g. plants or bacteria), physical (e.g. vibration) and mechanical (e.g. abrasion). Hands are most at risk, but other parts of the body can be affected. (more…)
Portable Electrical Equipment
The HSE have issued new guidance for maintaining portable electrical equipment. The guidance is for managers, electricians, technicians and users and gives sensible advice on maintaining portable electrical equipment to prevent danger. (more…)
RIDDOR
From 1st October 2013 the requirements to report accidents to the HSE under RIDDOR have changed. The main changes will be to simplify the reporting requirements in the following areas: The classification of ‘major injuries’ to workers replaced with a shorter list of ‘specified injuries’ The existing schedule detailing 47 types of industrial disease to […]