Back in March 2013 we published an article about the ‘Deregulation of First Aid Training at Work’, due to come into effect on 1st October 2013 – now, one month ahead of the proposed changes, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published...
Safety Alert – Inflatable Blower FansChildren’s play equipment could be affectedWe have recently received a safety alert from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) relating to inflatable electric blower fans – the type of fan blower is typically used...
6th April rings changes – some fear could compromise protectionsOn the 4th March 2013 the Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Repeals, Revocations and Amendments) Regulations 2013 were laid before Parliament and came into force on 6th April – these are still...
Changes to legislation in effect from 1st October 2013 – how it impacts your business On 28th November 2011, Professor Ragnar Löfstedt submitted a report called ‘Reclaiming Health and Safety for all’ – this was an independent review...
Control of Substances Hazardous to HealthBriefing Note for trades involving Building, Refurbishment, Decorators & Painters PAINT STRIPPERS CONTAINING DICHLOROMETHANEDichloromethane CAS No 75-09-2 EC No: 200-838-9Paint strippers...
NHS Trust fined after failing to follow window safety alert Medway NHS Foundation Trust has today been ordered the more than £61,000 in fines and costs after a patient died following a 5m fall from a first floor window at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham.Danny...