Health in the food industry

  Over the next 12 months HSE is focusing heavily on health in the food industry, specifically with regard to musculoskeletal issues. David Shorrock examines current regulations and tools employers can utilise to assess the risks to their workforce and avoid heavy fines. An astonishing 8.3 million working days were …

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New Smoke Alarm Measures

Landlords will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties, under measures announced by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis. The move will help prevent up to 26 deaths and 670 injuries a year. The measure is expected to take effect from October 2015, and …

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New HSE regulations

  New HSE regulations – Construction Design Management introduced 6th April 2015  – CDM 2015 Are you a builder, plumber or other tradesman, doing small-scale routine work such as: Installing a kitchen or bathroom. Structural alterations, e.g. chimney breast removal. Roofing work, including dormer windows. Extension or loft conversion. Under …

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