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Category Archives: Health

Legislation Update – Petrol

Or to be more accurate “The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014” Can I still fill up my lawn mower or generator? … Read more

Posted in Health, legislation, Safety

HSAW Act 1974 – Happy Birthday

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is 40 years old this summer! The Act was implemented in the … Read more

Posted in Health, HSE, Safety

Legislation Update – CDM 2015 ACOP to Remain

It appeared that the HSE would drop the ACOP for CDM with the introduction of CDM 2015.  However, the ACOP … Read more

Posted in Health, HSE, legislation, Safety

Risk or Hazard?

As we raised the issue in the last safety article we though we should clarify a couple of things: Definitions … Read more

Posted in Health, idea, Risk Assessment, Safety

Health and safety made easy – Part 3

In this final part we look at the HSEs ABC fundamentals dealing with risk assessment.  Much of H&S can be … Read more

Posted in Health, Risk Assessment, Safety

Health and safety Made Easy – Part 2

When you break it down health and safety is pretty simple, a lot of it is common sense and much … Read more

Posted in Blog, Health, HSE, Safety, Training

Health and Safety Made Easy – Part 1

When you break it down health and safety is pretty simple, a lot of it is common sense and much … Read more

Posted in Health, HSE, Safety

Updated HSE ACOP – Welfare Regs.

This month the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new guidance for employers on how to protect the health, … Read more

Posted in Health, HSE, Safety

New First Aid Rules

Changes to the rules about the HSE approving First Aid training come into force tomorrow. The HSE have issued guidance … Read more

Posted in First Aid, Health, HSE, legislation, Safety

Legislation Update – First Aid Training

Following a review of First Aid Training Provision it was determined that the HSE’s current approval process goes beyond the … Read more

Posted in Entrainment, Health, HSE, legislation, Safety, Training