Introduction The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) achieved Royal Ascent in July 1974 and commenced on the 1st October 1974. In 1802 the first piece of health and safety legislation was introduced with the Factory Act. This was aimed to safeguard child workers in factories and mills by implementing cleanliness requirements and improving […]
RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. This piece of legislation requires employers and people in charge of workplace premises to report and keep records of all:- The purpose of RIDDOR is to inform the relevant authorities that a work-related accident or incident has happened so that the local […]
Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) As contractors, you’re likely all too familiar with the variety of prequalification questionnaires and health and safety certifications required to bid on certain projects. One of the most widely recognised accreditations in the industry is the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) certification. Whether you’re new to the SSIP process or […]
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the subsequent review of building regulations and fire safety, the government has sought to improve standards through the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) and associated secondary legislation. The 6 April 2024 was a key date for the BSA 2022, with various deadlines and transitional periods coming to an end. […]
An automated external defibrillator is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It is a sophisticated, easy to use medical device that can analyse the heart’s rhythm and if necessary, deliver an electrical shock or defibrillation to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm. By using a defibrillator before an ambulance arrives, you can […]
You must identify and classify your waste before you send it for recycling or disposal. This makes sure you or anyone handling your waste deals with it properly. You must make sure hazardous waste produced or handled by your business in England causes no harm or damage. You have responsibilities known as your ‘duty of […]
Lone Working Risks and 3 Real World Examples with Practical Advice When we first published the original lone working article the aim of the article was to provide guidance on the definition of who is a lone worker, addressing the risks that lone workers can face, how to assess and control the risks to lone […]
Christmas is a time when most of us eat and drink a little more than we usually would. When having a good time, it can be easy to stay out later than planned and drink more alcohol than usual, not thinking about the consequences if you have to drive or go into work the next […]
