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Latest Articles: Last Updated December 2011
School Poor Asbestos Management Could Increase Risk to Teachers and Pupils
Michael Lees of the Asbestos in Schools (AiS) campaign has warned that the growth and popularity of free schools could expose teachers and pupils to health risks from poor asbestos management, unless the Government provides better asbestos training for governors and teachers.    ...more
Chrysotile New Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme to be Launched
A new financing framework called The Green Deal is to be launched next autumn as part of the recently unveiled Energy Act 2011. The government hopes this will revolutionise the energy efficiency of both domestic and commercial properties within Britain, enabling improvements to be funded by a charge on energy bills avoiding the need for consumers to pay the cost of improvements upfront.    ...more
New Cigarette Regulations Should Save Lives New Cigarette Regulations Should Save Lives
New cigarette safety standards are to be implemented which could have a major impact in reducing the number of people killed or significantly injured as a result of house fires.    ...more
Lift 2010/2011 Fire Statistics
The latest fire statistics for 2010/2011 were released on Friday 25th November.    ...more
Fire Service Long Awaited Independent Review of Health and Safety Legislation
The end of last month saw the publication of the government’s long awaited review into health and safety rkmegulation. The report, Reclaiming health and safety for all: An independent review of health and safety legislation chaired by Professor Ragnar E. Lofstedt, examined over 200 sets of health and safety regulations and 53 approved codes of practice (ACoPs)    ...more
Call Centre HSE Cost Recovery Scheme Approved
The HSE is to charge duty-holders who materially breach health and safety law an hourly rate of £124 for its intervention. This is to commence in April next year; the time chargeable will be counted from when a letter or e-mail recording the duty-holder’s breach is sent.    ...more
 
Archive Articles:
Low Levels of Asbestos Awareness Training in Schools
White Asbestos Confirmed as Top Level Carcinogen
IOSH Launches Li£e Savings Campaign
Lift Safety Checklist
Fire Safety Bulletin – Fire Brigade Response to Automatic Fire Alarms
False Alarm Charging Could Prove Detrimental to Fire Safety
RIDDOR – New Arrangements for the Reporting of Injuries and Accidents
Care home manager fined for fire safety breach
Prosecution Follows Failure to Install Edge Protection Around Hillside Car Park
The FIA - Best Practice Guide to Fire Safety in Commercial Premises
New Guidance - Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes
Fire Safety Order - Defining the Boundaries of Responsibility
UK Ordered to Amend its Asbestos Regulations
Pressure Washers Spread Asbestos Around Town
The Great British Asbestos in Buildings Survey 2011
RIDDOR - Have Your Say
A Day in the Life of... Neil Mitchell - Principal Consultant
Gas Boilers Flues in Voids – New Guidance
Asbestos Management - Facing up to Your Responsibilities
A Fresh New Look For SRManager
Fire Safety in Commercial Premises – Evacuation Planning for People with Disabilities
The London Fire Brigade and Leonard Cheshire Disability Join Forces to Help Improve Fire Safety for the Disabled
Powered Perimeter Gates – HSE General Safety Notice
Scissor lifts – new guidance
Reminder Air Conditioning Inspection Deadline Draws Closer
New Health and Safety Statistics Published
Fire Safety Checklist - Reduce the Likelihood of Needing to Call 999
Emergency Fire Evacuations—Special Considerations
Gas Safety Regulations—Duties for Landlords and Managing Agents
Equality Act 2010
Firework Display Guidance
Government Launches New Guidance - Clearing Ice and Snow
Closure of Asbestos Building Inspectors Certification Scheme (ABICS)
Lord Young Report Update
Emergency Lighting Test Regimes
Speak Up, Stay Safe Campaign
Safety Alert - Risks to Pedestrians From Crushing Zones on Electrically
Powered Gates
Warning This Bin May Contain More Than Just Rubbish
Health and Safety Under Scrutiny
The need to consider contractors health and safety arrangements
Flexible Water Supply Hoses - Health and Facilities Alert
Reducing the frequency of false fire alarms
Shocking Fire Drill Statistics
Confusion over fire safety responsibility comes to light at London Assembly
How to determine the type of asbestos survey required
Duty to manage asbestos: Quick reference guide
Protecting empty premises
 
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