The HSE has published a comprehensive guide on Hand-arm vibration (HAV). The guide, “Hand-arm vibration: Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005” gives advice of what needs to be done to reduce and control the risks of HAV under the Control of Vibration Work Act 2005.
The launch of the guide coincides with the first […]

Over a third of all major injuries reported each year are caused as a result of a slip or trip (the single most common cause of injuries at work). These cost employers over £512 million a year in lost production and other costs. Slips and trips also account for over half of all reported injuries […]

The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regulations (Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 2571) were laid before Parliament on 22nd September 2005 and enter into force on 31st October 2005. These Regulations amend the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1689 as amended by 2004/568).
Regulation 2(2) introduces a new […]

The Environment Agency has published the results of a survey on environmental awareness and compliance which concludes that most small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) think they do not harm the environment.
5554 businesses across the UK were surveyed in April 2005. The sample was selected to ensure that an equal number of interviews could […]

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has released a position statement on how the Government thinks an EMS can not only help an organisation understand its impact on the environment but also stimulate sustainable practices and ensure they comply with legislation.
The statement recommends adopting a recognised national or international scheme such […]

The Government has revised and published the Building Regulations 2000 to implement measures to make buildings more energy efficient and tackle climate change. The regulations, which will come into force in April 2006 and implement the EU Directive on Energy Performance in Buildings, have laid revisions that include:
• Ventilation conservation (Part F)
• Fuel and power conservation […]

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published updated guidance on the Climate Change Levy (CCL). The guidance cancels and replaces Notice CCL 1/1 March 2002. The new “Notice CCL1/1 (September 2005) contains additional information relating to the registration implications for relief recipients.
To recap, the levy is chargeable on the industrial and commercial supply […]

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a consultation relating to proposed amendments to the Waste Management Licensing Regulations. The amendment aims to restrict the number of “exemptions” to the current Waste Management Licensing regime, in order to fully implement the EC Hazardous Waste Directive. Exemptions from waste management […]

Throughout 2006, the NICEIC will celebrate 50 years of championing electrical safety in the home, places of work and leisure.
Plans are well underway for an exciting programme of activities and events, exploring half a century of notable successes and failures in the electrical industry, and innovations in technology still to come.
Supported by 50th Anniversary gold […]