A new In-company course available from JPD which can be tailored to suit your organisation’s requirements
In order for a detailed outline of the training required by your company to be drawn up, a meeting on site with relevant management is proposed.
This will identify the following
• The nature of the companies business such that the training can be […]

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (Commencement No.1) Order 2008 has been made (14th February 2008) and brings into force from 6th April 2008 the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (with the exceptions of section 2(1) (d) (duty owed to a person in custody etc. to be a relevant duty of […]

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, which have been in force in other industry sectors since April 2006, are set to cover the music and entertainment sectors from 6 April 2008 in order to protect workers from exposure to excessive noise. The two-year transitional period was allowed to the music and entertainment sectors […]

The Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2008 are set to come into force on the 6th April 2008 and will bring into place multiple changes to existing regulations. The regulations are mainly aimed at revisions to explosives regulations and will correct issues that have arisen since the new regulations on the manufacture […]

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (Commencement No.1) Order 2008 has been made (14th February 2008) and brings into force from 6th April 2008 the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (with the exceptions of section 2(1) (d) (duty owed to a person in custody etc. to be a relevant duty of […]

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, which have been in force in other industry sectors since April 2006, are set to cover the music and entertainment sectors from 6 April 2008 in order to protect workers from exposure to excessive noise. The two-year transitional period was allowed to the music and entertainment sectors […]

 
The HSE have launched a new campaign to highlight the risk of slips and falls in the workplace. There are over 1000 injuries per month which are caused by a slip or fall, many of which could easily have been prevented. The ‘Shattered Lives’ campaign draws particular attention to the Working at Height Regulations 2005, […]

Certain types of radioactive waste produced on nuclear licensed sites need to be treated and packaged (a process referred to as “conditioning”) in order to make them safe for long-term storage and disposal.SEPA and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) jointly regulate this process on nuclear sites in Scotland. The Environment Agency (EA) and HSE […]

From 14 January 2008, a new government-backed helpline service will provide construction business owners in South East England with essential guidance on environmental law.The helpline will give construction businesses will be able to obtain guidance on how they can avoid fines and protect their business reputation. Businesses can learn about Site Waste Management Plans, how […]

Business owners are being urged to review their health and safety procedures ahead of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 which received royal accent on the 26th of July 2007 and is due to come into effect on the 6th of April 2008.
Under the new offence, companies and organisations […]