Updated Guidance on Fire Alarm Zone Plans: Why They Matter
June 16, 2025The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has released new guidance on Fire Detection and Alarm Zone Plans; this has been updated to align with the latest BS 5839-1:2025 standard. This update brings...
West Nile Virus Detected in UK Mosquitos
June 16, 2025Research undertaken by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has found fragments of the West Nile Virus in mosquitos collected from Retford, Nottinghamshire. This marks the first time that suc...
The Scottish Response to the Grenfell Inquiry: Planned Actions and Reforms
June 11, 2025The tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 prompted a wide-ranging public inquiry and a series of recommendations to improve building and fire safety across the UK. The Scottish Government has res...
Noise Control in Woodworking: Understanding the Problem
June 11, 2025Noise is a significant occupational hazard in the woodworking industry. Workers are frequently exposed to high noise levels, often between 90 and 110 dB(A), which can cause hearing damage and ...
New Guidance on Cooking Fire Safety Devices
June 10, 2025Euralarm, the European trade association representing the fire safety and security industry, has published new guidance on implementing safety measures to prevent fires caused by unattended co...
HSE Publishes New Domestic Service Guidance
June 10, 2025The HSE has published new guidance clarifying who qualifies as a domestic servant and where health and safety law applies in the context of domestic work. The key point to remember is that h...
Government Response to Grenfell Inquiry Report
June 10, 2025Eight years on from the Grenfell Tower Fire tragedy, the UK Government has published its response to the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. The Government has accepted all 58 recommen...
Updated Driver Hours Rules for HGVs and PSVs
June 10, 2025Coming into effect from April 21, 2025, the UK government has introduced updates to the driver hours rules for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) under the Drivers�...
Suction and Vacuum Excavator Guidance Updated
April 30, 2025What is suction and vacuum excavator equipment? Suction and vacuum excavators are specialised machines used in construction and other industries to safely and efficiently remove soil and debri...
Respiratory Health Surveillance Research
April 30, 2025Why may an employer need to provide health surveillance? Employers may need to implement respiratory health surveillance to safeguard the health and safety of employees exposed to respiratory ...
Updated Respirable Crystalline Silica Guidance
April 30, 2025The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently refreshed its guidance on health surveillance for individuals exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS). This updated guidance advises emplo...
Working In Reduced Oxygen Atmospheres
April 30, 2025The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) have published updated guidance for working in reduced oxygen atmospheres. The guidance provides advice and guidance to installers and premise o...
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