Feature Articles

Coronavirus in care settings

1 March 2021

What is coronavirus and what can care providers do to keep their service users and staff safe? This article provides a round-up of essential information for care settings, including PPE, testing, high-risk individuals, visiting and social distancing.

Brexit rule change guidance published

1 March 2021

New guidance on the rules and procedures UK businesses must follow when placing chemicals and work equipment and machinery on the UK and European markets now the UK has left the EU has been published by HSE and the UK Government.

Getting sound advice

1 March 2021

Commissioning competent technical advice on noise exposure control can be a daunting prospect, so new guidance has been published to help employers procure the help of a suitable expert, says Professor Kevin Bampton.

Measure up

1 March 2021

Personal noise dosimeters and sound level meters can provide a picture of noise exposure and sources within a workplace, says Tim Turney.

Noise exposure: time for a new approach

1 March 2021

Employers should be using new cost-effective technology and techniques to prevent workers suffering permanent and disabling hearing damage from exposure to loud noise at work, says Peter Wilson.

Guidance on managing coronavirus issues at work

26 February 2021

The risks from Covid-19 are still very much present in the workplace and it is important to remember that employers have a duty of care towards their employees to protect the health and safety of their workforce. This information is being continually checked and updated.

Securing a future with school transport

26 February 2021

With much speculation about the future of bus and coach travel after the pandemic, it is necessary to consider what opportunities there will be for businesses to recover. Tony Francis here examines how a greater involvement with the home to school market could help to secure the future of road passenger transport.

Forthcoming trade events March 2021

25 February 2021

This regularly updated events calendar notifies importers and exporters of forthcoming conferences, seminars/workshops, trade shows, trade missions and networking opportunities worldwide.