Questions and Answers

What certification should we have in relation to the inspection and maintenance of the fixed electrical installation?

What should we be doing in respect of safety of electrical cables in an office environment?

What should be included in a management system for electrical safety?

We are having an asbestos survey completed. It has been suggested that we can just presume that all materials contain asbestos rather than undertaking sampling and analysis. Is this the case?

As a business, we want to do our part to meet the zero-emissions target that the Government has set. What practical action can we take today?

Can you explain the Government’s new proposal for an electronic waste tracking scheme? How will this differ from existing schemes such as edoc?

Which of the waste exemptions are up for review, and when will the changes come into force?

As Brexit approaches, the conversation in our office has turned to food imports and whether the UK could become self-sufficient in food. Am I right in thinking that there are good environmental grounds for a move to more home-produced food?

Our company occupies a large site with numerous footpaths and traffic routes. I am concerned that if winter does get worse, many of these routes will become dangerous through ice or snowfall. What should we do to prevent any possible incidents?

My employer is considering setting up a workplace bike pool scheme. I have been asked to comment on the health and safety issues of such a scheme. Could you suggest what these are?