11 May 2022
The European Commission has published its annual report on “Safety Gate”, the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products.
11 May 2022
The Government has set out its programme of 38 new bills that it hopes to become law over the next Parliament, including a raft of business-related environmental measures.
11 May 2022
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published details of their evaluation activity in 2021.
11 May 2022
In April 2022, IUCLID was updated and as a result there are additional checks for poison centre notifications.
11 May 2022
At a recent public inquiry, it was found that a named transport manager had never performed any of the required duties and responsibilities necessary to fulfil the role. He had therefore failed to download tachograph data, had not ensured vehicles were given safety inspections at stated six-week intervals, had failed to ensure brake tests were carried out and had not ensured that safety inspection records were completed correctly.
11 May 2022
An intention has been received for silicon dioxide (EC 231-545-4, CAS 7631-86-9) and a proposal has been submitted for clopyralid (ISO) 3,6-dichloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid (EC 216-935-4, CAS 1702-17-6).
11 May 2022
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a rolling action plan (RAP) of substances to be evaluated.
10 May 2022
The Government has confirmed it will introduce legislation to extend the ban on exclusivity clauses. New laws will make exclusivity clauses unenforceable in employment contracts where the guaranteed weekly income is below or equivalent to the Lower Earnings Limit, currently £123 per week. It is hoped that by removing red tape, the lowest paid workers will be given the choice to work multiple jobs if they wish, to give them more flexibility over when and where they work.
10 May 2022
The Department of Health and Social Care has updated its Covid-19 Supplement to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Resource for Adult Social Care to reflect the latest guidance on symptoms and aerosol-generating procedures.
10 May 2022
For Mental Health Awareness Week, which is taking place from 9 to 15 May, the Mental Health Foundation is raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on people’s mental health.