Last year the government asked Ragnar Lofsted to review Health and Safety regulation in the UK. This is always tricky. It can be the kiss of death to any career aspirations if you say the wrong thing. But, like any good researcher he figured he would gather some data first. After … [Read more...] about Lofstedt – Reviewing Health and Safety Regulation in The UK
Archives for 2011
Sunbeds Regulation Act 2010
It may have escaped your notice but the UK has a law about Sunbeds – the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010. I know laying in the Sun is a complete mystery for half the world (the half that actually has Sunny days) but to the other half, it’s perfectly understandable. I will let you … [Read more...] about Sunbeds Regulation Act 2010
Safety Management Systems – HSG65
Many people will at least be aware of the safety management system known as HSG65 (the document series and number, in fact). It arrived more than 20 years ago. Even though it’s technically a UK thing, it is difficult to deny its global importance. HSG65 is being currently being … [Read more...] about Safety Management Systems – HSG65
Road Safety Awareness
Road safety is something that is close to us all, unless you live in the remote countryside or are a frequent visitor to Olympus Mons – oh the rarefied air of Mars brings back memories. Whatever your view of the current UK government, it also seems that they consider it … [Read more...] about Road Safety Awareness
BSI – PAS 1010, Managing Psychosocial risks
It may have escaped your notice or your budget but BSI recently published a publicly available specification (PAS 1010) about managing psychosocial risks (i.e. stress, violence and harassment) in the workplace. Though it is a type of document called a PAS, they stress it is not a … [Read more...] about BSI – PAS 1010, Managing Psychosocial risks