In Chapter 7, Loftstedt really gets going. As I mentioned in earlier blogs, a real problem for many businesses is keeping up with the ever increasing amount and apparent complexity of legislation. It’s sometimes not what it says, but more finding out it exists and where to find … [Read more...] about Lofstedt 7 – Keep it Simple
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Lofstedt 6 – The EU
Chapter 6 of the Lofstedt report is all about better engagement with the EU. In view of the UK’s latest brushes with EU leaders over the common currency and financial regulation, this may not work. I know technically the UK has quite a say in the running of the EU. But in … [Read more...] about Lofstedt 6 – The EU
Lofstedt – Chapter 5, Apply Within
Professor Lofstedt now turns to the regulations themselves. The focus of attention is those regulations that everyone had already suspected as redundant. They add little, if anything. The requirement to notify HSE if you have a Conventional Tower Crane, is one such case (not the … [Read more...] about Lofstedt – Chapter 5, Apply Within
Lofstedt – Chapter 4, Everyone Has a Part to Play
Chapter 4 of Loftstedt’s report takes a look at the scope of UK regulations. In particular it’s interested to see whether that proportionate, risk-based approach is applied. One might argue that bigger, riskier businesses should have to do more to satisfy the law. There are also … [Read more...] about Lofstedt – Chapter 4, Everyone Has a Part to Play
Lofstedt – Chapter 3
Yesterday, I happened to be in the Stoke-on-Trent area, hoping to cut across the A50 to pass by Loughborough on my way back down South. The A50 was unfortunately closed, the radio lady said, due to a diesel fuel spill. The ‘road ahead closed’ signs confirmed this but offered … [Read more...] about Lofstedt – Chapter 3