In Chapter 2 of the Loftstedt report (see previous blogs), Loftstedt sets out his guiding principles for the review. Since he’s a professor and has a reputation to think of, he’s unashamedly abandoned to an evidence-based approach. Not all decisions need to be justified by … [Read more...] about Lofstedt Chapter 2 – Evidence
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Lofstedt Ideals – Chapter 1
As promised, I will be looking at some of the Loftstedt report in more detail over a series of blogs. History is a wonderful thing. Loftstedt begins his report in Chapter 1 by reminding us all about how things used to be. Before the 1974 health and safety at work act, things … [Read more...] about Lofstedt Ideals – Chapter 1
Lofstedt – Reviewing Health and Safety Regulation in The UK
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
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