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
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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
Buncefield Nearly Six Years on
Earlier this year the HSE, EA and SEPA jointly published another report about the Buncefield oil depot explosion and fire, entitled Buncefield: why did it happen? There have been many reports, including interim's and a final report in 2008, so you may be forgiven for thinking … [Read more...] about Buncefield Nearly Six Years on
Health and Safety Made Simple
As part of their campaign to demystify health and safety for small, low risk businesses, HSE have launched yet more new guidance, giving in a nutshell the top things a business has to do to comply with health and safety law. It isn’t actually new as such, because HSE used to have … [Read more...] about Health and Safety Made Simple
The Risk of Hearing Impairment for Motorcyclists
I was recently reading an article in RIDE magazine (December 2010 edition), reminding me of the risk of permanent hearing loss in motorcyclists. Motorcycle engines are largely exposed and normally rev at least twice as fast as car engines, so they generate a fair bit of noise … [Read more...] about The Risk of Hearing Impairment for Motorcyclists