As a result of a European directive, the UK must introduce legislation to reduce the risk of sharps injuries in healthcare. When is this likely to happen, who’s likely to be affected and how?
Published 18.12.2012
It seems that not a week goes by without an announcement of planned changes to health and safety legislation, or the way that it’s enforced. How will our new document help to reduce any possible
confusion?
Published 19.01.2012
It was announced in the Queen’s Speech that some self-employed workers will become exempt from health and safety law. What could be the effect?
Published 16.05.2013
October and April see the most signifcant amendments to health and safety legislation. So what’s happening this time around and how might you be affected by the changes?
Published 30.09.2013
Reports indicate that the government is losing its battle against red tape and more legislation is on its way. Will health and safety be affected by this and, if so, what’s on the horizon?
Published 25.03.2011
The HSE has published a plan which sets out what is going to happen and when with respect to health and safety enforcement in 2011/12. What’s coming up?
Published 04.05.2011
The HSE has reviewed the success of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 and has proposed some changes. What’s on the horizon?
Published 19.11.2018
The HSE has recently updated its guidance that identifies what needs to be reported and when, in line with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR).
What’s been changed and why?
Published 08.11.2012
For those working in the healthcare sector, new legislation in the form of the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 came into force this month. Will you need to change
how you work and, if so, how?
Published 16.05.2013