In the recent Budget the Treasury announced plans to “scrap or improve” 84% of health and safety legislation. What’s on the cards?
Published 27.04.2012
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 aim of the “Red Tape Challenge” is to force significant changes to health and safety legislation. How does it work and is it likely to succeed?
Published 24.05.2011
According to the Forum of Private Business, from October “sweeping changes” to safety laws will significantly reduce the burden on employers. Is this really going to happen?
Published 13.09.2013
A change in approach regarding health and safety prosecutions has led to tougher penalties, including custodial sentences. What could this mean for you?
Published 13.02.2014
According to the HSE, compliance with health and safety law is dead easy - it’s even produced a new guide to back this up. But is this really the case?
Published 08.06.2011
The HSE has released its 2018/19 business plan that sets out its agenda for enforcement and strategic actions. What can you expect and how might you be affected?
Published 10.05.2018
In the last year or so, the HSE has had to deal with significant personnel cuts and demands to reshape health and safety legislation - all whilst maintaining a frontline presence. How might this
affect you?
Published 15.05.2012
As part of its focus on occupational health issues, the HSE is targeting the management of noise in the workplace. What’s expected of you?
Published 08.07.2014
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