This section contains the latest updates relating to Health & Safety.
Health & Safety News
Changes to the regulations relating to employers’ liability insurance certificates
and the mandatory health and safety poster are due to come into force in October
2008- the insurance certificate; and April 2009- the poster. Employers will be able
to display their certificates online and will no longer need to keep them for a
40 year period. The style of the mandatory poster will be altered though the requirement
to display it will not be removed. Contact the Health & Safety Advice Service
or your Consultant for further information on what this change means for your business.
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The HSE has announced that it has selected Capita as its preferred bidder to run
the new registration scheme for gas installers from the 1st of April 2009. The new
scheme will deliver lower fees for gas installers together with a suite of actions
aimed at improving consumer gas safety and reducing burdens on gas installers.
Contact the Health & Safety Advice Service or your Consultant if you need any further
information on the new arrangements.
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Businesses still don't seem to understand their responsibilities under new fire
safety legislation which came into force in October 2006. Too many still think that,
because they once had a fire certificate and their circumstances haven't changed,
they are still complying with fire safety law. This is not the case. Mentor
can carry out fire risk assessments with you so that you are fully compliant. Contact
the Health & Safety Advice Service or your Consultant for further information -
don’t delay - call today!
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The Health and Safety (Offences) Bill aims to raise the maximum penalties for certain
health and safety offences in order to deter those who commit offences. The message
is clear - health and safety offences are being taken more and more seriously and
it is more important than ever that businesses have the correct procedures in place
and stick to them. Mentor will review your existing policies and procedures;
keep you up to date and mitigate your risks in this crucial area.
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The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force in April
2008. One area often overlooked by management relates to vehicle maintenance.
Mentor Services can advise you on your health & safety obligations in relation to
vehicle maintenance and the steps you can take to manage your risks.
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New guidance for employers in relation to latex allergies has recently been published.
Mentor Services can help you assess these risks to create a safer workplace.
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From 26 September 2008, EU legislation will mean that you will be required to separate
batteries when you dispose of your general waste. Mentor Services will advise
you on the steps to take to comply with this EU Directive.
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