Safety Smart: Monthly Update April 2021

19th April 2021 Posted in Blogs

If you missed out on our last newsletter – never fear! we’ve pulled together all the information in this blog post and there’s plenty to catch up on!

Government introduces new fire safety regulations

The UK government has introduced a new bill to improve fire safety in buildings in England and Wales.

The new legislation, if passed, will amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to place a legal requirement on residential building owners to inspect cladding and fire doors.

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Environmental management services company fined after fatal accident >>>

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HSE decides against tightening asbestos-exposure limit

Britain’s asbestos-exposure limit does not need to be tightened in line with the EU, a review has found.

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1 Jun

Experts launch national Asbestos Taskforce to challenge UK’s “manage indefinitely” strategy

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28 May

HSE bans dry cutting of kitchen worktops ahead of inspection drive

The message from the HSE is clear: dry cutting of engineered stone must stop, or employers will face the consequences.

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22 May

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