Discussion - Health and Safety Today

Approved Codes of Practice | ACOPs Guidance and Regulations

by Paul

Approved codes of practice, guidance and regulations. How do they relate to each other. A lot of confusion surrounds this interaction, in particular what is classed as law and must be done, and what isn’t (but you’re best off following the advice!) It will be of interest to anyone who wants to know how Health and Safety law is meant to work. Approved codes of practice and health and safety law. The basis of British health and safety law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. … Read More

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. The British Drilling Association Wants Further Action.

by Paul

Further Action On Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome has been requested by the BDA. The use of more and more powered tools creating vibration has lead to a greater increase in HAVS which can lead to painful disorders of the blood vessels, nerves and joints. The BDA is reminding all members … Read More

Should the Self Employed be Entitled to National Minimum Wage?

by Paul

Should the self-employed be entitled to National Minimum Wage Should the self-employed be entitled to a national minimum wage? This is a hot question currently being debated in the UK. Should the national minimum wage for certain sections of self-employed people be extended, and isn’t the whole point of being … Read More

What is Fee for Intervention

by Paul

In a period where government funding has been cut by £100 million pounds, the new hourly rate for Fee For Intervention has risen from £124.00 per hour to £129.00 per hour (£163.00 2023). What is Fee For Intervention – And why you need to protect against it? Reviewed by Paul … Read More