Safe Work Australia releases report on culture of risk taking in workplaces [AU]
On 4 December 2014, Safe Work Australia released a report on the attitudes towards risk taking and rule breaking in Australian workplaces. (more…)
[UK] Have your say on heavy goods vehicle licence exemptions
The Department for Transport is seeking views on the exemptions for certain types of heavier vehicle from operator licensing rules. Its aim is to make sure that the regulations are…
[DE] Amendments to the Decree regulating the use of dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ElektroStoffV)
On 4 December 2014 an amending order dated 28 November 2014 regarding the Decree on the use of dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte-Stoff-Verordnung - ElektroStoffV)…
New Approved Code of Practice For Safety At Work [UK]
The code of practice is designed for employers and any person who has responsibility for safe use of equipment at work. (more…)
Save money through energy efficiency [UK]
The DECC news states “by reducing energy consumption by 1 per cent, big business could save over £250 million on their energy bills annually.” (more…)
- Energy
- Energy Efficiency
TTIP: clarifications on the harmonisation of EU and US manufacturing rules
The answer of the European Commissioner for Trade to a parliamentary question concerning the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US)…
[US] Nike and IKEA join 221 companies voicing support for EPA’s climate change rule
Nike and IKEA are voicing their support for President Obama’s regulations to restrict carbon pollution from existing power plants. They join 221 U.S. businesses who have signed-on to a letter…
[UK] Evidence reports published on potential renewable heating technologies
The Department of Energy & Climate Change has published research reports into the cost and performance of technologies which are not currently eligible for the Renewable Heating Incentive (RHI) but…
- Energy
Draft amendment concerning the waste tax [NL]
The Government considers by 2015 to make the waste tax also applicable to shipments of waste outside of the Netherlands for incineration, within the meaning of the European waste shipment regulation,…
- Environment
- Waste Management