Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has published details of a new law which will give employees the right to request remote working. This will provide a legal framework around which requesting, approving…
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 will be amended from 6 April to extend employers’ and employees’ duties in respect of Personal Protective Equipment to a wider group…
This alert shows the different restrictions in place in the UK at present. England: People should work from home if they can. Face coverings must be worn in most indoor…
Smoking in vehicles in Northern Ireland will not be allowed from 1 February 2022. Legislation is already in place under the Smoke-free (Premises, Vehicle Operators and Penalty Notices) Regulations (Northern…
The exemption issued by the HSE entered into effect on 1 December 2021 and will remain in force for five years, when it will be reviewed. The exemption is applicable…
The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021 enter into force on 9th December 2021 with two objectives: make provisions to ensure businesses have sufficient time to comply with…
The government amended guidance on COVID-19 measures showing priority actions to take which will make your business safer during coronavirus. These actions can help protect staff and customers. England: Complete…
Here is the main information on the CLP and Reach regulations published in October 2021. Public consultation A public consultation is open until 3 December 2021 on the harmonised classification and labelling for sodium 3-(allyloxy)-2 hydroxypropanesulphonate. Call…
Mental health is an important aspect of EHS but what are the keys to a psychologically safer workplace? Safety and flexibility are core concerns for employees and represent key opportunities…
The Building Safety Bill published by the UK Parliament on 5 July 2021 sets out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained.…