Government confirms implementation of ‘Harper’s Law’
December 3, 2021
Emergency workers will receive greater protection from violent criminals after the Government confirms ‘Harper’s Law’ will be added to the statute book. Read More
HSE grants legal exemption enabling the use of more environmentally friendly gases in the electricity distribution network
December 1, 2021
HSE exemption came into effect today on 1 December 2021 and is applicable to any pressure system containing an insulating and interrupting gas and forming an integral part of high voltage (HV) electrical apparatus. Read More
Barbour EHS legislation update eBook – October 2021
October 27, 2021
England’s government guidance for workplaces has been updated to reflect the lifting of COViD-19 restrictions, but continues to stress the need for risk assessment and action on any risks identified to keep employees safe Read More
Are industry professionals confident in the new Building Safety Bill?
October 13, 2021
Experts discuss whether they believe the proposed Building Safety Bill can prevent another tragic event like Grenfell from happening again. Read More
A guide to disposing of hazardous waste in the workplace
September 29, 2021
Hazardous waste is a concern in many industries. In order to adhere to guidelines, here’s a guide to disposing of hazardous waste safely. Read More
Changes to fire safety laws in Scotland require all homeowners to have interlinked alarms
September 21, 2021
The Scottish Government has introduced new fire safety laws legislating that all homeowners be required to have interlinked alarms in their properties. Read More
New technology driving change in road safety
September 16, 2021
Innovation and tech certainly appear to be creating a shift change, in terms of how duty holders and organisations are seeking to manage and control its work-related road risk (“WRRR”). Read More
New laws on building safety proposed to Parliament
September 14, 2021
A key element of the proposals is that that certain buildings will require a safety case when they are occupied. Read More
Modern slavery offences sentencing guidelines published
September 2, 2021
The Sentencing Council has published new sentencing guidelines for sentencing offenders convicted of modern slavery offences in England and Wales, following a consultation. Read More
Cameron House Hotel fire prosecution: ‘An important precedent for Scottish fire safety’
May 3, 2021
Lynne Gray, Partner at Burness Paull LP, looks into the recent Cameron House Hotel judgment, which resulted in a £500,000 fine for fire safety failings that led to the deaths of two guests in 2017. Read More
