PASMA, the industry body for mobile access towers, has in recent years been pushing for minimum performance and safety standards for low level work platforms. The body confirmed that all manufacturing comply with PAS 250.
Over recent years we have seen an increase in the number of safety signs within the workplace. This has coincided with increased vigilance towards health, safety and accidents in the workplace overall.
George Osborne, in his recent budget statement said that the UK was “the comeback country” of the world. But, a decade on, how far have standards contributed to this economic revival?
With new Shared Parental Leave (SPL) regulations coming into effect in April, employers are being urged to take the necessary steps to ensure they are prepared. We have five tips to help you navigate the new law.
The majority of businesses recognise the importance of placing environmental management at the heart of their operations in the quest for sustainability. And plenty of businesses adopt ISO 14001 Environmental Management as a means of achieving this.
The fortunes of the UK's manufacturing industry have not always been a smooth ride over the years. Just as things are on the up, manufacturers have to scale back expectations for future growth, only to find out that things are picking up again. For that reason alone it is hard to maintain continuity.
The countdown is on until the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations come into effect. With just over two weeks to go, architectural businesses have been warned that these regulations will have a big impact
Landlords will be required to fit both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in all rental properties, it is reported by property news service, Property Wire.
Many people dream of building their own home but few actually achieve that goal. However, introduce the concept of tiny houses into the mix, and that dream suddenly becomes slightly more attainable for a larger number of individuals.
