The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has urged all electrical professionals to familiarize themselves with the latest revisions to its IET Wiring Regulations.
Many policies are modified in a bid to clean up the environment – and rightly so. However, while changes to policies on pesticides, animal feed and animal welfare tick many boxes, what effect are they having on the UK's farmers?
The EU is well known for the comprehensive regulations it puts in place concerning everything from health and safety and employment rights to the environment. They are put into place to keep us safe and are often hard-fought issues.
It was 30 June 2014 when legislation was passed allowing UK workers to request flexible working. However less than a quarter (23%) have taken advantage of this opportunity so far, according to research conducted by digital communications company O2 Business.
The width of offshore workers' shoulders is to play a part in new safety regulations due to come into effect in April this year. More than 60,000 offshore workers are to have their shoulders measured before the new legislation comes into force.
