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Personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations explained for Great Britain
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment (PPE) first applied from 21 April 2018, replacing the previous PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. In Great Britain (GB), the Regulation has been assimilated into UK law and is enforced through the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/390).
Are Solar Panels a Fire Risk?
As more homes and commercial buildings adopt solar technology, it’s easy to view them as worthwhile investments considering the cost savings and energy preservation they bring. However, such benefits should not, under any circumstances, come at the expense of health and safety, and it’s why HSE professionals should evaluate their validity wherever possible.
Protecting workers from workplace transport: getting the basics right
Every year, families across Great Britain face the devastating loss of a loved one killed by a reversing vehicle at work. These are not just statistics. They are family members, friends and colleagues whose lives were cut short by entirely preventable accidents.