Wednesday 11th November 14:00 – 15:00 Click Here to Register to join the webinar Why this is relevant: COVID-19 has had a profound effect on every aspect of our lives, from the pattern of business activity, to where we shop and how we socialise. For London waste authorities this impacts how they deliver services. The […]
Test and Protect Test and Protect has now been operating for more than four months and is doing what we need it to – identifying positive cases and tracing their close contacts so they can get appropriate public health advice to limit the spread of the virus. It is still essential to continue with other […]
Scottish Government introduce regulations extending the wearing of face coverings to workplace canteens and communal spaces in workplaces. From Friday 16 October 2020, anybody in a workplace canteen will have to wear a face covering unless they are seated at a table or eating and drinking – bringing rules for workplace canteens in line with […]
The Government ramp up preparations for the end of the transition period by publishing an updated Border Operating Model, which provides further detail on how the GB-EU border will work and the actions that traders, hauliers and passengers need to take. The updated guidance follows extensive engagement with the border industry and the £705m package […]
Please find below the latest update from HSE. This update contains information on: Protecting Home Workers during COVID-19 RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19 Cleaning & Hygiene during COVID -19 Health & Safety Law Poster – what you need to know Any questions in regard to the above should be directed to www.hse.gov.uk
The IOSH Environmental and Waste Management Group’s newsletter for August and September 2020 is now available on the IOSH microsite: newsletter. Topics covered in this issue: Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK Contact tracing Local lockdowns HSE Coronavirus updates and advice We Are Scotland campaign stakeholder toolkit Local Authorities publish final report into impact […]
Would you like to help your trainees learn more about sustainability? Zero Waste Scotland, in partnership with Skills Development Scotland and Lantra, are seeking Work-based Learning Assessors, particularly those involved in apprenticeships, to help shape new sustainability materials linked to core and meta-skills. You don’t have to be an expert in recycling or carbon calculations, […]
With an increased use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the current climate, there is the potential for workers to develop allergic reactions to items containing Latex. Latex allergy most commonly manifests itself as localised urticaria, however other symptoms include allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma and rarely, anaphylaxis. For more free information and guidance about managing the […]
In light of this week’s announcements on changes to restrictions, the Scottish Government have launched two new campaigns: September Restrictions and Stop The Spread, both of which are detailed below. Attached is the Stakeholder Toolkit which outlines all partner assets available. Both campaigns are aimed at all audiences and up-weighted to the 18-44 years audience, […]
The Health and Safety Executive recently released a report on bioaerosol issues at various municipal waste handling sites, including Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plants, waste transfer stations, and Energy from waste (EFW) plants. The aim of this study was to better understand the risk of exposure to dust and bioaerosols whilst handling municipal waste, the […]