In 2018, 14 people died on Scotland’s Road due to fatigue equating to 9% of all road deaths. However, experts estimate that the real figure is much higher, with up to 30% of all collisions involving driver fatigue. To address the serious issue of driver fatigue, the Scottish Government together with the Road Safety Scotland […]
Scottish Union Learning in partnership with Digital Skills Education Ltd is offering a free, interactive online cyber resilience course for workers across Scotland: ‘Developing cyber resilience skills: A learning toolkit for workers’ This course we will give you tips and hints about how to provide cyber support skills, or training for your colleagues. The course […]
HSE publish updated guidance for extensions to first aid and other related qualification certificates during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Summary: Summary: First Aid at work (FAW) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificates expiring on or after 16th March 2020 can be extended until 31st October, or 6 months from expiry date, whichever is […]
Free Webinar Wednesday 23rd September – SWITCH Ambassadors Alasdair Meldrum and David Goodenough are delivering a presentation at the IOSH Environmental Waste Management Group meeting. Alasdair will give an introduction to SWITCH as well as an update on how they have supported the sector through Covid 19. David will then talk about Covid 19 lessons […]
Whilst many of our frontline staff continue to work through this pandemic, the question is what are we doing to help support their wellbeing. Danielle Moore from East Renfrewshire Council writes case study on staff wellbeing during COVID-19 SWITCH – Case Study on Wellbeing – 26.08.2020
SQA extend the lapsing period for the following qualifications: QUALIFICATION TITLE ACCREDITATION PERIOD (Lapsing Period) CERTIFICATION END DATE SVQ in Waste Operations: Waste Collection Driver at SCQF Level 5 (GF9G 22) 15 July 2020 until 30 September 2020 30 September 2022 SVQ in Waste Operations: Waste Collection Operative at SCQF Level 5 (GF9H 22) […]
As Chris James, steps down from his role as Chief Executive Officer for WAMITAB, the awarding body for qualifications in the resource and waste sector, the Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM) announce the integration of WAMITAB more closely into CIWM. During the transition WAMITAB will continue to operate as usual with no change in […]
The Scottish Government publish an update to Scotland’s Route Map setting out further phase 3 changes, including the full and safe re-opening of schools. It also outlines further indicative dates for sectors reopening in August and September. The publication can be viewed here: COVID-19 – Framework for Decision Making: Scotland’s route map through and out […]
VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards is looking for businesses going beyond compliance and doing their part to contribute to Scotland’s Net Zero objective. The scheme will promote good environmental practices through case studies and media opportunities. The submission process is free and opens on Monday 03 August 2020. Anyone who submits their story will […]
STATUS OF THIS REFERENCE DOCUMENT In March 2020 during the initial lock-down prompted by the COVID 19 pandemic WISH was approached to produce advice for the waste and recycling industry to help ensure that essential waste collection and management services continued. Version 1 of INFO 13 ‘COVID 19 and waste management activities’ was published on […]