April marks Stress Awareness Month, a crucial opportunity to integrate stress prevention and mental health support into our daily routines, particularly in the workplace. Join HSE’s Working Minds campaign in prioritising mental well-being by focusing on one of the campaign’s five steps each week for five weeks: Reach out and have conversations Recognise the signs and causes […]
These Regulations introduce amendments to the Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (Scotland) Regulations 2023. They mandate producers of goods to collect and/or report data concerning the quantity and nature of packaging they introduce to the market, in alignment with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Under these new regulations, producers with an annual turnover exceeding £2 […]
This legislation outlines the yearly adjustments to Scottish Landfill Tax rates. Effective April 1, 2024, it establishes the standard and lower rates for waste disposals. As per the Scottish Budget 2024-25, the following rates will apply: Standard Rate: £103.70 per tonne Lower Rate: £3.30 per tonne
Definition and Scope of COSHH: COSHH, or Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, is a set of regulations mandated by law to manage exposure to hazardous materials within the workplace. Identification of Harmful Substances: Various materials encountered in the workplace pose risks to health, including dusts, gases, fumes, liquids, gels, powders, and harmful micro-organisms. These […]
HSE has recently revised two publications on first aid at work: 1. First Aid at Work: Guidance on Regulations (L74) This publication outlines the necessary steps to ensure adequate first aid provision in the workplace. The updates now highlight employers’ responsibilities to consider employees’ mental health in their first aid needs assessment. 2. Selecting a […]
In March 2023, WISH released a position statement addressing the safe utilisation of RCV (refuse collection vehicle – bin lorry) bin-lift equipment in automatic mode. This fact sheet, issued in January 2024 by WISH, builds upon the aforementioned statement, incorporating advancements since its issuance. It is expected that this sheet will undergo revisions and updates […]
WISH has issued “Information Note 23”, providing guidance on the control of bioaerosols which are a complex mixture of bacteria, fungal spores, and other fragments of biological origin that are suspended in the air. When organic waste, such as domestic, garden and food waste is stored for any period, the naturally occurring microorganisms can multiply […]
A recent independent review of the skills has been published which makes a series of recommendations and suggested major structural reforms to the current way skills are delivered to prepare for economic transformation and enable Scotland to prosper with a skilled workforce as outlined in the National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET). James Withers’ Independent […]
As an employer, you are responsible for managing health and safety in your company. This involves managing risks and taking practical steps to protect workers and others from harm. Managing risk is just one part of health and safety management. You must also have arrangements in place to: Make the right plans Implement those plans […]
HSE refresh its guidance on violence at work to assist you in protecting your workers. Updates include: A simplified navigation to help you easily find the information you need Removal of outdated content with the replacement of up-to-date practical guidance This guidance also explains what work-related violence and aggression is and how employers can protect […]