SEPA – Regulatory Position on COVID-19
SEPA publish its overarching regulatory position on Covid-19 with respect to waste management activities. If you need a password to the ESA Members Area please contact: a-mccarthy@esauk.org
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HSE Guidance – Extension for Diver’s Certificate of Medical Fitness
HSE Guidance on the qualifying grounds for extending divers’ certificates of medical fitness where they will expire soon. If a diver has a 12 months certificate of medical fitness to dive which expires on or after 16 March 2020, and cannot get a medical re-examination with an approved medical examiner of divers (AMED) because of […]
HSE – Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) guidance on face fit testing
HSE on face fit testing and the measures that should be taken to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission. A fit test should be carried out before employees wear RPE for the first time. Follow our guidance on additional measures to minimise the risk of transmission during face-fit testing.
HSE – Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Latest Information & Advice 2nd April 2020
For the latest guidance and information from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for employers and employees please click here. Contents HSE issues exemption for the manufacture and supply of biocidal hand sanitiser products in UK Updates and guidance Request for stakeholder feedback
Letsrecycle WEBINAR – Waste & Recycling During COVID-19
A discussion with Q&A for local authorities and the private sector. Featuring a range of waste sector experts, letsrecycle.com is hosting a FREE to watch webinar providing information about the coronavirus pandemic and how it relates to waste and recycling. Topics are expected to be wide-ranging with a particular focus on health and safety around operational […]
West of Scotland IOSH – Loan of Portacount Equipment – NHSGGC
Our Branch has received a request from a Lead Health and Safety Practitioner within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSCCG) for the loan of Portacount equipment model 8040 or 8048 and accessories to undertake face fit testing for respirator masks. They need to be fully calibrated/certified for immediate use by Health and Safety Practitioners within […]
SEPA Position Statement – COVID-19 Waste Management
Please see attached SEPA’s COVID-19 regulatory position, which notes: Recycling services should be maintained for as long as possible in line the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 Flexibility around Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC) Contact SEPA directly with any concerns complying with permit conditions Duty of Care obligations to be maintained Use of electronic waste transfer […]
Valpak – Working from Home – Tips & Checks
Many us are quite used to working at home but for many of us this is a new experience. With lock down in full effect, it probably also means that you are sharing home working space with family. There are the practical points of how you can work, who has access to the internet, how […]
WAMITAB Guidance – Technically Competent Managers (TCMs) – COVID-19
WAMITAB has issued updated guidance on the positions of Technically Competent Managers (TCMs) at waste sites during this period of coronavirus restrictions. [Amended 31 March 2020] Anyone who operates any form of waste activity and operates the CIWM/WAMITAB operator competency scheme must have a technically competent manager at their site.
Davidson Chalmers Stewart – Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update
For the latest summary from Davidson Chalmers Stewart on today’s Environmental, Waste and Renewables News please click on the link below: Environmental waste and Renewables Update 30th March 2020