SEPA Guidance – Asbestos in Demolition Wastes

The purpose of this document is to provide operators with a brief guide on how best to manage asbestos contaminated demolition wastes and to determine when it is necessary to consign that material as special waste to a site authorised to accept special waste.

In Scotland, the Special Waste Regulations 1996 (as amended) set out procedures to be adhered to  when disposing of, carrying, and receiving special waste. The regulations are the main piece of legislation covering special waste arising in Scotland.

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Scottish Government Launch new Facts Campaign

This new campaign looks to remind people of the five key behaviours that FACTS stand for, and how this should be part of our everyday lives to keep us all safe.

The new FACTS campaign runs until the 20th December on TV, press, radio, outdoor and social channels.

Please see below the Stakeholder Toolkit, which includes details on all available assets including the new icons:

 

 

 

 

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St Andrews Day – One Million Words of Kindness

Scottish Government share plans for St Andrew’s Day on Monday 30th November which this year very appropriately revolves around kindness.  To find out more about the range of online events and activities planned  please visit www.onescotland.org/st-andrew-day

St Andrew’s Day is a powerful opportunity for us to show that kindness is part of what makes us who we are as a country. We may not be able to get together physically on our national day but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to look out for each other. We know a lot of our partner organisations are already planning activities to help others this St Andrew’s Day proving that kindness, fairness and inclusivity aren’t just values we talk about – it’s who we are and how we live our lives.

The Scottish Government  are  hoping to generate one million words of kindness from now until Monday, 30th November, and they need your help to do it.

View the St Andrews Day Film Here

Campaign Assets

Our stakeholder toolkit contains the following:

  • Information on our partner activities
  • Shared narrative information on activities
  • Campaign materials to share across your activities and channels
  • Hero film and social assets
  • Postcard artwork in all formats

Download All St Andrew’s Day Campaign Assets via We Transfer Here 

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RMAS – Scottish Government Strategic Framework Update

The First Minister has announced the results of the latest review of COVID-19 protection levels in Scotland.

The majority of local authorities will remain at their current level and you can check which level applies by using the Scottish Government postcode checker.

Two local authorities, East Lothian and Midlothian will move from level 3 to level 2 from next Tuesday 24 November.

Eleven council areas will move into level 4 restrictions from 6pm on Friday 20 November through to 11 December.  These are:  The City of Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Stirling, and West Lothian.

Details of the restrictions in level 4 areas are available at https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2020/10/covid-19-scotlands-strategic-framework/documents/level-4-measures/level-4-measures/govscot%3Adocument/level-4-measures.pdf

Travel restrictions will be put into law to prevent people who live in a Level 3 or Level 4 local authority area from travelling outside their local authority except for an essential purpose – such as work or caring responsibilities.  The regulations will also prevent non-essential travel into a Level 3 or 4 local authority area, except for the same reasons.

Business Support

In addition to the UK furlough scheme, all businesses that require to close, at any level, are eligible for a four-weekly grant of £2,000 or £3,000, depending on rateable value. Grants of £1,400 or £2,100 are available to businesses that are open, but subject to trading restrictions.

There is further information at https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/service/funding/strategic-framework-business-fund

In addition, we are establishing a £30 million discretionary fund to enable local authorities to provide additional support for businesses where they consider that necessary or justified – for example, for businesses in supply chains, or to taxi drivers suffering a severe but indirect effect.

£15 million is also being made available for newly self-employed people who have not been able to access other forms of support and £15 million will be available to local authorities to help with the community and social impact of a move to level 4.

More details of these funds will be made available shortly.

Further Information

Link to today’s news release  https://news.gov.scot/news/updates-to-covid-19-protection-levels

Link to First Minister’s statement https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-ministers-statement-tuesday-17-november-2020/

Protection levels that will apply in each local authority area with evidence and analysis informing these decisions.  https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-allocation-of-levels-to-local-authorities-17-november-2020/

 

 

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Mandatory use of Face Coverings from Friday 16th October 2020

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 regulations in restaurants and cafes.

The Scottish Government will also be introducing regulations which require individuals to wear face coverings in communal areas in workplaces such as corridors, stairs, lifts, staff rooms, training rooms, changing rooms and entrances.  These will come into effect from Monday 19 October, giving employers a few days to prepare.

The responsibility for complying with these measures will rest with individuals, rather than businesses or employers. Employers can help by explaining and encouraging the new requirements and the rationale.

There is evidence that face coverings add some additional value, especially in crowded and less well-ventilated spaces, and where 2m distancing is not possible. However, the wearing of face coverings must not be used as an alternative to physical distancing, good hand hygiene and any other public health precautions.

For more information on the rules of wearing face coverings please visit the Scottish Government Website.

 

 

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Scottish Government Campaigns – September Restrictions & Stop the Spread

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, and both will be running initially for 2 weeks on TV, Radio, VOD, PPC, print, digital and social channels.

September Restrictions Campaign

This provides information of the new restrictions that have come into force.

Stop the Spread Campaign

This activity encourages compliance with both the new restrictions and the existing guidance.

Please Share

We would appreciate you supporting the campaign by sharing with your audiences and posting on your social channels with the hashtag #WeareScotland

Available Assets

There are individual links to campaign elements in the stakeholder toolkit, however if you would like to download all assets in one folder you can find the link below:

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Driver Fatigue – Stakeholder Toolkit

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 have launched a new campaign with a clear message for all drivers “Driving Tired Kills”

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Scotland’s Route Map Update – 30th July 2020

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:

 

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COVID-19 – Guidance on Individual Risk Assessments for the Workplace

This guidance has been developed to assist managers and staff with the risk assessment process in relation to the specific risk of COVID-19 to individuals in the workplace. In particular for members of staff returning to work after shielding, employees returning to normal duties after COVID-19 related constraints, those who are returning to the workplace after working from home or anyone who has a concern about a particular vulnerability to COVID-19.

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Stakeholder Toolkit – We Are Scotland Campaign

As we move through the phases in Scotland’s route map, it is crucial that we acknowledge that COVID-19 has not gone away. Moving forward means us all working together and sticking with it, for yourselves, each other and for us.

This campaign has been designed to help embed a greater sense of collective responsibility in fighting COVID-19 and support you and your fellow businesses to reopen as safely as possible. Running in conjunction with FACTS protection campaign, Test & Protect and further restriction changing messaging.

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