New fire safety regime

Article Abstract:

The UK Fire Precaution (Workplace) Regulations 1997 specifies employers should have adequate measures in place to alert their employees about a fire. They should also have plans to evacuate the building and fire fighting equipment, such as fire extinguishing appliances. The regulations extends the role of the employers who become responsible for fire risks in their workplace. In all places of employment the employer and a nominated person must oversee plans to prevent fires and to protect workers, in the event of a fire. Some workplaces will already be covered by a fire certificate.

Work environment, Fires, Fire prevention

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Getting ones Acts together. (occupational health and safety)

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Businesses must ensure effective safety controls for all significant risks to customers, visitors, contractors and end users under section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSW Act). Two cases are described including the HSW Act in relation to housing law and the Act in relation to the medical scene.

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Getting to grips with product recall

Article Abstract:

The Government has proposed that a law relating to corporate killing should be passed in response to disasters such as the Paddington rail crash. This law would also have implications for manufacturers and the safety of their products.

Safety and security measures, Political aspects, Products, Liability (Law), Legal liability

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