Thomas Eggar looks at health & safety legislation in the hospitality/leisure...
In any leisure or hospitality environment used by the general public, safety is of paramount importance. And with flooring occupying a large percentage of the total space, safety in flooring is...
View ArticleNSCC Construction Act updated
The National Specialist Contractors' Council (NSCC) has made changes to the Construction Act, which aims to make it easier for Specialist Contractors to get paid. An easy to understand guide has been...
View ArticleSetting the standard
New legislative measures coming into force in the near future will set out a higher standard of requirements for resilient flooring. Mike Harrison, marketing manager at Tarkett, explains how companies...
View ArticleThe changing face of safety
The effects of solvents can lead to serious long-term health problems. Alec Stacey, technical manager at Bona, explains the recent changes and restrictions brought about by European legislation, which...
View ArticleProposals on employment agency regulation welcomed
Government is considering strengthening the existing self-regulation provisions by asking employment agencies to adhere to a voluntary code of practice. Members of the Building Services Engineering...
View ArticleRegulations for flooring in healthcare
Slips and trips are a massive issue for the health services. More than a third of major injuries in this sector are caused by slips and trips, and 95% of those accidents result in broken bones. The...
View ArticleThe enforcement of SuDS is critical in preventing urban flooding
As the bad weather across the country shows no sign of abating, more and more communities are finding themselves devastated by floods. UK landscaping manufacturer, Marshalls, has therefore been asking...
View ArticleBOHS welcomes HSE’s health blitz in the construction industry
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) has strongly welcomed another inspection blitz, following an announcement on Monday (22 September) by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under its...
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