WOBO members and fellow professionals need to keep up to date with health and safety matters.
Making sure electrical equipment is safe in outdoor hospitality areas
HSE is working with the hospitality industry and local authority enforcement officers to increase awareness of electrical safety standards.
Venues should:
- arrange for a competent person to carry out electrical installation work
- only use lights and heaters specifically designed for outdoor use
- regularly checking equipment for damage or indication of dampness or water getting in
The mother of a 7-year-old boy who died after being electrocuted in a pub beer garden is also urging the sector to make sure their outdoor electrical equipment is safe. Read this press release for more information.
Our electrical safety at work website also has advice and resources on how to help reduce the risk of electrical injury.
Targeted manufacturing inspections focus on lung health
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors have begun a targeted inspection initiative focusing on manufacturing businesses where materials that contain silica are used. This will include brick and tile manufacturers and foundries.
Topic Guide: Reporting Accidents/Incidents in the USA
Are you responsible for EHS compliance across your organisation’s international locations?
Our International module helps you to understand your legal requirements for each country, keep up to date with existing and upcoming legislation, and create and maintain your legal registers. Your free topic guide
We break down key topics for each country to help you drill down even further and see everything you need to know in one place. The country topics then link out to the legislation relevant to that topic — we’ll lead you by the hand to show you exactly what you need to know.
Download your free guide reporting accidents and incidents in the USA here to see how we steer you through the topic. In the service, links in this document would take you through to the actual legislation.