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The Building Safety Act – ‘Significant year ahead with far reaching impact’
The Building Safety Act is expected to take shape over the next twelve months. David Barnes, policy and public affairs manager at the Chartered Institute of Building, says preparation among all stakeholders is key to its smooth implementation.
The Building Safety Act received Royal Assent on 27 April 2022, introducing significant changes to the way in which building safety is regulated, with major consequences for developers, owners, landlords and tenants of residential buildings. The Act was the Government’s legislative response to the Grenfell fire tragedy, although the Grenfell Tower Inquiry continues.
Despite the legislation being in force, a great deal of secondary legislation is still required to give the Act teeth and much of this is set to be debated and implemented in 2023.
HSE to prosecute Newcastle City Council
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution is being brought against Newcastle City Council following the death of six-year-old Ella Henderson.
Ella was hit by a falling tree at Gosforth Park First School on Friday, 25 September 2020. She died at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle the following morning.
Newcastle City Council will face a charge under section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
The charge follows an investigation by HSE, initially led by Northumbria Police.
The first hearing is due to take place at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on 10 January 2023.
SHP on-demand webinars
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SHP runs regular health and safety webinars on a wide range of topics, from high level thought leadership, to legislation updates and technical guidance. This page will show you what’s coming up and what you can watch right now.
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Webinar: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires – A burning issue in today’s world
Join this webinar to find out why battery fires happen and what can you do to keep lithium-ion battery fire safe?
Webinar: Weaving the golden thread into fire safety
In this on-demand, our panel discuss case studies of how digital tools support fire safety and develop the essential golden thread.