Health and Safety Briefing ISSUE 4514, 10 November 2014

Prosecutions Somerset firm fined £80,000 after worker killed in explosion A horticultural company has been fined after a worker died and three others were seriously injured in an explosion while emptying a pressurised tank used to heat greenhouses. HSE said that simple, sensible and proportionate steps should have been taken to do the work safely. Peter James, aged 67 of Southmead Terrace, Crewkerne, died of head injuries six days after the incident. Two of his workmates had been asked to open the tank in preparation for upgrading work at a nursery at Bradon Farm, Isle Abbots, near Taunton on 11 May 2010. The incident was investigated by HSE, which prosecuted Mr James’ employer, Cantelo Nurseries Ltd, at Taunton Crown Court on 24 October. The court heard that two workers were asked to unbolt a hatch cover from a pressure vessel while there was still pressure in the system. This caused a devastating release of pressure that sent the hatch cover flying across the room followed by a large jet of water that swept everyone off their feet. In addition to Mr James’s fatal injuries, the three other men standing nearby suffered severe injuries. Arek Kuchczynski, aged 29, was unconscious for two weeks following the incident and remained in hospital for many months after suffering injuries to his head and skull, and damage to his forearm, requiring three operations and a skin graft. Roger Mees, a 43 year old horticultural manager, suffered serious trauma to his head including a broken jaw, heavy bruising to his face, damage to his teeth, a cut across the nose, black eyes and a two-inch deep cut to his lip. Horticultural technician Radoslau Dimitov, aged 25, also suffered a fractured arm. HSE’s investigation found that:

the work was not properly planned; the workers had not been properly trained or supervised at least one worker spoke very little English, which made it difficult to understand instructions; and the hatch should not have been removed until all the pressure had been safely released from the system.

Cantelo Nurseries Ltd, of Bradon Farm, Isle Abbotts, Taunton, pleaded guilty to two breaches of health and safety legislation and was fined a total of £80,000 and ordered to pay £59,812 in costs. HSE inspector Christine Haberfield, speaking after the hearing, said: “This tragic incident has cost one man his life and changed the lives of many other people forever. There were simple, sensible and proportionate steps, such as releasing the pressure in the tanks, that could – and should – have been taken to do the work safely.

“All that was needed was a little thought beforehand to ensure that the work was properly planned, carried out by competent people and supervised. Had this been done, this tragedy could have been avoided. “All employers must ensure any task of this nature, indeed any maintenance or repair task, is properly planned and considered to ensure that sensible precautions can be taken. That includes ensuring all sources of energy are isolated before work begins.” SHP October 2014 Loughborough firm’s ‘gross negligence’ lands them in court A Loughborough company has been fined for safety breaches after an employee’s ankle was crushed by a woodworking machine. HSE described the incident as entirely preventable and resulted in the worker needlessly suffering an extremely severe injury, as he will never regain full movement in his ankle and foot. The 46-year-old man, who has asked not to be named, was trying to flush lubricant through the grease unit on the machine at Advance Display Ltd when the incident happened on 28 January 2013. He had one foot on the floor and the other on a base plate of the computer-controlled machine, which puts patterns in wood placed on a large moving bed. He asked a colleague to turn the machine on and as it had already been programmed, it immediately moved forward, crushing his foot between the base plate and the moving bed. The man, from Whitwick, near Coalville, had to have two operations and was off work for five months. He has since returned to the company and is able to walk unaided but will never regain full movement in his ankle and foot. An HSE investigation found that for certain tasks on the machine, the operators used to have a mobile remote-controlled pendant in their hand to control the machine. However, the pendant had been broken for more than three and a half years and Advance Display Ltd had never replaced or repaired it. When the employee asked his colleague to switch on the machine, the latter lost sight of the former so could not see he was not clear of the machine. Advance Display Ltd of Falcon Business Park, Meadow Lane, Loughborough, was fined £15,000 and ordered to pay costs of £2,677 after admitting breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Speaking after the hearing, HSE inspector Berian Price said: “The incident was entirely preventable and stemmed from a failure to keep the remote control pendant – a relatively inexpensive piece of equipment – in good repair and efficient working order. This, coupled with the lack of a safe system of work, led to a man needlessly suffering an extremely severe injury. “The company was grossly negligent and failed to consider the risk to employees engaged in certain tasks on the machine.” SHP October 2014 Scottish care home fined £30,000 after pensioner is scalded Campsie View care home in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire has been fined £30,000 after an elderly resident suffered burns when she was placed in a bath that was too hot. Elizabeth Warrington, who was 80 at the time of the incident in September 2009, scalded her hands and feet. She was treated for three weeks at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and was discharged with no lasting effects.

Four Seasons Health Care, which runs the home, had admitted health and safety breaches after it was discovered that the bath water was between 56C and 65C when it should have been at a maximum of 43C. It was heard at Glasgow Sheriff Court that Ms Warrington, who had been a resident of the home since April 1995, was born with a disability meaning she cannot speak. It was only when she became visibly distressed that staff became aware that there was a problem. The two staff members involved, carer Joseph Rae and assistant carer Jacqueline Mitchellini, were suspended following the incident and chose not to return. Four Seasons Health Care pled guilty to health and safety breaches with regards to failings in staff training and its plumbing system. Sheriff Daniel Scullion fined the company £30,000, reducing the penalty from £40,000 due to the guilty plea. SHP October 2014 Former manager pleads not guilty to fruit farm deaths Andrew Stocker, 57, a former manager of a Tory peer's family estate, has denied two counts of gross negligence manslaughter following the deaths of two men who were both found unconscious in the apple store at Lord Selborne's Blackmoor Estate in February 2013. Scott Cain, 23, and Ashley Clarke, 24, who worked on the estate near Liss, Hampshire, died while retrieving apples from a long-term storage container in which fruit is kept at very low oxygen levels, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. At Winchester Crown Court, Mr Stocker pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of two farm workers. Blackmoor Estate did not enter pleas to four health and safety charges after it was accused of contravening regulations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The case against the estate was adjourned for a further plea and case management hearing on 9 January. A trial date was set for both defendants of 3 June and Mr Stocker was released on unconditional bail. BBC October 2014 Company fined after worker suffers severe burns Ebac Ltd, a County Durham firm which manufactures dehumidifiers, water coolers and air source heat pumps, has been sentenced after a worker suffered serious burns to his face, hand and arm when he was struck by a jet of hot molten plastic. John Calcutt, 47, was helping clear solidified plastic from a large plastic injection moulding machine when the incident happened on 9 September 2013. The HSE said that an ejection of hot molten plastic was a foreseeable risk that should have been part of the risk assessment for clearing blockages. Mr Calcutt, from Spennymoor, was struck across the left side of his face and his left hand and arm by the hot liquid plastic as it was ejected from the machine causing serious burns. He was airlifted to hospital and kept in for three days. He is still receiving treatment and physiotherapy but has returned to work at Ebac Ltd. On 27 October HSE prosecuted Ebac Ltd at Darlington Magistrates’ Court for serious safety failings after an investigation into the incident. The court heard that at the start of the day’s shift a blockage was identified at the machine’s injection unit, where the raw material is fed into the machine, melted and mixed before being pumped into the mould cavity. Mr Calcutt and two colleagues attempted to clear the blockage. Their focus was on clearing the blockage to get the machine working.

Mr Calcutt had not received any training in relation to clearing blockages on the machine and none of those involved in the task were wearing any form of eye or face protection. HSE found that Ebac Ltd had not carried out an assessment of the risks to employees while clearing blockages on the feed / injection system and did not ensure workers were using personal protective equipment as required. Ebac Ltd, of Ketton Way, AycliffeIndustrial Park, Newton Aycliffe, was fined £7,500 and ordered to pay £770.10 in costs and £750 Victim Surcharge after pleading guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. After the hearing, HSE Inspector Victoria Wise, said: “This incident could have been easily prevented if Ebac Ltd had a safe system of work in place for dealing with blockages. “The potential for ejection of hot molten plastic is highlighted in the industry’s own guidance and this was a foreseeable risk that should have been part of the risk assessment process for clearing blockages. “The company should have also had monitoring in place to ensure that its employees were using the appropriate personal protective equipment that had been provided. “Instead, the firm’s failures mean a worker has suffered serious injuries.” HSE October 2014

News 'No public inquiry' into offshore helicopter safety A full public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety has been ruled out by the UK government, the BBC has reported. In an article on its website the BBC said that this decision follows a report by Westminster's transport select committee which claimed there was evidence commercial pressure could put safety at risk. However, in its response, the Department for Transport said it had not seen any evidence to suggest that safety was being compromised, saying that the government did not support the call for a public inquiry. The inquiry by the transport select committee followed the crash of a Super Puma helicopter near Sumburgh Airport in which four passengers were killed when the helicopter ditched into the North Sea. The accident was the fourth of its kind in five years. The transport committee published the findings over the summer and called for a public inquiry. The government response noted: "We are pleased to note that the committee has found no evidence that the Super Puma helicopter is any less safe than other helicopters used in the UK offshore sector and that there is also no evidence to suggest that UK operations are any less safe than operations conducted by other states, particularly Norway, who operate under a similar safety regime in the same hostile North Sea environment. "With regards to commercial pressure, neither the CAA, industry nor government has seen any evidence to suggest that safety is being compromised as a result of commercial pressure from the industry." Robert Paterson, director of health, safety and employment issues at industry body Oil and Gas UK, said: "We are encouraged that neither the Civil Aviation Authority, the government nor the industry found evidence of commercial pressures adversely impacting on safety. "This is an important reassurance for our workforce." BBC October 2014

Cameron “must condemn modern slavery in Qatar” Ahead of David Cameron’s meeting with the Emir of Qatar, the TUC is calling on the Prime Minister to ensure that the government of Qatar is committed to ending slavery and abuse of migrant workers. In an open letter to David Cameron, the TUC said: “Conditions for foreign workers in Qatar, including those building the infrastructure needed for the 2022 World Cup, continue to be of grave concern. Figures confirmed by Qatar show that 964 workers from India and Nepal alone died between 2012 and 2013, a rate of 40 every month.” The TUC wants to see the following action from the government of Qatar:

end the kafala system (the sponsorship system which means that migrant workers are effectively owned by their employers and need their permit before leaving the country)

allow workers in the country to join unions and be given a collective voice through freedom of association employ ethical recruitment companies and pay World Cup workers decent rates of pay.

The TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “Silence from David Cameron will be taken as support for what is effectively slavery in Qatar. Britain must be part of the international campaign to ensure that Qatar improves living and working conditions for migrant workers. “The World Cup should a symbol of global friendship, not smeared with the blood of those who build its stadiums.” TUC October 2014 Occupational cancer burden: target new workers The health and safety profession needs to focus its efforts on preventative measures that will protect new workers entering industry if the burden of occupational cancers is to be reduced in the coming decades. Speaking at the British Safety Council’s annual conference last week, Dr Lesley Rushton from Imperial College highlighted the main findings from the HSE-commissioned research she carried out. Dr Rushton explained that cancer was a disease of the elderly and tended to occur when workers had retired. Because of the legacy of past exposure, occupational cancers had a long latency and therefore the number of cases was expected to rise over the next three decades. “About 5.5 per cent of cancers occurring every year in this country are due to occupational exposures to carcinogens in the past,” she said. “If you can think of this as an annual figure, this translates into about 8,000 deaths a year and about 13,500 newly occurring cancers. It’s not an inconsiderable number in stark contrast to the much smaller number of fatalities from accidents.” Dr Rushton argued that health and safety professionals should target new arrivals in the workplace to ensure that they were sufficiently protected. It was also important to focus on newly occurring cancers because fortunately survival rates are now much better. Drawing on standards set by the International Agency for Research in Lyon, Dr Rushton explained that her research?had set out to quantify the number of new cancers directly attributable to occupational carcinogens. She had also looked at what would happen if safety professionals took no action to reduce current exposures. Looking at the main industries linked with occupational cancers, she said that?a large proportion – 5,500 of the 13,500 newly occurring cancers – was found in the construction sector, where workers were exposed to 16 different carcinogens. An emerging issue, she added, was skin cancer. “We estimate that 100 construction workers a year will get a melanoma and 20 will die due to solar radiation exposure at work, so we need to try to encourage construction workers to wear sun screen.”

Taking silica dust as another example,?Dr Rushton said that only a third of industries were compliant with current exposure limits. She said her research work had experimented with halving the exposure limit and improving compliance by a third to 90 per cent to see how this would impact on different sized workplaces. “If we don’t do anything, we are going to have about 800 new lung cancers every year occurring due to silica exposure and that is going to stay the same as we go through the years,” she said. “But supposing we halve the limit. Then,?we are going to save about 200 cancers in 2060. If we do it again, we are going to save about another 200. However, the big impact is that if you keep the limit the same but improve compliance to 90 per cent, you get an immediate saving of nearly 700 lung cancers.” Drawing further on her research, she identified a number of major causes of newly occurring cancers, including shift work. “Millions of women work night work and it’s associated with disruption of the circadian rhythm, which is associated with hormonal changes, which increases the risk of breast cancer,” she said. “Lots of studies are going on, including some funded by the Health and Safety Executive, to try and work out what shift patterns we should be aiming for.” Dr Rushton also said that safety professionals should be taking into account mineral oils and the different routes of exposure, including dermal exposure for skin cancers, inhalation exposure for sinol nasal cancers and lung cancers, and both for bladder cancers. She said that people that worked in service industries, including repairs, dry cleaning and hairdressing also needed better protection. “The exposures are low but an awful lot of people are exposed. We mustn’t forget that. It isn’t just the high exposures but the people that are exposed to the low levels that still have a small risk.” SHP October 2014 HSE’s letter to the timber industry The HSE has written an open letter to all parties involved in design, specification, procurement and construction of timber frame structures. The purpose of this letter is to explain HSE’s expectations in relation to the management of fire risks prior to and during the construction of timber frame structures. The letter has been produced in cooperation with the Structural Timber Association (STA), which represents the industry’s manufacturers and suppliers. STA and HSE are working together to promote a better understanding of fire risk management throughout all parts of the supply chain, including those outside STA’s membership. The standards to be achieved are the same regardless of trade body membership or otherwise. HSE October 2014 Understanding animal psychology ‘key to improving agricultural safety’ Agricultural workers and livestock specialists were told of the importance animal psychology plays in safe cattle management at an event hosted by the IOSH Rural Industries Group. More than 70 people attended a workshop at Askham Bryan College, near York, on Thursday 23 October to hear the latest thinking behind improving safety while handling cattle. Among speakers was animal behaviour expert Miriam Parker, who demonstrated how putting themselves in the cattle’s mind set can be of benefit to workers. She said: “Animal psychology is probably absolutely critical to ensuring safety. It’s thinking about what place is that animal in, what am I doing to it, and why might it respond in a certain way.

“If animals are being handled they could see it as something that is going to trigger a fear response – that fight, flight or freeze instinct. Good handlers should now be looking to read the cattle’s behaviour and avoid ending up in a situation that is difficult to control.” Miriam walked delegates through the college’s cattle handling facilities and even gave delegates the chance to experience a cattle-eyed view of the world through a specially adapted set of glasses, which gave wearers limited binocular vision. Representatives from the Health and Safety Executive, the NFU, insurers NFU Mutual, vets, and the Health and Safety Authority and Teagasc in Ireland, also gave their perspectives at the event, which IOSH Rural Industries Group staged in association with the Farm Safety Partnership. Handling equipment manufacturer Ritchie’s Agriculture gave demonstrations centred around the design of mobile cattle handling facilities, while delegates also engaged in discussions on the management of cattle near public rights of way. Event chair Gwyn Barlow, IOSH Rural Industries Group member and chair of the Farm Safety Partnership’s Livestock Safety Group, said: “How we interact with animals has changed over the years and by implication the way cattle behave and react, whether that’s with staff on the farm, a vet or walkers on a footpath, has also changed. “We hope this event has provided more of an understanding of animal psychology and how to ensure farmers have good handling facilities in line with current guidance. Hopefully this promotion of best-practice will generate further good practice and improve safety within the industry.” IOSH believes there must be a continued effort to make the agricultural industry safer for workers, with it continuing to have one of the highest fatality rates in UK industry. Twenty-seven of the 133 workers killed in 2013-14 were employed in the sector, with seven dying as a result of coming into contact with cattle. Many others also suffered injuries. To hear more from Miriam and Lysan on the issue of managing cattle safety, visit the IOSH Audioboom page. A selection of photos from the event can also be viewed on the IOSH Pinterest page. A more detailed report, a selection of presentations and photographs of the event will also be posted soon on the IOSH Rural Industries Group webpage. IOSH October 2014 Scottish Government begins ‘Ready for winter?’ campaign Two consecutive relatively mild winters appear to have made people in Scotland less worried about severe weather incidents, according to new research. The research commissioned by the Scottish Government and the British Red Cross has found that 40 per cent of Scots surveyed said that they were concerned about emergencies caused by treacherous weather conditions, down from almost half of those questioned a year ago. The survey also found:

almost nine out of ten car owners believe they are prepared for an emergency, largely because three-quarters carry an ice-scraper and de-icer

seven per cent had experienced an extreme weather emergency in the past year, with higher levels in rural areas. Of these, two-fifths claimed they got together with neighbours to help them cope.

Launching this year’s ‘Ready for Winter?’ campaign, Scottish Government Transport Minister Keith Brown said: “If there is anything recent winters have shown us it is that Scottish weather is unpredictable. “In the last five years, most parts of Scotland have been affected by severe weather ranging from snow and freezing temperatures to high winds and flooding, and we also saw the terrible impact of flooding in south-west

England last winter. While extreme weather can happen at any time of year, winter remains the time of greatest risk. “The unpredictability of weather patterns means we cannot simply hope that we will miss the worst of it. While we can’t stop the weather causing disruption, we can be well prepared to cope with it. “Our annual winter preparedness campaign reminds us of this and the simple actions we can all take to get ready: in the home, before a journey, at our place of work and in our communities. This will serve us well not just throughout the winter months, but all year round and in a range of emergency situations. “I’m delighted the campaign is again being run in partnership with the British Red Cross and will be supported by a variety of other partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors in Scotland.” David Miller, Director of the British Red Cross in Scotland, said: “Making sure you are prepared now for winter can make a huge difference when extreme weather hits. “At the Red Cross we know that severe weather, including snow and floods, can have serious consequences. However, with a few simple steps you can make yourself and others ready for the disruption it can bring. "You can prepare an emergency kit for your home and car, jot down your emergency phone numbers and check on any neighbours, family or friends to see if they need any help. You can also make sure you know what the plan at your workplace is. "Each year the Red Cross helps people across Scotland cope with the effects of severe weather and this winter, as always, we’ll be prepared and ready.” COSLA President Councillor, David O’Neill said: "COSLA is delighted to once again be working in partnership with the Scottish Government and British Red Cross to launch the ‘Ready for Winter?’ campaign. COSLA would urge people to be aware of the simple measures they can take to make sure they are prepared should severe weather affect Scotland. “COSLA is involved in reaching out to local councils throughout Scotland to ensure they have appropriate contingency plans in place to minimise the impact on public services should Scotland experience any form of severe weather this winter." Scottish Government October 2014 Scotland “well equipped” to deal with any suspected Ebola cases The Scottish Government Resilience Committee (SGoRR) has met to discuss the latest developments in Scotland’s response to the Ebola outbreak in west Africa. The meeting was attended by First Minister Alex Salmond, and Health Secretary Alex Neil, along with experts in infectious diseases from Health Protection Scotland and senior officials from the Scottish Government. Ministers were updated on the latest situation in the three affected countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. They were also given updates on how Scotland’s health service is preparing for a possible case, and steps being taken by the oil industry to protect workers who are returning from west Africa. The First Minister said: “The Scottish Government’s approach to Ebola is two-fold. First and foremost, we must make sure that Scotland is as prepared as possible to deal with the risk of an Ebola case appearing on our shores. Secondly, we must do all we can to help with the situation in west Africa to try and contain this infection and ultimately bring it under control. We have already donated £500,000 to help the World Health Organisation’s efforts to combat Ebola and we stand ready to provide further assistance as and when required. “The risk of an Ebola case in Scotland remains low. However, we are far from complacent, and I am confident that Scotland’s health service is well prepared to deal with any suspected Ebola cases. We will continue to closely monitor the situation to ensure that all appropriate checks are in place to protect the people of Scotland.” Mr Neil said: “Scotland has four infectious disease centres which are ready to deal with any suspected cases of Ebola-type diseases. We have ensured that guidance has been issued to health professionals to ensure that they

are well equipped to know how to deal with any suspected cases, and we are well stocked with all the necessary protective equipment. “Scotland has dealt with infectious diseases in the past, including swine flu and a case of viral haemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola, in 2012. I am fully confident that we have the systems and expertise in place to cope well in this instance if required.” Scottish Government October 2014 Restart a heart day [Scotland] The Scottish Government will publish a strategy which aims to cut the number of deaths from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Speaking on European Restart a Heart Day, Minister for Public Health, Michael Matheson, said the strategy will be launched in the Spring. The document will look at how Scotland can improve the outcomes for people who suffer a cardiac arrest. He also praised the work being done by the Scottish Ambulance Service, which yesterday announced it is extending its pioneering 3RU initiative to Glasgow. The Resuscitation Rapid Response Unit was first developed in Edinburgh, where it has significantly increased survival following out of hospital cardiac arrests. Mr Matheson acknowledged the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF’s) new Nation of Lifesavers campaign, which launched today with the aim of increasing the number of people, particularly children and young people, learning about cardiac resuscitation. Elsewhere, NHS Borders is today handing over 50 defibrillators to Scottish HART, a local charity who ensure that defibrillators are available in the community. Mr Matheson said: “We are determined to increase the number of people who survive a cardiac arrest. “We know that survival from an out of hospital cardiac arrest depends on the ‘Chain of Survival’ – rapid recognition of the cardiac arrest, early bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), early defibrillation, effective pre-hospital resuscitation and excellent hospital care. We also know that that the most important thing is to ensure that all parts of this chain are working well and working together. “There is some fantastic work already being done around Scotland by all kinds of different organisations. The Scottish Ambulance Service announced yesterday that they are extending the 3RU initiative to Glasgow. British Heart Foundation have launched today their excellent Nation of Lifesavers campaign to equip more people with CPR skills. I am also delighted to hear today that NHS Borders are working with a local charity to increase the distribution of public access defibrillators. “We need to harness this energy and build on these initiatives to ensure that Scotland is doing all we can to ensure that many more people who suffer a cardiac arrest survive to walk out of hospital. “Next year the Scottish Government will launch a national strategy to tackle out of hospital cardiac arrest. We will look closely at what can be done to improve outcomes from cardiac arrest and set out how the Scottish Government and other public bodies can contribute to this goal.” Scottish Government October 2014 Unite: “UK government has turned blind eye to offshore helicopter safety” Unite, the UK offshore industry’s biggest trade union, has accused the UK government of turning a ‘blind eye’ to 20 fatalities in five years after it rejected recommendations by the transport select committee for a full public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety.

Unite has been a long-standing campaigner over the safety of the Super Puma-type helicopters after five North Sea emergency ditchings since 2009, with 20 deaths as a result of two fatal accidents in April 2009 and August 2013. Over 3,000 workers supported the union’s Back Home Safe campaign which detailed a crisis in confidence over helicopter safety. However, following publication by the transport select committee on 27 October, the UK government argued it had not found ‘any evidence to suggest that safety is being compromised as a result of commercial pressure from the industry’ and incredibly claimed that there is ‘no evidence to suggest that UK operations are any less safe than operations conducted by other states, particularly Norway.’ Unite Scottish secretary Pat Rafferty said: “This morning’s published response from the UK government is, ‘there is nothing to see here, there’s no safety issues and its business as usual for helicopter transfers in the North Sea’, which given the recent history is absolutely scandalous. “The government states UK operations are as safe as our Norwegian counterparts who have not had one fatality as a result of helicopter transfers since 1997, yet the UK has suffered 38 deaths in the same timeframe, with 20 in the last five years alone – if that doesn’t suggest a safety problem then I don’t know what does. “A full public inquiry would allow a much needed, forensic analysis of why we repeatedly encounter these problems with helicopter transfers serving the UK continental shelf and go some way to re-building the shattered confidence of the workforce. “Instead the UK government has washed its hands of the problem by rejecting the recommendations of the Transport select committee and it has turned its back on the 3,000 workers who supported our Back Home Safe campaign for safer helicopter transfers. “Our fight for a safer offshore industry will continue unabated – we’re simply not prepared to see the lives of working people compromised, even if the UK government is.” Unite October 2014 Carbon monoxide awareness month [Northern Ireland] Throughout November, the NI CO Safety Group will be raising awareness about the dangers from carbon monoxide (CO) and urging the public to protect themselves from this deadly gas. Often referred to as the ‘silent killer’, carbon monoxide is odourless, colourless and tasteless and in high concentrations can be fatal in a matter of minutes. Anyone who uses an appliance that burns a fossil fuel, such as gas, oil, coal, peat or wood is potentially at risk from CO poisoning. The campaign also encourages people to recognise the symptoms of CO poisoning. Aside from death, there is also a real risk to health from lower levels of carbon monoxide. Symptoms can often be difficult to diagnose as they mimic those of other common illnesses such as flu or headache. More serious conditions can include nerve damage, memory loss and personality change. Urging everyone to support the safety drive, Richard Meredith who heads the Major Hazards and Gas Group at the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) said: “It’s important that everyone is aware of the dangers posed by exposure to carbon monoxide and to heed the safety advice available to help protect from effects of this deadly gas. “Check that all fuel-burning appliances are properly installed and make sure they are serviced at least once a year by a registered engineer. In addition, ensure that chimneys and flues are inspected annually and swept, if required, by a registered technician.” “As an additional precaution, you should also install an audible carbon monoxide alarm. Remember, CO alarms have a limited life span, so if you’ve had one for a while, please check if it’s working properly - it might be time to buy a new one.”

During November, you can help raise awareness about the dangers of CO by sharing safety messages posted on HSENI’s Twitter and Facebook pages. For more information contact the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland on: 0800 0320 121 or visit the ‘Watch Out. Carbon Monoxide Kills’ website. HSENI October 2014

Guidance Driving for work in winter [Ireland – but of relevance to those who drive to / for work] In adverse weather the hazards associated with driving for work increase greatly. In winter especially, darker, shorter days and bad weather such as rain, hail, fog or snow reduce visibility. High winds, ice and slush can make vehicle control more difficult. Winter sun tends to be low and can cause glare. Employers should review their company’s driving for work risk management policy to ensure driving in adverse weather is properly covered. Ask yourself:

Is driving in adverse weather conditions considered? Who is responsible for telling employees what is expected of them? Are appropriate systems in place for employees who have to drive for work in adverse weather

conditions? Do employees know how to handle vehicles [company provided or their own] in adverse weather

conditions? Are employees’ familiar with the vehicle manual and any specific advice provided for driving in poor

weather conditions? Do you need to consider providing additional driver training for those who drive for work? Is there a plan in place for employees in the event of emergencies such as a collision, breakdown or

getting stuck/stranded in snow?Remember, where possible in adverse weather conditions: Limit travel as far as possible to essential journeys only – ask yourself is the trip necessary?

For those with no option but to drive:

Listen to weather forecasts, travel bulletins and any advice issued by An Garda Síochána [www.garda.ie] or the Road Safety Authority [www.rsa.ie]. Change or delay your journey as appropriate.

Plan you journey, stick to major routes where possible. Allow extra time for your journey. Inform someone such as your employer, manager or supervisor where you are going and your estimated

arrival time so that an alarm can be raised if you fail to arrive. Turn your lights on to ensure that your vehicle is visible to other road users. Fill your washer bottle with windscreen wash. The concentration used should be appropriate for the

weather conditions. Reduce your speed and drive according to the road and weather conditions, maintain greater stopping

distances (double in wet weather and ten times greater in icy weather). Wear sunglasses (prescription glasses if required) if the sun is low. Avoid harsh braking or acceleration. Carry out any manoeuvres slowly and carefully. Never feel pressurised to complete a journey if weather conditions are too dangerous.

Ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition prior to driving. Check that:

Tyres are in good conditions and inflated to the correct pressure (including the spare). The vehicle has plenty of fuel. Wipers, defrosters and lights are in good working order. An ice-scraper or de-icer is available for ice or snow.

Carry an emergency kit in your vehicle containing items such as:

A high visibility, reflective jacket or vest in the vehicle cab (so that you can put it on before you leave the vehicle).

A torch with extra batteries. An emergency warning triangle. A mobile phone – for use only when parked.

In cases where travel is unavoidable in extreme weather conditions, consider carrying items such as:

Warm clothing including hat, gloves and a warm blanket or sleeping bag. Boots. Food and a warm drink in a flask. Shovel and material for providing wheel traction if driving on soft ground or snow (such as chains, old

carpet, sand, gravel, cat litter or salt). The Barbour service has a wealth of information about working and driving in severe weather conditions. Look at the weather section in the Barbour Resources. HSA October 2014 Managing stress in the workplace In support of European Health and Safety Week held last month week, the British Safety Council is highlighting work related stress in this guide, available on the Barbour service. Work-related stress is a significant problem in UK workplaces, with around 430,000 workers reporting suffering from stress, depression or anxiety they believe was caused or made worse by their work in 2011/12. However, as well as being a significant cause of physical and mental ill health among employees – causing major distress for those affected – harmful levels of stress at work can also affect an organisation’s performance and finances. The good news, however, is that the solutions for managing stress are generally straightforward and easy to implement. They include steps such as ensuring good job design and encouraging positive working relationships. This guide provides an overview of the steps to take to manage stress at work. Management Standards In essence, the Management Standards define the characteristics, or culture, of an organisation where the risks from stress are being effectively managed and controlled. The idea is that employers and staff work together to explore six key areas of work design, which, if not properly managed, can lead to work-related stress at levels that negatively affects workers’ health. The six key areas – (in effect, the main causes of stress) – are:

demands – including workload, work pattern and the work environment control – how much say a person has in the way they do their work support – whether employees receive adequate encouragement, sponsorship and resources from the

organisation, managers and colleagues role – whether people understand their role and responsibilities within the organisation and whether the

organisation ensures that employees do not have conflicting roles relationships – whether the organisation, its managers and staff promote positive working to avoid

conflict, and whether unacceptable behaviour, such as bullying, is dealt with properly change – how organisational change (large and small) is managed and communicated in the

organisation. Causes of stress Common causes of stress include:

work overload – employees often become overloaded if they cannot cope with the amount or type of work they are asked to do

control – employees can feel disaffected and perform poorly if they have no sayover how and when they do their work

support – levels of sickness absence often rise if employees feel they cannot talk to managers about issues that are troubling them

relationships – poor work relationships and confrontation between individuals, including bullying and harassment or suffering physical assault or threats of violence, can result in stress at work

role – stress can thrive when people don’t fully understand their role in a team or section, and where they are unclear about their job description or the organisation’s overall goals

change – if organisational and job change is not handled correctly – such as the planned changes to staffing levels, or the introduction of new technology – it can lead to uncertainty and insecurity.

In addition:

a poor physical environment – such as badly maintained, overcrowded and noisy workspaces, and awkwardly designed or unsuitable machinery

equipment and workstations – can make work and the workplace uncomfortable, which can contribute to feelings of stress

organisational factors – such as ineffective job design, poor communication and a lack of effective policies on issues such as bullying and discipline

mismatches between job requirements and workers’ abilities, resources and needs. Managing stress If employers are following the Management Standards approach, the idea is to close the gap between the organisation’s current level of performance and that in the ‘states to be achieved’ (or good management practice for controlling stress). However, even if the employer takes another approach, the solutions for preventing and tackling stress will generally be similar, and are based on measures such as:

ensuring suitable job design ensuring good communications among all levels of staff and effective people management creating an open and supportive workplace providing adequate training on job roles and on how to deal with personal stress at work establishing effective company policies on ‘people management’ issues such as absence, grievances,

discipline, bullying and harassment. British Safety Council October 2014 Ebola outbreak: implications for health and safety in organisations Guidance on Ebola in the UK Eversheds has produced an e-briefing concerning Ebola in the UK. It states that the HSE have yet to produce any specific advice regarding Ebola and no specific guidance has been given to organisations in the UK as to how to respond to Ebola’s potential threat. The highly contagious nature of Ebola makes it hard to know what organisations can actually (and reasonably) do to prevent its’ spread. Whilst it is true that the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (“COSHH”) and general health and safety law principles could apply to all organisations in relation to Ebola, it is hard to envisage what a risk assessment or a staff questionnaire would look like for Ebola at any particular organisation, or how such documents could be effectively used in the event of an outbreak. The risk of enforcement action by a regulator for Ebola is therefore extremely low. Any action or inaction relating to catching an infectious disease at work (such as Ebola) is going to be very difficult to prove, compared to, say, catching legionnaires disease at work. Moreover, given that there have been such a small number of Ebola cases outside of West Africa, organisations may question if they can or should do anything to tackle the potential threat of Ebola being contracted at work. Practical steps for employers

Organisations may still feel like they ought to do something in the face of concern by staff and the general public. High standards of cleanliness and infection control should always be in place at all organisations (particularly healthcare organisations) but the simplest additional practical advice to organisations about Ebola is to educate their workforce about the virus. Basic guidance issued by organisations for their workers should therefore centre around education for staff regarding what Ebola is (symptoms and effects) and how it can be spread, who to contact at your organisation if a person suspects they may have Ebola, and how someone can and should seek medical help (e.g. the nearest medical centre equipped to deal with Ebola). Staff and those coming into contact with any organisation should have a means of communicating concerns to the organisation in an open and transparent way, and without fear of stigmatization. Eversheds / The Lawyer October 2014 The safe operation of ski slopes – revised HSE guidance The HSE has revised its guidance (INDG371) into the safe operation of ski slopes. This leaflet has been prepared in consultation with the British Ski Slope Operators Association. It is aimed at owners and operators of skiing facilities. It will help with the safe running of skiing activities (including snowboarding and snowblading) as well as other slope-side activities such as tubing and sledging. The guidance covers facilities such as natural snow slopes, artificial ski slopes and indoor snow slopes. It does not cover equipment that uses fixed tracks, such as toboggan rides. The revised version includes updated advice on current industry practice and what operators need to do to help ensure the safety of people using skiing facilities. Remember Employers and the self-employed operating skiing facilities have a general duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable:

the health, safety and welfare of their employees; that customers and others are not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising from the operation of

the facility. Private clubs and purely voluntary run groups will generally only have duties under health and safety legislation where they have control over the ski slope and any equipment provided. Suppliers must supply safe work equipment, whether this is new, second-hand or hired out. Controlling the risks You must manage the health and safety risks in your workplace. To do this you need to decide whether you are doing enough to prevent harm. This process is known as risk assessment and it is something you are required by law to carry out. Risk assessment is not about creating huge amounts of paperwork, but rather about taking sensible measures to control the risks in your workplace. You are probably already taking steps to protect your employees, but risk assessment will tell you whether you should be doing more. Concentrate on the real risks – those that are most likely to cause harm. Think about how accidents could happen and who might be harmed. You can do this by:

asking your employees what they think the hazards are, as they may notice things that are not obvious to you and may have some good ideas on how to control the risks;

checking manufacturers’ instructions as they can be very helpful in spelling out the hazards and how they may affect your workplace.

Make a record of your significant findings and what you have in place to prevent them. If you have fewer than five employees you don’t have to write anything down. HSE October 2014

Reports Health and safety statistics - annual report for Great Britain 2013-14 The HSE has published its annual report for Great Britain. Key points Ill health:

1.2 million people who worked during the last year were suffering from an illness (long-standing as well as new cases) they believed was caused or made worse by their current or past work.

0.5 million of these were new conditions which started during the year. A further 0.8 million former workers (who last worked over 12 months ago) were suffering from an illness

which was caused or made worse by their past work. 2535 people died from mesothelioma in 2012 and thousands more from other occupational cancers and

diseases such as COPD. Injuries:

133 workers were killed at work, a rate of 0.44 fatalities per 100 000 workers. 77 593 other injuries to employees were reported under RIDDOR, a rate of 304.6 per 100 000

employees. 629 000 injuries occurred at work according to the Labour Force Survey, of which 148 000 led to over-7-

days absence, with rates of 2140 and 500per 100 000 workers respectively. Enforcement:

551cases were prosecuted by HSE in England and Wales. 88cases were prosecuted by Local authorities in England and Wales. 35 cases were prosecuted by the Procurator Fiscal in Scotland. 13 790 enforcement notices were issued by all enforcing authorities.

Working days lost:

28.2 million days were lost due to work-related ill health or injury (16 days per case). 23.5 million days were lost due to work-related ill health and 4.7 million due to workplace injury.

Economic costs to Britain:

Injuries and new cases of ill health resulting largely from current working conditions cost society an estimated £14.2 billion in 2012/13 (based on 2012 prices).

HSE October 2014 Health and safety in Great Britain 2014 - work-related ill health and injury statistics New figures published by the HSE show that while Britain continues to be one of the safest places to work in Europe, too many workers are still being injured or made ill by work. Injury and ill-health statistics show that an estimated 28.2 million working days were lost due to work related ill health or injury in 2013/14.

As a result, the cost to society from such injuries and new cases of ill health due to current working conditions is an estimated £14.2 billion (2012/13 figures based on 2012 prices), according to the latest annual statistics published by HSE. Judith Hackitt, the chair of HSE, says that behind every number is the reality of a real person being killed or suffering injuries or ill health while simply doing their job. The statistics show that, in 2013/14, there were;

133 fatal injuries – a fall from 150 the previous year. 77,593 other injuries reported under The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences

Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). That equates to 304.6 injuries per 100,000 employees. An estimated two million people in 2013/14 suffering from an illness they believed was caused or made

worse by current or past work. Judith Hackitt said: “These latest figures remind us what health and safety is really about. We should remind ourselves what these numbers actually mean – the number of times in the last year someone went out to work and either did not return home to their loved ones or came home with life changing injuries. “The health numbers also demonstrate the scale of harm being done to people’s health while at work, too often leading to premature death. “Jobsworths using ‘elf n safety as a convenient excuse for all manner of things, and those claiming health and safety is a burden, need to reflect on this. Britain has one of the best health and safety systems in the world, but that is cold comfort to those who have suffered loss or suffering that is so easily avoided with sensible and proportionate risk management. “We all need to commit to focussing on what really matters – ensuring more people return home from work every day and enjoy long and healthy working lives.” The industries in which workers are most likely to be injured by their jobs have not changed significantly – with construction (1900 major/specified injuries), agriculture (292 major/specified injuries), manufacturing (3159 major/specified injuries) and waste and recycling (486 major/specified injuries) among the higher risk sectors. HSE October 2014 HSE sector specific reports The HSE has published a number of reports which look at sector specific statistics. These are available on the Barbour service.

Agriculture Construction Human health and social care Manufacturing Waste and recycling

Other reports which focus on different areas of occupational health are also available. Search ‘HSE 2014’ to see more. HSE October 2014 Understanding how to improve the management of exposure to wood dust The HSE’s Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) has produced a report entitled “Literature review: Understanding how to improve the management of exposure to wood dust amongst construction sub-contractors and manufacturing SMEs”.

Available evidence was reviewed to develop a better understanding of how to improve the management of wood dust exposure in small and medium-sized construction and manufacturing enterprises (SMEs). There was a paucity of research with most papers exploring the factors that broadly influence health and safety (H&S) management in SMEs. Fifteen papers were reviewed and the findings were mapped onto the HSL’s ‘Make it happen’ model of behaviour change, which specifies the physical, social and individual factors that influence behaviour. Factors that influence SMEs’ behaviours, included:

limited resources (particularly for small construction and wood working companies) a poor awareness of the importance of ill-health prevention risk control advice from third parties management/peer H&S attitudes, and negative attitudes towards risk controls.

Higher levels of H&S awareness and better training provisions were some of the most noteworthy differences found in large compared to small construction companies. Lone working and managing a transient workforce were challenges identified for woodworking and large construction companies respectively. Suggested approaches for improving the management of wood dust exposure included providing incentives to highlight the benefits of good H&S practices, offering practical guidance on risk controls, and using communication strategies to raise awareness about health risks amongst SMEs, including Tier 1 (large) construction companies. For Tier 2 (small) construction companies and manufacturing SMEs, persuasive risk communication to raise awareness of the health risks associated with wood dust, promoting worker involvement in H&S, and helping SMEs to train their workers/ supervisors about the health risks from wood dust and controls seem vital. HSE/HSL 2014 EU-OSHA: Making Europe a safer, healthier and more productive place to work The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work’s (EU-OSHA) mission is to help make Europe’s workplaces safer, healthier and more productive. This corporate brochure presents EU-OSHA’s priority areas and activities within the 2014–20 multiannual strategic programme. Dr Christa Sedlatschek, Director of European Agency for Safety and Health at Work explains the priorities of the strategy: In line with the objectives of the EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work (2014-2020) and the Europe 2020 Strategy for the creation of a smart, sustainable and inclusive European economy, the Agency has developed its Multi-annual Strategic Programme 2014–20 to ensure that we have a clear focus for our efforts. The six priorities we have identified are:

1. anticipating change and new and emerging risks through Foresight activities; 2. facts and figures — gathering and disseminating information, through the ESENER enterprise survey, for

example; a. developing tools for good OSH management, such as OiRA (Online interactive Risk

Assessment); b. raising awareness, particularly through the Healthy Workplaces Campaigns; c. networking knowledge, primarily through the development of the OSHwiki online encyclopaedia;

and d. networking (at both strategic and operational level) and corporate communications.

With these goals in place, and with the help of our partners, we are working hard to improve understanding and awareness of workplace risks and increase commitment to OSH across Europe. EU-OSHA October 2014

Legislation New legislation introduced to cut Scotland’s drink drive alcohol limit Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has introduced an order in Parliament which will mean that, subject to approval, a reduced drink-drive limit will come into effect on December 5, 2014, in time for the festive period. Under the plans, Scotland’s blood alcohol limit will be reduced from 80mg in every 100 ml of blood, to 50 mg in every 100 ml of blood, bringing Scotland into line with most other European countries. The Scottish Government previously announced the intention to reduce the limit following a consultation which found almost three quarters of those who responded believed the drink-drive limit should be reduced. The consultation responses suggested the likely benefits of a lower limit would be fewer road accidents and fewer casualties, with Scotland’s roads currently seeing 20 deaths a year involving drivers who had been drinking and driving. A multi-media marketing campaign to raise awareness of the new lower limit will be launched in the coming weeks. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said: “I have said before that I am determined we do everything we can to make our roads safer and save lives. Drink driving shatters families and communities and we must take action to reduce the risk on our roads. “The latest estimates show that approximately one in ten deaths on Scottish roads involve drivers who are over the legal limit and research shows that even just one alcoholic drink before driving can make you three times as likely to be involved in a fatal car crash. As a result, 20 families every year have to cope with the loss of a loved one and around 760 people are treated for injuries caused by someone who thought it was acceptable to drink alcohol and get behind the wheel and drive. We cannot let this continue. “That’s why I have today introduced legislation to lower the drink drive limit in Scotland so that, subject to parliamentary approval, new laws will be in place in time for the beginning of the festive period. “This new limit will bring Scotland into line with most of Europe and send a clear message to drivers who continue to ignore the warnings that there is never an excuse to drink and drive. “Getting behind the wheel after drinking can have fatal consequences, the advice is simple; if you have had any alcoholic drink whatsoever, don’t drive. No one should be drinking and driving and the new lower limit only reinforces what should already be the case with drivers taking full responsibility and not putting lives at risk. “Lowering the drink drive limit will help make Scotland’s roads safer, it is the right thing to do, and most importantly, it will save lives meaning that fewer families have to go through the heartache of a loved one lost”. Sandy Allan, RoSPA’s Road Safety Manager, Scotland said: “RoSPA welcomes and strongly supports the Scottish Government’s decision to lower the drink-drive limit in Scotland, which we believe will save lives and prevent injuries on Scotland’s roads. There is a considerable body of research which shows that reducing drink-drive limits is effective in reducing drink-drive deaths and injuries. We would like to see the rest of the UK follow Scotland’s example.” Scottish Government October 2014

Consultations A summary of responses to the HSEs mines consultation The HSE has published a summary of responses to its mines consultation of earlier this year. The consultative document (CD267) on the consolidation of mining legislation, taking forward one of Professor Löfstedt’s recommendations, was published on 7 April 2014. The consultation closed on 1 June 2014. CD267 invited views on proposals for new regulations on health and safety in mines to replace all the existing legislation. This report summarises the responses received. HSE October 2014

Legislation Diary Legislation Diary 2014

CIF Title Region

07/08/2014 Road traffic, licensing of drivers Amendment, no 2, regulations 2014 I

08/08/2014 Road traffic Act 2014, sections 1 and 2, commencement, order 2014 I

14/08/2014 Diseases of swine Regulations 2014 E/S/W

20/08/2014 Road vehicles, construction and use Amendment, no 2, regulations 2014 E/S/W

01/09/2014 Independent educational provision in England, prohibition on participation in

management Regulations 2014 E

01/09/2014 Building regulations Part J amendments, regulations 2014 I

02/09/2014 Control of explosives precursors etc, Northern Ireland Regulations 2014 NI

02/09/2014 Control of explosives precursors Regulations 2014 E/S/W

04/09/2014 Regional transport planning, Wales Order 2014 W

05/09/2014 Misuse of drugs, England, Wales and Scotland Amendment no 2, regulations

2014 E/S/W

09/09/2014 Renewables obligation closure Order 2014 E/S/W

15/09/2014 European Communities, compulsory use of safety belts and child restraint

systems in motor vehicles Amendment, regulations 2014 I

15/09/2014 Enterprise and regulatory reform Act 2013, commencement no 7 and

amendment, order 2014 E

17/09/2014 Housing, Wales Act 2014 W

19/09/2014 Food information, Wales Regulations 2014 W

26/09/2014 Vehicle drivers, certificates of professional competence Amendment,

regulations 2014 E/NI/S/W

01/10/2014 Genetically modified organisms, contained use Regulations 2014 E/S/W

01/10/2014 Petroleum Consolidation, regulations 2014 E/S/W

01/10/2014 Acetylene safety, England and Wales and Scotland Regulations 2014 E/S/W

01/10/2014 Explosives Regulations 2014 E/NI/S/W

01/10/2014 Human medicines Amendment, no 2, regulations 2014 E/NI/S/W

01/10/2014 Public service vehicles, operators' licences, fees Amendment, regulations

2014 E/S/W

01/10/2014 International carriage of dangerous goods by road, fees Amendment,

regulations 2014 E/NI/S/W

01/10/2014 Road vehicles, registration and licensing Amendment, regulations 2014 E/NI/S/W

01/10/2014 Smoke control areas, authorised fuels, England No 2, regulations 2014 E

01/10/2014 Building Amendment, regulations 2014 E/W

01/10/2014 Smoke control areas, exempted fireplaces, England No 2, order 2014 E

01/10/2014 Equality, equal pay audits Act 2010,regulations 2014 E/S/W

02/10/2014 Road safety, financial penalty deposit, appropriate amount Amendment, no

2, order 2014 E/S/W

08/10/2014 Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 I

08/10/2014 Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014, commencement,

order 2014 I

10/10/2014 Safety of sports grounds, designation Order 2014 E/W

20/10/2014 Level crossing, McConaghy’s, Northern Ireland Order 2014 NI

20/10/2014 Private crossings, signs and barriers, Northern Ireland Regulations 2014 NI

31/10/2014 Road traffic, fixed penalty, Northern Ireland Amendment, order 2014 NI

31/10/2014 Road traffic, fixed penalty, Northern Ireland Offences, amendment, order

2014 NI

31/10/2014 Road traffic, financial penalty deposit, appropriate amount, Northern Ireland

Amendment, order 2014 NI

31/10/2014 Road traffic, financial penalty deposit, Northern Ireland Amendment, order

2014 NI

31/10/2014 Motor vehicles, driving licences Amendment, no 2, regulations 2014 E/S/W

31/10/2014 Road vehicles, registration and licensing Amendment, no 2, regulations 2014 E/NI/S/W

01/11/2014 Private security services Act 2004, commencement, order 2014 I

01/11/2014 Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014, establishment day,

order 2014 I

01/11/2014 Private security services Act 2004, commencement, order 2014 I

03/11/2014 Smoke control areas, authorised fuels, Northern Ireland Amendment,

regulations 2014 NI

11/11/2014 Town and country planning, Wales Determination of procedure, order 2014 W

11/11/2014 Misuse of drugs, Northern Ireland Designation, amendment no 3, order 2014 NI

11/11/2014 Misuse of drugs, Northern Ireland Amendment no 3, regulations 2014 NI

11/11/2014 Official feed and food controls and food safety and hygiene , England

Amendment, regulations 2014 E

12/11/2014 Planning, hazardous substances, Wales Determination of procedure,

prescribed period, regulations 2014 W

01/12/2014 REACH enforcement Amendment, regulations 2014 E/NI/S/W

01/01/2015 Building regulations Part K amendment, regulations 2014 I

02/03/2015 Drug driving, specified limits, England and Wales Regulations 2014 E/W

06/04/2015 Legislative reform, entertainment licensing Order - draft 2014 E/W

06/04/2015 Tobacco advertising and promotion, specialist tobacconists, Wales

Regulations 2012 W

01/06/2015 Control of major accident hazards Regulations - draft 2015

01/10/2015 Building, Scotland Amendment regulations 2014 S

01/01/2016 Road traffic, construction, equipment and use of vehicles Amendment,

regulations 2014 I

01/01/2016 Road traffic, lighting of vehicles Amendment, regulations 2014 I

01/01/2016 Road traffic Construction and use of vehicles, amendment, no 2, regulations,

weights and coupling 2014 I

TBC Pollution prevention and control, industrial emissions, Northern Ireland

Industrial emissions, amendment, regulations - draft 2014 NI

TBC

Authorising member states to adopt certain derogations pursuant to directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland

transport of dangerous goods. 4 Apr 12 EU

TBC Health and social care, regulated activities Act 2008, regulations - draft 2014 E

TBC Traffic signs Regulations and general directions 2015

TBC Gangmasters, licensing authority Regulations - draft 2014 E/NI/S/W

TBC Health and social care, regulated activities Act 2008, regulations - draft 2014 E

TBC Misuse of drugs Act 1971, amendment, no 2, order 2014 E/NI/S/W

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