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  1. Asbestos and Disability Key Workplace Management Issues for 2004

    Requirements to produce asbestos plans and to make buildings accessible to disabled people top the list of workplace managers' priorities, according to a recent survey by the Workplacelaw Network. The poll highlighted managers' concerns that they might miss looming regulatory deadlines on new laws coming into force in 2004. Th...

    News | 27 May 2003

  2. Headache? Try new and improved law and regulation!

    ...Management Legal Update Conference Tuesday 19 may 2009 MWB Business Exchange Centre, Victoria ­ London ESSENTIAL upDATES "As always, the conference is overall an excellent forum for learning more about the complex world of FM in good, plain English!" n Health and safety law and practice n Managing asbestos in commercial premises n Fire risk management n Investigations and personal liability n Construction contracts n Water supply systems: meeting efficiency targets and preventing contamination n HR troubleshooter n Waste management Employment Act 2008 ­ beyond dispute resolution David Walker, Dunda...

    Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2009

  3. Stress management special

    ...gulations to discriminate against a person on the grounds of their religion or belief in the area of employment and vocational training. No indication has been given yet to Workplace Law Magazine as to the likely timetable for implementation. 4958 / 816 4872 21st The final part of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2004 comes into force on 21 November. Employers who analyse material to determine whether it contains asbestos must meet the standards of ISO 17025. 4041 On 28 November, the feudal system in Scotland will disappear and land will be owned outright under a simple system of land o...

    Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2004

  4. The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference

    ...the Association for Project Safety (APS) ­ a privilege that costs nearly £300 per annum. Now I need to find another £60! Businesses choosing to use a consultant from the scheme must also be mindful that they may not necessarily be competent to deal with any specialist requirements ­ for example asbestos, CDM Coordinator, fire or occupational health are just a few that spring to mind. It is, therefore, trusted that as a `competent person' they will reliably inform the client they may need to look elsewhere. Finally, there are many consultants and professional bodies who feel excluded. The APS, for ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011

  5. Same old: has health and safety really changed after the Young review?

    ...ecent consultation on the UK Bribery Act 2010, which is due to enter into force in April 2011. 40 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on key management issues. 08 CASE LAW Company managing Ministry of Defence property fined £33,000 for allowing staff to come into contact with asbestos; and Trust fined after healthcare worker contracts Hepatitis C. fOCus 18 OUT WITh ThE OLD Does the Young Review mark a turning point for health and safety in the UK, or is it a missed opportunity? asks Sara Bean. netWORK 42 fORUM fOCUS Reflecting Network members' views on the Workplace Law site d...

    Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2010

  6. Changes to Workplace Law Magazine

    ...ck Straw told the House of Commons that "further consideration" would be given to the issue and that a final response would be published after the summer recess. He also said: "We are actively considering measures to make the UK a global leader in research on the alleviation, prevention and cure of asbestos-related diseases, and to help speed up compensation claims for those who develop diseases such as Mesothelioma. "The latter includes examination of the process for tracking and tracing employment and insurance records, as well as looking into the support given to individuals who are unable to trace...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009

  7. Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act

    ...s achieved this and in 2006/07 the figure had reduced to 241 people killed at work. Still too high, but health and safety legislation had substantially reduced the accident rate (see p.16). Also decreasing with better controls and monitoring are the deaths from known work-related conditions such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and pneumoconiosis. However, the cost to the nation of sickness absence from work is increasing and is a financial burden on the country with absence due to stress-related conditions doubling over the past 20 years. In 2008, employers stated that sickness absence was a significant c...

    Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009

  8. Buncefield disaster: the aftermath and what you can learn from it

    ...cilities Maference Con Legal Update May 2009 a ­ London Tuesday 19 Exchange Centre, Victori ss MWB Busine ESSENTIAL an ce is overall the conferen more about "As always, for learning in good, plain excellent forum world of FM the complex English!" UPDATES safety law and n Health and practice in g asbestos n Managin premises commercial management n Fire risk l tions and persona n Investiga liability tion contracts n Construc systems: n Water supply y targets and meeting efficienc contamination preventing ooter n HR troublesh ment n Waste manage of vEry bEST Featuring the rsary Facilities the 10 Anni...

    Magazine issue | 5 May 2009

  9. Soap star: The hygiene special issue

    ...Management Legal Update Conference Tuesday 19 may 2009 MWB Business Exchange Centre, Victoria ­ London ESSENTIAL upDATES "As always, the conference is overall an excellent forum for learning more about the complex world of FM in good, plain English!" n Health and safety law and practice n Managing asbestos in commercial premises n Fire risk management n Investigations and personal liability n Construction contracts n Water supply systems: meeting efficiency targets and preventing contamination n HR troubleshooter n Waste management public building = public toilet? Mike Bone, British Toilet Associati...

    Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009

  10. 3 strikes and your fire's not out!

    ...t decision and will mean employers are under a much broader duty towards employees who are also carers. If this case succeeds, employers may need to consider making reasonable adjustments for all employees with caring responsibilities. 11641 A landmark compensation case brought by sufferers of the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques has been lost. The Court of Appeal ruled that pleural plaques was not a disease itself (though it can lead to asbestosis and mesothelioma) and, because there are no symptoms, should not attract compensation. 11769 because the tribunal concluded that the reason for...

    Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007

  11. The sex issue

    ...rom 1 July the RoHS Regulations ban the placing on the EU market of new Electrical and Electronic Equipment containing more than the set levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and both polybrominated biphenyl and polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants. 6214 On 1 October new Asbestos Regulations will come into force. The draft Regulations will repeal and replace the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002, the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983, as amended, and the Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1992 (Prohibitions Regulations), as amended. The Regulations will adop...

    Magazine issue | 1 May 2006

  12. Disability access: is it becoming clear yet?

    ...f Appeal confirmed that it was not unreasonable for a company to be fined up to 25 per cent of its annual net profits where an employee died in a concrete crushing machine accident. A carpet manufacturer that failed to notice that the internal walls of its building were made up of 90 per cent brown asbestos was fined £100,000, about 10 per cent of its annual profit. Commenting on this case in 1999, the Court of Appeal confirmed the stance from Howe: 'Any penalty imposed must be high enough to make a difference to the company and to make all concerned sit up and take notice.' The sentencing in the ca...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2005

  13. Playing with numbers: TUPE special issue

    ... the field of employment law. What delegates thought... 1= poor, 5 = excellent Overall view of the conference (rated 1-5) Delegates' choice 3 Health and safety legal update, Chris Streatfeild After reviewing the most significant developments in the field during 2004 ­ including implementation of asbestos regulations, HSC/E enforcement strategy and stress management ­ Chris Streatfeild went on to reveal the `headlining' health and safety topics delegates should look out for in 2005. He discussed upcoming changes in areas such as work at height, noise, and COSHH, moving on to look at likely developm...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2005

  14. Directors' responsibilities for health and safety

    ...as `drivers' for complying with health and safety law. One respondent informed researchers that `the main drivers for compliance with health and safety legislation are awareness of new legislation and target dates. [For example we have]... Identified significant funds for addressing fire safety and asbestos problems'. Another was of the opinion that `changing the safety culture is probably one of the biggest challenges.' CONTACT WITH REGULATORS During the previous three years: · 82 per cent of respondents had written or telephone contact with a regulator; · 71 per cent had received a site visit and...

    Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2005

  15. Face facts: how much do you really know about disability legislation?

    ...support to existing members. We are proud to continue to work for Glaxo Smith Kline and to sign a new contract with National Air Traffic Services, covering facilities across the UK. A number of clients are now benefiting from our HR consultancy service, including Trinity Hall College Cambridge, and asbestos specialists Thames Laboratories. Sincere thanks to all those who supported Workplace Law in the Histon Fun Run. The team raised over £1,500 for Exhall Grange School. We'll also be supporting Marc Hanson of CMS Cameron McKenna in his attempt to drive from John O'Groats to Land's End in a battered o...

    Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2004

  16. Facilities managers expecting to pay the price for compliance, says legal update convention survey

    ...ll have a major impact on this year's budgets. Facilities managers at the Convention identified the Disability Discrimination Act and the Climate Change Levy as two areas that are expected to increase costs significantly over the coming year. Other legal factors that will affect budgets include the asbestos regulations, the CCTV Code of Practice, and the new government focus on health and safety enforcement - in particular, the reform of the CDM regulations and the emphasis on construction work in general.Keith Sparshott, Head of Marketing at Stiell Ltd - main sponsors of the Legal Update Convention -...

    News | 23 Mar 2001

  17. It’s a WRAP

    ...ace Law international office. eMPLOyMent uPdate 13 NEWS Changes to unfair dismissal rules are announced, along with plans to charge for Tribunal claims, and a warning issued regarding agency workers tips. teChniCaL 38 THE DATA HEALTH AND SAFETY: A case in which a major retailer was fined £1m for asbestos offences highlights 45 END NOTE Judith Elliott, the Director of eltalking, on dealing with poor performance calmly and fairly. 46 DIARY Coming soon from Workplace Law. 24 BETTER BY DESIGN Mark Eltringham describes how the new offices for the Legal Ombudsman in Birmingham show how good design can...

    Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011

  18. Internships – Are you breaking the law?

    ...e Homicide Act 2007, is fined £385,000 to be paid over ten years. EAT: Redundancy selection: A recent case demonstrates the importance of striking a balance to avoid sex discrimination. 08 CASE LAW Water firm to pay £345,000 after eight-year legal dispute; and roofing firm `put town at risk from asbestos'. 16 LEGAL UPDATE Right to request plans shelved; and coming out as gay at work: dos and don'ts for employers. COntinuinG PROFessiOnaL deVeLOPMent 28 TOO IMPORTANT TO WASTE The long awaited Waste Management Regulations have been implemented. Colin Malcolm and Hayley Saunders explain the requireme...

    Magazine issue | 3 May 2011

  19. The world in your hands?

    ...PLoyment uPdAte 13 NEWS Employers face tough 2010; and Council found in breach of the Data Protection Act. teChniCAL 38 ThE DATA HSE: Failure to implement control measures led to a firearms injury; lack of training led to care home fatality; and an analysis of failure to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. EAT: Analysis of a recent case which determined there 45 END NOTE The passing of the Autism Act ­ the UK's first disabilityspecific law ­ represents more than `tokenistic' legislation, and will benefit society as a whole, argues Rachel Baxter. 24 ANOThER WINTER OF DISCONTENT? ...

    Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010

  20. The Diversity Dilemma

    ...when drafting or reviewing your alcohol and drugs policy. 22 HSE: Two fatalities occurred from Carbon Monoxide poisoning at a private property in Brecon; and vehicle movement assessments must be communicated to staff. 08 CASE LAW Workers and members of the public exposed to unacceptable levels of asbestos; and a building company fined £2,000 for burning waste illegally on Bonfire Night. 16 LEGAL UPDATE October Common Commencement Date legislation; and a rise in the number of unfair dismissal claims. CoNTiNuiNG PRofEssioNAL DEVELoPmENT 30 BACK TO BASICS Kate Gardner and Bill Scholes consider the m...

    Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009

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