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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 (the WEEE Regulations) came into force on 2 January 2007 and were implemented on 1 July that year. The law on WEEE requires certain companies to provide and pay for the costs of the collection, treatment and recycling of EEE for which they are responsible at th...
Regulation | 11 Dec 2006
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Electronic and electrical equipment – business errors are proving costly
The UK Regulations implementing two EU Directives, namely the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) and the Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (RoHS), are expected to be made this summer. The main producer responsibility obligations under the WEEE Directive are likely to come into forc...
News | 13 May 2005
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Buncefield disaster: the aftermath and what you can learn from it
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network the aftermath and what you can learn from it BUNCEFIELD spECIaL IssUE disaster Buncefield The planner Peter Power on Olympic-sized emergencies, and what to do about them. MAY 2009 Issue 47 Evacuate! The contingency plans to save city centre businesses in an emergency. The investigator Interview with the HSE's B...
Magazine issue | 5 May 2009
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BERR launches consultation on WEEE and ROHS directives
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has published a consultation on European Commission proposals to recast the Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment. The proposals follow the Commi...
News | 15 Apr 2009
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WEEE Regulations: what implications will 1 July bring for producers and distributors?
As of 1 July 2007, producers and distributors will experience the full implications of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006. Therefore, businesses should make sure that they are ready for the additional responsibilities placed upon them. Today we take a look at the duties of producers and distribu...
News | 25 Jun 2007
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Waste: new and existing duties to manage your rubbish
...ber of regulations brought into force over the past five years, businesses have never been asked to go to greater lengths to improve the ways they manage their waste. Last weekend (6 April), the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 came into force, requiring any construction project in England over £300,000 to have a Site Waste Management Plan. An Environment Agency spokesperson says; "This is an opportunity for businesses to get better at reducing, sorting and recycling their waste. We want businesses to think about what happens to their waste and look at ways of reducing it, conside...
News | 9 Apr 2008
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European Commission wants to simplify WEEE and RoHS Directives
The European Commission (EC) is looking to simplify the WEEE and RoHS Directives in 2008 to make the legislation less burdensome, easier to apply and thereby more effective in achieving its goals. Research teams have been contracted by the EC to conduct a study on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electr...
News | 3 Aug 2007
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Small businesses need guidance on water use and waste management
A new survey from Envirowise reveals that nearly two-thirds of small and medium-sized businesses would like more practical guidance in tackling environmental issues such as energy efficiency and reducing water use. Of the 751 businesses asked, 72% said that they see waste reduction as the most important issue they need to deal with, especially by those in the manufa...
News | 15 Jun 2006
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IT equipment recycling law delayed again
The DTI has announced that major parts of an EU law requiring businesses to recycle their old IT and telecoms equipment will not come into force in the UK until January 2006 – five months late. The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive) sets criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is due t...
News | 4 Apr 2005
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Free workshops on electrical waste directive
The Environment Agency is organising free workshops to help anyone involved in the handling, management or export of electronic waste to comply with strict environmental rules. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), which is scheduled to take effect in August 2005, encourages and sets goals for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of old electr...
News | 8 Feb 2005
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IT Equipment Recycling Law: Third DTI Consultation
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) last week launched its third and final consultation on the UK's implementation of an EU law requiring businesses to recycle their old IT and telecoms equipment. Responses are requested by 29 October 2004. The EU’s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) and the Re...
News | 4 Aug 2004
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DTI Launches Consultation on WEEE and RoHS Directive Implementation
The Government has published a consultation paper setting out proposals for implementation of the Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directives. The consultation paper is in three parts, for ease of reference. These can be downloaded from this website as three separate documents. Part I provides an overview of the Governmen...
News | 3 Dec 2003
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DTI Delays Equipment Recycling Laws
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has confirmed that the UK's implementation of an EU law requiring businesses to recycle their old IT and telecoms equipment will be delayed until October. The EU’s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) and the Restricting Certain Hazardous Substances Directive (R...
News | 28 Jul 2004
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Computers and the Environment: UN Concerns
The manufacture of just one desktop computer uses more than 240 kilos of fossil fuels, 22 kilos of chemicals and 1,500 kilos of water, according to an environmental impact study carried out under the auspices of the United Nations. The findings, published by researchers at the United Nations University in Tokyo, has found that computers are very energy and materials intensive to produce. The authors warn t...
News | 11 Mar 2004
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Widespread Ignorance of Law on IT Equipment Disposal
New legislation will soon regulate how UK businesses dispose of their IT equipment – but 89 per cent of businesses are still unaware of it and most will fall foul of its terms unless they radically change their practices. These are the findings of an environmental survey by MIREC Asset Management, based in Dumfries, Scotland which tested awareness of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive). ...
News | 8 Jul 2003
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Are You Aware of the Cost of Disposing of IT Equipment?
Most businesses do not take into account the cost of disposing of obsolete and surplus IT equipment, according to a new report by Gartner. Usually the costs will exceed the proceeds from the sale, amounting to between $85 and $136 per PC. According to Gartner, businesses must consider the disposal costs for IT equipment as a line item when estimating the total cost of owne...
News | 2 Oct 2003
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Report Calls for Clarity on WEEE and End of Life Vehicle Legislation
The Better Regulation Task Force has published a report calling for greater clarity in the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and the End of Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, being introduced as part of the Government’s efforts to deal with the ever-growing problem of waste. Both pieces of legislation are expected to have a significant impact on UK business. The report - 'Environmen...
News | 5 Aug 2003
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Recycling of IT Equipment to Become Law - UK Consults
Businesses will be obliged to recycle their old IT and telecoms equipment under new laws that are due to come into force throughout the European Union next year. The UK Government began an 18-month consultation process on Friday. The EU’s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) and the Restricting Certain Hazardous Substances Direc...
News | 31 Mar 2003
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Locating Network/Electricity Box
...abling. Don't forget, there are electrical installations outdoors in the baking sun, at water treatment works, etc. etc., so provided the right things have been done to select appropriate equipment, and correctly select wiring and ensure operation of protective devices, it may well be OK. The Electricity at Work Regulations say that no electrical equipment should be put into use where its strength or capability may be exceeded. BS7671 (UK Wiring Regulations) requires that an assessment of "external influences" (including temperature and presence of water, if this is a risk) be carried out to ens...
Comment | 10 Nov 2011
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Businesses urged to make sure equipment is maintained in good working order
Businesses have been urged to ensure all equipment is regularly checked and well-maintained to avoid accidents. The call comes after a worker won compensation after he was temporarily blinded and badly burnt during an accident where the equipment he was using was faulty. Anthony Briars lost his sight for several days and had his face, arm and forearm burnt after being el...
Case | 16 Feb 2009
