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Can the DDA and fire safety work together?
Access and egress for disabled people can sometimes seem hard to reconcile with tightly controlled fire safety; for example, Building Regulations require internal doors held open by electro-magnetic devices to self-close when activated by smoke detectors, but a disabled person may not be able to open a heavy fire door once it has closed. Because of conflicts like this, an employer or service prov...
News | 7 Aug 2007
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3 strikes and your fire's not out!
workplacelaw 3 The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network The Fire Service takes a 'Boy who cried Wolf' approach to managing workplace false alarms strikes and your fire's not out! INSIDE THIS ISSUE NOVEMBER 2007 Issue 32 NEW: Partner profile "I was meant to be a weatherman" Dale Collins, Solicitor Advocate UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION Challenge Firefighters emba...
Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007
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Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
...ill disappear. A solution is needed that means flexible working doesn't come at a cost of talking to each other. 9 ExpERt SpEAkER Simon toseland Head of Health and Safety, Workplace Law Group Simon has worked as a health and safety professional for over 10 years, specialising in the disciplines of fire safety, safety management systems and CDM. Enrolling now for courses in 2009. for more information please contact tom kirby on 0871 777 8881. Initially working as a Health and Safety Manager in the leisure industry, Simon has been responsible for delivering safety consultancy to numerous clients ...
Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009
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Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth
.... The trainer has a remarkable amount of knowledge and delivers the information and material at a steady pace. Key updates: n Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005 (including SENDA 2001) n Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 n Building Regulations Parts L, M and B n Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 n Court of Appeal widens rights to equal pay compensation. COmmeNT 07 REASONAbLE ADjUSTmENTS OR TOkEN GESTURES? If a would-be access auditor tells you "use my services and you will comply with the DDA," or a salesperson says "this piece of equipment complies with the DDA," they...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009
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Government challenged over disabled firefighters' rights
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has launched a legal challenge against new Government pension rules, which it says are leaving badly injured and disabled firefighters sacked and without a pension.A Judicial Review, challenging the legality of the guidance, has been brought to the High Court after three disabl...
News | 7 Mar 2008
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Consultation launched for design standard on disabled needs
...he proposed revision of BS 5395-1 for steps, stairs and handrails.information on achieving sufficient visual contrast, with reference to BS8493 on the measurment of light reflective values, which is currently being reivewedmore infomation on means of escape, refering to BS9999, Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildingsa proposed provision of a greater number of accessable bedrooms with en-suite bathroom facilities in hotels, etc.recomkmendations on hoist systems Dr Patricia Pay, Chair of the BSI committee responsible for the draft, says, “I urge interested ...
News | 5 Jun 2008
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Fire refuges: the controversies and the requirements
An area of refuge is a location in a building designed to hold occupants during a fire or other emergency, when evacuation may not be safe or possible, until the fire brigade can assist. British Standards 5588 Part 8 – Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings: Code of Practice for means of escape for disabled people – defines a refuge as: “an are...
News | 8 Aug 2007
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Internships – Are you breaking the law?
...law The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Exploitation or opportunity? The net value of unpaid interns inside this issue MAY/JUN 2011 Issue 60 Wheels come off Kelvin Reynolds of the BPA on how the Government needs to clarify plans to ban wheel clamping. Page 22 Fire proof CPd surplus to requirements New Waste Management Regulations explained. Page 28 Comment: Why Workplace Law supports the Yes to Fairer Votes Campaign. Page 45 Legal update: The Coalition Government's Red Tape Challenge. Page 16 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safe...
Magazine issue | 3 May 2011
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The world in your hands?
...nalysis of the discussions and decisions reached during the Climate Change conference. interview: Ali Moran, Chair of the BIFM People Management Special Interest Group. Page 22 Comment: The UK's first disability-specific law promotes individual needs. Page 45 | CPd Section: In-depth guidance on fire safety and TUPE. Page 30 Plus: The all new data section and news round-up of the leading Network stories ... Why employers must act quickly and decisively. Page 24 Page 27 ioSh managing Safely e-learning Through the Workplace Law Direct Study Centre you can study when you like, where you like,...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
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The Diversity Dilemma
... Issue 51 A ding dong or merrily high? You'll never walk alone Health promotion campaign in Liverpool. Page 24 NEW! CPD section Expert guidance on DSE and the DDA. Page 30 Comment: What are you doing to ensure this world is a fit place for the next generation? Page 45 interview: Peter Reading, Fire Safety Manager at the Ministry of Justice, on the RRO so far. Page 22 Plus: An all new data section, and a news round-up of the leading Network stories ... Time to review your alcohol and drugs policy. Page 27 Contents In this issue ... LATEsT Accredited Centre 561 NEBOSH NATIONAL GENERAL CER...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
...how Blackburn Cathedral demonstrated its "commitment to the stewardship of God's earth" by reducing its energy consumption by almost 30% 16 LEGAL UPDATE Lawfully dismissing for absence; plus Is your dress code discriminatory? 09 COMMENT Simon Toseland ponders the responsibilities of landlords for fire safety. 36 PARTNER PROfILE: A NEW DIRECTION Director General of the Facilities Management Association, Chris Hoar tells Sara Bean how he intends to increase the value of FMA membership, including a recent agreement with Workplace Law. foCus 18 EqUALITy bILL SUM Of ThE PARTS The new Equality Bi...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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The burning issue
workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace November 2005 ISSUE 12 THE BURNING ISSUE Fire safety reform what will it mean for your business? STRESS: ONE YEAR ON The impact of the HSE's management standards HATFIELD RAIL CRASH Demonstrating the need for a corporate killing offence? PLUS: Workplace Law Group is 10 years old! Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 interac...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2005
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It’s a WRAP
...e will help us deliver this justice more effectively and sooner in less complex cases. The NLC has worked closely with the Coroners' Society to agree the changes and they support this swifter resolution of prosecutions in some cases. We also welcome the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Chief Fire Officers' Association as formal signatories of the revised protocol." It is worth noting that the changes are not mandatory and it will be up to each signatory organisation to decide how they will implement it. www.workplacelaw.net HSE cost recovery scheme consultation closed Workplace Law Health ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
...L UPDATE The RIDDOR Consultation explained; how the new Health and Safety Consultants Register will work; and details on the new CRC discussion papers launched by DECC. teChniCaL 38 THE DATA HEALTH AND SAFETY: A karaoke bar in Manchester risked the lives of workers and the public after a string of fire safety procedures were ignored during construction. EAT: The widely published case of former Countryfile presenter, Miriam O'Reilly, looks ahead to April 2011 when, under the Equality Act, cases of dual discrimination will be allowed to be heard. 45 END NOTE As discrimination due to sexual orienta...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
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Grinding to a halt: Why Government policy risks bringing business to a standstill
... respect health and safety can have a huge impact on our lives. "Everyone has a right to be safe at work. It is the responsibility of duty holders to ensure this and, where it is in the public interest to do so, we will prosecute those who fail to meet their obligations." karaoke bar posed serious fire risk The owners of a new karaoke bar in Manchester have been prosecuted after being found to have risked the lives of workers and the public through ignoring a string of fire safety procedures during construction. 31711 31640 www.workplacelaw.net Health and safety update | Comment Members and ...
Magazine issue | 4 Jan 2011
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ETs on the rise
...mployment Tribunal process ETs inside this issue SEP/OCT 2010 Issue 56 Comment: Prevention is better than cure. Page 9 After the dRA: How retirement procedures may have to change. Page 34 Compliance expert Paul Caddick says there's more to electrical safety than PAT testing. Page 22 down PAt Fire drill Learning the lessons from a headline prosecution under the RRO. Page 24 net benefits The development of sector-specific FM networks. Page 27 Plus: News and case round up of the leading health and safety, FM and HR stories ... 10 ck ba t en d! ev man l e fu ss lar d ce uc opu s p th by h...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010
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Sweeping changes
...fire safety breaches. COntinuinG PROfessiOnaL deVeLOPMent 30 AVOIDING THE PITFALLS Maria Anderson, Health and Safety Consultant at Workplace Law, with guidance on working at height. 40 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on key management issues. 09 COMMENT The Fire Enforcement no...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2010
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Soap star: The hygiene special issue
... 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 Association the bta recommends that las...
Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009
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2009: new beginnings
...n regime; and the ban on HCFC refrigerants. 16 ThE DEATh Of ThE TEmp? A new EU Directive has led to concerns that hiring agency workers is set to become a lot more expensive. So does this Directive herald the Asbestos | Construction contracts | Employment law | Energy contracts | Energy ratings | Fire safety | Health and safety law | Legionella | Loneworking | Personal liability | Single Equality Bill | TUPE | Waste management | Working at height 09 ThE GROWING "AGE" fACTOR Age discrimination claims will increase during 2009, says David Walker. ThE DATA 32 ThIS mONTh'S STATISTICS Key statistic...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Identity charade
...mpanies more transparent because "we cannot tackle inequality if it is hidden". But will publicising inequalities in "Why would a woman go to a company that won't publish its pay gap when they can go to a company that publishes the fact it hasn't got a pay gap?" p. 18 3 www.workplacelaw.net NEW fire safety guidance announced Bookmarks up-to-the minute research and guidance on issues such as: n n n n n fire safety modelling; implementing control measures; alternative means of evacuation and escape; how to protect people with disabilities; what fire officers look for when inspecting premises; n...
Magazine issue | 3 Sep 2008
