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Council fined after worker suffers serious injuries to right arm

Darlington Borough Council has today been sentenced after a self-employed labourer was injured when a pack of roof trusses fell on him.

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard how, on ....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Engineering company fined after apprentice injured on bending machine

An engineering company has been fined after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries when he was drawn into machinery.

Cannock Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 3 March 2018, the 19-....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Waste and recycling company fined £1m following death of worker

A refuse collection company has today been fined £1m after a worker was run over and killed.

Canterbury Crown Court heard how, on 18 October 2013, Veolia ES (UK) Limited’s employe....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Logistics company fined after driver suffers serious injuries

A Slough-based logistics company has been fined after a driver was struck by a reversing vehicle when he was carrying out a pre-use check on his vehicle.

Reading Crown Court heard how, on 15 ....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Construction company fined for serious breach in removal of asbestos

A construction company has today been fined for serious safety failings with regards to the management of asbestos at a site located at Finchley Road, London.

Westminster Magistrates’ C....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Directive (EU) 2018/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency

This Directive amends Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency (the 2012 Directive).

It updates the scope of the 2012 to extend the target on energy efficiency to 2030, and sets the 203....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/37 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 establishes a Union list of authorised substances which may be used in the manufacture of plastic materials and articles intended to come into conta....

Added on: 01/02/2019

EU Exit Regulations

The forthcoming exit from the European Union has created a raft of new legislation items in order to ensure the UK's current legislative framework continues to function after exit day.

Th....

Added on: 01/02/2019

New Smoke Control legislation for Wales

Two new legislation items have been made this month in relation to smoke control areas in Wales.

 

The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (Wales) Regulations 2019 / Rhe....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Guidance: Excavated waste from utilities installation and repair: RPS 211

When you can classify excavated waste from utilities installation and repair as non-hazardous.....

Added on: 01/02/2019