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NEWS UPDATE (16 June 2010)
Lord Young has been appointed by the government to carry out a thorough review of health and safety law and practice. There is concern over the burden and bureaucracy currently placed on Employers
"I hope my review will reintroduce an element of common sense and focus the regulation where it is most needed," Lord Young said.
- Business Link http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?r.s=tl&r.lc=en&topicId=1073858799 Very comprehensive guidance, especially helpful for smaller businesses. Includes interactive tools, and practical information about subjects such as which signs to display, how to undertake risk assessments etc.
- Health and Safety Executive
HSE is the national governing body for Health and Safety regulation. The site contains a wealth of information on all aspects of Health and Safety. - The Suzy Lamplugh Trust
The charity’s aim is to ensure the personal safety of everyone and has some useful guidance and safety products such as alarms. This website is particularly helpful for organisations that have lone workers. - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development http://www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/health/general Contains background information on health and safety issues such as managing absence, drug and alcohol misuse.
Page last edited: 16 June 2010
