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Hang tight - A very good Director I worked for, once let slip that he hated people hassling him. Armed with that information I didn't chase up any issues in progress as I knew these type of people are very busy with a long list of jobs to do. I would hang fire. The die has been cast - if it takes ne...

It won't show up diesel fumes - you'll need a hydro-carbon / flammable gas detector or simular. Your nose is the best gas detection system for fuel. But there could be CO from the exhaust if maintenance has lapsed. PS - Iveco is Fiat. These vans should run OK for 400,000 miles plus. However, if the ...

The EU solvent emissions directive was phased in over several years depending on industry sector. You will need to find the circumstances regarding your particular industry obligations. Section 7 part B has the table of minimum usage to opt out of compliance. The regs will mainly define the duties o...

I have also seen a document which defines a building - to differentiate between bus shelters etc.

It is nearly as bad as the waste packaging regs which had the EU define if a sausage skin was waste packaging.
Crazy but true - they had a big debate and a 50 page report - well done Brussels

Moto GP on the BBC Fisticuffs on Match of the Day Big cat diaries on safari etc Just look what happened to Steve Irwin doing a little bit of snorkeling. PS - Cops with cameras last night - the undercover blokes were not wearing any seat belts. Shame on you - obviously not police class one drivers li...

I got there by default because there is a sizable market for good fire safety advice. After 25 years in manufacturing, and with valuable ISO14001 implementation experience, I had all the relevent H&S skills. I was lucky to get some sound advice to provide risk assessment advice for small compani...

The diagram won't be that complicated The glass tube The filler or reagent inside The two sections of reacted & unreacted crystals to show the exposure level measured The graticule or scale marked along the side of the tube (with the measured amount, or a pass / fail mark) It's probably best to ...

A construction site requires all sub-contractors to hold weekly toolbox safety talks to employees. Some blokes were not taking it seriously as it was a distraction to the real work. I did 2 half hour "reality check" presentations where I asked them how I should approach their wife & fa...

I had this problem with the Windsurf club several years ago - the problem was solved by scrapping the Junior membership and allow under 16,s free access with parental supervision. The criminal records bureau would have been required to supply vetting information before any training or supervision co...

There is a fire action plan in this Northumberland fire risk assessment http://pscm.northumberland.gov.uk/pls/portal92/docs/3721.DOC As far as I am aware - the fire safety policy they are after is your normal H&S policy to maintain a safe workplace etc. The HSE call the arrangements in your H&am...

I'm no expert, but my views are: They appear to be asking for evidence of your approval for adequate means of escape. If you have a copy of the old / obsolete fire safety certificate - this would have been the official approval in it's day. Your RRO fire risk assessment is now your self assessment t...

Also - the Pollution Handbook http://www.nsca.org.uk/shop/index.cfm?mcat=3&catList=1 It is an environmental legal register - but packs all the H&S legal requirments as well. I know companies who have registered with CD updates from one of the biggest certification bodies - no names, only to ...