The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have published a consultation on plans to help boost access to health support at work. Proposals aim to encourage employers to take up Occupational Health offers and do more to support the mental and … [Read more...]
News for: Health and Safety
Councils given extra funding in crackdown on unsafe cladding
Local authorities across the UK have been awarded over £8 million to support enforcement teams to pursue building owners yet to replace of unsafe cladding. Councils with higher proportions of tall buildings, particularly in Greater Manchester, Greater London and the West Midlands, have been … [Read more...]
New building safety regulations come into force
Improvements to building regulations have come into force, creating new regulators for high-rise buildings and construction manufacturers in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. New rules brought in by the Building Safety Act 2022 will also improve protections for leaseholders and owners of … [Read more...]
Wellington Road (A6) bridge to receive vital safety improvements
Work is set to begin at the end of April on essential works to improve safety on the Wellington Road bridge, where the A6 crosses over the M60, in Stockport town centre. Improvement works will replace the existing barrier on both sides of the bridge with a new 1.8 m steel replacements. The work … [Read more...]
UK Health Security Agency issues Covid-19 resource pack for workplaces
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has released a new resource pack to help businesses understand best practices and government guidance for keeping staff and customers safe from Covid-19 in workplaces. The UKHSA works to prevent infectious disease by influencing behaviour; it detects and … [Read more...]
Businesses warned not to fall foul of new rules for cosmetic procedures for under-18s
Stockport Council's Trading Standards team is warning beauty-sectors businesses not to fall foul of new legislation over cosmetic procedures for under-18s. From 1st October 2021, it is now a criminal offence in England to administer Botox of filler injections to anyone under the age of 18 for … [Read more...]
Forum Theatre awarded See It Safely mark
Romiley's Forum Theatre has been granted the use of the Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre's 'See It Safely' mark in recognition of its Covid-safe practices. The See It Safely mark certifies that the theatre is complying with the latest Government and industry Covid-19 guidelines and best … [Read more...]
Fire service and local businesses highlight benefits of sprinklers
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) partnered with a number of local businesses in the city-region to highlight the benefits of fire sprinklers in commercial properties. The local fire service showcased digital content featuring its staff and representatives of local businesses to … [Read more...]
Fire safety officers help keep businesses safe from fire as customers welcomed back
To help hospitality businesses prepare to welcome customers back indoors from 17th May, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's (GMFRS) fire safety officers have been engaging with businesses across the city-region to keep them safe from fire. Dedicated teams visited bars and pubs across the … [Read more...]
GMFRS aims to support businesses reopen safely
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is reminding local businesses across the city-region about its specialist fire safety team that can help ensure premises remain fire safe as well as Covid-safe. As non-essential retail re-opens in line with the Government's roadmap, the local … [Read more...]
Award for Stockport Homes fire safety campaign
Local housing provider, Stockport Homes, has won an industry award for having one of the best resident campaigns for fire safety throughout the entire UK. This award, delivered by Inside Housing, proves the borough’s dedication to providing safe places to live for everyone. The campaign saw … [Read more...]
Council clamps down on dog walkers exercising large numbers of dogs
Stockport Council has recently issued Fixed Penalty Notices to dog walkers in the Heald Green area who had been exercising more than four dogs at the same time. People exercising large numbers of dogs often have only limited control over their dogs’ behaviour and there is a likelihood that … [Read more...]
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