Rogue operators who illegally dump waste in Northern Ireland could face up to five years in jail under tough new laws. The first phase of the Waste (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order
Heavy rain has this month caused raw sewage to flood onto the streets in the Lower Ormeau area of south Belfast. The area has suffered from severe flooding several times in recent years, the previo...
A controversial landfill site outside Lisburn which was closed down following an inspection has been reopened this month after action was taken to deal with masses of flies and foul smells. The sit...
Draft Regulations have been published this month which propose various amendments to the Working Time Regulations SI 1998/1833 to ensure that workers are able to take more p...
The list of workplace exposure limits (WELs) for use with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations SI 2002/2677 has been updated to include new limi...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a summer campaign to raise awareness about falls from height, which will see them inspect over 1,000 sites nationwide in...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have this month reminded businesses that operate forklift trucks of the steps that must be taken to safeguard against the dangers posed...
Businesses have been warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to make sure that moving machinery is properly guarded, following the prosecution of a Rochdale company...
From 6am on 1 July 2007 it became illegal to smoke in all enclosed public places in England, including most workplaces, offices, pubs, restaurants and public transport. Those found smoking can face...
An inquest into the death of a 59-year old man who was crushed between a forklift truck and a printing machine at a County Armagh factory has heard that the vehicle may have had problems. At the op...
A £30,000 fine was imposed this month on the Office of the Northern Ireland Chief Constable over the crushing to death of a man between police station gates. As we reported in the March 2007...
With the Summer almost upon us and the school holidays fast approaching it is possible that many young people in Northern Ireland will be involved in the day to day working of a farm. As a result,...
Since it became illegal to smoke in enclosed public places in Northern Ireland on 30 April 2007, councils have reported near total compliance among businesses. Staff from the 26 district councils h...
Environment Secretary David Miliband published a new strategy for cutting waste on 24 May 2007, and stated that everyone, including businesses, individuals, local authorities
In other waste news, the Environment Agency has published guidance on the new rules for agricultural waste, which provide practical advice for farmers on how they can comply...
