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Hand-arm vibration
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedHand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) can be caused by using hand-held power tools for prolonged periods of time. It is a painful, disabling disease of the hands affecting blood vessels, nerves and joints. HSE’s guidance book Hand-arm vibration (L140) covers the management and control of the risks from exposure and how to protect employees. Download a […]
HSE UK CA Mark
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedGB businesses wishing to supply goods on the GB market following the departure of the UK from the single European market must meet the amended GB rules for product conformity, and in most cases show this by the new UKCA marking. The main amending legal instrument is the Product Safety and Metrology etc (Amendment etc.)(EU […]
HSE Managing health and safety in construction: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) came into force on 6 April 2015, replacing CDM 2007. This publication provides guidance on the legal requirements for CDM 2015 and is available to help anyone with duties under the Regulations. It describes: the law that applies to the whole construction process on all construction […]
Workplace transport safety
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedEvery year, there are over 5000 accidents involving transport in the workplace. About 50 of these result in people being killed (www.hse.gov.uk/statistics). The main causes of injury are people falling off vehicles, or being struck or crushed by them. This guidance has been produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to help people involved […]
Occupational health and safety management – General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic
/in Articles and Publications, Industry News /by kirsi@alfedPD ISO/PAS 45005:2020 Occupational health and safety management — General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic is a new international standard that we’re making available free of charge. This standard has been written to help organizations protect their staff and others from the work-related risks of COVID-19. It: applies to organizations of any size […]
Fact sheets
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe Aluminium Federation has a range of fact sheets that are available to download:
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedGuidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible. Read more: Working safely during coronavirus
Aluminium Industry COVID-19 Recovery Plan
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe UK aluminium sector is of profound national significance, generating £10 billion annually and employing more than 20,000 people. As a result, the Government must take essential steps to help the sector recover from the impact of coronavirus. The UK manufacturing PMI fell to 32.6 in May, down a dramatic 19.1 points from February. ALFED […]
Funding Support for UK Aluminium – An Update
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe Government has announced an unprecedented scale of coronavirus business support, but the UK aluminium industry continues to struggle with the impact of COVID-19. Although we welcome the initiatives announced to date, many aluminium companies are unable to access the promised funding. This situation is creating short- and long-term economic risks for the UK. Aluminium […]