Situation in the UK Number of cases Nine patients in England have tested positive for coronavirus. If more cases are confirmed in the UK, it will be announced as soon as possible by the Chief Medical Officer of the affected country. As of 20 February, a total of 5,549 people have been tested, of which […]
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Health and safety accreditation schemes Overview One way an organisation can demonstrate competence in health and safety is to be accredited by a third party. This is also known as conformity assessment. Accreditation schemes originated in the construction sector, but are now used more widely. The law does not require accreditation, and it’s only one
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The board chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt and charged with implementing a new building safety regulator is set to meet for the first time next week. Dame Judith told Construction News the purpose of the first meeting is to clarify when exactly the new regulator will start its work. She said: “One of the first things
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