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| | Poll : February | Spend on health & safety in your organisation in 2012 will be?
- Lower than in 2011
- Roughly the same as in 2011
- More than in 2011
| | This is an anonymous poll for statistical purposes only |
| Last Month's Poll
Are you in favour or proposals to reduce the number of workplace safety inspections?Yes - 25% No - 75%  |
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Changes made to inspection regime
December 1st 2006 A revised inspection regime for tanks and cylinders carrying 'dangerous goods' has been introduced. Those who inspect tanks and pressure receptacles carrying dangerous goods (as defined by the amended Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004) now have to be appointed by the Department for Transport on the recommendation of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Transport of goods by road or rail has the potential for accidents. Where goods are flammable, corrosive or under pressure, there are additional risks from loss of containment and fire, spillage or explosion. Proper inspection of containers is crucial to reducing the risks arising from any accident. More articles from UKAS: |
