The Building Safety Act is one of the biggest changes to building safety regulation in England. It was introduced in 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, with designed information to improve accountability; to raise standards across the building environment and make sure safety is considered throughout the whole life of a building. What […]
As part of September’s Hazard of the Month, the Building Safety Act, we’re highlighting two key areas: Building Safety Act and Fire Safety. Building Safety Act The Building Safety Act 2022 establishes legal responsibilities for those involved in the design, construction and management of buildings in England, with a particular emphasis on higher-risk residential buildings. […]
School trust fined after putting children’s health at ‘significant risk’ The Spencer Academies Trust has been fined after failing to control the risk to humans from infectious diseases carried by animals. Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court heard how the Trust, which operates 12 schools, failed to properly control the risk from zoonotic diseases to employees, pupils […]