Regulatory Compliance Articles
A look at legal responsibilities of boom lift operators and their managers as well as IPAF, the regulating body for the industry.
Sat, 31 May 2008: Why Your Business Needs A Fire Safety Consultant
A look at the work of fire safety consultancy services and how they can help your business comply with the law.
Thu, 22 May 2008: Why An Effective Fire Safety Strategy Is Vital For Your Business
A look at the legal responsibilities of managers as business owners to ensure the safety of their workers in the event of fire.
Fri, 16 May 2008: How PASMA Has Helped Regulatory Compliance
A look at how the PASMA body has ensured safety procedures are followed for all those working at height.
Thu, 10 Apr 2008: Why Your Business Needs Precautionary Measures To Deal With Fire
A look at fire regulations in the UK, how they affect business operations and why training and safety procedures are essential.
Sat, 5 Apr 2008: Fire Safety Responsibilities In Hotels
A look at the responsibilities of hotel owners and managers and how they can meet regulatory requirements.
Fri, 4 Apr 2008: Working On A Scaffold; An Issue Of Competency
A look at the training that the competent person should possess when people are working on a scaffold structure.
Fri, 28 Mar 2008: The Need For A Fire Safety Consultant In Your Business Or Warehouse
A look at fire regulations and how having a consultant will ensure your regulatory needs are met.
Fri, 14 Mar 2008: Why Fire Risk Assessment Is Important For Your Business
A look at how bosses must ensure the safety of there staff and enact efficient prevention protocols to limit the risk of fire.
Sat, 8 Mar 2008: Employers Beware: Violation Fines To Increase Exponentially
On February 22, 2008, Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced higher civil fines against employers who violate federal immigration laws. The new rule will become effective as of March 27, 2008.
Sun, 30 Dec 2007: What's an Employer to do When They Receive an SSA Mismatch Letter?
Attention small business owners. Recently, Immigration has dramatically increased workplace enforcement of Immigration law, after the failure of Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
Tue, 27 Nov 2007: OSHA Guide to Noise and Hearing Safety, Health And Conservation
"Between 1990 and 2050 the number of hearing-impaired Americans will increase at a faster rate than the total US population." Loud noises are more than a nuisance. - They can cause hearing loss. OSHA has a vital role in rescuing the ears of the American worker.
Mon, 26 Nov 2007: The RoHS Lead Free Directive and How to Comply
Health hazards caused by discarded electrical and electronic products are an increasing reality worldwide. The danger arises mainly from lead in components, though other materials may also be toxic. The RoHS directive is one of the affirmative actions used to protect the environment, established by the European Union (EU).
Mon, 19 Nov 2007: Preparing For and Surviving an OSHA Inspection
Avoid the cost and the pain of an OSHA Inspection. Like a good Boy Scout - "Be prepared". The goal is for employers to pass the compliance test and get the merit badge of approval from OSHA.
Fri, 16 Nov 2007: What Manufacturers Need To Know About WEEE: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
Manufacturers have obligations that go beyond the production of electrical and electronic equipment. If they are doing business in the United Kingdom or the European Union (EU), manufacturers must make it convenient for consumers to dispose of that equipment in an environmentally friendly way. And the manufacturers are on the hook for the costs.
Fri, 9 Nov 2007: OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
How can industry prevent 6,000 fatalities and 4 million accidents? These were the shocking workplace statistics for 2005. OSHA and its Process Safety Management (PSM) program strive to improve upon these statistics.
Tue, 10 Apr 2007: Prosecuting Patent Infringement in America Today
Patent infringement in America today is increasing tenfold over occurrences even just ten years ago. Technological advancement has led to a significant increase in patent infringement. In some cases,
Mon, 11 Dec 2006: Your Helpful Home Legal Business Basics
Your home business career should start with basic legal knowledge about business matters that can commonly come up. Here are a few common terms, ideas and thoughts that someone starting a home busines
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