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Some of the Latest Health & Safety News
- INDG 420 : Getting Specialist Help with Health & Safety
- INDG 417 : Leading Health & Safety at Work
- SI2007/320 : The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
- INDG422 : Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment
- INDG232 : Consulting employees on health and safety
New Sentencing Guidelines for Motor Driving Offences
New sentencing guidelines came in to effect in August 2008 which could affect anyone who drives road vehicles at work. In summary these offences are:
OFFENCE
NEW MAXIMUM PENALTY
Typical distractions that are specifically mentioned in the sentencing guidelines are:
• Using a hand-held mobile phone when driving (which is in itself unlawful)
• Reading or composing text messages
• Adjusting a hands-free set or its controls
• Consulting a map
• Adjusting a radio
• Adjusting satellite navigation equipment
The first two are considered to be Gross Avoidable Distractions and could therefore result in a charge of Death by Dangerous Driving.
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
Causing Death by Careless Driving When under the Influence of Drink or Drugs
14 years custodial sentence with minimum disqualification of 2 years
14 years custodial sentence with minimum disqualification of 2 years
Causing Death by Careless or Inconsiderate Driving
3 years custodial sentence with minimum disqualification of 12 months
Causing Death by Driving when Unlicensed, Disqualified or Uninsured
2 years custodial sentence with minimum disqualification of 12 months
Some of the Latest Quality News
ISO 9001:2008 Revision Status - As of July 2008
The ISO/DIS 9001:2008 has been approved and the proposed standard is being submitted for voting as a Final Draft International Standard (FDIS). If the FDIS is approved as scheduled, the new edition should be published in the October-November 2008 time frame. The proposed ISO 9001:2008 does not introduce any additional requirements beyond the current ISO 9001:2008.
Most of the suggested changes are just word changes for improved clarity and more objective interpretation of the requirements, and changes that are intended to improve further compatibility with the ISO 14001:2004 environmental standard. The new edition, however, will not require any specific reassessment for certification.
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