“Health & Safety” has a bad name, especially in the tabloid press, because it is all too often used as a feeble excuse by jobsworths, particularly in the public sector, to stifle mildly risky activities – especially if they’re fun. (by Jill Taylor)
Everyone struggles to understand verification procedures, even experts. The more you find out about it, the less you realise you know. This is not surprising as Principle 6 Verification is perhaps the most complex. (By Anthony Bowmer of RSA Food Safety)
The case of SBC v Isaac Odeniran went to Southend Magistrates Court on Friday 10th February 2012, Mr Isaac Odeniran of Parkmead, Loughton, was found guilty of failing to comply with an Improvement Notice and fined £4000 (out of a possible maximum fine of £5000). He was also ordered to pay the Council’s full costs (in excess of £4000) and a victim surcharge of £15. (By Paul Oatt)
In April 2011 a judgement was given on a case regarding alleged odour nuisance between 2004 and 2009 from the Biffa waste site at Ware in Hertfordshire. An action group of 152 households brought forward the case with 30 households being selected as lead claimants to bring forward the action. In this case, the judge ruled in favour of Biffa. (By Dr Michael Bull – Odour Consultant)
Article by Tessa Shepperson – When the new tenancy deposit schemes were ushered in, one of the benefits trumpeted was that they would have a free, quick and easy arbitration (or adjudication) scheme to deal with disputes over deposits.
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