HSE has issued a safety alert about unsafe bolts on BendPak XPR series two-post vehicle lift. https://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/bendpak-vehicle-lifts2.htm?utm_source=hse.gov.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bendpak-sa&utm_content=news-page  It has been found that some of these lifts have been fitted with the incorrect bolts do not meet the required strength standard increasing the risk of a major incident.

HSE reminds exporters and imported of hazardous chemicals that the GB PIC Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 649/2012) requires the first export of a listed chemical in any calendar year, to any country, to be notified to the HSE at least 35 days before the intended date of export. Export includes the movement of a listed chemical from GB to Northern Ireland. https://www.hse.gov.uk/pic/exporting-notification.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=chemicals-guidance&utm_term=pic-2&utm_content=pic-9-aug-23

In its 2023 Health and Safety report the Office of Rail and Road says Network Rail must ensure it delivers the changes needed to address the risks of climate change, and, along with the rest of the industry, continue to improve the management of the health of its workers. https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/rail-industry-must-focus-climate-challenge-and-health-workers-says-regulator  Among many interesting comments made are the need to “carry out inspections with an inquiring mind” and to manage fatigue. Operators are also reminded of the need to maintain comprehensive asset registers, which are risk assessed and have appropriate action plans.  It is not acceptable just to rely on the knowledge of long serving personal. The perils of taking a short-term approach to asset management are highlighted!