While preparations for the GDPR dominate the headlines, it’s not the only change for the digital economy. As technology evolves at a phenomenal rate, the laws that govern internet-based services, such as eLearning, are moving at an equally rapid pace. The next piece of legislation in line for an overhaul is the European directive that forms the basis of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). PECR currently set out the rules on electronic communications, including nuisance calls and messages, cookies and the provision o... Continue reading

Exposure to high levels of noise at work is one of the main causes of preventable hearing loss worldwide and as an employer it is your responsibility to eliminate or reduce risk of hearing damage through work. However, technological advances that employees are exposed to outside of work could also be contributing to their exposure to unhealthy noise levels. Rebecca S Dewey, Research Fellow in Neuroimaging, University of Nottingham, said: “In the UK, anyone exposed to noise levels of 85dB or more in the workplace must be given hearing prot... Continue reading

More than half (52%) of British businesses fell victim to some form of cybercrime in 2016, according to research published by business ISP, Beaming. The study, which was conducted by researchers at Opinium, indicates that 2.9 million UK firms suffered cybersecurity breaches nationwide last year, at a cost of £29.1bn. Computer viruses and phishing attacks were the most common corporate cyber threats faced by British businesses last year, in both cases impacting 23% of the businesses surveyed. Just under a fifth (18%) of businesses suffered som... Continue reading

Plans to develop a new health and safety apprenticeship for England have the potential to be a ‘real asset to business’, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The Institution is one of a number of professional bodies supporting efforts to establish a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) apprenticeship for England as part of the UK Government’s ‘Trailblazer’ programme. The news comes in the same month the Institute for Apprenticeships was launched and the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy comes into ... Continue reading

We are delighted to announce that International Workplace is now successfully registered with the OSHCR Register through our Head of EHS, Stacey Collins. The Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR) was established in response to the UK Government’s Common Sense, Common Safety report, which recommended that all health and safety consultants should be accredited to a professional body and that a register of certified professionals be established in the form of a web-based directory. The register aims to assist businesses in... Continue reading