Welcome to the 41st edition of Compliance Matters - the UK's original eZine for health and safety compliance in the education sector.

What are the key fire safety issues in school? Read the FPA findings.

What is Data Mapping and why should you use it?

Managing tragedy and loss in a school can be very difficult. Read our advice here.

Martin Cain writes about political impartiality in schools.

A 16-year-old student was severely injured on a work experience placement.

Fires can result in significant damage to school buildings and fire doors play a huge part in minimising risk.

A North Yorkshire building owner has been fined over unsafe fire doors.

The regulations for supplying explosives precursors and poisons were recently updated.

Are your passwords secure? Check with this INEQE guide.

Are you prepared for the colder conditions?

A British schoolgirl was assaulted whilst on a school trip to Iceland. Find out what happened here.

30% of children have been bullied this year alone? Now's your chance to Make a Noise About Bullying as this year, Anti-bullying Week will take place from Monday 13th-Friday 17th November.

A Berkshire company has been fined £16,000 for placing an employee in jeopardy.

Planning a school concert this Christmas? Do you need child performance licences?

What common issues were found by the HSE during their recent radiation inspections?

Halfords to Pay £25,000 to a Disabled Employee After Repeated Failures in Implementing Adjustments.

The boss of an engineering firm was fined after dismissing Menopause as an ‘excuse’.

If you think your Christmas production is going off the rails, read Much Knowing Primary Academy’s Christmas Concert by Dr Chris Lowe for some reassurance!

Handsam wishes all of our clients, a safe and happy half term.