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Published at the start of every half term by HANDSAM, the leading experts in education compliance management, COMPLIANCE MATTERS keeps education professionals up to date in all aspects of health and safety.
Compliance Matters 44: February 2024
Welcome to the 44th edition of Compliance Matters - the UK's original eZine for health and safety compliance in the education sector.
Martin Cain talks us through the Initial Recommendations of the Workload Reduction Taskforce.
Read the shocking FPA report on heaters from online marketplaces being removed from sale due to safety concerns.
A British woman with a severe allergy to peanuts died in the US after eating a mislabelled cookie.
Vapes are being used for drugs in UK schools.
What should a good staff room notice board look like? Find out here.
Find out how you can get involved with International Women's Day. This year's theme is 'Inspire Inclusion'.
CLEAPSS has created a very useful Inset Day Health and Safety Training Presentation.
Take part in the FREE County Lines Webinar.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published guidance that clarifies employers' legal obligations regarding the menopause. Read about it here.
Scouts Referred to Police Following Teen's Unlawful Death.
A team of pupils from Kent have taken on an expedition to the Arctic Circle for their Duke of Edinburgh Award. Read the Handsam School Trips Advisor story here.
Read the results of the Benedict Blythe Foundation survey regarding allergies in schools.
Where Asbestos Hides: NEW posters from HSE.
There has been an extension of funding to July 2024 for senior mental health lead training. Find out how you can apply.
Handsam wishes all of our clients, a safe and happy spring term.