Regulatory Compliance Articles

1). BAFE Fire Alarms: Paramount For Insurance Requirements and Brigade Response By : Antony Christie
New legislation is set to state that you must make sure that your alarm has been installed and maintained by a BAFE SP203 accredited installer if your fire alarm system is to be accepted by your insurers and you want to guarantee Fire Brigade response. This will be applied retrospectively, even to systems installed to BS589 standards.
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2). OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals By : Sandra Noble
How can industry prevent 6,000 fatalities and 4 million accidents? These were the shocking workplace statistics for 2005. OSHA and its Process Safety Management (PSM) program strive to improve upon these statistics.
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3). Is Your Home Business Legal? By : Obinna Heche
If you are running a home business you know that there is so much more to being successful than simply hanging out a shingle advertising your availability.
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4). Speeding Tickets By : John Pawlett
There is definitely on thing in this world that everyone hates to get.
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5). Antitrust Violations - Exploding Monopolies By : Amit Mehta
The word "antitrust" was first widely used when the US government began drafting policies to fight the creation of business trusts. More known today as cartels, trusts tend to promote unfair corporate practices and monopolies.
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6). RoHS Chemicals Legislation In Europe and China By : Sandra Noble
About 35 million tons of electrical and electronic items are discarded worldwide every year. Leakage of chemicals in land fills from such discarded equipment pose serious environmental pollution problems. Legislation has been enacted in EU member countries and in China to arrest such pollution.
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7). Complying With UK & EU Country WEEE Electronic Recycling Directive By : Sandra Noble
Improper disposal of electronic and electrical waste can be hazardous to the environment and to business profitability. Although proper disposal may be costly, the inability to expand globally may have an even more detrimental financial impact. Find out what it takes to do business in Europe, China and beyond.
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8). Techniques For RoHS Class Compliance By : Sandra Noble
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC is a directive of the European Parliament. It restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture and sale of various electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union. The materials are lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium (VI), PBB (poly-brominated biphenyls) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).
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9). What Manufacturers Need To Know About WEEE: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive By : Sandra Noble
Manufacturers have obligations that go beyond the production of electrical and electronic equipment. If they are doing business in the United Kingdom or the European Union (EU), manufacturers must make it convenient for consumers to dispose of that equipment in an environmentally friendly way. And the manufacturers are on the hook for the costs.
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10). Preparing For and Surviving an OSHA Inspection By : Sandra Noble
Avoid the cost and the pain of an OSHA Inspection. Like a good Boy Scout - "Be prepared". The goal is for employers to pass the compliance test and get the merit badge of approval from OSHA.
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11). RoHS Complaint Industrial Control Switches By : Sandra Noble
Industrial control switches are at the heart of the monitoring and control systems of modern machinery. They range from the simple electro-mechanical push-button to embedded PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), to wireless or infrared activated devices. All industrial plants and virtually all products in daily use, including the ubiquitous microwave oven and dishwasher, have them.
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12). Problems In the Health and Nutrition Arena By : Joe Bella
Since the death last September of founder David B. Shakarian, nutrition search in the company has been consumed by a power struggle between his son-in-law, David Lucas, and his handpicked successor as chief executive, Gary A. Daum.
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13). The RoHS Lead Free Directive and How to Comply By : Sandra Noble
Health hazards caused by discarded electrical and electronic products are an increasing reality worldwide. The danger arises mainly from lead in components, though other materials may also be toxic. The RoHS directive is one of the affirmative actions used to protect the environment, established by the European Union (EU).
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14). OSHA Guide to Noise and Hearing Safety, Health And Conservation By : Sandra Noble
"Between 1990 and 2050 the number of hearing-impaired Americans will increase at a faster rate than the total US population." Loud noises are more than a nuisance. - They can cause hearing loss. OSHA has a vital role in rescuing the ears of the American worker.
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15). Employers Beware: Violation Fines To Increase Exponentially By : Eli Kantor
On February 22, 2008, Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced higher civil fines against employers who violate federal immigration laws. The new rule will become effective as of March 27, 2008.
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16). Why Fire Risk Assessment Is Important For Your Business By : Thomas Pretty
A look at how bosses must ensure the safety of there staff and enact efficient prevention protocols to limit the risk of fire.
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17). The Need For A Fire Safety Consultant In Your Business Or Warehouse By : Thomas Pretty
A look at fire regulations and how having a consultant will ensure your regulatory needs are met.
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18). Working On A Scaffold; An Issue Of Competency By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the training that the competent person should possess when people are working on a scaffold structure.
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19). Fire Safety Responsibilities In Hotels By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the responsibilities of hotel owners and managers and how they can meet regulatory requirements.
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20). Why Your Business Needs Precautionary Measures To Deal With Fire By : Thomas Pretty
A look at fire regulations in the UK, how they affect business operations and why training and safety procedures are essential.
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21). What to Do About Collection Agency Harassment By : Tristan Andrews
When the collector calls you an excessive amount of time per day that is one form of harassment. This harassment can be stopped. You have protection under the law against certain abusive tactics that some collection agencies employ.
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22). Collection Agencies and the Law By : Tristan Andrews
Collectors have to study and pass tests with their companies in many cases before they become collectors. They know the laws that they legally must adhere to as collectors and they can actually be fined for breaking the law.
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23). The Difference Between Good and Evil Concerning Collection Agencies By : Tristan Andrews
When you are dealing with collection agencies the first thing to understand is that not all of them are like the ones you see in the debt counseling commercials. Some are respectful of your rights under the law.
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24). How PASMA Has Helped Regulatory Compliance By : Thomas Pretty
A look at how the PASMA body has ensured safety procedures are followed for all those working at height.
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