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Arboricultural works permitted to use rebated fuel
Access to red diesel reinstated for arborists - but not the landscape industry.
VAT liability and exemptions for landscape work
Learn how a select group of landscape works are zero-rated, but not all.
Defra issue reminder regarding place of destination (PoD) requirements
A reminder to ensure designated PoD sites meet the criteria for effective inspections.
Local council fined after fatal injury of school caretaker
A recent fatal fall from small ladder highlights the importance of assessing working at height
Defra release update to OPM management zones
From 8th March 2023, Defra is introducing changes to the operational boundaries for OPM management zones
DVSA release the latest Light trailer compliance report
Learn how half of the trailers checked as part of this survey by the DVSA failed to pass
The importance of Construction Design and Management compliance
Learn the newest CDM regulations to avoid being fined for potential injuries.
Fencing contractor warns about the dangers of digging blind
A fencing contractor struck an underground gas pipeline whilst using a tracked post knocker.
Defra introducing changes to OPM management zones
Defra will inform of changes to existing Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) management zones in March 2023.
Free risk assessment and method statement templates
Use the free risk assessment templates to protect yourself and others from potential hazards.