Red tape cuts welcomed by HSE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO REMOVE unnecessary health and safety regulations will focus efforts on adherence to the more important and practical rules, it has been claimed. Ragnar Lofstedt, professor at
King’s College London, was tasked with setting out proposals to reduce the burden of regulations that are deemed to have little practical benefit, while contributing to additional bureaucracy. The Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) has welcomed his report, claiming it will restore the reputation of, and confidence in, health and safety among businesses. HSE chair, Judith Hackitt, explained: ‘Focusing enforcement on higher risk
APEX CLAIMS PRE-FABRICATION IS THE WAY FORWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND accessories sector will continue to evolve strongly during 2012 and beyond to meet the latest methods of construction, notably off-site pre- fabrication.
That’s the view of Dave Lewis, managing director of Apex Wiring Solutions, a leading supplier of modular wiring systems. He believes that now, during the tough economic conditions, there’s more pressure than ever before on everybody within the supply chain to deliver projects on time and within budget, and achieving cost savings in the process wherever possible. However, he says that growth
can, and will, come through innovation and commented: ‘We are already leading the way in Europe and moving rapidly towards fully integrated systems similar to those found in the more mature markets of North America.’
Although modular installations continue to face some hurdles, Lewis is also confident that the future is bright, with systems continuing to develop further over the next 5-10
years. Lack of early planning by the industry to accommodate a pluggable system at the design stage is one of the biggest obstacles. Lewis concluded: ‘This year, we have seen the cost and time saving benefits of modular wiring systems become increasingly recognised, enabling electrical contractors to complete even the most complex installations quicker and more efficiently than ever before.’
businesses, clarifying requirements, and rebalancing the civil litigation system – these are all practical, positive steps.’ She added, ‘Poor regulation – that which adds unnecessary bureaucracy with no real benefits – drives out confidence in good regulation.’
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