ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are being updated, bringing new requirements and expectations for certified organisations. The latest edition of BS EN ISO 14001 was launched in April 2026. This 2026 update aligns with modern management system structures (including ongoing revisions to BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 45001), making cross standard […]
Newly introduced legislation in England, Scotland and Wales comes in to force in October 2026 in England and Wales, and January 2027 in Scotland. The newly passed Digital Waste Tracking Regulations establish a digital waste tracking system, the purpose of which is to track controlled waste. The UK government and the devolved administrations are committed […]
The Government has announced a new Social Value Model for central Government departments from 1 January 2027 to ensure procurement supports local communities. Under PPN 026, contracts valued at £1 million or more will have a minimum weighting of 10% (20% for contracts over £5 million) towards a range of social value criteria. Further guidance […]
We’re delighted to announce that the CLOCS Community Forum is returning in 2026 following the success of last year’s sold-out event. Save the date: Wednesday 18th November 2026 Location: Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), London Tickets will be released first to CLOCS Members before becoming available to the wider industry. As places sold out quickly last year, […]
CLOCS is supporting the Department for Transport’s THINK! Don’t Put Drugs in the Driving Seat campaign. Many people are unaware that some drugs can remain detectable in the body long after their effects have worn off. A driver may feel fit to drive but could still fail a roadside drug test days later, facing serious consequences, including […]
The newly published BS 8214:2026 – Code of practice for fire door assemblies, updates and replaces the 2016 edition. This standard provides practical guidance on the specification, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire door assemblies, supporting effective fire compartmentation within buildings. It is particularly relevant for: Fire door inspectors and installers • Facilities and building managers […]
The HSE monitor and enforce legal requirements on the safety of most products used in the workplace, including any risks to health. The HSE has a duty to notify the Secretary of State about: unsafe or non-compliant products the measures taken and communicated by an economic operator Products recalled or notified to HSE’s Product Safety and Market […]
According to provisional statistics published by the HSE, the construction sector accounted for the highest number of fatalities (25) in 2025/26 but this was 32% lower than its annual average of 37 over the past five years. Falls from height continue as the main cause of fatal accidents, where they represented more than half of all deaths in […]
Free webinar: Work-related stress and how to manage it 12 August, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. This webinar is to help workplaces successfully manage work-related stress, and will conclude with a live audience question and answer session. The webinar covers resources and tools available, including the: Stress Management Standards stress indicator tool Register for the webinar: Work-related stress […]
CSCS has announced changes to the Industry Placement card, which include reducing the minimum duration of the work placement to three weeks, in line with updated guidance for Level 2 and 3 construction qualifications from the Department for Education. The card’s validity period will also be reduced to two years and a number of alternatives […]