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The Safety Line: Key Health and Safety and Building Safety Legal Updates

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The Safety Line is a new series designed to keep you up to date with the latest Health and Safety and Building Safety updates. This first issue focuses on key legal changes affecting duty holders, workplaces, and projects across the UK.

Delivered by our Compliance team, the Safety Line provides straightforward access to the latest updates. It’s not just about staying informed; it’s about understanding how changes may affect your responsibilities and projects.

Some of the latest legal updates that may affect your projects and operations include:

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – Introduces new security duties for venues, schools, and transport hubs. Read more

Building & Fire Safety Reforms – Includes tougher oversight, a new single regulator, and stronger resident rights. Read more

Approved Document B (March 2025 update) – Updates requirements for sprinklers in all new care homes and fire safety information obligations. Read more

BS 9991:2024 – Revised fire safety code of practice for residential buildings, including care homes and evacuation lifts. Read more

Health and Safety at Work Act (Amendment) Bill – Proposals to strengthen protections against workplace violence and harassment. Read more

Staying Informed with the Safety Line

The Safety Line will provide regular updates on key Health and Safety and Building Safety legal developments, helping clients stay informed about changes that may affect their projects, operations, and responsibilities.

Discover more about our Health & Safety and Compliance services here