by westoncompliance | Apr 20, 2021 | Brexit, Marine, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, UK, Vessels
This Merchant Shipping Notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores for UK ships. It implements the updated requirements for medical stores which reflect developments in medical treatments and EU legislation (retained as of 1 January 2021). It also...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2021 | Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, UK
This notice replaces MIN 600 (M+F) on the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG). The 23rd Edition of the SCMG was published on 23 September 2019. The SCMG is primarily intended for vessels with no medical professional on board, providing practical guidance for those...
by westoncompliance | Feb 1, 2021 | Dangerous Substances, First Aid, Health and Safety, Medical, Offshore Installation, Radiation, Radioactive Substances, Safety, UK, Wells
These Regulations revoke and replace the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/253) (“the 2016 Regulations”), except that the saving made by regulation 26(2) of the 2016 Regulations is maintained. The Regulations introduce fee increases for...
by westoncompliance | Jan 14, 2021 | Brexit, Equipment, Medical, UK
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in sections 8(1) and 8C of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a)) arising...
by westoncompliance | Dec 9, 2020 | Amendment, Certification, Marine, MCA, Medical, UK, Vessels
This Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) provides information on the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1. It has recently been updated to include minor editorial changes. Read more… Source:...
by westoncompliance | Dec 8, 2020 | First Aid, Marine, MCA, Medical, UK, Vessels
The SCMG is primarily intended for vessels with no medical professional on board, providing practical guidance for those responsible for first aid or medical care on board. Amendment 1 updates on publication details for obtaining the 23rd edition of the ships captains...
by westoncompliance | Dec 4, 2020 | Certification, Fees, Health, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, Transport, UK, Vessels
This guidance details how to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate. It has been updated to advise that the current fee for an ENG1 is £115. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Nov 11, 2020 | Marine, MCA, Medical, UK, Vessels
This Marine Guidance note (MGN) provides information on medical fitness for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Nov 3, 2020 | Marine, MCA, Medical, Transport, UK, Vessels
This Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) details the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1. Amendment 4 advises that the Ghana maritime authority’s seafarers medical fitness certificate has been added to the list...
by westoncompliance | Sep 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Disease, Health, Health & Safety Executive, Health and Safety, Medical, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has stated that recent cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Midlands are a powerful reminder that employers, the self-employed and people in control of premises (such as landlords) have a duty to identify and control risks...
by westoncompliance | Sep 10, 2020 | Brexit, Certification, Equipment, Medical, MHRA, UK
From 1 January 2021 the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will take on the responsibilities for the UK medical devices market that are currently undertaken through the EU system. This guidance provides information on how the UK system will...
by westoncompliance | Jul 29, 2020 | Amendment, Health, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, UK, Vessels
This Merchant Shipping Notice provides information on the medical examination system and appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards. Amendment 1 includes the addition of a newly approved CAD Testing Centre. The address and contact details for...
by westoncompliance | Jun 8, 2020 | Diving, Health, Health & Safety Executive, Health and Safety, Medical, Occupational Health, UK
In the light of advice from Public Health England on COVID-19, the HSE issued guidance on 24 March 2020, setting out a proportionate and flexible approach to enable medical assessment of commercial divers to continue. The HSE has issued an update to this guidance...
by westoncompliance | May 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Health, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, Transport, UK
This Note draws attention to UK Government guidance for companies and employers regarding management and mitigation of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Amendment 2 updates the links for guidance on www.gov.uk. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | May 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Disease, Health, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Medical, Occupational Health, UK, Vessels
This Note gives guidance on the reporting of diagnosed COVID-19 cases among seafarers on board ships, where there is reasonable evidence that it was caused by exposure at work. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | May 1, 2020 | Amendment, COVID-19, Health, Medical, Occupational Health, UK
These Regulations amend the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020. Read more… Source: HMSO.
by westoncompliance | May 1, 2020 | Amendment, COVID-19, Drugs, Medical, Occupational Health, UK
These Regulations amend the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. Read more… Source: HMSO.
by westoncompliance | Apr 9, 2020 | Asthma, Breathing equipment, COVID-19, Emergency, Equipment, Health, Medical, Occupational Health, UK
These Regulations amend the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 to correct two typographical errors. Read more… Source: HMSO.
by westoncompliance | Apr 8, 2020 | COVID-19, Health, Health and Safety, Medical, Occupational Health, UK
These Regulations require the closure of businesses selling food or drink for consumption on the premises, and businesses listed in Part 2 of schedule 1, to protect against the risks to public health arising from coronavirus, except in some cases. The closure lasts...
by westoncompliance | Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Health, Health and Safety, Marine, Medical, Occupational Health, UK
Extracts related to the oil and gas industry from the newly published Coronavirus Act 2020 have been added to Weston Online. Relevant sections (and their corresponding schedules) include: 49. Health protection regulations: Scotland (with Schedule 19) 50. Power to...
