Directive 2002/95/EC, effective July 1, 2006, is not an EU law. Individual member states are to have their own regulations in line with the directive. The resultant variations from state to state, (including differences in verification and penalty clauses), pose difficulties for suppliers of electrical and electronic goods in developing compliance programs.

Advice to business owners concerning the importance of employee training for those using abrasive wheel equipment.

A look at how bosses must ensure the safety of there staff and enact efficient prevention protocols to limit the risk of fire.

A look at how the Tampa Convention Centre failed to have the necessary fire safety equipment and what precautions should have been in place in this type of venue.

The RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC is often referred to as the Lead-free RoHS, even though it covers five other hazardous materials. The reason for this nick-name may be the ubiquitous nature of lead in electronic equipment and the potential health hazards associated with lead contamination.

This article explains, at a high-level, a few of the emerging carbon emissions reporting protocols. There are dozens CO2 reporting requirements under development Worldwide. As of early 2009, The Climate Registry's reporting protocol is leading the way in the United States. The EPA, ISO 14064, and World Resources Institute also have documented carbon emissions reporting protocols worth reviewing.

A look at how some furniture that is being shipped into the UK from Polish factories, is illegally displaying the necessary statutory safety labels.

If you have had trouble with your purchase on multiple occasions, don't let your mechanic or manufacturer try to talk you out of what may be your legal rights.