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Rail Publications

21 October 2008

National Station Access Booklet

A guide to parts B and C of the NATIONAL STATION ACCESS CONDITIONS

21 October 2008

National Depot Access Booklet

A guide tp parts B and C of the NATIONAL DEPOT ACCESS CONDITIONS

26 June 2007

Rail Property Briefing on The New climate change directive - Energy Performance Certificates, Display Energy Certificates and Inspection of air conditioning systems

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been in the news recently as a result of their association with Home Information Packs (HIPs) for home buyers. EPCs are part of the requirements of a European Directive, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (the "Directive"). This relates to the users of all properties not just residential dwellings. This could have a significant implication for the managers of properties in the rail sector. This briefing explains the main requirements of the Directive and its implementing Regulations in UK law.

21 February 2007

Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 - Clients' Perspective

A significant change to construction health and safety legislation is due to come into force in April 2007 with the introduction of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 ("CDM2007")1. The current CDM Regulations will be replaced and merged with the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996. There is little change to the content of the 1996 Regulations but there are significant changes to the CDM part.

21 February 2007

Health and Safety Investigations

Since the Law Society published its guidance on company solicitors attending HSE interviews in 2005 the role of the independent solicitor acting for witnesses has become increasingly common particularly in significant investigations. That role is evolving. The guidelines, and approaches increasingly adopted by investigators are raising some interesting issues of principle and practice for all involved.