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Horizon Europe
Information on the current European research and innovation investment programme, and how to find and apply for Horizon Europe funding calls.
Burning waste
Environmental guidance for when your business burns waste, and the regulations and controls which apply.
How to use septic tanks, package treatment plants and cesspools
How to comply with environmental regulations if you use septic tanks, package treatment plants in your business.
Upgrade to energy efficient office equipment and systems
How to save energy in your business by making the right choices when you purchase new office equipment.
Where is asbestos found in buildings?
A list of some of the most common locations in older buildings where you might find asbestos-containing materials.
How to apply for trade effluent consents
How to apply for a trade effluent consent or agreement, how to comply and when you need a new or revised consent.
Disposing of asbestos waste
How to correctly dispose of different types of waste that is contaminated with asbestos in Northern Ireland.
Radiation screening at ports and airports
Incoming freight, vehicles and passengers and pedestrians are routinely screened for radiation at UK ports and airports.
Requirements of the Waste Incineration Directive
What the Waste Incineration Directive is, what your business needs to do to comply with it, and exclusions.
Do I need a permit for burning waste?
The different types of permits and licences that your business needs for burning waste in Northern Ireland.
Controls on types of waste burning units
An overview of the different kinds of containers, plant and equipment that your business can use to burn waste.
Controls on burning waste in the open
How burning waste in the open, including bonfires, is controlled and the restrictions on dark smoke.
Exemptions for burning waste
When you need to register a waste exemption for burning waste in Northern Ireland and how to comply with conditions.
Assured Skills: delivering skilled employees through pre-employment training programmes
The Assured Skills programme offers you the chance to recruit high quality individuals who are 'job ready'.
Paid and unpaid statutory time-off rights for workers
Information detailing whether you are legally obliged to pay an employee for time off.
Advantages of managing your staff's time off work
The benefits of allowing discretionary time off work, having a time-off policy and considering flexible working.
Advantages and disadvantages of employees working at home
Key advantages and disadvantages of home working - from productivity boosts to problems monitoring performance.
Time off work for employees in the armed forces
Supporting employees linked to the armed forces can benefit your business by promoting leadership skills.
Types of work and skills suited to home working
Types of job that are well-matched for home working and the skills employees will need.
Employment contracts and working from home
How the written statement of terms and conditions may need to be amended when implementing homeworking.