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Form WR11 for operators or organisations who intend to drill for minerals to comply with the Water Resources Act 1991 (Section 199(1))
Financial sanctions are in place for persons involved in unauthorised drilling activities. To date, no targets have been designated by the UK.
This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lord Fairley on 18 April 2024.
Product safety report for Vevor Diamond Core Water Cooled Drill presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Guidance on the Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
This document provides guidance on managing the risk of hazardous gases when drilling or piling near coal.
Product Safety Report for Vevor Magnetic Drill presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product Safety Report for Bamse 12v Power Drill sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Product Safety Report for Mimajor 12.6V Cordless Drill presenting a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer of the charger is of a poor internal build quality.
Product safety report for a Mimajor 21V Cordless Drill Driver, presenting a high risk of electric shock.
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