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Massive Fine for Construction Firm After Worker Dies on the Job
In a case which has highlight the importance of adhering to the Health and Safety laws and regulations, a construction firm have been fined the huge sum of £75,000 after one of their workers was killed. The construction industry is renowned for the multiple dangers which workers face every day. Health and safety consultants are …Read the Full Post
CSCS Cards & CSCS Tests Training for Construction
With the increasing mobility of the labour force in EU area countries, some method of skills certification has become a necessity in industries that have a lot of transient labour. CSCS cards are an up-and-coming solution for the construction industry in the UK. CSCS cards are issued across a wide range of skilled trades, and …Read the Full Post
Why Business Owners Need Fire Risk Assessments
All business owners should look into fire risk assessments in order to avert any potential problems before they start. All fire risk assessments are required by law to meet The Fire Safety Order 2005 – UK Fire Regulations. You are responsible for the fire safety of your property as well as those who are in …Read the Full Post
Serious Injuries to Worker Result in Huge Fines for Tree Surgeon
Health and safety services are available to all self-employed individuals as well as larger companies in the UK. As so many companies are fined and even imprisoned after their workers suffer injuries at the workplace it is hard to imagine any business owner ignoring the health and safety consultants and turning a blind eye to …Read the Full Post
Nurses told Not to Wear Crocs on the Job
Nurses have to take health and safety very seriously for obvious reasons. However, this is not the only profession where wearing the correct gear is of paramount importance. Health and safety consultants spend many hours discussing the correct safety gear to wear on construction, with hard hats being one piece of protective gear that gets …Read the Full Post
Suspended Prison Sentence after Worker Falls from Height
An unfortunate death of a worker has led to his friend and the contractor of the job to a suspended prison sentence. The self-employed roofer asked a friend to help him with a job replacing a flat roof. The roof was to be placed on a double garage on a house in Chelmsford, Essex. Steve …Read the Full Post
Guidance on choosing a qualified Health and Safety Consultancy
Competence & experience combined with ethical practices and Integrity are key ingredients when it comes to employing Health and Safety Consultants for your business. With the internet so vast and widespread with a mix of content, some good and some bad, it is not so difficult to find a range of Health and Safety Consultants …Read the Full Post
Another Fatal Roof Fall – There Really Is No Excuse
Worker Fell to His Death, Firm Prosecuted for Failings by the HSE Health and Safety consultants will be among the first to tell you about how important it is to have safety procedures in place to protect workers when working at height. With thousands of injuries and being the most common cause of workplace fatality …Read the Full Post
What is a CDM Coordinator?
A CDM Coordinator is a duty holder required under the CDM Regulations for a project lasting 30 days or more who advises the client on his CDM duties and design risk management matters. What are CDM Coordinator duties Advise and assist the client with his/her duties. Notify the Health and Safety Executive as soon as …Read the Full Post
Using Glue Guns Safely
Glue guns are generally safe tools to use, although misuse and carelessness can result in hazards being created. Due to the temperature at which the adhesive applicators are used, it’s important to consider health and safety when using them to avoid accidents. Safe Use of Glue Guns To avoid any injury it’s important to use …Read the Full Post