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Gloucestershire Company guilty of Corporate Manslaughter-Fined £385,000
Winchester Crown Court took only 90 minutes to find Cotswold Geotechnical guilty of corporate manslaughter after the death of one of their employees. This is the first time that any company in the United Kingdom has been convicted under the new corporate legislation, which stands as a reminder to all companies to make sure that …Read the Full Post
Health and Safety at work – what you need to know
Modern health and safety at work is of stark contrast to health and safety in the past. In today’s society, it is more prevalent than ever. There are many laws, rules and regulations in place with the aim of achieving three aims: 1). Protecting the safety, welfare and health of both employers and employees 2). …Read the Full Post
Health and Safety Investigation Results in Guilt Plea after Tragic On Site Accident £60,000 Fine for Biffa
This week saw Biffa Waste Services being fined the large sum of £60,000 after a 23 year old died at the site Mallusk landfill site. The body of David Layland was discovered after a twenty four hour search under tonnes of waste. Although it has proved impossible to establish how and when Mr Layland died, …Read the Full Post
Four Men Lose their Lives on Construction Site
Full Health and Safety Investigation Underway Last week four men tragically lost their lives in an industrial accident in Claxton where metalwork suddenly collapsed. The work was being carried out by external contractors for an offshore engineering company at the time. All four men, two of which were brothers, were all pronounced dead at the …Read the Full Post
Workplace Safety Meeting – 7 Amazing But Little Known Ways To Rapidly Increase Its Effectiveness
Has your Safety Meeting become boring and dull? Here are the 7 Boredom-Bursting, Passion Re-filling Action Tips that you can easily put to use and ensure the success of your safety education sessions…
Competent Person Service with huge benefits
Veritas Consulting believe that most businesses spend too much time coping with Health and Safety issues, which can be quite a distraction from the day-to-day running of the business. With this in mind, we can offer businesses an easily affordable Competent Person Service from only £10.00 a week. This means you can reduce your overheads …Read the Full Post
CSCS Card Tests
CSCS Card tests – the fastest route to a CSCS card CSCS Cards are now becoming an essential requirement in the construction industry. Simply put, they prove who you are and prove your level of competence in your chosen occupation. They’re here to help improve the quality of workmanship and reduce accidents, and this is …Read the Full Post
Health and Safety Policy
Why a health and safety policy should be a VITAL element of your business. A health and safety policy is a core element of your business. It’s the guide from which every health and safety related issue can be addressed. A good health and safety policy will cover every potential threat to the safety of …Read the Full Post
Health and Safety Training
How can you fulfil all of your health and safety obligations and provide a safe environment for you and your staff? Well, health and safety training is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to achieve just that. It allows you or any one of your staff members to learn the latest rules and …Read the Full Post