Judith Hackett, Chair of HSE, recently addressed the Westminster Legal Policy Forum (5th December 2013) and had the following to say about the CDM (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations). “2014 will also see us embark upon some changes to CDM as part of the guidance overhaul. It will not significantly change the technical standards which…
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We were interested to see a press release from Judith Hackett, current chair of the Health and Safety Executive in which she praises the writings of one Jeremy Clarkson – perhaps the most vocal critic of the “elf n safety” culture. Personally, we’re delighted that she’s tackling this straight on. We have countless moans and…
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We work with a number of landscaping businesses and we have known for a long time now that the use of the flail like attachments which can still be found is highly dangerous and should always be avoided. The HSE has now made progress through Europe to get the use of these attachments banned. the…
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CSCS Cards and construction sites Almost all of our clients have had experience – good and bad – with the CSCS scheme. It has become a key requirement for any person wishing to enter a construction site and this includes those staff (ourselves included) who only enter to observe others. The scheme has faced some…
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As our renewables team continues to grow we’re working with a number of of business on wind, and other renewables projects providing CDM Coordiantor and safety support. We work closely with major UK providers and also clients from Europe and America entering the UK market for the first time; Renewables team (PV / Solar /…
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We work with a number of businesses who make use of the following equipment and so thought it wise to issues a reminder that this protective equipment does need periodic testing. Our clients in the water and utility sectors as well as contractors in the electrical sector should find the following information useful. If you…
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As our renewables team continues to grow we’re working with a number of business on wind, ground mounted PV Solar and bio mass projects providing CDM coordinator and other support. We work closely with major UK providers and also clients from Europe and America entering the UK market for the first time. The offshore wind…
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Solar PV installer prosecuted by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after worker suffers fractured skull just weeks after being employed A Yorkshire roofing company has appeared in court for safety failings after a young worker suffered a fractured skull just weeks after being hired. The worker, who does not wish to be named, was 20…
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Work at height on an excavator We’ve heard tale recently of the issue of new legislative requirements for the protection of staff, maintenance fitters in particular, regarding falls from height when working on excavators. Whilst you may have experience of larger contractors insisting that edge protection is fitted this isn’t a statutory requirement. It is,…
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Road Safety Week is coordinated by the road safety charity Brake and involves thousands of organisations, schools and communities promoting road safety. This year the week focuses on the theme tune in, urging everyone to stay focused when using roads and avoid distractions – a key message for employers to communicate. To register to take…
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