We have worked in health and safety for over 30 years and have always worked in support of internal health and safety managers. We provide the additional advice and support which is required to ensure you can answer the question: how much is enough? If you need support to manage a period where you don’t…
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If there is one aspect of running a contracting or construction sector business which our clients have a grumble about its usually the process of gaining (or often regaining) an SSIP approval. Over recent years it has become more and more demanding in terms of evidence, and that means time and energy directed to this…
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We have been making clients and the wider community aware of the hazards of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for many years. In our work supporting the HSE’s Working Well Together Campaign, we ran a workshop at Bristol University back in September 2011 to raise awareness in the construction and contracting sectors and we’re still working…
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We have worked to support renewables sector clients for many years and are currently employed by many clients in this sector with combined revenues in the billions. If you are such a business or wish to enter the UK market please do contact us or request a call back to explore how we could work…
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The Health and Safety Executive has found that businesses are still failing to understand and properly risk assess the potential harm caused to workers from Hand Arm Vibration HAV. A huge number of tools can be the source of harmful levels of vibration and it is often difficult and technically challenging to determine both the…
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Understanding the Building Safety Act: Building Safety Act for Small M&E Contractors The Building Safety Act (BSA), which came into force in England and Wales in October 2023, represents a significant overhaul in the construction industry, driven by the findings of the Hackitt report. This legislation aims to enhance safety standards across all construction projects,…
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Every year HSE updates its statistics for the UK. All of the information gathered from the wheels and workings of government, the report made under RIDDOR and the information passed back from the NHS come together to form a picture of how we are doing as a nation. We have a lot to be proud…
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Emergency lighting is a critical component of any building’s safety system, ensuring that occupants can safely evacuate during an emergency. Self-test emergency lighting systems take this one step further by automating the testing process, which traditionally required manual intervention. Some lighting units can be difficult to access and most workplaces are busy and these checks…
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If you have questions about your own project regarding CDM Compliance or would like to explore becoming a member of our Safety~net competent person support scheme please contact us or request a callback. Further guidance from the Construction Leadership Group (CLG) can be found here which contains helpful case studies examining duties and how the…
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In the construction industry, the well-being of workers is paramount. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK provides comprehensive guidance to ensure that welfare facilities are adequately provided on construction sites. This blog post will outline the key aspects of these guidelines, helping contractors and clients understand their responsibilities and the importance of…
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