What is a Training Matrix?
Do Your Own: Work at Height Risk Assessment
Work at Height Risk Assessments are required by the Work at Height Regulations
HSE Sector Plan for Construction Published
The Health and Safety Executive have issued their plan for the Construction Industry. The plan can be viewed by clicking the picture above. The HSE Will Focus On Ensuring the Principles of CDM are worked to Supporting Small Businesses Reduction in the cases of:
What Happens When You Ignore an HSE Notice?
Prosecution and fines, usually. Don’t think that the notice is issued and that the HSE will forget about it. They won’t. If you don’t respond, Her Majesty’s Inspector is likely to return to your site to see what is or is not happening. If you’ve carried on you’re likely to end up in court like…
The 12 Health and Safety Hazards You NEED to Control
There are 12 key areas that EVERY business needs to manage to ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of their employees whilst at work. The third section of a health and safety policy outlines short policies on how to deal with these hazards which probably affect your business, it’s users and your employees on a…
Demo Contractor Serves Time for Carrying on Regardless with Asbestos
A North West based demolition contractor has been sentenced to 24 weeks imprisonment for exposing his employees, and potentially the public, to asbestos fibres during the demolition of a training centre in Oldham. An asbestos survey had been undertaken by a surveyor recommended by the Demo Contractor. Approximately 230M3 of asbestos materials had been
What Should a Health and Safety Policy Contain?
What exactly is a Health and Safety Policy? A Health and Safety policy outlines your commitment to ensuring good standards of Health and Safety in your workplaces. A Health and Safety policy is not only relevant to employees but also to the public and subcontractors. It is a legal document which can protect your interests…
How to Fill In a Health and Safety Questionnaire
How to Fill In a Health and Safety Questionnaire Mini-Training How to Complete a Health and Safety Pre-Qualification Questionnaire A pre-qualification questionnaire is the questionnaire potential clients need sub-contractors to complete before orders are placed. This training will give you the answers you need to Understand the process Complete the form correctly Have the correct supporting…