Simple Safety Advice

Benefit of regular audits

rcumming — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:16:16 +0000

A client with whom we have been working with for the past 2 years has seen the benefits of regular site audits after receiving an outstanding award for safety. Their client has asked them to quote for more works and this lead …

Hastings scaffolding company fined £30,000

rcumming — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:05:10 +0000

A Hastings scaffolding contractor and erector have been fined after handing over unsecured scaffolding to a client, putting builders at risk. The company was found guilty of safety breaches and fined £20,000 and ordered to pay £10,000 in costs. The …

Ladder Exchange Initiative

rcumming — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:30:58 +0000

This initiative provides UK businesses with an easy and simple way to replace broken, damaged or bent ladders and trade them in for safe new ones. Since its launch, Ladder Exchange has resulted in over 8,000 dodgy ladders being removed …

HSE consultation on new Cost Recovery Scheme

rcumming — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:07:30 +0000

Under new proposals that could start in April 2012, the Government and the HSE will be making companies that break the law pay to put things right (instead of the public purse). This means that if your company fails to …

HSE Targeting small companies in 2011

rcumming — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:45:44 +0000

The HSE are now beginning to target smaller contractors, sub contractors and companies that are not complying with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Do you know if you need a Construction Design Management Coordinator?

jcumming — Thu, 05 May 2011 11:59:43 +0000

Simple Safety Advice offer this service to all clients, yet many people are still unsure of the role and when they legally need to ensure that a CDMC is involved in a project.

Care home in court after resident dies from drinking toilet cleaner!

jcumming — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:57:19 +0000

The HSE are investigating a care home after one of their residents died from drinking a dangerous chemical...

Latest results HSE visits to garages

jcumming — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:54:07 +0000

Garages need to take more care, The HSE visited a range of garages in Kent and the report below shows the out come was not good, Nearly 50 % had issues that need to be addressed.

Latest News on garage safety inspections

jcumming — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:51:58 +0000

Inspectors are visiting vehicle repair firms across east Kent to ensure they are complying with safety regulations.

Is a CDMC required or Not?

jcumming — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:43:39 +0000

One of our clients would have been caught out if they had not checked prior to works commencing that there was actually no need for notification or CDMC.