Benefit of regular audits

Posted on September 18, 2012 by rcumming

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 …

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Hastings scaffolding company fined £30,000

Posted on September 28, 2011 by rcumming

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 …

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Ladder Exchange Initiative

Posted on September 1, 2011 by rcumming

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 …

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HSE consultation on new Cost Recovery Scheme

Posted on August 10, 2011 by rcumming

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 …

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HSE Targeting small companies in 2011

Posted on June 28, 2011 by rcumming

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

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

Posted on May 5, 2011 by jcumming

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.

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

Posted on February 16, 2011 by jcumming

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

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Latest results HSE visits to garages

Posted on January 11, 2011 by jcumming

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.

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Latest News on garage safety inspections

Posted on November 10, 2010 by jcumming

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

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Is a CDMC required or Not?

Posted on October 10, 2010 by jcumming

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.

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