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Managing Legionella: Key Controls for Workplace Water Systems
Legionella bacteria, responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, can grow in water systems such as hot and cold water, cooling towers, and other stored or recirculated water sources. Effective management is critical for protecting health, complying with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and meeting the requirements of the HSE’s Approved Code of Practice L8.
Fire Alarm Zone Plans: Ensuring Compliance and Clarity
Effective fire alarm systems are a critical element of workplace fire safety, ensuring early detection, alerting, and safe evacuation in the event of a fire. An often-overlooked requirement is the production and maintenance of Fire Alarm Zone Plans, which clearly show the coverage of detection zones and their corresponding alarms.
HSE Inspection Programme: Occupational Asthma Risks in Vehicle Repair Shops
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been carrying out inspections across vehicle repair and body shop premises, with a particular focus on the management of respiratory health risks. This includes:
Respiratory Protection: Selection, Use and COSHH Compliance
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a critical control measure in any workplace where employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, vapours, or other airborne contaminants. Exposure to substances such as:
Volunteering: How to Manage the Risk
If your organisation has at least one employee, or if you are self-employed and employ others, you will have duties under health and safety law. This means you must protect your employees but also others, including volunteers, from any risks arising from your work activities.
Exciting Leadership Update! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that as of the 1st of January 2025, Matt St John, our Services Director, has officially stepped into the role of Managing Director at C&C Consulting.
This transition will allow Ruth Crothers to dedicate her time fully to her role as Managing Director of VISIONMP Ltd, while continuing to play a key role on the C&C Consulting Board of Directors, alongside Charlie Cadman.
Matt has been a driving force behind our growth and success, and we’re confident that his expertise and passion will continue to propel C&C Consulting to new heights.
Please join us in congratulating Matt on this well-deserved promotion and wishing him every success in his new role! 🍾💙
Q&A’s
Question
I have a number of roller shutter doors providing access to my business units. I have been advised the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) require them to have a statutory inspection every 12 months. Is this correct?
Silica in Stone Working – New guidance for Installers of Stone Worktops
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have updated their essential guidance for stone worktop installers to ensure safe working practices, regarding silica dust exposure.
Simple advice on the purchasing of Safe Ladders
Our advisors are completing daily site and workplace inspections. A common trend appears in their reports when challenging the suitability and safety of ladders used in these locations
