We have seen in the news, the tireless efforts of the fire services and armed forces to bring the fires under control on the Moors in Greater Manchester. Continue reading…
Category Archives: News
Access Ladder Safety
A ladder provided as access to a scaffold lift must be fit for purpose and maintained to enable safe use. Time and time again our advisor are finding damaged, incorrectly fitted and poorly secured ladder access points on scaffold structures. Although used specifically for access the is equipment must meet the same criteria as one selected to work from. Continue reading…
10 checks to eliminate risks of slips, trips or falls
29% of the total number of non-fatal injuries reported through RIDDOR in 2016/2017 (70,116) were caused by slips, trips and falls on the same level. When comparing these figures with our monthly trends analysis, it is clear that this hazard remains prevalent in the workplace and can quickly develop into an ‘accident waiting to happen’. Continue reading…
10 steps to choosing the correct hand protection
Construction gloves: choosing the right protection is crucial to avoid injury Continue reading…
Q. One of my employees has notified me in writing that she is pregnant. I have been advised that I need to complete a pregnant workers risk assessment is this the case?
A) Your workplace risk assessment should already consider any risks to female employees of childbearing age and, in particular, risks to new and expectant mothers (for example, from working conditions Continue reading…
Chemical Storage in the Workplace
Chemical safety is a primary workplace safety concern for many organisations. To control the exposure of employees to chemicals in the workplace, particular efforts need to be made to ensure chemicals are safely stored and handled. Continue reading…
When is a machine guard not a guard…..NEVER!!
Workshop inspections are a valuable proactive management tool, productivity is good, morale is good, quality is good, therefore everything must be good. Continue reading…
Display Screen Equipment Regulations for Modern Tech
Over the years C&C Consulting has completed many display screen equipment (DSE) assessments for PC and laptop users, the desktop working environment is ever Continue reading…
Suitable Construction Site Welfare Provision
Our advisors are out on sites regularly auditing Principal Contractor and contractors health, safety and welfare systems against legislative and best practice requirements. Continue reading…
Food manufacturers face extra scrutiny
Aside from law changes and the new ISO standard, businesses should also be aware of the approach taken by the HSE with regard to enforcing existing legislation. Continue reading…
