With the high profile cases appearing in the media at present, you could be fooled into thinking this topic resides only in the highest of profile industries, you would be wrong. Continue reading…
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7 simple tips on how to avoid accidents this Christmas
Lots of fire risks drastically increase during the winter – electrical fires are statistically the highest cause of fire in the home – as we all try to stay warm during the colder months, particularly at Christmas time. Continue reading…
Why do my workers have to be clean shaven to wear a disposable half face mask?
When wearing, or being tested on, a tight or close fitting face mask, facial hair is not permitted in the face seal area. Facial hair will force the mask seal away from the face and allow contaminants into the mask. Continue reading…
The latest HSE annual statistics have been released: deaths are down but the costs for ill health continue to rise!
There were 137 fatal injuries in Britain’s workplaces – a decrease on 2015/16 (144) and 2014/15 (142). Continue reading…
Under pressure to get it right. Pressure systems in the workplace
Conducting safety tours with our clients is all part of the service. Pressure systems and equipment is a common necessity for many businesses, we find them in place in the majority of the workplaces attended. Continue reading…
Radon – Do you know what it is?
This week is UK Radon Awareness Week. Firms are being urged to act now to comply with upcoming legislation reducing the maximum levels of radon permissible in the workplace. Continue reading…
Occupational skin disorders – what are the common types?
The skin plays a very important role as a barrier to chemicals and other contaminants entering the body. Skin disorders may disrupt this barrier function. Continue reading…
Is your racking safe?
The term ‘racking’ is used to describe a skeletal framework, of fixed or adjustable design, to support loads generally without the use of shelves. It is usually qualified (i.e pallet racking, tyre racking, drum racking, etc). Continue reading…
Go Home Healthy Campaign
C&C Consulting is pleased to partner the HSE in support of their Go Home Healthy campaign. Continue reading…
How to identify Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed is an invasive and resilient weed. Its roots and rhizomes can grow to a depth of 2m. Even after herbicide treatment has “eradicated” the aerial and surface growth, the deep underground rhizomes can remain in a viable state and may do so for up to twenty years.
It can re-emerge and re-grow on its own accord at any time and especially if the contaminated ground is disturbed. If knotweed is left to grow untreated for a number of years it has the potential to cause damage to drains, paving, paths, driveways and poorly constructed boundary walls.
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