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?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have updated their essential guidance for stone worktop installers to ensure safe working practices, regarding silica dust exposure.
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
Why manage mental health?
Approximately one in six employees in every organisation is having mental health problems at any one time.
Although employers cannot control all the factors that affect mental health they have a key role in managing the working conditions that can have an influence on stress and mental health, as well as ensuring people with mental ill health have the support they need and are not discriminated against or stigmatised.
This will help employers to:
The report presents several key areas of risk, many of which are like those reported in 22/23 as having the highest rate of injury and fatality. See below our summary of key points:
Following the tragic deaths at a care home in Swanage where carbon monoxide is thought to have been the cause, we wanted to remind clients about reducing the risk of carbon monoxide leaks. Continue reading…
In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficient equipment management isn’t just a luxury—it’s a critical component for success. Organisations that fail to effectively oversee their equipment face numerous challenges that can hinder productivity, increase costs, and compromise regulatory compliance.
Effective health and safety incident reporting is crucial for any workplace. It serves not just as a regulatory requirement but also as a strategic tool to enhance workplace safety, boost employee morale, and drive organisational efficiency. C&C Consulting presents you with key benefits of maintaining a robust health and safety incident reporting system:
