2015 / 2016 HSE workplace stats The HSE has released provisional figures indicating that 144 people were killed while at work in 2015/2016 – up from 142 in 2014/5. The figures have been broken down to key sectors: 43 workers deaths in construction 27 deaths in agriculture 27 deaths
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CHAS new E form Process In 2016 CHAS have introduced a new system where you can apply for your CHAS direct on their online portal. Previously you were only able to pay online and had to submit your documents separately. The online E form Process is not available
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Are you wondering how Brexit will affect Health & Safety? We all know there are many different views on how this will affect us and only time will tell, we have been reading some of the information available on the web and thought it might be useful
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Safecontractor Scheme Safecontractor is part of the Alcumus Group. The Safecontractor scheme is a web based portal where suppliers can complete an online version of an Health & Safety PQQ. This is then assessed and measured to ensure that your company complies with the guidelines set out.
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Constructionline and Acclaim Acclaim is the constructionline version of a Health & Safety Assessment. Gaining your Acclaim Accreditation would enable you to become a member of ‘Safety Schemes In Procurement’ (SSIP), which is an umbrella organisation for health and safety assessment schemes. Unsure how this works please click
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How to make sure you are compliant in 2016 – Health & Safety Legislation Throughout the year the HSE release various updates to existing legislation in order to ensure that the legislation stay current and suitable for the changing workplaces we all work in. There are various
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How to Stay Safe at Christmas Christmas is a special time for celebration and should not end in tragedy because of the extra hazards that are present at this time of year. Here are a few hints and tips to keep you aware: Fairy Lights Check the
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Depending on which industry you work in there are a different variety of hazards you may come into contact with. One example is an office worker is much less at risk from being burnt than a chef as you would expect. There is however a range of common accidents and
Read more →Legislation/Consultation In Force/ Closes Need to Know Applies In Resource Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) Regulations 1998 28th July 2016 Informal consultation on the effectiveness of the division of regulatory responsibility between the HSE and the local authorities GB Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016
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A monthly long inspection by the HSE has found that 40% of construction sites are failing to properly protect their workers. Nearly half of the sites visited had conditions that were unacceptable and operated dangerous practices. 1 in 5 sites were issued with formal enforcement notices with
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