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Category Archives: Safety

Legislation Update – Petrol

Or to be more accurate “The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014” Can I still fill up my lawn mower or generator? … Read more

Posted in Health, legislation, Safety

HSAW Act 1974 – Happy Birthday

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is 40 years old this summer! The Act was implemented in the … Read more

Posted in Health, HSE, Safety

Legislation Update – CDM 2015 ACOP to Remain

It appeared that the HSE would drop the ACOP for CDM with the introduction of CDM 2015.  However, the ACOP … Read more

Posted in Health, HSE, legislation, Safety

Safety Update – Safety at Sports Grounds

With the football season drawing to a close, the summer will be dominated by the World Cup and, closer to … Read more

Posted in HSE, legislation, Safety, sport

Legislation – Consultation: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007

The HSE are seeking views on their proposal to replace the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) and … Read more

Posted in HSE, legislation, Safety

Risk or Hazard?

As we raised the issue in the last safety article we though we should clarify a couple of things: Definitions … Read more

Posted in Health, idea, Risk Assessment, Safety

Health and safety made easy – Part 3

In this final part we look at the HSEs ABC fundamentals dealing with risk assessment.  Much of H&S can be … Read more

Posted in Health, Risk Assessment, Safety

Health and safety Made Easy – Part 2

When you break it down health and safety is pretty simple, a lot of it is common sense and much … Read more

Posted in Blog, Health, HSE, Safety, Training

Health and Safety Made Easy – Part 1

When you break it down health and safety is pretty simple, a lot of it is common sense and much … Read more

Posted in Health, HSE, Safety

Health and Safety Update – PAT Tests?

Must you have a PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) certificate for electrical equipment on site?  Well this was a question that … Read more

Posted in HSE, Safety