Many companies use the ready reckon-er for working out and controlling their employees exposure to Hand Arm Vibration which is a simple and effective reference tool for this purpose. The HSE has for a number of years, provided a spread sheet calculator as an alternative to the ready reckon-er. Continue reading…
There is much speculation around how health and safety will change following our exit from the European Union. However, in the short term, the changes are likely to be subtle and of little impact to your day to day management of health and safety. Continue reading…
Many of our clients are now being asked to enhance their current health and safety management procedures to include a ‘fatigue policy’. Does yours cover Fatigue … and do you know what should be included? Continue reading…
A company, which employs fewer than ten people, was ordered to pay a fine of £53,000 after a fatal fall resulting from an insecure ladder. Continue reading…
Did you know the CITB has a specific scheme called the Skills & Training Fund that provides financial support to micro and small businesses to help them develop their workforce skill base?
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C&C are proud to announce the launch of the RAMS Module of VISION! If you are still using Word & Excel to create your safe systems of work then this could be the answer to your prayers!
CLICK HERE to register for your free 30 day trial or contact Sean Devine M: 07864 652481 or E: sdevine@ccconsulting.uk.com to book a free demonstration!
Investigation of workplace accidents and incidents is an essential part of the proactive management of health and safety. Undertaking investigations of both those accidents that result in injury or death, as well as near misses, in a systematic and organised way will benefit any organisation by identifying causes and underlying factors which can lead to lessons learnt and help prevent similar circumstances from recurring. Continue reading…
It is recommended in L153 guidance to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) that clients develop a “client’s brief” that sets out the client’s key requirements, project vision and communicates to others their “aims and aspirations” for the project.
The client brief may be a written document drafted by the client themselves or by a Principal Designer or designer/contractor following discussions with the client. The HSE recommends that the brief sets out: Continue reading…
