We have seen in the news, the tireless efforts of the fire services and armed forces to bring the fires under control on the Moors in Greater Manchester. Continue reading…

A ladder provided as access to a scaffold lift must be fit for purpose and maintained to enable safe use.  Time and time again our advisor are finding damaged, incorrectly fitted and poorly secured ladder access points on scaffold structures.  Although used specifically for access the is equipment must meet the same criteria as one selected to work from. Continue reading…

29% of the total number of non-fatal injuries reported through RIDDOR in 2016/2017 (70,116) were caused by slips, trips and falls on the same level.  When comparing these figures with our monthly trends analysis, it is clear that this hazard remains prevalent in the workplace and can quickly develop into an ‘accident waiting to happen’. Continue reading…

Construction gloves: choosing the right protection is crucial to avoid injury Continue reading…

A) Your workplace risk assessment should already consider any risks to female employees of childbearing age and, in particular, risks to new and expectant mothers (for example, from working conditions Continue reading…

Chemical safety is a primary workplace safety concern for many organisations. To control the exposure of employees to chemicals in the workplace, particular efforts need to be made to ensure chemicals are safely stored and handled. Continue reading…

Workshop inspections are a valuable proactive management tool, productivity is good, morale is good, quality is good, therefore everything must be good.  Continue reading…

Over the years C&C Consulting has completed many display screen equipment (DSE) assessments for PC and laptop users, the desktop working environment is ever Continue reading…