The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (normally abbreviated to COSHH) is imperative for every workplace. The law places the responsibility for dealing with hazardous substances on the employer. So every site owner and contractor is legally obliged to ensure that his or her workers are adequately trained in the storage and safe use of […]
Fire can cause irreparable damage to a business, its property and its employees. Preventing fire is the surest way to avoid injury, loss of life and damage to the physical assets of your company. A professional fire safety consultation will benefit you by providing information in line with the latest health and safety regulations. In […]
Working at Heights is the biggest cause of workplace deaths and major injuries. With the risks being so high it is imperative that if you are working at height you assess and comply with all safety protocols. How to Assess Working at Heights Work that is to be carried out at height must be assessed […]
What is Personal Protective Equipment and where do I Get it? Personal Protective Equipment, also referred to as PPE, is equipment and clothing designed to protect employees from evident or potential workplace hazards. In the UK your employer is legally required to provide you with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment that you need to carry […]
First Aid on Site All construction sites must have the following First Aid facilities: A first aid Box or Station that is adequately equipped to cater for the number of workers on site An appointed First Aider who will take charge of first aid arrangements and where necessary distribute first aid care Clear information informing […]
If someone has been injured in the workplace it is a legal requirement to report it. A regulation, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR), was put in place in 1995 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), this means that any employer, self-employer or person in control of a workplace must report […]
It is important to recognise that that both construction employers and employees have legal health and safety responsibilities in the workplace that are put in place to ensure the working environment is as safe as possible. Construction workers are faced with multiple hazards and risks whilst they carry out their daily tasks on site and […]
Membership of the JIB-PMES scheme is available to anyone who works in the Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services industry in England and Wales. It is administered by the Joint Industry Board (JIB). A separate scheme is provided by the Scottish JIB for those working in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The two organisations have also established […]
There are a range of CSCS affiliate cards, which provide CSCS style accreditation of competence, skill and health and safety awareness for specific UK construction trades. These cards are: The CCDO Card, for Demolition workers The CISRS Card, for scaffolders The ECITB ACE Card, for engineering construction services The EUSR Card, for gas, electricity and […]
CCDO Cards are the CSCS Card affiliate for the demolition industry. Unlike some other CSCS affiliate Cards, the CCDO Card diverges from the CSCS Card colour scheme somewhat, which can make comparison confusing. While most CSCS Card affiliate schemes are content to follow the CSCS standard of having Red Cards for workers who have enrolled […]