The Menopause
The menopause is slowly being recognised as a workplace related health priority - and not the taboo subject it was previously.
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Fire Safety in Construction (HSG168) revised
The HSE has published a revised version of the publication Fire safety in construction (HSG168).
This latest (third) edition contains guidance explaining the need to eliminate, and or mitigate fire risks during the design phase (where practicable), how to prevent site fires from starting and ensuring people’s safety if they do.…
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Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (brief factsheet reminder)
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduce new duties under the Fire Safety Order for building owners or managers (responsible persons).
The Government has introduced these regulations under article 24 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Fire Safety Order) to implement the majority of those recommendations made to government in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report which require a change in the law.…
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H2O beautifully simple
Does drinking water contribute to health and fitness?
Absolutely. Staying hydrated is important for feeling energized and concentrated. Our bodies are on average 60% water and maintaining a water balance is absolutely vital for our health and survival. Opting for plain water rather than sugary drinks also contributes to overall fitness as it hydrates the body and mind without unnecessary calories.…
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Learn about the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
What is the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR)?
The Building Safety Act names HSE as the new Building Safety Regulator in England.
BSR will have 3 main functions:
overseeing the safety and standards of all buildingshelping and encouraging the built environment industry and building control professionals to improve their competenceleading implementation of the new regulatory framework for high-rise buildings
BSR will regulate high-rise buildings.…
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Complisafe are now a SSIP Verified Supplier
What Can a Verified Supplier Do For You?
Clients that want to maintain compliance across their supply chain rely on verification systems to assess the credentials and qualifications of potential suppliers, this includes Health and Safety Consultants. By using Complisafe, who are a Verified Supplier, this will confirm your commitment to best industry practices and safe processes, helping you build stronger relationships with clients and generate more business.…
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Quality On Line Training, not death by PowerPoint!
Online Training Courses
We prefer face to face training as well, but its not always possible with the rising costs of travel and fuel as well as getting busy people together in one place. We have several options including on line training through our portal that gives you the control and power to allocate, monitor and record training for your teams.…
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Portable Appliance Testing, exciting stuff!
What is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) ?
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing.…
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Telescopic ladders, are they safe?
By Nick Warburton IOSH Magazine
A product surveillance study of telescopic leaning ladders sold online and in-store has found that 80% of the work at height equipment tested failed the required safety tests designed to keep users safe.
The Ladder Association report, which has been produced in partnership with the East of England Trading Standards Association (EETSA) and Suffolk Trading Standards Imports Team, also reveals that more than half of the failed ladders were certified and sold as ‘compliant’ to standards such as CE marking. …
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New advice from the HSE…employers must carry out an individual risk assessment for new mothers and pregnant workers
The HSE’s advice has changed and you must carry out an individual risk assessment for new mothers and pregnant workers
There will be little practical change as you must already consider risks to women of childbearing age in your general risk assessment. The difference is that you must also carry out an individual risk assessment that covers a worker’s specific needs when they inform you in writing that they:
are pregnanthave given birth in the last 6 months, orare breastfeeding
The updated webpages provide advice on talking to workers, and protecting them from common risks like working at height and lifting heavy loads.…
Competent advice at a sensible annual cost…Health, Safety, Fire, CDM and more.
Are you reviewing your current Health and Safety Consultancy?
If you are reviewing the support you are getting from your Health and Safety Consultancy and want to be efficient with your budget then please get in touch.
It does not need to be as expensive as you may think once the organisation providing you with the support (hopefully Complisafe) gets to know you and your business.…
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