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27 August 2010
European safety week 2010 will focus on maintenance. the 2009 focus was risk assessment. HSE will start inspecting on this theme in October so be sure that all your maintenance.........................
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05 July 2010
A summary of the HSE Construction Division's plan of work for 2010/11 has been published. It will target the following sectors: Asbestos removal licence holders (inspection of licensed work), small sites refurbishment, home build and major projects. Five key issues will be considered at all site visits by the inspect.......
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(Good luck to all NEBOSH Unit A students sitting exams tommorrow especially the South Tyneside Tech [Hebburn campus] crew).
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16 June 2010
Workplace traffic plans, have you got yours in place yet? It is imperative that pedestrians on your premises have a safe place to walk separated from vehicles and plant that may be moving about. A company in Aylesbury has recently been fined £150,000.00 for not ensuer......
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03 June 2010
Asbestos Awareness: The HSE is continuing its asbestos campaign through 2010 and a number of the larger employers are insisting on refresher asbestos awareness courses for its sub contractors. We can conduct these courses for you at your workplace or at our training centre in N Shields. We also conduct courses for our railway customers with steam traction. We can also cover this with a toolbox talk if required. For more information get in touch.
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18 May 2010
An extra piece of good news and something that most of us already knew, that we had to share with you, posted by IOSH today: Caffeine 'cuts shift work mishaps'. Sense at last, off now to brew up. Full details on the IOSH website, thanks to all at IOSH for bringing a smile to our faces this morning.
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17 May 2010
Safe Systems of Work. We all know what these are but have we got them recorded? Recently we have had a case of a seemingly experienced employee who having become injured at work then put in a claim against his employer, citing the cause as, "I was never told how to do that". If that is claimed by an employee of yours h ...................
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05 May 2010
The Fire Safety (England) (Employees Capabilities) Regulations 2010. These Regulations issues in a blaze of quietness to apparently formalise the capablities of employees that are asked to carry out fire risk assessments, what does this mean for you....................
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19 April 2010
RIDDOR - Reporting. Recently we have had a number of customers that have reported accidents to the HSE at Caerphilly, without speaking to us first. Speaking with us first can be important for many reasons especially in the language that is used in the report....
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06 April 2010
Posters: It seems the poster firms are out with the spring sunshine and daffodils and are pushing the need for workplace posters, the majority of which are unnecessary. There is only one poster needed in the workplace by law and that is the.......
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22 March 2010
Slips Trips and Falls are back again as a hot topic for the HSE for the third year in succession. The shattered lives campaign is to be run on for another year. So be aware that this will be a focus for the HSE should they visit or should your company have a reportable accident. Slips Trips and Falls still make up a significant ......l
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7th March 2010
Free occupational health support. Free health for work sites have been set up by the government, we have been asked should the service be used. As the service cannot be used anonymously and other "advice" is being pushed so unfortunatly we...........
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16 February 2010
STOP PRESS! Companies convicted of corporate manslaughter could face million pound fines under new guidelines drawn up by The Sentencing Guidelines Council, stating those found guilty of corporate manslaughter should rarely face fines under £500,000. With other health and safety offences that cause death, fines should start at £100,000........
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15 February 2010
Informing your insurer of accidents at your place of work: Your employer’s liability policy will give details on how long you have to inform your insurer of accidents. This varies from company to company but a good rule of thumb is to inform within 28 days. Most polices now say “as soon as…..
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04 February 2010
Returning to work: Should any of your staff wish to return to work after a prolonged period of sick leave there are certain things you as the employer need to consider. In all cases it is essential that the returner can prove that they are actually fully fit and able.............
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26 January 2010
First Aid Training Courses: We will be issuing further guidance in the next quartely update regarding the new requirements for first aid training. Remember, your requirements should be noted in your first aid risk assessment. Havn't got one, needs updating? Let us know and we will be able to sort it out for you.
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04 January 2009
January 2010 is the first time we have sent the quarterly update to all our customers by e - mail. If you have not had yours today, please let us know and we will get one out to you. Lets hope we all have a safe reporting period. Ian and the team.
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24 December 2009
A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our customers from us all at Green Dragon and Green Dragon Rail.
The helpline is open right through the festive period, please leave a message for the duty officer and he will get back to you promptly.
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16 December 2009
Correct insurance? It is always advisable to check that your insurance is valid for what you do in your work. We have seen lately companys that have evloved into doing new and different hings but have failed to keep pace with changed insurance. Don't ........
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08 December 2009
Caravan, Camping and Holiday Parks Safety and Health Awareness: The HSE are reminding all operators that the closed season is the time to take stock of the operation, review all hazards, quantify the risks and take action, before the new season starts. Operators should also be aware that their safety and evacuation plans.
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23 November 2009
BRIDGE COLLAPSES due to swollen rivers. GD Rail has issued urgent advice to all its customers today regarding the inspection of bridges over water features. If you have not received yours or need more information give us a ring.
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