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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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16 November 2009
Food safety: We will be updating all our customers who operate catering on site through the next reporting period. In the meantime it is essential that all catering managers and supervisors re state the basic food safety issues to their staff as the recent E - Coli outbreak in .....
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10 November 2009
Machinery guarding: The start of November has seen some very large fines handed out to companies that have failed to adequately guard their machinery, plant and equipment. Some very fundamental procedures could have saved these fatal and maiming accidents, so what should you be doing?
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23 October 2009
IOSH ACCREDITED TRAINING. Green Dragon and Green Dragon Rail are now able to offer the full range of IOSH accredited training courses tailored your (our customers), needs. These are not "open" courses but courses designed specifically for your company and your company’s staff requirements focusing.....
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18 October 2009
Lone Work. Updated guidance has been published by the HSE on the management of staff who work alone. The updated guidance does not impose any new duties on employers but does re affirm the point that staff that are working alone are at an increased.........
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05 October 2009
As you can see the new web site is up and running and I think it is a big improvement on the previous site. A Big thank you to Ian at Next Level Digital for his hard work and diligence at getting this all up and running. As ever comments, questions issues please get in touch with us, thank you from the GD team.
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28 September 2009
Are you being bothered by phone calls from the PRS? Who seem to be phoning businesses in the area regarding the playing of music at work. Many customers have called to ask about the legal status of this trade organisation who
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