2 September 2009 Changes to First Aid training will take effect from the first of October 2009. There is a new course that will be introduced from this date which is only one day and will suffice for most work needs. The course is called... Read More >>
	18 August 2009 Health surveillance, when is it required and do you need it? It seems from our helpline responses that the HSE is getting interested in health surveillance. Why are they suddenly picking up on this? It is not yet clear to us but do you need to... Read More >>
	3 August 2009 Environmental issues - Noise. Some of our customers are recieving complaints from the general public about noise. This is particularly annoying to people in the silent hours or early morning. This may not be caused by the use of equipment or machinery but may be from simple things such as.... Read More >>
	16 July 2009 CSCS Cards. We have had several enquiries regarding the CSCS card scheme and its administration, ranging from, is this the best one to get, can the test be taken on line, how do I register, are just a few. The CSCS card scheme has a web site at.... Read More >>
	9 July 2009 Quarterly update for July. This has just been sent out. if you havn't yet had yours please let us know and we will get one out to you. Read More >>
	3 July 2009 Cutting back on paperwork? The HSE has just released its new strategy and in this they suggest only doing the paperwork that is neccessary. That is all well and good but what happens if you have an accident and they ask to see the paperwork? If... Read More >>
	19 June 2009 Breifing note 3 of 2009 has been issued covering the duties of directors and managers regarding SHEF at work matters. This has been E mailed out on our main list for both Green Dragon and Green Dragon Rail customers. if you have not recieved yours please let us know and we will send one out. Read More >>
	16 June 2009 A number of customers have asked us questions regarding how many safety trained staff they need. They have been confused by the HEALTH & SAFETY OFFENCES ACT 2008. This act has not introduced any new duties on businesses, it has however made it easier to.. Read More >>
	3 June 2009 TRAINING RECORDS: Are yours up to date? On a recent site visit to one of our customers the HSE Inspector focused on the training record for the IP. It is important that all staff training records are up to date and appropriate for the tasks that... Read More >>
	12 May 2009 Ignoring the actions of your staff could lead to a prosecution. A large and very well known High St retailer has has recently been prosecuted following an accident at one of its sites, due to the actions of a member of staff... Read More >>
	2 May 2009 Driver CPC. Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) came in to force in Sept 2008 for bus and coach drivers and comes in to force in Sept 2009 for C and D Licence holders. What will this mean for... Read More >>
	16 April 2009 April 09 quarterly update has been sent to all Green Dragon and Green Dragon Rail customers by e mail. Have you seen yours? As usual if there are any questions please let us know and we will let you know the answers. Read More >>
	2 April 2009 The Anderson Review. In 2008 Sarah Anderson conducted a review for the Government of the way SMEs take up and respond to legislation etc. if you were thinking this would bring a reduction in red tape and paperwork, then think again... Read More >>
	18 March 2009 Fire alarms. Top Tip. If you are the proprietor of a place of entertainment and the fire alarm goes off. DO NOT instruct your stewards to block off the fire exits and try and get everyone... Read More >>
	3 March 2009 The Health & Safety Offences Act. All our customers will be aware that we covered this in detail in our last quarterly update, however due to all the hysteria we confirm that it will have little or no impact on.... Read More >>
	23 February 2009 From today the HSE begins a new targeted campaign focusing on property developers ensuring they are up to speed on thier CDM. If you are developing a Read More >>
	5 February 2009 CHAS driving you mad? Unfortunatly you are not alone. Although it is dogged by complaints from applicants it's methods will not change and the inconsistancy will remain. A recent report.... Read More >>
	22 January 2009 GREEN DRAGON and GREEN DRAGON RAIL quarterly updates. Our January update has just gone out to all our customers did you get yours? We have sent them all this time by E Mail. If you havn't had yours let us know and we will get one out to you. Read More >>
	6 January 2009 Zero Waste Zones, are you in one? If you are and you are contacted by your local council then there is no need to do anything as.... Read More >>
	19 December 2008 CSCS Cards. We keep on getting asked if CSCS cards are required by law? As certain companies are refusing to allow workers on site who don't possess the cards. CSCS cards have no legal standing but..... Read More >>