Fit Testing for Respiratory Protective Equipment
Using Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is the most practical means of ensuring that workers are protected from the effects of occupational respiratory diseases. However, if the RPE doesn’t fit the wearer correctly they are not being adequately protected, therefore they are still exposed to the hazards they believe they are protected from. (more…)
CSS Yorkshire Three Peaks Charity Walk
We decided to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity and wanted a challenge that we would enjoy, so decided to do the well known Yorkshire Three Peaks; Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. It was never our intention to complete all this in one day, so we decided to do one peak a day. (more…)
Key Changes to CDM Regulations 2015
The CDM Regulations are changing from the 6th April 2015; the regulations will now also apply to domestic clients and will focus on the pre-construction phase of the project. There is a transitional period of six months to transfer to CDM 2015 for current projects. (more…)
Occupational Mental Health
Recently mental health and the psychosocial risks that can lead to stress has started to move up the health and safety agenda. Mental health isn’t considered the most obvious result of poor health and safety management compared to physical injuries. Some companies prefer to pretend it does not exist and view it as a personal or […]
Tough Sentencing of H&S Crime
In November 2014, proposed sentencing guidelines were published that will assist sentencers dealing with corporate manslaughter, health and safety, food safety and hygiene offences. (more…)
Craven Safety Services Three Peaks Challenge
At Craven Safety Services we want to do all we can to help local charities and so Liz, Debbie and Mollie have decided to do the Yorkshire Three Peaks; Whernside, Pen-y-Ghent and Ingleborough and donate all the money raised to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. (more…)
Chemicals Stocktake
The final registration deadline under the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation will take place on 31 May 2018. Firms manufacturing or importing substances in low volumes, between 1 and 100 tonnes per year, are being urged by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to start preparations for registration. (more…)
EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation
On 13 December, new legislation (the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation 1169/2011) will require food businesses to provide allergy information on food sold unpackaged, for example in catering outlets, deli counters, bakeries and sandwich bars. (more…)
HSE Launch New Asbestos Campaign
HSE has launched a new campaign aimed at tradespeople, including construction workers, carpenters and painters and decorators, to give guidance on where asbestos is found and what to do and what not to do if it is found. (more…)
CSCS Smart Cards for Construction
IOSH and the Construction Skills Certification Scheme’s (CSCS) new agreement will hopefully make it easier for workers to gain access to construction sites, as problems have been arising for companies that insist that everyone accessing their sites must carry a CSCS card. Individuals have been denied access as they do not have a card, even when they are not directly […]