Category Archives: Latest News
Golf resort fined £120,000 following the death of a guest
You will often hear that Health and Safety is ‘just common sense’. Some will agree with that opininion but I am not so sure. In a lot of instances common sense will do but consider a case heard in Forfar Sheriff Court on 25th March. An… Read more
Health and Safety Gone Mad
I heard a wonderfully ironic quote from Evan Davis on Radio 4 this morning. Following an item on the renovated Midland Grand Hotel, St Pancras, London. The build was built in the late 19th Century and it seem it was one of the first to have a lift… Read more
Suspended sentence and £5000 costs for explosion
A health and safety manager suffered serious burns when a can of solvent exploded when he poured a solvent into burning timber waste. It ignited and the can exploded showering him with burning liquid. He suffered serious burns and spent four… Read more
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
The qualification focuses on UK law and environmental management systems. It is suitable for managers, supervisors and employees based in the UK, who have responsibility for managing environment issues. This qualification has been accredited and… Read more
NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management
This qualification should equip holders to carry out fire risk assessments of most low risk workplaces and identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures required. It is also suitable for people moving into fire safety advisor… Read more