The Significance of Health and Safety Training for Businesses
The Significance of Health and Safety Training for Businesses in Northern Ireland In the modern business landscape, health and safety have become paramount concerns that directly impact not only the well-being of employees but also the overall success and sustainability of businesses. In Northern Ireland, where a diverse range of industries thrive, the importance of […]
New guidance on managing fire safety on construction sites
The Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) has issued new guidance on managing fire safety on construction sites. The Committee has recently published fire risk management guidance based on the well-established principles of Plan, Do, Check and Act (PDCA) from HSG65 Managing for health and safety, and Appendix 4 of HSG168 Fire safety in construction. For ease of […]
The Importance of Health & Safety Policies & Procedures
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, the well-being of employees often takes precedence in creating a sustainable and successful organisation.
What could be a fire hazard that many businesses probably haven’t considered?
We have seen an increased report on fires caused by electric vehicles, e-scooters and e-bikes batteries overheating/exploding. The link below, shows a battery exploding; The fire service state the house fire started because of the escooter battery:House fire due to e-scooter The link below, highlights Two housemates “lost everything” after an e-scooter battery exploded triggering […]
What is Construction Design Management (CDM)
What is CDM? CDM applies to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, conversions, repair, and maintenance. What does CDM stand for? The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety, and welfare of construction projects. This is a set […]
Inspection programme of engineering businesses
Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland announces inspection programme of engineering businesses The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced an inspection and enforcement initiative within engineering companies, which is set to begin in May. The inspections will focus on compliance with industry standards specifically in relation to the control of […]
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Managing the Risk of Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment for Workers on Site or Working From Home. The world of work is constantly changing and adapting but the pandemic has made adaption necessary for many organisations. In this new normal, organisations must remain mindful of MSD risks and take ongoing action to monitor and […]
