Falls from height continue to be the leading cause of workplace fatalities in Great Britain. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 35 workers died from falls while working at height between 2024 and 2025. These figures underscore the urgent need for employers to take sensible and proportionate steps to manage height-related risks. 🔗 View […]

Professional Accreditation At Consult CPK Ltd, we are committed to delivering expert health, safety, and risk management solutions. We are proud to highlight that our founder and lead consultant, Colm Kelly, holds the distinguished title of MIIRSM – Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management. What is MIIRSM? MIIRSM is a globally […]

In today’s fast-changing workplace environment, every Northern Ireland business — from cafés and offices to manufacturing and construction — faces growing pressure to stay compliant with health and safety laws. Working with an experienced Health & Safety Consultant in Northern Ireland isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about protecting your people, your reputation, and your […]

As part of a recent fire risk assessment conducted at the premises, a thorough review was undertaken which included both an audit of relevant documentation and a physical inspection of the site. A key focus of this assessment was to evaluate the effectiveness of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and the implementation of routine in-house inspections […]

As part of a recent fire risk assessment conducted at a premises, we undertook a comprehensive review that included both an audit of relevant documentation and a physical inspection of the site. One of the key components of this process was verifying whether routine inspections of the electrical installation were being carried out by a […]

Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Northern Ireland comes with its fair share of challenges—from managing staff and operations to navigating ever-changing regulations. One area that SMEs cannot afford to overlook is health and safety training. Beyond meeting legal obligations, accredited training delivers measurable benefits in compliance, productivity, staff wellbeing, and financial return […]

A recent court case in Northern Ireland has once again highlighted the critical importance of proper risk assessments in the workplace. In June 2025, at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court, a Coleraine-based cleaning company, NII Clean Limited, was fined £4,000 after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety legislation. The company’s failing? They neglected to complete a […]

At Consult CPK, we advocate a culture of continuous safety – not only to comply with regulations but to protect lives and futures. A recent case involving Reaseheath College in Cheshire tragically illustrates what can happen when safety procedures are overlooked, particularly in environments involving young learners and dangerous equipment. The Incident: Life-Changing Injury to […]

Lessons from a Tragic Incident at Edinburgh Airport At Consult CPK, we champion a proactive approach to workplace safety — not simply for compliance, but because lives depend on it. A recent case at Edinburgh Airport underscores the devastating consequences that can result when routine equipment checks are overlooked. The Incident In November 2023, 81-year-old […]

A major UK housebuilding firm has been fined £800,000 following a serious incident in which a teenage apprentice suffered injuries when a temporary stairwell covering gave way on a construction site. The 17-year-old apprentice bricklayer had been working on a large housing development in Weston-Super-Mare when the incident occurred. While placing concrete blocks onto the […]