This week a director of a roofing company, 3A Roofing, was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive. A concern over the health and safety of the work being carried out on a house of one of his customers was brought to the attention of the HSE by a concerned citizen. A member of the public was so concerned that they filmed the director of the company working without safety measures on the ridge of the roof.

Dangerous Machinery Used at Height Without Precautions

The director, Anthony Nightingale was operating a disc cutter which runs on petrol without any safety equipment. As a fellow employee stood close by they were on the roof and had no roof ladder to help them manoeuvre safely, and no protection was positioned around the edge of the roof to prevent falls.

Mr Nightingale was fined for failing himself and his employee. After pleading guilty for breaching the Work at height Regulations he was ordered to pay £3,000 in costs and was fined a total of £1,315. £15 of the fine was a victim surcharge.

Working at Height is The Leading Cause of Deaths in the Workplace

This case has highlighted the problems faced within the construction industry concerning health and safety when working at height. By law the director had a duty to ensure safety measures were in place to reduce and control risks associated with falling. In addition to the safety measures equipment is also required. Both of the men were seen walking on the edge of the unguarded roof edge, which could have easily led to a fall and serious injury if not death. Furthermore without access to roof ladders both of the men were seen climbing up and down the tiles to gain access to different parts of the roof.

Receive Training to Reduce Risks

The health and safety of workers, when working at height, is of paramount importance and a legal requirement. There were fifteen deaths in 2010-2011 and over 4000 injuries which were considered serious. Health and safety training is vital to prevent accidents and to ensure all owners and directors implement procedures to manage, control and reduce risks. Call 0808 1966 830 to find out more about construction site safety training courses such as the SMSTS and SSSTS.

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After a crane collapsed in Liverpool two construction firms where prosecuted for their part in the accident. The crane driver has been left paralysed from the waist down and his life has been changed forever. He suffered with a brain haemorrhage, broken shoulder, cracked ribs, fractured skull and crush injuries. The sad news is the accident need not have happened. Construction site safety is essential; it keeps the employees and the public safe from the many risks posed by this industry.

Huge Fine for Failing to Protect Employee

In the case of the collapsed crane the two firms were prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive. The incident was investigated and it was found that Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd and Bingham Davis cut away some vital reinforcement bars in the foundation and replaced them with some rods made from steel. This had weakened the foundation and changed the weights and force that the foundation was able to manage.

The weakened foundation is why the crane collapsed resulting in the serious life changing injuries to the driver. It was only a matter of luck that no one else was hurt. The construction companies were fined for their part in the incident. Bingham Davis is no longer trading and so they were fined £1000. Bowmer and Kirkland were fined £280,000 after being found guilty.

Don’t Put Lives at Risk

Construction site safety is one area which needs to be taken very seriously. If you own a construction firm you must ensure your employees have the right training and that all hazards are managed to reduce the risks. By law you are responsible for the health and safety of your employees and residents. You must have the right training and provide adequate training to everyone on site if you wish to comply with the law, help reduce the risk of injuries to your workforce and help to prevent the Health and Safety Executive prosecuting you either after an incident or after an inspection.

There are many construction site safety training courses such as the SSSTS and the SMSTS courses provided by the CITB. Call 0808 1966 830 and discuss these courses with the experts ready to help advise you on the best courses to take.

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There has never been a better time to take training. Whether you have employees that require educating in health and safety, or if you wish to improve your career prospects, now is the time to put your plan into action. There is no need to let life or work get in the way, thanks to the Internet and more families having access to computers you can now receive top quality health and safety training at times to suit you.

How You Learn is Up to You

There are different ways to receive training. Tutor led courses are always available all over the country. The tutors can help guide students through the course work, teaching theory and practical skills. There are courses held throughout the year so you don’t need to wait for the start of the traditional school or college year. These courses can be provided by employers for their staff that need to have training, especially important for those who have not received adequate health and safety training. Tutors can also come to your workplace and give training to all staff in need of the qualification. There are also courses suited for anyone who wants to pay for their own training in order to achieve a promotion or change their career.

Learn at Home or in the Work Place

E-learning is offered online and provides students with a flexible timetable. As all of the materials are provided candidates are able to take the training at times to suit them. Employers are able to dedicate set times within the weeks for candidates to take the training, or those training outside work can find the time within their own schedule.

Distance learning is ideally suited to those who are unable to dedicate a set period of weeks to compete a course. You are able to spread the course out over months and sometimes years, and end up with a recognised qualification. Some of the most popular courses include health and safety training; however there are many different courses available. If you are confused as to which type of training is most suitable speak to an advisor who will be able to help you make the best decision.

Nine Passengers who spent Christmas on the Thomson Celebration Cruise Liner were struck down with food poisoning on Christmas Day. They were supposed to be enjoying a holiday of a lifetime, instead the individuals suffered with sickness, diarrhoea and fevers. The group have made claims that there was human excrement in the swimming pools, that birds were causing contamination on the tables outside, insects were found all over the dining rooms and that the food and drink was not suitable for consumption.

The combined cost of the Christmas Cruise around the Red Sea was £11,500. Although the individuals complained about the state of the ship and the food they claim that many of the staff were not helpful, some of whom seemed to be unwilling to investigate their complaints and try to help resolve the problems. In addition lack of cleanliness all of the claimants say that their bedrooms had unpleasant smells, the bathroom water was discoloured and that the cruise ships employees did not wear gloves or clean clothes when handling food.

Food was Not Suitable for Consumption

Other direct complaints against the food on the ship are:

• It was served at the wrong temperatures
• Old food was mixed in with fresh food
• Meat wasn’t cooked thoroughly
• Bottled water was served with lids removed and the colour was murky
• Staff didn’t have high standards of hygiene

According the court papers Thomson failed to ensure that the spread of illness was contained on the ship, and that the standards were not enforced or monitored. The passengers therefore are claiming that Thomson has breached their contract and that they were negligent. Some of the passengers have spoken about how their holiday was completely ruined by illness. Many experienced anxiety after seeing loved ones fall ill and being ill themselves.

Food Safety Training

Any business or industry that is responsible for handling food must ensure that all of the employees are adequately trained. Food poisoning can result in extreme suffering and even death. Anyone affected by food poisoning as a result of negligence has the right to claim for compensation and bring legal action against those responsible. Food safety training is easily available and the costs are minimal. Call 0844 576 6750 to organise training for your employees.

Managers have a huge amount of responsibility placed on their shoulders every minute of every day. Site management involves many different skills, one of which is health and safety. It is the responsibility of the manager to help to reduce the risks on site and manage all of the contractors and subcontractors to ensure that all work performed doesn’t add any unnecessary risks to anyone’s health and safety.

Managers not only have a moral duty to help protect others, they are also bound by laws such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and the CDM. More regulations are applied when dealing with machinery too, and it can be very difficult to ensure that they are aware of each regulation and show compliance. Compliance needs to be seen as it can help to prevent prosecution if an accident should occur, and it also helps to prevent Notices being handed out by Health and Safety Executive Inspectors carrying out spot checks.

How to Stay On Top of the Health and Safety on Site

Health and safety training is essential and one of the most appropriate courses for managers to attend is the SMSTS course provided by the CITB. The course lasts just five days. In those five days managers are provided with a large amount of valuable information and skills which can help to reduce the risks, improve health and safety management skills and develop an understanding of the laws and legal system.

The SMSTS training is suitable for all construction site managers and SSSTS for supervisors. It is also a good course for all construction business owners to attend to help them understand what is required by them and their managerial staff. During the five days the CDM is looked at in detail and you will learn vital skills such as site set up and communication skills.

Other core elements include risk assessments and method statements. Risk assessments play a very important role in the health and safety in the workplace. By being aware of the risks and hazards it is possible to reduce the dangers by finding ways of working safely using training, machinery and safe methods of work. Call 0808 1966 830 if you would like to find out more.

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Death Caused By Fall from Height Highlights Health and Safety Needs in the Construction Industry

A worker was tragically killed while working on a fragile roof on a construction site in Penryn. Work was being carried out on an industrial building at the time of the accident. Paul Gibbons fell 8 metres through an asbestos cement roof to the floor. He was immediately taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.

This case has highlighted the need for strict health and safety policies and procedures on all construction sites. Mr Gibbons was a self-employed contractor who had been hired by Acryglor Ltd, now trading under the name of Onyx Europe Ltd. The company was investigated by the Health and Safety Executive who discovered many failings. The firm had not put in place adequate safety measures, even though their employees were working at height.

Poor Planning and Inadequate Safety Measures

The work performed by Mr Gibbons had not been properly planned. There were no nets in place to prevent falls and not a single crash deck platform had been put in place. The company was criticised for not having a planning coordinator who could have helped to develop a strong construction plan, taking in all of the risks involved and coming up with a plan to prevent accidents and reduce the hazards that come with working at height.

The director of Acryglor Ltd, Mr Peter Williams has debts to a value of £1.5 million and earns £15,000 per year. He was fined for breaching Section 37 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act. He was fined £2,500 and ordered to pay £2,500 in court costs.

Receive the Best Training to Reduce the Risks

Health and safety training can prevent such tragic accidents like this one from occurring. Working at height is responsible for one in five deaths in the construction industry. Careful planning, the introduction of safety measures and safe methods of work can all help to reduce the fatalities and serious injuries which come from falls. If you would like to provide training to your site managers the SMSTS course is one which can help to save lives. Call 0808 1966 830 and ask about training for site managers and supervisors today.

The Construction Design and Management Regulations can cause a lot of confusion for site managers. It is vital that you have a good understanding of your duties under these regulations.

You will also need to know what the regulations are and how you can follow them closely to avoid prosecution and accidents. Construction site safety management courses can help you to form a solid understanding of the CDM and also reduce the health and safety risks on site.

What is the CDM About?

CDM Regulations are designed to focus the attention on planning and managing construction projects. They cover the whole process from design onwards and play an important role in the whole project. It is essential that health and safety is thought about throughout the entire life of a project and the CDM are used to ensure this is so, reducing the probability of health and safety considerations being only an afterthought.

You Must Be Competent

It is important to be able to prove that you are competent when working safely. This is especially important for managers and supervisors, who have legal duties to others. Competence is necessary as those who are competent often work safer than those who are not. Therefore training is essential and you can find many excellent courses designed to make managers competent for their own safety, the safety of others and to show a compliance with the health and safety laws.

Finding a Suitable Course

If you require training, or wish to send your employees on courses you may be wise to consider the SMSTS course. This is a five day course which looks into the CDM Regulations as well as many different areas of construction site safety management. These courses run throughout the year and are available at many different training centres up and down the country, making them easily assessable. The skills learnt on the SMSTS are then put into practice on site helping to reduce and manage risks effectively.

To find out more about construction site safety management and the available courses you can look online for course details. For further information you can call 0808 1966 830 and speak to an advisor about the best CDM training courses available.

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In a recent study carried out the consumer watchdog, “Which?’ The study has highlighted a serious problem with supermarket chicken and highlighted the importance of food health and safety training. During their investigation the deadly bacteria Campylobacter was discovered in 18% of the 192 chickens that were tested. Campylobacter was responsible for 88 deaths three years ago and it is responsible for over 371,000 cases of food poisoning in 2009 according the Food Standards Agency.

Further tests in the lab showed campylobacter wasn’t the only problem as 4% of the tested chickens were contaminated with listeria. The results of the investigation have been branded unacceptable and show the importance of health and safety when dealing with any part of the food production and preparation process.

Hygiene is Vital in the Preparation of All Food

There were nine supermarkets tested during the study which were:

• Aldi
• Co-Op
• Marks and Spencer
• Morrisons
• Asda
• Tesco
• Waitrose
• Sainsbury’s

The representative of all the above supermarkets excluding Aldi, The British Retail Consortium, said that “Which?’ were doing nothing but scaremongering the public. Campylobacter is a common bacterium which can be killed providing good hygiene practices are followed. However if the health and safety in food preparation is lacking it could lead to serious cases of food poisoning and even death. This is why it is essential to ensure that all food which goes through your kitchens is carefully handled by qualified people.

Find the Best Training for Food Safety

There are many food safety training courses available. If you have the right employees fully trained you can help to prevent food poisoning and protect people from being made ill after eating at your premises. Good hygiene and safe food practices will ensure that all the food is prepared safely, cooked thoroughly and is less likely to cause any infections or contamination.

Training is essential whether you are responsible for preparing or manufacturing food. The many available courses to consider include:

• Food Safety in Catering
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• HACCP for Food Manufacturing

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The Health and Safety Executive consider one of the most effective ways to reduce accidents is by managing risk. You can do this by performing risk assessments and using them to determine safe processes and methods of work. If you do not have risk assessment training it is important to seek out the best course for you.

Managers and those in a supervisory position need to have risk management training to ensure that the workplace remains safe and to show you are complying with the legislations and regulations regarding health and safety in the workplace. You can attend a course to help you discover what the hazards are, how to spot ones and what to do before any work commences which could possibly involve any dangers to those carrying out the work.

Find the Right Course for You and Your Managers

You can use risk assessments to highlight the people who are at risk, what the risks are and how they can be combated. This may involve further training, introducing new equipment or machinery or any other practice which can limit the risks. There are many courses available which are designed to pass on the necessary skills for managers, business owners and supervisors which have a legal responsibility to carry out risk assessments as part of their work.

Not only will courses help to show the process and requirements involving risk assessment, it can teach why the assessments are required and the laws and legal action which can be taken if assessments are found to be inadequate.

Varying Length and Levels of Training Available

You can find many courses, some of which can be carried out online and in the comfort of your own home. Employers are also able to offer the training in the workplace or send employees on the tutor led courses at a local training centre. The duration of the courses varies and so do the qualifications. It’s important to find the most suitable course depending on your previous training, your responsibilities in your place of work and also to discover the best ways of receiving the training. If you would like some advice, or book a place on one of the risk assessment training courses, call 0808 1966830.