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The fire safety competency challenge

The fire sector has responded to questions raised by Brandon Lewis, former Fire Minister, at a recent conference. Here, Graham Ellicott, CEO of the...

CDM2007 Design Risk Management Course

Association for Project Safety (APS) CDM2007 Design Risk Management Course The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM2007) require a cultural change in the management of...

Asbestos in schools: time for better management?

The latest Health and Safety Executive advice is that schools should identify, protect and manage asbestos-containing materials. Planning and Building Control Today assesses the...

The height of roof safety

Paul Haxell, Chair of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Construction Group outlines the risks of working at height and what mitigation...

The New Construction Health and Safety Manual

The cornerstone to your compliance. Helping you comply with health and safety legislation and promoting good practice. The No 1 bestselling Construction Health & Safety...

CDM Regulations 2015: Better safety for all?

The revised CDM proposals have been debated and analysed by many in the industry. Here, James Ritchie, Head of Corporate Affairs at The Association...

Fire performance of timber stairs

New guidance from NHBC provides builders, designers and regulators with possible solutions for stairs in residential buildings where building regulations calls for them to...

Suppressing the fire

An effective sprinkler system can reduce a multitude of costs from fire and here, Steve Mills, BAFSA Fire & Service Co-ordinator provides the evidence. Since...

The fire safety competency challenge

The fire sector has responded to questions raised by Brandon Lewis, former Fire Minister, at a recent conference. Here, Graham Ellicott, CEO of the...

Is more training needed for asbestos workers?

Graham Warren, Manager at ACAD discusses the focus that is now placed on employers to ensure employees are competent to work with asbestos. With the...

Asbestos training – the real ‘know-how’

Terry Slater, Director of SMH Training & Scientific Services UK LTD highlights the hands-on knowledge of asbestos management that comes from the continuous development...

The voice for fire engineering

Martin Duggan, General Manager at the FIA outlines the launch of the new Fire Engineering Council and the key concerns they intend to address. Fire engineering...

A window to safety

The NHBC Techzone provide guidance for the appropriate requirements for the fitting of French windows. All designers, builders and building control professionals are familiar with...

Training for safety

Callsafe Services Limited has been providing health and safety advice, assistance and training to our clients, and our clients’ projects, since 1987. Our clients...

Asbestos victims to get increased compensation

The government is increasing payments from £115,000 to £123,000 for a new compensation scheme starting in April. Victims of the fatal asbestos-induced cancer mesothelioma who...

Plan and prepare

The Environment Agency explains how communities can take steps to prepare for flooding. Flooding can be devastating and it poses a risk to life, property...

Avoiding an asbestos breach

Graham Warren ACAD Manager, details the challenges facing local authorities in the management of asbestos. When it comes to the management of asbestos, local authorities...

Health and safety training provision

Over 25 years providing effective and efficient health and safety advice and training to the construction industry and others. Callsafe Services Limited has been providing...

The real cost of workplace bullying

Dr Lynda Shaw, a chartered psychologist discusses the effects workplace bullying has on businesses. The crippling effects of workplace bullying, which is rife in the...

Drop in workplace major injuries

Figures published today by the Heath and Safety Executive show an 11 per cent drop in major injuries for 2012/13 compared to 2011/12. The provisional...

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