The HSE have advised that during 2007/8, 58 workers died and over 3,500 suffered serious injury. In its drive to reduce these avoidable accidents the HSE is again running its Ladder Exchange Initiative which will run from the 1st September to 31st December 2009. If you have bent, broken or battered ladders, you can part […]
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Health and Safety Audit
A health and safety audit will identify the gaps between what a company does and what it needs to do. Sensible Safety Solutions Ltd can conduct your health and safety audit so you are aware of any shortcommings with legal compliance. Our report will provide solutions to help you to remedy the gaps identified, be jargon free and easily […]
Health and Safety Policy Statement and Responsibilities
Under s.2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, any employer who has five or more employees must produce a written safety policy. The policy must be signed by the senior executive and dated. As it is intended as a living document, it must be reviewed on a regular basis, and revised to […]
Risk Assessments
Every employer is under a statutory duty to arrange for a “competent person” to assess all risks arising at the workplace, or created by work activities. Some risks are of a general nature, but others will need to be considered against more specialised legislation. Sensible Safety Solutions can arrange for the identification and assessment of […]
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire certificates became obsolescent with the introduction of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The new law applies to all non-domestic premises and places a duty of care on the Employer, the Occupier or the Owner as the Responsible Person. They must appoint a Competent Person whose duty it is to carry out a fire risk […]
Safe Systems of Work
Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) must be prepared to identify the key safe steps employees follow when carrying out their daily tasks. Should the HSE become involved, they will request the SSOW in addition to the relevant risk assessment. Sensible Safety Solutions Ltd. can assist you to ensure that if required, SSOW are developed, available […]
Employee Training programs
Health and safety training is an essential element in obtaining and maintaining legal compliance, and should be provided to all staff. These requirements also extend to fire safety. Sensible Safety Solutions can offer bespoke training programmes to meet your requirements and be delivered in line with your organisation’s culture. This will ensure that you have […]
BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
In today’s modern world, many companies are now seeking certification to BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 14001 and or OHSAS 18001 to demonstrate they are committed to providing quality products and services, protect their employees from injury and are being environmentally responsible. For those organisations that want to implement these standards, then Sensible […]