n Related service: Competent Person Service for manufacturing & industrial SMEs in Leicester & the Midlands – an appointed external competent person with an annual site visit, HSG65-based audit and 12 months of support, from £950 + VAT. n Related service: Independent Health & Safety Audit (Leicester & the Midlands) – an HSG65-based audit that
Why Every Business Should Use a Visitor Sign-in Record Visitors come into businesses every day. Contractors, delivery drivers, clients, auditors, agency workers, maintenance engineers and other third parties may all need access to your premises from time to time. For many small and medium-sized businesses, visitor sign-in can feel like a basic admin task. However,
Guidance Note: Basic Noise Survey Advice for SME’s First, you need to reasonably determine whether you have a noise problem. The HSE give you a list of things to consider. https://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/advice-overview.htm If you decide you may have a noise problem, you need to get reliable estimates and conduct a survey using an appropriate sound level
Guidance Note: Selecting Suitable Hearing Protection – The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 There are three methods for predicting the effects of hearing protection so that its suitability can be assessed: The octave band method is the most accurate but requires a full octave band spectrum of the noise in the workplace as
Managing Stress in Health and Safety Roles – A Message for HR Managers Engaging an external competent person or experienced health and safety consultant provides independent internal audits, clear prioritisation and structured action plans that strengthen legal compliance in manufacturing environments. It also reduces pressure on health and safety managers by bringing technical reassurance, clarity
Why Health and Safety Managers Should Engage External Competent Support Engaging an external competent person or experienced health and safety consultant provides independent internal audits, clear prioritisation and structured action plans that strengthen legal compliance in manufacturing environments. It also reduces pressure on health and safety managers by bringing technical reassurance, clarity and shared responsibility
Manufacturer fined after employee’s fingers severed following PUWER failings This incident highlights how failures in machine safety controls and maintenance can lead to serious injuries in manufacturing environments. A competent person service helps identify PUWER compliance gaps early by observing real work activities and challenging unsafe practices. Proportionate engineering controls and safe systems of work
Diesel Exhaust Emissions in the Workplace: Risks, Assessment and Control Following New BOHS Guidance The British Occupational Hygiene Society have published new guidance on the assessment and control of the Health Risks From Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions (DEEEs). Table of Contents Facebook X LinkedIn Sarah Leeson, BOHS President-Elect says “If diesel engine exhaust emissions are
What Is a Health and Safety Competent Person — And Why Every Business Needs One A health and safety competent person is a legal requirement for UK businesses and must have the knowledge, training and experience to help manage workplace risks and ensure compliance. This guide explains the competent person health and safety definition, required