After some fantastic work by our training team, as a result of brilliant feedback and requests from customers, we can now offer RadioDetection RD8100 training as part of our flagship IOSH Avoiding Danger from Underground Services course. The course takes Continue reading
Over the last 12 months, we have been discussing forthcoming changes to the Construction Design and Management Regulations. These have now been laid before parliament and unless there are any last minute changes (this is very unlikely) they will come Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that we are now license holders for IOSH Working Safely – now recognised by CSCS as an equivalent to a Level 1 Award. Need a CSCS Labourers Card? IOSH’s one-day Working safely course, has now Continue reading
The CITB and HSE have now published draft industry guidance for those involved in construction projects. As these are the most significant changes to safety management in construction since the 2007 regulations, we advise anyone involved to make themselves familiar Continue reading
It has come to our attention, through various HSE alerts and visits to our clients while working on site, that the HSE are rightly concerned about the management of health in the construction sector. More time is lost to the Continue reading
CDM 2015 is now out for consultation. The most important changes will be for small to medium size contractors and businesses. Get yourself prepared for the changes by reading the consolation documents: http://consultations.hse.gov.uk/consult.ti/conregs/listdocuments Or call us to find out more Continue reading
As far as we can determine, from talking to our contacts, it looks as though CDM2014 will actually be CDM2015. The HSE is still committed to consolation, so this would be the earliest date the regulations could realistically be introduced. Continue reading
While main contractors and large construction companies have made great strides in improving health and safety on site over the last 10 years, injury and fatality rates on small and medium sized construction projects remain stubbornly static. It is questionable Continue reading
Many will be aware that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are in the process of revising HSE guidance document ‘Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSG47)’. Although intended for publication earlier this year, it has been delayed due to resource Continue reading
We would like to thank everyone who came to see us at Geotechnica. Another great event, where we got to meet our clients, make new friends and discuss all issues geotechnical. Also, many thanks to everyone who came to our Continue reading