Four Workers Killed in Birmingham Alone
Health and Safety Services Can Save Lives. Fact!
Health and safety services are there for businesses to use. The legislations surrounding health and safety can be confusing and time consuming and unfortunately many businesses find they are taken to court and prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for breaching one or more of the many regulations and laws designed to protect the lives of others.
Four Workers Killed in Birmingham Alone
During the last twelve months a total of four people died in the workplace in Birmingham and the Black Country. In addition to the deaths a further 900 were seriously harmed in accidents which could have been avoided. The Health and Safety Executive have called out to employers warning them to be vigilant when it comes to the health and safety of others. The fresh warning comes at the start of the New Year after the numbers increased during 2010/2011.
Legal Responsibilities Cannot Be Ignored
As an employee it is essential to remember that it is their legal duty to do all that is possible to create a safe environment in the workplace. Health and safety services can help you to stay within the law by choosing to gain assistance from experts who can explain what is expected by the HSE. Combine this knowledge with training, auditing and risk assessments and your workplace can become safer while you follow the laws regarding what is expected.
High Number of Deaths Recorded
The total statistics for Great Britain are workplace deaths 171 and 24,700 major injuries. This is an increase on the previous year and goes to show that not everyone is following the legislations. Taking risks has resulted in many people suffering and the HSE has prosecuted many firms throughout the year for their lapses in health and safety.
Use Consultants to Make Your Policies Fall in Line with the Law
The Health and Safety Consultants are able to provide multiple services which can help prevent tragic and unnecessary accidents. The experts and the health and safety services are designed to teach you, or provide a service, which can potentially save lives and reduce the number of accidents in the workplace through methods which meet the demands of the regulations.
Whether your business is considered to be high risk or not the laws remain the same and need to be adhered to. Failing to do so can cost your company and yourself hundreds and thousands, could mean closing doors and more importantly can result in others being seriously injured or to lose their lives when trying to earn a living.
Multiple Services Available
Use the health and safety services to create procedures and policies within your business which work and protect everyone. Some of the services on offer include:
- Health and Safety Audits
- Fire Risk Assessments
- Asbestos Surveys
- Construction Safety Advisory Services
- Competent Person
- Document Writing
To find out more about what is available for businesses in Great Britain contact the expert consultants who are ready to assist you. Telephone 0800 1488 677 to speak to a consultant who can help.
HSE Considering Cutting Unannounced Inspections Putting Lives at Risk
Health and Safety Cuts Leaked to the Press
This week leaked letter has exposed the current discussions which are underway in the Health and Safety Executive offices. The letter shows that HSE bosses are considering axing many unplanned visits to many companies over a large variety of industries.
This has caused a huge amount of concern with UCATT, the construction workers union who have spoken about their major concerns about the negative effects that this move will have for the construction employees. Alan Ritchie, the UCATT boss stated that many companies’ owners often ignore the health and safety procedures which are in place to protect their employees from serious harm and even death. Mr Ritchie believes that the only thing which makes bosses enforce the procedures and health and safety policies is the constant threat that the HSE inspectors could arrive at any given time.
Government Cuts to Blame
Mr Ritchie considers the real culprits behind these proposed cuts to be the Government. The HSE have had their budget slashed by 35% which has meant that they are unable to maintain their current amount of unplanned visits which keeps industry bosses on their toes.
The previous visits to building sites up and down the country have exposed an alarming 80% who had serious health and safety issues which were putting lives at risk. Mr Ritchie believes that if the planned cuts were to go through it would result in fatalities.
Job Losses Predicted
The Public and Commercial Services who represent the staff at the Health and Safety Executive told the press about their concerns. The general secretary Mark Serwotka said that these cuts showed how the Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition had a twin agenda which involved reducing public spending and encouraging employers to increase profits without having any responsibility. The PCS also have fears about the future of many jobs within the company which could be lost due to the cuts in HSE spending.
Lives at Risk if Health and Safety is not enforced
Although there are industries which will be safeguarded from the reduced unplanned visits there are still many who will be affected. The non-effected are called the hazardous sectors which includes nuclear, offshore and the chemical industries. If the cut backs do go through it is essential that employers maintain strict health and safety policies which will help protect them and their employees from dangers in the work place.
After the first conviction for Corporate Manslaughter in February 2011 many companies are making sure that full risk assessments and policies are in place to ensure workers are provided safe environments to work in. The real threat of losing businesses and livelihoods will not go away simply because there will be less HSE inspections taking place.
A bespoke Competent Person Service Package can help to make sure the health and safety ball is never dropped. This service can be tailored around your business as no two businesses are the same. You can have a full review of your current policy and have a full report which will highlight the major issues. The risk assessments, documentation and safety policies are all included in the small monthly price. To find out more about the Competent Person Service please call our expert on 0800 1488 677 to discuss the packages in detail.
Introducing our ‘Competent Person Service’ – an essential service for all employers
As you may know, the ‘Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999’ requires all employers to appoint one or more ‘Competent Persons‘ to provide knowledgeable assistance with health and safety.
When you appoint Veritas Consulting as your business competent person, you will be receiving one of the most comprehensive and experienced health and safety services available.
It’s a legal requirement, so you don’t want to be paying more than you need to. Our competent person service is very affordable for businesses of all sizes with a low monthly fee. At the same time, the health and safety procedures are vital to avoid legal troubles and protect your employees, so you will receive advice and assistance from highly experienced health and safety professionals, including:
- A health and safety policy review
- 4 flexible office visitors throughout the year – e.g quarterly reviews
- Unlimited health and safety advice via telephone and E-mail
- A designated health and safety professional from Veritas Consulting to act as your competent person and handle all your health and safety requirements
- Plus much more.
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Electrical and Mechanical Company renew Competent Person Service
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers CMS Midlands renew their annual Competent Person Service
We are proud to announce that Birmingham Based Electrical and Mechanical Engineers CMS Midlands has renewed their Competent Person Service with Veritas Health and Safety Consultants.
Continually working closely with our experienced Health and Safety Consultants, CMS Midlands have made significant progress with their Health and Safety procedures and Management.
Here are additional services which complement the Competent Person Service we have provided.
Health and Safety Policy
Writing Risk assessments
Writing Method Statements
Health and Safety Training
and more many more.
If you are in businesses there is a legal obligation placed on employers to have access to a Competent Person (Reg 7 of The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999). This can be from within your organisation, but advise external experienced competent Health and Safety Consultants are the best step any business can take, if you want a Competent Person Service.
Need Competent Advice? Veritas Health and Safety Consultants can help from as little as £55.00 p/m:
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