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The need for company fire risk assessments

2018-08-08T12:09:13Z

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If you as of yet, have not prepared a fire risk assessment, then your company is vulnerable to fines and penalties. Also if you think that preparing a fires risk assessment is as simple as taking a walk around your premises and noting what has the potential to become a problem in the event of a fire, you are in for a bit of a surprise so read on.

In October of 2006, The Regulatory Reform Order 2005 officially became effective. It effectively replaces the cornucopia of fire safety regulations that had preceded it for years. This new code that's commonly referred to as the RRO applies to all non domestic structures in England Wales and also covers all areas of common use and multifamily dwellings, such as apartments.

In essence, the law applies to and assigns liability to any person who is responsible for or has a vested interest in all commercial businesses, shops, offices, care facilities, factories, warehouses, community halls, schools, pubs, restaurants, hostels, hotels and of course as listed above any person who is responsible for the common areas of multifamily housing units.

It's important that you be aware of just how just far reaching and all inclusive the RRO is. For instance, if you're self employed and use a building including your own home for your business, it applies to you and your home. Also all charity organizations are also included. Also if you are a contractor and have even temporary control over a building or structure you can be deemed responsible for that structure.

Understand that in the event that the fire department inspector visits any building that you have any form of control over they will want to speak to the party designated as the responsible person and if this person is not prepared and knowledgeable, it's you in the end that will be held accountable. So there is more to this than meets the eye and a lot more at risk that you may realize at first glance.

In accordance with the RRO it is the duty of the responsible person to carry out the fire risk assessment. This however, does not mean that the responsible person must do the fire risk assessment themselves. In fact, they can assign the task to someone else that they deem qualified but they will in the end be responsible for the assessment that is rendered.

So it's not hard to see why so many building owners and commercial tenants are seeking out the services of online services that specialize in doing Fire Risk Assessments You see, not only are you responsible for the building in the event of a fire but also the people that may be in it at that time. An inadequate fire risk assessment can leave you vulnerable to liabilities.

An online fire risk assessment can for a nominal fee carry out the fire risk assessment for you but it doesn't end there. They will also provide training for your responsible person as well. They will also provide professional assistance in creating emergency processes for your business or property, as well as compile and provide necessary documentation and fire safety records.

Health and safety as an essential aspect of the workplace

2018-08-08T12:07:01Z

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Not many would be aware of this, but the government has legislation for health and safety of people at work. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires the employers to have proper health and safety management systems at work. The Act makes provision for securing the health of people at work, welfare and safety of the employees including the people who are not directly employed by the company like contractors and visitors.

While the law exists and it is mandatory for the employers to follow the guidelines, it is also necessary for the employees to know about their rights and duties regarding their own health & safety. Employers should conduct a General risk assessment to ensure the health and safety of their employees.

To create awareness about health & safety at work, the employers should have proper employee induction & health and safety training programs whenever new employees join the company. The induction program should educate the employees about the safety standards, procedures and policies of the company.

The basics of health and safety at work start with having proper First Aid. Every organization big or small must have proper First Aid Kits and systems. While at work, people can suffer an injury or fall ill. It is very important for the company / firm to have proper arrangements so that the employees can receive immediate medical attention. A person who has received proper training for administering First Aid should be appointed for this.

Fire safety is of prime importance at work. The potential hazards and sources of fuel, oxygen & ignition etc should be identified. Proper Fire detection and warning systems should be in place to prevent any mishaps. Fire extinguishers should be kept ready in different places throughout the building. There should be exit doors and escape routes in the building. Electrical equipments and wiring should be proper and checked at regular intervals. The employees should be given training on dealing with fire emergencies. Fire drill and Fire Risk Assessment should be done at regular intervals.

Stress at work place is common. But if it starts affecting the health of the employee then it is a problem. Employers should identify the factors causing excessive stress to the employees. A stress risk assessment should be done to identify the potential hazards and risks. Proper measures should be adopted to control excessive employee stress. Employees should be given proper training, support and care to help them prevent & relieve the stress.

Employers should follow the norms of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations. They should assess the health risks faced by the employees from the chemicals or substances used at workplace. Proper control measures should be adopted and the same should be followed by the employees. Training and information about the health risks should be provided to the employees.

Employees with cognitive, physical, sensory, ambulant and other disabilities have a right to proper arrangements and facilities at the workplace. There should be proper access, lighting, signage, seating arrangements for the disabled. Other employees of the company should also be sensitized about the same.

New and expectant mothers have a right to proper care at the workplace. The employers should identify the potential hazards to the mother as well as the baby while at work. The employers can offer alternative work, different or less work timings or paid leave to ensure the health and safety of the mother and baby. Similarly, arrangements should be made for young persons at work and lone workers. A general risk assessment should be done for the security, health and safety of such employees.

It is important that the employer as well as the employee is aware of the rights and duties pertaining to health and safety at workplace. For details you can take the services of a health and safety consultant or just search on any major search engine.

The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008

2018-08-08T12:05:14Z

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Breaches in Health and Safety law could now land employers or their staff in prison, where previously they would have faced fines. The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 came into effect on 16th January 2009 and means that employees or their bosses could now face up to two years in prison for breaking legislation.

This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone plays around or behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies for anyone who fails to take proper care for other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.

The purpose of the law is to try to get employers to take its matters seriously. Over 200 people are killed every year in accidents at work, and many more are injured. The costs to businesses are huge. The new law also means that even minor breaches the rules now carry fines of up to £20,000. Whereas fines were previously related to specific serious breaches, people can now be fined for just about any offence.

While it has been suggested that custodial sentences will only be considered for the most serious offences, the law gives the courts considerable discretion, so we shall have to wait and see how it is interpreted. Many people expect a rush of prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive, as they attempt to demonstrate that the law is effective and the consequences real.

"This Act gives lower courts the power to impose higher fines for some offences. It is right that there should be a real deterrent to those businesses and individuals that do not take their responsibilities seriously. Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to their safety are properly managed, and employers have a duty in law to deliver this."

The thing to remember is that the change in the law does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear anyway. The Act is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.

Health and safety for the workplace

2018-08-08T12:02:45Z

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It is important for every company or industry to have its own health and safety plan template. This indicates not only the priority of the company given to its workers but it also reflects its perception of health for everyone involved in the company and for the general public. Having a such a template also prevents or minimizes unnecessary costs the company might shoulder due to legal actions it may undergo once a worker or group of workers would get involved in an accident. Therefore, designing a health and safety plan template also gives signal to the moral and legal obligation of the company to its workers.

A lot of details describing ways to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the workers should be included in the health and safety plan template. These include the nature of work done in the company, possible present in that workplace, procedures in hazard identification and control, emergency and accident response, fire prevention and safety protocols, disaster preparedness, and communication procedures. Therefore, in making the template, the company must ensure that the template is carefully planned and done before disseminating it to the workers. It is also important that the workers also agree with the template created by the company. The workers should also consent that they would comply with what the plan template says.

Truly, making a direct, detailed, and consistent template for a plan is tough. However, there are sample health and safety plan templates available online that can be used by a company in creating its own plan. At a single click, a company can download some of these templates for its use. In fact, there are providers that are compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Getting access to these templates and using them as a guide can help the company in saving time and effort in developing one. The amount of time and effort spent can be used instead in dissemination of information to the workers, getting their consent, training of workers if necessary, and monitoring and evaluation.

However, using available resources such as sample templates can facilitate easier planning and eventually timely implementation of these important plan templates in the workplace.

The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008

2018-08-06T09:45:17Z

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Breaches in Health and Safety law could now land employers or their staff in prison, where previously they would have faced fines. The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 came into effect on 16th January 2009 and means that employees or their bosses could now face up to two years in prison for breaking legislation.

This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone plays around or behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies for anyone who fails to take proper care for other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.

The purpose of the law is to try to get employers to take [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html safety] matters seriously. Over 200 people are killed every year in accidents at work, and many more are injured. The costs to businesses are huge. The new law also means that even minor breaches the rules now carry fines of up to £20,000. Whereas fines were previously related to specific serious breaches, people can now be fined for just about any offence.

While it has been suggested that custodial sentences will only be considered for the most serious offences, the law gives the courts considerable discretion, so we shall have to wait and see how it is interpreted. Many people expect a rush of prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive, as they attempt to demonstrate that the law is effective and the consequences real.

The Chair of the Health and Safety Executive, Judith Hackitt, said:

"This Act gives lower courts the power to impose higher fines for some [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html health and safety] offences. It is right that there should be a real deterrent to those businesses and individuals that do not take their responsibilities seriously. Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to their safety are properly managed, and employers have a duty in law to deliver this."

The law slipped in rather quietly without attracting much media attention, even though the implications are actually more far reaching than the Corporate Manslaughter Act, which attracted quite a lot of interest and publicity when it came into force last April.

The thing to remember is that the change in the [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html law] does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear anyway. The Act is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.

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Health and safety as an essential aspect of the workplace

2018-08-06T09:42:33Z

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Not many would be aware of this, but the government has legislation for health and safety of people at work. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires the employers to have proper health and safety management systems at work. The Act makes provision for securing the health of people at work, welfare and safety of the employees including the people who are not directly employed by the company like contractors and visitors.

While the law exists and it is mandatory for the employers to follow the guidelines, it is also necessary for the employees to know about their rights and duties regarding their own health & safety. Employers should conduct a General [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html Risk Assessment] to ensure the health and safety of their employees.

To create awareness about health & safety at work, the employers should have proper employee induction & health and safety training programs whenever new employees join the company. The induction program should educate the employees about the safety standards, procedures and policies of the company.

The basics of health and safety at work start with having proper First Aid. Every organization big or small must have proper First Aid Kits and systems. While at work, people can suffer an injury or fall ill. It is very important for the company / firm to have proper arrangements so that the employees can receive immediate medical attention. A person who has received proper training for administering First Aid should be appointed for this.

Fire safety is of prime importance at work. The potential hazards and sources of fuel, oxygen & ignition etc should be identified. Proper Fire detection and warning systems should be in place to prevent any mishaps. Fire extinguishers should be kept ready in different places throughout the building. There should be exit doors and escape routes in the building. Electrical equipments and wiring should be proper and checked at regular intervals. The employees should be given training on dealing with fire emergencies. Fire drill and Fire Risk Assessment should be done at regular intervals.

Stress at work place is common. But if it starts affecting the health of the employee then it is a problem. Employers should identify the factors causing excessive stress to the employees. A stress risk assessment should be done to identify the potential hazards and risks. Proper measures should be adopted to control excessive employee stress. Employees should be given proper training, support and care to help them prevent & relieve the stress.

Employers should follow the norms of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations. They should assess the health risks faced by the employees from the chemicals or substances used at workplace. Proper control measures should be adopted and the same should be followed by the employees. Training and information about the health risks should be provided to the employees.

The employers are also required to have proper policies for disability [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html health & safety]. Employees with cognitive, physical, sensory, ambulant and other disabilities have a right to proper arrangements and facilities at the workplace. There should be proper access, lighting, signage, seating arrangements for the disabled. Other employees of the company should also be sensitized about the same.

New and expectant mothers have a right to proper care at the workplace. The employers should identify the potential hazards to the mother as well as the baby while at work. The employers can offer alternative work, different or less work timings or paid leave to ensure the health and safety of the mother and baby. Similarly, arrangements should be made for young persons at work and lone workers. A general risk assessment should be done for the security, health and safety of such employees.

It is important that the employer as well as the employee is aware of the rights and duties pertaining to health and safety at workplace. For details you can take the services of a health and safety consultant or just search for "[http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html health and safety at work]" on any major search engine.

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The need for company fire risk assessments

2018-08-06T09:38:13Z

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If you as of yet, have not prepared a fire risk assessment, then your company is vulnerable to fines and penalties. Also if you think that preparing a fires risk assessment is as simple as taking a walk around your premises and noting what has the potential to become a problem in the event of a fire, you are in for a bit of a surprise so read on.

In October of 2006, The Regulatory Reform Order 2005 officially became effective. It effectively replaces the cornucopia of fire safety regulations that had preceded it for years. This new code that's commonly referred to as the RRO applies to all non domestic structures in England Wales and also covers all areas of common use and multifamily dwellings, such as apartments.

In essence, the law applies to and assigns liability to any person who is responsible for or has a vested interest in all commercial businesses, shops, offices, care facilities, factories, warehouses, community halls, schools, pubs, restaurants, hostels, hotels and of course as listed above any person who is responsible for the common areas of multifamily housing units.

It's important that you be aware of just how just far reaching and all inclusive the RRO is. For instance, if you're self employed and use a building including your own home for your business, it applies to you and your home. Also all charity organizations are also included. Also if you are a contractor and have even temporary control over a building or structure you can be deemed responsible for that structure.

Understand that in the event that the fire department inspector visits any building that you have any form of control over they will want to speak to the party designated as the responsible person and if this person is not prepared and knowledgeable, it's you in the end that will be held accountable. So there is more to this than meets the eye and a lot more at risk that you may realize at first glance.

In accordance with the RRO it is the duty of the responsible person to carry out the fire risk assessment. This however, does not mean that the responsible person must do the fire risk assessment themselves. In fact, they can assign the task to someone else that they deem qualified but they will in the end be responsible for the assessment that is rendered.

So it's not hard to see why so many building owners and commercial tenants are seeking out the services of online services that specialize in doing Fire Risk Assessments You see, not only are you responsible for the building in the event of a fire but also the people that may be in it at that time. An inadequate fire [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html risk assessment] can leave you vulnerable to liabilities.

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The need for a health and safety professional in the workplace

2018-08-06T09:31:42Z

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Everyone has heard the old saying "accidents don't just happen, they are made". The fact is that this is the truth and ambivalence is the first step in creating an accident. Thinking that it can't happen to you at your firm or simply assuming that accidents come with the territory and are unavoidable to one degree or another.

Sure you can call another safety meeting and go over the same old material while your crew stares at the clock or the floor. But is that really doing any good? Is this done more to ease your conscience in the event of an injury or to comply with some terms that your insurance carrier has laid out?

The fact is that today there are new options that owners and managers are taking advantage of to do a much better job of addressing safety issues at firms just like yours. Private services that specialize in helping companies actually identify the sources of and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries.

To make it easier for you, the owner or manager, they offer their services in set service packages that let you know from the outset precisely what you will be getting and how much it will cost you. Also you may be surprised at how little money it takes to get you started with a base package from one of these specialty Service Providers.

As an example, the typical least costly service package of this type will often include the following but can also include more, depending on any special requirement that your business's may present. So let's take a quick look and see if there is anything that jumps out at you in a typical base service pack that you may have a use for.

Priority number one is to analyze, inventory and audit your business with an eye toward compliance with health and safety codes.

4 onsite service stops per annum for the purpose of identifying and covering safety topics and issues in a (proactive fashion).

Hands on assistance in establishing a set company safety policy to present to your employees and help in periodic updates of this policy. Prompt notification of any eminent changes in legal code that would have an impact on your company, as it pertains to health and safety issues.

Management level risk assessment assistance, where it is deemed appropriate. Special attention to and the assessment of fire risk on site. Ongoing support aimed at insuring that you remain in compliance through any and all legislative changes.

Email and telephone support on an as needed basis from certified [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_birmingham.html health and safety] specialists who are familiar with your business genre. Creation and compilation of driver and equipment operator handbooks. A one day all inclusive health general health and safety course.

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Health and safety defined

2018-08-06T09:29:47Z

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As a business owner you need to view Health & Safety not just as having no accidents, but working with your staff to ensure the working environment is safe so they are as productive as possible. Workplace Health and Safety relates directly to where staff work e.g. the building, machinery and immediate local working environment. It is not directly concerned with staff ill health, unless the workplace caused it, but the workplace should be able to deal with the affects of an ill health situation eg first aid provision. Many organisations now extend into employee well being to keep them as healthy and as productive as possible.

Good Health and Safety is made up from three key areas - Moral, Legal and Financial.

Moral Reasons

It should go without saying that as a business owner you don't want to injure anyone as no one likes to see people being injured, made ill or affected by anything that is dangerous. As a responsible employer you would expect that staff work safely during the day, or night, and return home in the same condition they went to work in. A moral and ethical duty now exists to protect staff - including those that you maybe don't actually control but have access to your premises e.g. visitors, contractors and the general public.

Legal Reasons

Health and Safety law affects all organisations without exception. Smaller organisations may not have to complete [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_birmingham.html risk assessments] but they are still subject to the same legal duties. If they are found negligent in their legal duties they can be taken to court as well as face civil actions. Smaller organisations are more liable to court action as they are easier to prosecute as they are not as complicated as larger firms who also employ specialist advisers to reduce their risk.

Financial Reasons

Paying staff when they are not at work costs money. In addition you may have to pay for temporary cover or overtime whilst they are off and together with possible re-training costs, management time involved, injuries can be expensive. Paying fines and compensation is also expensive and takes many months to conclude and involve lots of time in defending a prosecution or a claim. Any adverse publicity may also cost money due to the loss of potential orders and customers. Insurance companies don't like accidents either as they know they can be expensive. Insurance premiums will rise if accidents take place, conversely they may reduce if [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_birmingham.html effective Health and Safety] takes place within the organisation therefore saving your business money.

[http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_birmingham.html Health and Safety] is based in law but can be very subjective - everyone seems to have a view and it can be an emotive one. Unfortunately accidents have always happened and will continue to do so, but as long as you did everything to prevent them or reduce the severity, you can rest a bit easier.

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Checking for health and safety in businesses

2018-08-06T09:27:46Z

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Construction (Design Management) Regulations 2007 places responsibilities on business owners to assess sub-contractors to ensure their Health and Safety is being addressed. Legally, you cannot pass on these duties to another party although some business owners believe if they pass on an activity, they pass on the risk. This is not the case and if a sub-contractor has an accident you still have some responsibility and the HSE will consider you as liable. The supplier will also be responsible so it is in both your interests to reduce the likelihood of an accident happening.

So how do you check the competence and compliance of your suppliers? Quite simply, ask them! It is more commonplace to have risk assessments requested by customers and you may have already been asked to provide yours. You can produce a questionnaire that they can complete and would ask for details or copies of their:

* Health and Safety Policy
* Their insurance levels
* Their arrangements for Health and Safety - basically what they do to keep people safe
* Sample risk assessments
* Are they, or have they, been subject to HSE investigations?
* Provide details of the person, or external company, used for Health and Safety and their qualifications
* What staff training is provided?
* How staff get info and any workforce involvement?
* Health and Safety performance e.g. accident stats, how they monitor their legal compliance?
* How they investigate accidents?
* Do they agree to work within your own policy?

You may wish to leave the answer area blank and get them to fill it in or you may offer a checklist for them to tick and confirm they have the relevant information in place (less comprehensive but quicker to complete and review).

It is worthwhile to get them to confirm the information is correct and get it signed and dated. You would expect to see it signed by a director or suitably responsible person.

Once they have completed the questionnaire you now need to review it to check everything is in place. If the information looks complete you can file it and move on, but if it not you will need to contact them and establish why the information is not up to your standard. On occasions it may mean that work still goes ahead knowing there could be a potential issue but you accept that risk as your business still needs to function.

Another way is to monitor them whilst they are working for you. This may not always be practical but if you can see them in action it will give you an idea if they are working to their own designated practices. In addition it shows you are monitoring them and trying to [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_birmingham.html ensure safe practices] whilst working for you. Any issues raised from your monitoring should also be recorded so that you have evidence that you have taken reasonable measures to work safely.

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Health and safety for the workplace

2018-08-06T09:25:36Z

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