1441. First aid health and safety
February 29, 2016
Bloodborne pathogens. If it is reasonably anticipated that employees will be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) while using first-aid supplies, employers are required to provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., gloves, masks, eye protection) in co...
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1442. Why you need to hire a health and safety consultant
February 29, 2016
Why should your company hire a health and safety consultant? Health and safety are two most important elements that every organization needs to consider and take care of. Today, many organizations choose to hire health and safety consultants to ensure that their company employees are safe and in goo...
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1443. Gas health and safety
February 29, 2016
Gas detection is the simple phrase used for ‘atmospheric testing’ or ‘atmospheric sampling’. The process involves capturing a sample of the atmosphere so it can be analysed to determine the percentage or amount of a particular substance in the atmosphere (the air we breathe).
Electronic gas ...
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1444. Outsourcing to a Competent Consultant
February 29, 2016
Outsourcing health and safety has many benefits and is an effective way to ensure you get the best service, practical independent advice and save money for your organisation.
Health and safety outsourcing
However, a recent court case involving a consultant who was not competent to gi...
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1445. Choosing health and safety consultants - getting this right
February 29, 2016
Choosing health and safety consultants
There is now a large choice of health and safety consultants, much larger than when our business was established some 40 years ago. Choosing the right health and safety consul...
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1446. Health and safety risk audits
February 29, 2016
Workplace risk assessments are required by law, and are a key element of managing health and safety. However, all too often risk assessments are seen as an end in themselves, with more emphasis placed on the process of the assessment itself and the volume of paperwork, rather than acting on th...
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1447. Choosing a health and safety consultant - and how to do so
February 29, 2016
Choosing a health and safety consultant is an important decision, so great care should be taken before you appoint one. Whatever anyone may tell you, the management of Health and Safety risks cannot be outsourced to a consultant, and no consultant can make you 'fully compliant'. However, a good...
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1448. The needs for good health and safety
February 29, 2016
It is no secret that effective Health & Safety Management should now be considered a Board Room topic, forming part of an organisation's corporate governance agenda.
However, the raft of Health & Safety legislation, ...
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1449. Competent person - hiring them
February 29, 2016
Every employer is required by Law to appoint a Competent Person to assist them meet their legal health and safety obligations. This is a requirement under the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999.
Quite simply, this means an employer must appoint someone competent to provide soun...
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1450. Selecting a competent consultant for good health and safety
February 29, 2016
If you need the services of a health and safety consultant, ensure that anyone you employ is able to provide advice that suits your business.
Selection process
By using this checklist you will get a good idea of whether the company / individual is right for your business. The registe...
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Author: Innes Donaldson
