We are pleased to announce that starting today we have a promotional sale on all our safety open courses that are running up until May 2016. This offer applies to all training courses being held at our regional training centre in Sittingbourne, Kent. The open courses available up to May 2016… Fire Warden Course Risk Assessments Emergency First Aid at… read more →

We are pleased to announce we released a short demonstration video on YouTube yesterday for our Fire Safety Risk Assessment Mobile App. For more information on our mobile application please visit the Fire Risk Assessment Software page. Video description: Demonstration for completing a fire safety risk assessment on the PYRAMID™ Risk Management System mobile app. Fed up with word, lengthily… read more →

Question Has a fire safety risk assessment been carried out in the past 12 months and are all actions identified up to date? Do the recorded answers have sufficient detail? Reason for This Question It is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to have a fire safety risk assessment and ensure that it is reviewed… read more →

Question Check staff training records in place for use of dangerous equipment. Follow up on at least one piece of equipment e.g. compactor, scissor lift etc. Reason for This Question Training records should be in place and current for employees and service contractors for dangerous equipment such as fork lift trucks, compactors, etc. Possible Answers Red: No records available Amber:… read more →

Question Is there an up to date business continuity plan, and has it been reviewed in the last 12 months? Reason for This Question There should be a business continuity plan in place to deal with major emergencies. Possible Answers Red: No plan in place Amber: Plan in place but has not been reviewed in the last 12 months Green:… read more →

Question Is there evidence that accidents are investigated, appropriate remedial action is taken and where appropriate, risk assessments reviewed / updated? Reason for This Question It is important to investigate accidents to prevent re occurrences and also to identify trends. Possible Answers Red: No evidence of accidents being investigated Amber: Accidents being investigated but no evidence of action taken Green:… read more →

Question Is there evidence of daily, weekly and monthly checks safety & fire checks and are they up to date? Reason for This Question It is important to regularly check the Premises and equipment to ensure that defects are identified and rectified before any accident arises. Possible Answers Red: No checks being recorded Amber: Some checks being undertaken but records… read more →

Question Is there evidence of staff training, with records of training held on employees file? Reason for This Question Every employee must have training records in place which includes all new employees completion of basic health and safety and fire training within 3 months of commencement. Possible Answers Red: No records available and staff unable to confirm training or demonstrate… read more →

Question Are accident records available and are being used correctly and RIDDOR completed where appropriate? Reason for This Question Accident records and a reporting procedure must be in place and is a legal requirement under HASAWA and RIDDOR. Possible Answers Red: No accident report forms being completed for accidents. RIDDOR not completed where necessary Amber: Accident reports being completed but… read more →

Question Are arrangements in place for consultation with employees, and are H&S Committee Meetings being held with minutes circulated? Reason for This Question Dedicated health and safety committee meetings must be held frequently, and minutes circulated to show your commitment to health and safety and resolving issues. Possible Answers Red: No records of H&S meetings held Amber: H&S meetings held,… read more →