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Covid-19 Announcement 4th November

Posted on 04/11/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

In light of the recent Government announcement regarding the latest lockdown restrictions we are pleased to be able to inform you that as an essential training establishment SOA Safety will continue to operate during this time.

As has been the case since the onset of COVID we continue to enforce a strict COVID secure environment with control measures including reduced training group numbers, one way systems, face coverings, temperature checks, pre course COVID questionnaires and weekly COVID testing for our trainers and consultants.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your upcoming bookings/appointments or to make a new booking please call the office on 01229 808320 or visit our website at www.soasafety.co.uk

Covid19 Announcement

Posted on 15/10/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Hi All Hope you are well. Just wanted to give you an update on todays announcement that we are about to move into tier 2 COVID restrictions. Although these restrictions mean that indoor meeting in homes is not allowed with people that do not live in your household, fortunately businesses that are operating in a… Continue Reading

Jess Jackson

Posted on 01/08/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Training Coordinator Continue Reading

Kerry Armistead

Posted on 30/07/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Training Coordinator Continue Reading

Coronavirus Fit to Work Assessment

Posted on 30/07/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

This article has been prepared to help you complete a Coronavirus Fit To Work assessment of an employee who wants to return to work after displaying symptoms of COVID-19, or is in the vulnerable category of workers. We have been very busy over recent weeks supporting our clients in managing their health, safety and welfare… Continue Reading

Dave Coulson

Posted on 13/07/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Health and Safety Advisor Continue Reading

Coronavirus – what should employers do now?

Posted on 30/06/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

The coronavirus outbreak throws up numerous employment law issues, including questions about travel, health and safety concerns and discrimination claim risks. From staff who refuse to attend work despite being well, to those who refuse to stay home when sick, what do employers need to know? About the coronavirus A virus causing severe lung disease… Continue Reading

Back in Business

Posted on 30/06/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

First and foremost, we hope you, your family and your business are all OK and are coming through what must be a very challenging time. This has been, and still is, an incredibly difficult and uncertain time for businesses, and we sincerely hope that yours has survived and will come out of all this in… Continue Reading

Jason Smith

Posted on 06/05/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Fire Safety Advisor Continue Reading

Paul Steer

Posted on 06/05/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Business Development Continue Reading

Clare Heap

Posted on 06/05/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Business Development Director Continue Reading

Joe Little

Posted on 06/05/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Operations Director / Principal Fire Safety Advisor Continue Reading

Andy Anderson CEng FIET

Posted on 06/05/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Managing Director Continue Reading

Fire, Health and Safety

Posted on 06/05/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

From £144 a month Audit of current Health & Safety provisions Audit of current Fire Safety provisions Report and Alignment Plan New policies and procedures Provision of H&S Management File Fire Risk Assessment & Annual Review Provision of Fire Safety management file Floorplans Evacuation procedures Fire Log Book Training Needs Analysis Annual H&S Audits Monthly site visits… Continue Reading

Fire Safety

Posted on 06/05/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

From £60 a month Audit of current Fire Safety provisions Report and Alignment Plan New policies and procedures Fire Risk Assessment & Annual Review Provision of Fire Safety management file Floor Pans Evacuation procedures Fire Log Book Training Needs Analysis Monthly site visits Inspection of extinguishers Inspection of emergency lighting Inspection of fire doors Fire… Continue Reading

Health and Safety

Posted on 06/05/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

£100 a month Audit of current Health & Safety provisions Report and Alignment Plan New policies and procedures Provision of a Health and Safety management file Training Needs Analysis Annual H&S Audits Quarterly site visits Act as Competent Person Telephone / Email support Quarterly newsletter Continue Reading

Asbestos

Posted on 30/03/2020 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

This will give you information on where you will find asbestos, how it can affect you and hazardous work. Where you will find asbestos Insulation and sprayed coatings used for: • boilers, plant and pipework hidden in under floor ducting • fire protection to steelwork, hidden behind false ceilings • thermal and acoustic insulation of… Continue Reading

What are the Health and Safety Implications of Pregnancy in an Office?

Posted on 15/08/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

While we have long since entered the 21st Century, some companies have yet to make the leap in fully accepting the place of pregnant women within the workforce. Continue Reading

What Do You Need to Know About Legionella?

Posted on 15/08/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

In short, Legionella is pathogenic bacteria that causes a range of illnesses; such as Pontiac fever, Lochgoilhead and most seriously Legionnaires’ disease. Continue Reading

3 Things You Need to Know About PAT Testing and Your Business

Posted on 15/07/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

1. What is PAT Testing? PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing and is the process of checking electrical equipment is safe to be used. Continue Reading

Manual Handling Course

Posted on 15/06/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Manual handling is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace and can lead to the development of long term Musculoskeletal Disorders. Continue Reading

Safe use of Ladders and Stepladders Course

Posted on 15/06/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

If you use ladders as part of your job, then this is a great course to help you make the right choices and to ensure that your company is adhering to the current legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Working at Height Regulations 2005). Continue Reading

What’s a NEBOSH & Why Would I Want One?

Posted on 15/05/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Taken by over thirty thousand people across the globe, NEBOSH courses are seen my many as a benchmark of the health & Safety field. Continue Reading

Selfie sticks banned from night clubs’ and 10 more ‘Health and Safety myths

Posted on 15/04/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service successfully prosecuted a business owner for breaches under the RRFSO 2005 Continue Reading

Implications of Stress in The Workplace

Posted on 15/04/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

“According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in 2014/15, 440,000 people in the UK reported work-related stress at a level they believed was making them ill. That’s 40% of all work-related illness.” Continue Reading

What Are The Benefits of the NEBOSH Environmental Qualification?

Posted on 15/03/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management is designed to be undertaken by those who are responsible for managing environment issues within their role; typically, managers and supervisors. Continue Reading

The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

Posted on 15/03/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
The main piece of legislation affecting the management of h Continue Reading

IOSH VS NEBOSH

Posted on 15/03/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

SPOTLIGHT IS ON – IOSH VS NEBOSH
People often ask us about the difference between IOSH and NEBOSH, i Continue Reading

Can your Ears Give You a Heads Up on Heart Disease?

Posted on 15/02/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

There are few that will argue, that ears are an important body part, more often not they are not thought of as the most glamourous. Continue Reading

HSE Warn Schools not to use Heatproof Mats

Posted on 15/02/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Secondary schools across the UK are starting the new school year with a warning not to use their stock of heatproof mats used with Bunsen burners after the HSE discovered that two major suppliers had illegally sold mats containing asbestos. Continue Reading

The Twit’s Guide To Health and Safety (Or How They Ignore It)

Posted on 15/01/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

The 13th of September marks the life and works of the children’s author Roald Dahl, for more about the day click here. To celebrate his work, we thought we’d revisit one our favourite children’s books “The Twits” but with Health and Safety in mind. Continue Reading

Health & Safety in The Garden

Posted on 15/01/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

As Spring rolls into Summer the number of jobs in the garden always seems to grow. So, before you head out and tackle those hedges and plant beds, why not read our top 5 gardening health & safety tips: Continue Reading

Why Consider a Career in Health & Safety?

Posted on 15/01/2019 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Health & Safety Officers are responsible for creating a positive health and safety culture within a workplace. Continue Reading

The History of the Heimlich Manoeuvre

Posted on 15/12/2018 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

With the Heimlich manoeuvre being a vital lifesaving technique that is taught on most first aid courses, you would probably think that it had been around for centuries. Continue Reading

“Real Life” Confined Space Training by SOA Safety

Posted on 15/12/2018 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Confined spaces can be deadly – A number of people are killed or seriously injured in confined spaces each year in the UK. This happens in a wide range of industries, from those involving complex plant to simple storage vessels. Continue Reading

What to Expect from a Risk Assessment Course

Posted on 15/11/2018 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

If you have any role in the health and safety of your company, you will no doubt have heard of a risk assessment. Perhaps, it’s maybe a task that you do annually, using a template of the HSE website without much additional thought. Continue Reading

More about the NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate

Posted on 15/11/2018 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

If you have read our earlier blog post on how NEBOSH qualifications fit within the larger scheme of obtaining IOSH membership, then you will know that the fire safety & risk management certificate fits into the TechIOSH tier of the IOSH structure. Continue Reading