Since 2010, government statistics have shown that England experiences more than double the amount of chimney fires during the winter months as it does throughout autumn. With Chimney Fire Safety Week starting today, SOA Safety wants to ensure you are equipped to help landlords and housing managers protect their residents and properties. Here, we discuss the role… Continue Reading
A valid fire safety and evacuation plan must detail every element of what needs to happen in the event of a fire. It should be easily accessible to all employees, and anybody that may need to know the information in the workplace. In order to create a detailed and thorough plan, you must show that… Continue Reading
This should be a main concern for any business, and it can be a team effort. Although the business owner is usually the main person responsible for ensuring that their workplace is fire safe, all employees should be knowledgeable about how they can help prevent a fire in their working environment. Here’s some tips on… Continue Reading
Fire Safety is of the utmost importance in any building. As a business owner, you’re responsible for ensuring that your workplace meets all required health and safety standards. It’s crucial that your working environment complies with all building regulations, to ensure the safety of your employees and the protection of your building. Fire safety should… Continue Reading
What is risk assessment? “A risk assessment is a systematic review of what might cause undesirable incidents and what consequences these may have for the working environment. A risk assessment must also identify measures that form a basis for reducing risk.” As defined by the HSE. Employers are required by law to protect employees and others… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
In short, Legionella is pathogenic bacteria that causes a range of illnesses; such as Pontiac fever, Lochgoilhead and most seriously Legionnaires’ disease. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service successfully prosecuted a business owner for breaches under the RRFSO 2005 Continue Reading
“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
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
The main piece of legislation affecting the management of h Continue Reading
SPOTLIGHT IS ON – IOSH VS NEBOSH
People often ask us about the difference between IOSH and NEBOSH, i Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
Health & Safety Officers are responsible for creating a positive health and safety culture within a workplace. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
This is a short and general course, that has been designed by the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) to provide the attendees with a solid grounding on safety for the workplace. Continue Reading
Your first question maybe, “what is COSHH and do I need to be aware of it” and to be honest, you wouldn’t be alone. Firstly, COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Continue Reading
For over 25 years the NEBOSH certificate in construction has been the health and safety benchmark for the construction industry. Continue Reading
Job stress can fray nerves, keep you up at night, and contribute to health problems such as heart disease and depression. Chronic job stress can put both your physical and emotional health at risk. Continue Reading
Registered office address: Standsure House, Dalton-in-Furness, LA13 0SG
Company number: 08080935
