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The Benefits of Competent Health and Safety Advice

Competency in health and safety is essential for every organisation, whatever the size. To keep your employees safe at work, you must comply with health and safety legislation. The law requires every organisation to appoint a ‘competent’ person to manage health and safety in the workplace, but what is competency defined as? If you lack a competent person in-house, where can you find competent advice? Here’s everything you need to know about competent health and safety advice – and where…
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HCS Safety Leaves Twitter

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter recently we have been watching his behaviour with interest. What we have seen has been shocking. Our opinion, based on reports in the press, is that Mr Musk’s treatment of his employees is morally reprehensible and abhorrent. Our purpose at HCS Safety is to support employers to provide and maintain safe and healthy working environments, in order to create positive workplaces. This happens through good leadership, consultation and respect, none of which are apparent…
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Nestlè Prosecuted After Worker Injured in Chocolate Factory

Multinational food conglomerate Nestlè has been fined £800,000 after a worker was injured in its Newcastle factory. The company pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court in October this year. Nestlè had previously been prosecuted for a similar incident at its Halifax factory. What happened? The 25-year-old maintenance technician suffered life-changing injuries in late 2020 when his arm was drawn into a roller mechanism on a conveyor machine – part of the Rolo ®…
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Dyson Fined £1.2m After Worker Injured in Wiltshire Factory

Technology giant Dyson has been fined £1.2m after a worker was injured when a milling machine fell on him in Dyson’s Wiltshire factory. The company pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety legislation and was fined at Swindon Magistrates’ Court in August this year. What happened? Along with a colleague, the employee was moving the 1.5-tonne CNC milling machine when the incident occurred in August 2019. The machine fell and struck the employee, resulting in injuries to the head and…
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An exciting new role: Environmental Consultant

We are thrilled to be welcoming applications for a new role! We currently employ 14 full time health and safety advisors and have a large, varied group of clients to whom we have provided our services over many years. The Environmental Consultant role will drive the most ambitious change our company has seen in its highly successful 22 years. We are looking to develop our offer to include environmental services, as part of our commitment to provide practical solutions for…
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Training Courses to Support Employee Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work

Training Courses to Support Employee Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work

If employee mental health isn’t high on the priority list for your business, it should be. One in four people experience mental health issues at some point in their lives, so it’s essential that your workplace is equipped to support employees. Mental health support doesn’t just help your workers – it also benefits your business. Mental health issues are a leading cause of long-term absence from work, so investing in your workforce’s well-being can reduce disruption later. As it’s World…
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