Today there is a great emphasis placed upon the importance of health and safety. Whilst a great deal of health and safety legislation may seem reactionary and over the top, there is a good reason why it is in place. Health and safety is especially important to companies and businesses that have public liability. If a member of the public should injure themselves on their property, or by using their products, then it may be possible for that injured person to take legal action against the company. It is for these reasons that a great deal of time is invested in considering what accidents and injuri
es could occur, and then placing measures and protocol to prevent them from happening.
There are various health and safety aspects that businesses and organisations are obliged by law to fulfil. For example, a variety of fire safety equipment must be placed in certain buildings by law. Equipment such as fire extinguishers, sprinklers and fire blankets can be found in many public buildings. Also, fire escapes and heavy fire doors are also commonly found as they’re legally required to be fitted to a variety of different buildings, especially public buildings.
Although certain aspects of health and safety law may seem over the top it is best to bear in mind the old adage, “its better to be safe than sorry”, when considering the health and safety protocol and procedures that your own business may have to put in place.
North West Safety provides a wide range of services to ensure that your organisation is both safe and compliant with it’s legal obligations;
- Policies and Procedures
- Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Safe Systems of Work
- Construction Safety Consultancy
- Appointed Person – Lift Plans (LOLER 1998 – BS 7121 Part 4)
- CDM-C
- Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor
- Scaffold Safety Inspections
- Gas Equipment Inspections (oxy-fuel)
- Safety Management Systems
- Contractor Vetting
- Contractor Safety Accreditation Evaluation and Support
- Fire Safety Management & Risk Assessment
- Asbestos Surveying & Management
- Advice, Guidance, Information and Technical Support
Please contact us to find out how we are able to help you.