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This is the kind of work i do daily. (consultancy). Our clients are small and medium sized businesses who for one reason or another have no need for a full time health and safety employee. We act as their competent person, carry out site visits, review and update their documentation, offer advice, k...

Thanks for your help Bernicarey

I did look at that but wasn't sure as it's not a workplace? One angle i did think was relevant was section 3 and 4 of the HASAWA 1974. The landlord being the employer or self employed and having a duty of care towards persons other than employees? Would that then place a duty on the landlord to ensu...

I have a client who has leased a property that will be used for staff accommodation. The main front window is less than 800mm from floor level and is standard glass. He wants to know if he (or the owner) has to do anything now to ensure the glass is compliant or whether it only applies if and when i...

BS 6262 part 4 is the code of practice for safety related to human impact, However it only really mentions when glass is manufactured or installed. It doesn't mention whether existing glazing also has to confirm to this BS or whether it only applies if and when the glass is replaced. I know common s...

Thanks for the reply. I did finally find some more info from The Fire Protection Association which states: "A continuous fire watch for at least 30 minutes after hot work is completed, with further checks being made at regular intervals, up to 60 minutes after completion before the permit is signed ...

From what i've read both the downdraught from the helicopter and someone climbing the ladder could have both dislodged him so he must have been hanging quite precariously.

Hi all, Can anyone tell me if there is specific legislation or guidance relating to fire watch times? e.g. How long should fire watch last after work has been completed. Some sources say 30 mins, others say a min 60 mins. I'd like to know if there is any concrete advice or guidance on this. Thanks i...

Sorry i should have elaborated. The pier is at a marina. It is not a working pier as such but gives access to a gangway and pontoons. I still have to find out if boats come along side the pier but i think not. Vehicles would drive onto it to unload and carry items down the gangway to the pontoons bu...

Hi all. Is there anyone here with experience in piers and edge protection. There seems to be little to no guidance on the subject. Our client has a stone/concrete pier which gives access to a gangway and pontoons. We are trying to establish what edge protection he needs on the pier itself. Would a w...

Just to update anyone who is interested. We have ended up going with Todoist business. So far so good. Every client is a "project", every job for that client is a "task". We can assign a task to a specific person, give each task a priority and/or add a due date, set tasks to be recurring (monthly, a...

Thanks benstacey. Will definitely have a look