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I agree with what has just been said as a common sense approach to RA, very much as I try and do at work. However, should an accident occur - electrician installing a socket - the very first things you will be asked for are risk assessment and method statement. If, said electrician, were to cut his ...

Same as 9001 and 14001 why would there be a difference

Virtually all the certification bodies have guidance on their web sites. Best to get a copy of the standard and the guidance to that standard (18002) and go through each section one at a time to gian a level of understanding. Then go through it again and compare what you already have / do to the rel...

Morning Keith Asked a friend of mine (nuclear physicist) to look at your query: Dear Geoff, I am not a steel specialist but it seems to be a list of steel terms. Apparently different grades. Stahlschrott: steel scrap HRC stahl: I believe HRC is a company producing steel HRC could also be related wit...

1 Overall responsibility is with the MD (he is ultamately responsible via establishing the organisation structure) 2 Functional and administrative responsibility lies with the Centre Manager (he has direct authority for the organisation of the centre and staff) Both supported by the advice and infor...

Biggest problem you will have is finding somewhere to sit the exam. Alot of the training providers insist that you do the course with them to be able to do the exam. You need to look for companies ar training institutions which will allow guests to sit exams - you will still have to pay NEBOSH, abou...

Does seem a little pointless joining to get letters after your name - especially now the letters indicate 'sub-standard', according to the people you are buying them from.

Mine is Group systems manager
I look after h&s e q iip inspection dept asme acreditations and anything requiring a systems aproach - except financial - for two companies one in Sheffield and one in Bridgend.

Hi geoff i did my PADI openwater many moons ago down in Weymouth I loved it but amazed just how much there is to take on-board in terms of training. worst bit was taking all the scuba gear off underwater and putting it back on but loved it all the same. unfortunately you need a lot of planning to g...

Keith1983 wrote:That one looks promising Geoff, are you a member?

Yes

I am now seriously into Scuba diving, also have a motor cycle but its a toy and only use it in nice weather (definately a BAMBE); for excitement I play Poker and used to play snooker for several teams (ex snooker referee, represented England in the European amateur championships in Austria, never fa...

For Sheffield try this one: Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association
I think it has been established for 89 years, try the web site, if you don't get any joy pm me your email and I will send links and contact details.