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I joined when the site was just 2 months old and never looked back, its been an incredible journey over those 20 years but would be lost without you and Jack (John). There's been some characters over the years but its always been a site where people don't get criticised for asking a question and we ...

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the software is designed for school leavers to learn more about safety related issues

We had gardeners wear gardening kilts (not hi-vis) as they felt it was better in Summer with more wind movement!

The person I owe most to in my career, who trained me through various courses and then became a good friend did a classic on first day on NEBOSH Gen Cert in late 1990's. Was setting up the course and remembered he had left some books in his car, we all sat there nervously when he stumbled back in a ...

Thanks Messy much appreciated

Thanks witsd The event isn't until next July but as its such a major event they are planning it now. Ill complete a FRA and see if I can get the 2 sides to sit down and discuss! I get the safety consultants point that the main outdoor events guide states 6m but on the other its low risk 9apart from ...

Hi all We have an issue with an Events company who run large scale events for us on site and safety advisor we bring in to manage the events. They want to set up a 5 fairly large marquees with a separation of 2m between them. The Purple Guide recommends: ensure there is an adequate distance between ...

Hi TWDB The first question should be is the step ladder the correct piece of access equipment for this task? if yes what are you achieving by footing the step ladder e.g. if its to prevent someone walking into the ladder and knocking it over would a barrier be a better option to stop people getting ...

Hi TWDB I would look on the resources based on the type/risk of work and the amount that needs to be done e.g. can one person run the H&S Management System and get out and about working with the teams out in the field doing the role or do you need 4 people to get all that completed. I've always ...

Its just over a week until the closing dates of these two roles here at Wellington College in Berkshire: A full time Health & Safety Construction Officer: https://lnkd.in/eRp9jJrU A part time Health & Safety Officer: https://lnkd.in/epT2k2U5 if you have any questions or want any further info...

I shouldn’t say it Messy but the boss is a great person

Hi all Following on from my post last week about a new full time role (Health and Safety Construction officer) we are also looking for a part time Health and safety officer to join our team here in a Private School in Berkshire. https://vacancies.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/job/435822 If you have any q...