June 26, 2009
CDM-C appointment for C&D with Bericote Properties
C&D are pleased to report that we have been appointed as CDM Co-ordinators for a development by Bericote Properties to redevelop the former Rhodia site at Avonmouth. The project is being undertaken by Principal Contractor McLaren with demolition undertaken by Lee Demolition. Work is expected to take 16 weeks to complete.
Labels:
Bericote Properties,
cd consultancy,
CDM-C
June 25, 2009
Construction Death Toll falls by 26% this year
Construction News are reporting that the number of construction workers killed in 2008/9 was down by 26% to 53 deaths. The figures show 33 deaths to employees and 20 to self employed persons.
The rate of injury was also down to 2.4 per 100,000 as opposed to the sector five year average of 3.4.
The new HSE Chief Inspector for Construction Phillip White said:-
We very much welcome any reduction in the number of construction workers being fatally injured. But the fact that 53 construction workers failed to come home from their jobs last year because of avoidable safety failings is a terrible tragedy, not a cause for celebration. It is too soon to say that this part of an acceleration of the long-term downward trend or to pin point any single reason why the number of fatalities has fallen.
Construction Death Figures for the last five years;
2007/8 72 deaths
2006/7 79 deaths
2005/6 60 deaths
2004/5 69 deaths
2003/4 71 deaths
The rate of injury was also down to 2.4 per 100,000 as opposed to the sector five year average of 3.4.
The new HSE Chief Inspector for Construction Phillip White said:-
We very much welcome any reduction in the number of construction workers being fatally injured. But the fact that 53 construction workers failed to come home from their jobs last year because of avoidable safety failings is a terrible tragedy, not a cause for celebration. It is too soon to say that this part of an acceleration of the long-term downward trend or to pin point any single reason why the number of fatalities has fallen.
Construction Death Figures for the last five years;
2007/8 72 deaths
2006/7 79 deaths
2005/6 60 deaths
2004/5 69 deaths
2003/4 71 deaths
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constructions,
death,
health and safety
June 24, 2009
Corporate Manslaughter Course
The country’s first corporate manslaughter case has been committed to crown court on 17 June 2009.
For the full story please visit the CN Plus website
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 is a landmark in law. For the first time, companies and organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter as a result of serious management failures resulting in a gross breach of a duty of care.
This course will enable you to understand the concept of corporate manslaughter and corporate homicide as well as individual gross negligence manslaughter and the implications for organisations and individuals.
Course date to be announced soon.
To register your interest, please contact Harpreet
For the full story please visit the CN Plus website
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 is a landmark in law. For the first time, companies and organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter as a result of serious management failures resulting in a gross breach of a duty of care.
This course will enable you to understand the concept of corporate manslaughter and corporate homicide as well as individual gross negligence manslaughter and the implications for organisations and individuals.
Course date to be announced soon.
To register your interest, please contact Harpreet
June 23, 2009
Vestas Blades pleads guilty to COSHH offences
The Danish-owned wind turbine blade manufacturer Vestas Blades has pleaded guilty to offences pertaining to the Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).
Thirteen staff at its Isle of Wight facility developed dermatitis when exposed to epoxy resins, known for causing allergic reaction and skin sensitisation. The HSE investigated and found the risk assessment was falling short and exposing the workers to unnecessary hazards.
Roger Upfold, HSE inspector, commented:
Dermatitis is not a trivial condition ... Epoxy resins are hazardous substances with well-known ill-health effects. Skin contact with this type of substance can result in long term consequences. People who become sensitised to this type of substance may not ever be able to work again with the substance without experiencing serious ill-health effects.
Vestas Blades must now pay £35,000. £10,000 for breaching Sections 6 and 7 of the COSHH Regulations and £25,000 in costs.
Read the full story at Health and Safety Professional
Thirteen staff at its Isle of Wight facility developed dermatitis when exposed to epoxy resins, known for causing allergic reaction and skin sensitisation. The HSE investigated and found the risk assessment was falling short and exposing the workers to unnecessary hazards.
Roger Upfold, HSE inspector, commented:
Dermatitis is not a trivial condition ... Epoxy resins are hazardous substances with well-known ill-health effects. Skin contact with this type of substance can result in long term consequences. People who become sensitised to this type of substance may not ever be able to work again with the substance without experiencing serious ill-health effects.
Vestas Blades must now pay £35,000. £10,000 for breaching Sections 6 and 7 of the COSHH Regulations and £25,000 in costs.
Read the full story at Health and Safety Professional
Labels:
COSHH,
health and safety,
HSE,
Vestas Blades
Happy Birthday Valerie!
Today Mrs Valerie Stroud, the National Secretary of the IDE, is celebrating her birthday.
Happy Birthday Valerie from all at the C&D Consultancy team!
We hope she has a lovely day and enjoys the evening meal planned with her family tonight. We thank her for the excellent work that she does at the IDE and hope that she continues with that work for many years to come. We will raise a glass in a toast to her and the great work that she does every single day.
Once again, Happy Birthday Valerie!
Happy Birthday Valerie from all at the C&D Consultancy team!
We hope she has a lovely day and enjoys the evening meal planned with her family tonight. We thank her for the excellent work that she does at the IDE and hope that she continues with that work for many years to come. We will raise a glass in a toast to her and the great work that she does every single day.
Once again, Happy Birthday Valerie!
Labels:
cd consultancy,
IDE,
Valerie Stroud
June 22, 2009
Courses running this week
Below is a list of the courses we have running this week. One is already full, but please contact Harpreet asap if you are interested in attending any of the others:
Waste Awareness (Foundation) - Limited Places Available
23 June 2009
Fire Marshal - Limited Places Available
23 June 2009
Working at Height - Course Full
24 June 2009
IPAF MEWP (Scissor & Boom)
25 June 2009
Non Notifiable Asbestos Removal Awareness
25 June 2009
Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP)
26 June 2009
23 June 2009
Fire Marshal - Limited Places Available
23 June 2009
Working at Height - Course Full
24 June 2009
IPAF MEWP (Scissor & Boom)
25 June 2009
Non Notifiable Asbestos Removal Awareness
25 June 2009
Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP)
26 June 2009
Business Continuity Plans
26 June 2009
26 June 2009
You can also view our full calendar of course date for the next month on the Forthcoming Course page.
Labels:
cd consultancy,
training
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