We are pleased to announce that Shelter has appointed Cooper Bassett Consulting to manage safety. Thomas Bassett, Director of Operations at Cooper Bassett commented: “We are very excited to be working with Shelter, which helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness. Shelter already have an excellent safety […]
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Legionella awareness course launched
Cooper Bassett have launched a legionella awareness e-learning course useful for technical staff carrying out water temperature checks as well as front line housing/support staff who need to have knowledge of the disease. The course is in 3 short modules which provide a description of the disease, legionella risks and how to take water temperatures. The […]
Housebuilder fined after young worker suffers multiple injuries in 2.6m fall
A major house builder has been fined after a 23-year-old worker suffered multiple injuries when she fell 2.6m as a temporary handrail gave way. Bellway Homes was forced to pay out nearly £11,000 after pleading guilty to breaching the Work at Height Regulations. HSE inspectors found the incident could have been avoided if the guard […]
Unnecessary safety measures wasting time and money
A new survey has revealed the lengths some small firms mistakenly go to trying to comply with health and safety. One business completed a risk assessment for using a tape measure and another introduced written guidelines for walking up stairs. These bizarre and unnecessary actions were uncovered by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The […]
More jail terms and higher fines are imposed on safety offenders
Courts are handing out harsher penalties for health and safety breaches since the introduction of the Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008, a review by the HSE has found. The aim of the Act was to raise the maximum penalties available to the courts for some offences by altering the penalty framework set out in […]
Fireworks boss cleared of safety charge
A man in charge of a fireworks display held on the night of a motorway crash in which seven people died has been cleared of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Geoffrey Counsell denied a charge under Section 3 of the Act of failing to ensure public safety during a Taunton Rugby […]
New Health and Work Service to tackle long-term sickness
Nearly a million UK workers are forced to take a continuous stretch of a month or more off work each year due to illness, analysis has revealed, as the government gears up to launch its occupational health assessment service in April. The new Health and Work Service will provide assessments, case management and treatment plans […]
Maintenance worker jailed
A maintenance worker who failed to replace a panel from a fourth-floor balcony has been jailed for four years after a toddler plunged 60ft to her death through the gap left behind. Robert Warner, 45, was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence of two year-old Ryaheen Banimuslem at Sheffield Crown Court. Ryaheen had been playing with […]
Cooper Bassett Launch Smart Phone E-Learning Courses
Cooper Bassett Consulting have launched a smart phone version of their e-learning safety courses. Already configured for the IPad and other tablets, the CBC Training Suite can now be used on any smart phone. When users log on the software automatically detects if they are a mobile user. The service was designed for remote and lone […]
Housing Solutions Achieve BS OHSAS 18001 Accreditation
Housing Solutions have achieved BS OHSAS 18001 the British Standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It is widely seen as the world’s most recognized occupational health and safety management systems standard. Peter Hatch, Group Operations Director said: “Housing Solutions is delighted to have been certified compliant with BS OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and […]