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21st November 2024
As we near the end of 2024 and the holiday season approaches, our thoughts turn to festive gatherings. In this blog we explore how to prepare for a works Christmas party to ensure it’s both a safe and successful event. Code of Conduct While you will no doubt want employees to let their hair down […]
13th November 2024
Halifax based Sabel Cosmetics Ltd (SCL) has received a fine of £56,695 and been ordered to pay legal costs of £5,949 having pled guilty to breaching Regulation 4 (1) of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. The HSE conducted an unannounced visit to SCL’s Pellon Lane factory on 5th July 2022. The inspectors found that […]
6th November 2024
It’s common for fire risk assessments to identify where buildings have defects which would allow fire and smoke to spread, and which would reduce the time to escape for occupants. Often, therefore, a recommendation is made for a ‘compartmentation survey’ to be undertaken. In this blog, we shine the Lighthouse spotlight on what this is […]
23rd October 2024
In October 2023 a number of changes were introduced by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) under the Building Safety Act 2022. The changes were brought about in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and considered fire control measures across the lifespan of a building through design, construction and day to day use […]
9th October 2024
While hazards in an office might not be as high risk as other working environments, accidents can and do still happen. In this blog, we identify the top 5 H&S issues and what you can address to create a safer office workplace 1 – Slips, trips and falls Slips, trips and falls remain the most […]
3rd October 2024
What’s Happened? A food manufacturing company has been fined £150,000 for failing to prevent access to dangerous parts of machinery. The failings came to light during a routine site visit by an inspector from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE visited the site as part of a routine inspection programme for manufacturing businesses. During […]
18th September 2024
Lighthouse Risk Service LLP is excited to announce a new partnership with HSEQ Smart after they joined the JMG Group of Companies. HSEQ Smart is a leading health and safety consultancy based in County Durham but operating throughout the UK. They specialise in ISO consultancy support and training. As many clients will already know, implementing ISO management systems […]
11th September 2024
What’s Happened? A charitable trust has recently been fined after a volunteer tragically lost his life during restoration works on the Wilts and Berks Canal. What were the circumstances of this accident, and what should you be doing to protect volunteers so may be working for you? Restoration Works An ongoing project to restore part […]
4th September 2024
What’s Happened? Two directors of a care home business have recently been fined £125,000 after pleading guilty to a string of fire safety breaches across four different premises. East Sussex Fire and Rescue officers were understood to have visited four care home properties run by the directors. Officers identified 12 separate fire safety issues across […]