CQMS News
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25th June 2020
The Prime Minister has announced further changes to lockdown measures in England from Saturday 4 July 2020. This includes allowing people to keep a social distance […]
23rd June 2020
As an employer, you must protect people from harm. This includes taking reasonable steps to protect your workers and others from coronavirus. Coronavirus can transfer from […]
23rd June 2020
Employers must protect workers from injury or harm to health which could happen as a result of work-related activity. This includes taking reasonable steps to protect […]
23rd June 2020
Overview This guidance is for employers, but workers and the self-employed may also find it useful. It’s designed to help you make your work and workplace […]
23rd June 2020
General ventilation All workplaces need an adequate supply of fresh air. This can be natural ventilation, from doors, windows etc or controlled, where air is supplied […]
11th June 2020
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has informed Lightwater Valley Attractions Ltd that it will be prosecuted after a seven-year-old boy was ejected from a Twister […]
11th June 2020
IFG Drake Ltd has been fined after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries whilst working on a machine at the site in Huddersfield. Leeds Crown Court […]
3rd June 2020
A construction company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured while erecting a timber frame chalet bungalow. Chelmsford Crown Court heard that in July […]
22nd May 2020
A London-based relocation and refurbishment company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from height. Luton Crown Court heard that on […]
22nd May 2020
Oil refinery company, Phillips 66 Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after two workers in North Lincolnshire suffered life-changing injuries from an uncontrolled release of high […]
13th May 2020
This guidance will assist employers, businesses and their staff in staying open safely during coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time of unprecedented disruption, the UK Government is […]
11th May 2020
Your risk assessment for working safely during COVID-19 should be shared with your workforce. Please see following notice which you should display in your workplace to […]