Introduction Once a widely used construction material for its fire-resistant and insulating properties, asbestos is now recognised as a significant health hazard. Asbestos is now the greatest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. Exposure to asbestos fibres and asbestos containing materials (ACMs) can lead to severe respiratory issues and even fatal diseases. Therefore, prioritising

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Spaces are available on our upcoming Emergency First Aid At Work (One Day) open course, which we will be hosting in our training facilities on Epinal Way, Loughborough. Empower yourself or your employees with the confidence to handle emergency situations and provide help when it matters most. Sign up today to gain valuable, life-saving skills through this

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Spaces are available on our upcoming Fire Safety Awareness course, which we will be hosting at East Leake Village Hall. On this course, you will learn valuable fire prevention skills, understand your responsibilities, bolster your confidence in handling fire emergencies, and gain practical hands-on experience of using a fire extinguisher. Course: Fire Safety Awareness Date: Tuesday

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Understanding COSHH is an important aspect of health and safety management for many businesses. Our director, Michael Ellerby, will be hosting a free webinar on the subject this spring. The webinar will offer a chance to gain a clear understanding of the key concepts, legal responsibilities, and practical implications associated with COSHH in the workplace.

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We have revamped our training space within our offices, and today (17 January) was its first outing! Today was a rewarding day at the office for LRB Consulting Limited as we hosted an open First Aid training session in our new space. As the Operations Manager for the business, I always find it impactful to

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Prepare Your Business for Cold Weather The cold weather has now well and truly set in for the winter, and isn’t going anywhere soon. If your employees work outside and are exposed to cold weather and wintery conditions, you must assess the risks and make reasonable adjustments. There are several considerations an employer must think

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With the festive period upon us, many of us preparing to cook and serve food for family and friends. In the following blog, our Food Hygiene consultant, Lucy Jones, provides valuable Christmas food safety tips to help you steer clear of the unwelcome guest of food poisoning while you embark on your culinary endeavours. Christmas

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Training is not just something our consultants deliver, but it is something we subscribe to for ourselves. This week, one of our consultants had the invaluable opportunity to participate in a seminar alongside fellow health and safety trainers from across the country and a range of different professional backgrounds. This experience not only reinforced the importance

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A Northwich furniture company has been fined £16,000 after it repeatedly failed to protect its employees from exposure to wood dust. Pineland Furniture Ltd, based on Witton Street in the Cheshire town, was inspected by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on two separate occasions over a two-year period – with both identifying identical breaches. Nathan

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