Whether you are a Business Owner, a Manager, or simply someone who has been given the responsibility for managing safety compliance where do you start? How long is it going to take? How do you know if you are doing the right things? Maybe you have just had a visit from the Fire Service, Environmental Health Officer, or the Health… read more →
Are Safety audits or compliance audits the bane of your life? Do you spend hours writing up audit reports? Or do you dread receiving yours? Do you struggle with using Microsoft Word or Excel to complete your audits? Do you create an endless stream of paper based reports? Do you have to post reports out to others? Does analysing audit… read more →
Transcript DDS International are Britain’s leading experts in health and safety compliance, offering a comprehensive consultancy service. Our global reach brings the same high standard of service to businesses across the globe and our local experts ensure you always stay legal. At DDS International we specialise in providing a one stop shop for safety compliance. We aim to help organisation… read more →
A cheap quotation for a fire risk assessment may seem to be a good deal, but is it? A proper quotation should be researched, considered and reflect your requirements (stating the exact location and the output of the assessment (i.e. hard copy or soft copy)). The legal requirement, under the Fire Safety Order (2005), is as per the following text… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Question Check all fire exits are clear (if deliveries are taking place, then re-check at end of audit). Reason for This Question All fire escape routes… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Question Check all internal fire doors are unobstructed, not wedged open, and operating correctly. Reason for This Question All fire doors should be unobstructed, free to… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Tests 1. Check that Car Park/Public Areas signage is clear, and easily visible. 2. Check floor surfaces are even and not a tripping hazard. Test 1… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Tests 1. Check guest areas are in good condition, not obstructed and are free from slip and tripping hazards. Also check spillage procedure in place. 2.… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Tests 1. Check that all roof access doors are locked and key controls in place. 2. Check that there is adequate roof edge protection and protection… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Receiving areas and back yards are one of the most dangerous areas and the serious accidents and death can be caused by accidents in these areas… read more →
