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Prosecution of school in Southend highlights the need for safe systems when working at height

A High School Academy in Southend has been fined £30,000 after an employee was injured whilst using an unsecured ladder to dismantle a canopy roof.  The employee fell when the...

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New expert witness joins the Pragma team

We are delighted to announce that Andrew Jenkins has joined the Pragma team. Andrew's hands on experience of industrial practice dealing with asbestos and other occupational health hazards stretches back...

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VACANCY FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP

We are looking for a summer intern to assist our Health and Safety Practitioners with the preparation of risk assessments in line with company standards. Principal activities will include reading and...

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COVID claims and COSHH

Does COSHH apply to control of workplace COVID risks? It appears not. The HSE "Approved Code of Practice and guidance" document L5 (6th edition) 2013 includes the following advice at...

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IOSH Training: Leading Safely in the Rail Sector

We are running two sessions of our IOSH Training: Leading Safely in the Rail Sector course on Tuesday 18 May and Wednesday 26 May 2021 at our state-of-the-art training facility...

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Care home fatality and fine highlights need for window fitting safety

A care home has been fined £40,000 after a 94 year old fell from an inadequately secured window. The case followed a three year legal process during which the care...

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We are looking to recruit Occupational Hygienists and Asbestos Specialists

We are looking to recruit Occupational Hygienists and Asbestos Specialists with the attitude and capabilities to succeed in the challenging and rewarding expert witness field. Please take a look at...

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Fit2Fit accredited face fit testing

Rosie McKay is accredited under the Fit2Fit RPE Fit Test Providers’ Accreditation scheme. The use of a Fit2Fit accredited fit-tester is highly recommended by the HSE.

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Health and Safety Training

Having your workforce suitably trained and competent to do their job is a key duty for any employer. It is important that employees know what they are doing so they are able to work as safely as possible.  This duty is set out in law, in Section 2 (2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act.  This requirement states that one of the duties of an employer is to provide ‘any required information, instruction, training and supervision’ for their workforce.

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Pragma joins British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) Directory

Pragma have joined the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) Directory and are one of only 15 BOHS registered Occupational Hygiene service providers in the UK to employ a Chartered Hygienist.

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RSSB highlight occupational health risks in the rail industry

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) have highlighted that there are unmet and undefined occupational health risks in the rail industry.  Key risk areas are identified, including; musculoskeletal disorders, diesel engine exhaust emissions (DEEE), hand-arm vibration (HAVS), and silica dust, in addition to COVID-19.

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