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20 Dec 2022
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Mental Health First Aid England training courses
There is just over a month until our January Mental Health First Aid England training course begins. This two day course will take place at our office in Doncaster on...
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07 Dec 2022
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How to choose a competent Health and Safety Consultant: Information for duty holders
Our one-page summary outlines what employers and duty holders should know when choosing a Health and Safety Consultant. The HSE state that employers have a legal responsibility to “appoint one...
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30 Nov 2022
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Mental Health First Aid England training course: December 2022
Only 10 days to go until our December online Mental Health First Aid England training course starts. This two day course will take place online on 9 and 14 December....
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23 Nov 2022
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HSE statistics and work-related mental illness
The HSE has today released their 2021/2022 health and safety statistics. With over 900,000 workers suffering from work related stress depression or anxiety, it shows us how important it is...
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22 Nov 2022
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Have you secured your place on our next Mental Health First Aid England course?
Our MHFA courses are delivered by Elizabeth Browne who has over 7 years’ experience providing MHFA training and has a wealth of experience and knowledge to make sure that delegates...
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15 Nov 2022
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Asbestos cancer cases set to drop…as silica, welding fume and other occupational cancers rise?
The results of statistical modelling as reported by the HSE suggest that the number of occupational cancers associated with asbestos exposure may drop by more than 90% by 2060. On...
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14 Nov 2022
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Mental Health First Aid England training courses
Did you know we now offer Mental Health First Aid England training? We have open courses running in December, January and March; both online and at our office in Doncaster. ...
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31 Oct 2022
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Peter Deary’s archive
We had a special visitor at Pragma HQ last week, Peter Deary. Peter continues to be available to our experts for advice and support but having now retired from providing...
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28 Oct 2022
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LEV in Foundries: HSE Research Report RR1115
Our one page summary provides information regarding LEV for employers and duty-holders at foundries, following the HSE’s Research Report RR1115. We discuss the design, use and maintenance of LEV, and outline...
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01 Sep 2022
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Silica in brickmaking and stonemasonry: complying with HSE requirements
Our one-page summary outlines what employers and duty-holders should know about Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and information on how to adequately control exposure in the workplace. Workers in many industries may be...
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05 Aug 2022
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Risk Assessments (COSHH Regulation 6) issues
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Our one-page summary outlines the main requirements of COSHH Regulation 6 in relation to risk...
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19 Jul 2022
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Benchmarking stress culture: Are you doing enough?
With 70 million work days lost each year due to mental health problems, it is more important than ever to benchmark your stress risk management practices against legal and good...
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28 Jun 2022
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PASS self assessment checklist
Have you tried our PASS self assessment checklist? It only takes 10 minutes to complete and gives you reassurance that you are managing your Health and Safety effectively. Please download...
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09 Jun 2022
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Pragma supports HSE’s Dust Kills campaign
The HSE have this week launched their Dust Kills campaign focussing on exposure to dust in the construction industry. Please watch Tina Conroy's video about the campaign below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef5FT8wQv-c&list=PLUgskOJdB41CxK_uzRwq5HgeN6HTVJ8Qn&index=5
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27 May 2022
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Occupational stress: Ten key findings from our employer consultation exercise
Over the past couple of months, we have undertaken a consultation exercise speaking to our clients and contacts about their approach to occupational stress risk management. We have prepared a...
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16 May 2022
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Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) – Information for Employers and Duty Holders
Our one-page summary outlines what employers and duty-holders should know about Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), and information on how to adequately control exposure in the workplace. Workers in many industries...
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13 Apr 2022
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Stress awareness month: How we can help
Did you know that April is stress awareness month? Our stress risk management team have a range of experience and knowledge and would be pleased to discuss your approach to...
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06 Apr 2022
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Silicosis advice from the archive: there’s nothing new
It is 73 years since the UK government published this advice on silicosis risk reduction for stonemasons. The 1949 guidance contains remarkably similar advice to the current guidance: wet working, exhaust...
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31 Mar 2022
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HSE research into asbestos exposure to workers in the removal industry
HSE research on asbestos exposure to licensed asbestos removal workers highlights three main findings: (1) Asbestos fibres were present in airborne fibre samples. (2) Some airborne fibre concentrations measured in...
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22 Mar 2022
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The development of guidance on asbestos stripping
Ian Glendenning gave a presentation about the development of guidance on asbestos stripping at our asbestos technical meeting earlier this month. You can access the slides here.
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22 Mar 2022
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Free stress consultations
We have been conducting free stress consultations with local businesses to understand how they manage stress risks at work. If you would like to arrange a free consultation please get...
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17 Mar 2022
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Asbestos removal presentation by Dave Maddison
Dave Maddison recently gave a presentation to our experts about the use of specialists in asbestos removal, based on his experience managing asbestos removal projects. You can access the slides...
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15 Mar 2022
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Analytical monitoring
Tim Wallis gave a presentation about analytical monitoring, based on his experience, to our experts at our recent asbestos technical meeting. You can access the slides here.
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14 Mar 2022
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Worker health protection in metal working
Tina Conroy was pleased to present at the Safety & Health in Foundries Targets Initiative (SHIFT) forum last week on the topic of worker health protection in metalworking. Please take...
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11 Mar 2022
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Watt or Murray and others v Lend Lease Construction (Europe) Limited
An interesting case on employer knowledge from the Scottish Courts. A copy of the Judgement is available here.
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23 Feb 2022
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HSE inspections planned for woodworking businesses
From April 2022 HSE Inspectors will be visiting woodworking businesses across Great Britain to ensure duty-holders know the risks associated with woodworking and have effective controls in place. Employers have...
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15 Feb 2022
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A Summary: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, 2002
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Our one-page summary outlines some of the main regulations and summarises Schedule 2A for employers...
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01 Feb 2022
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Occupational Stress Assurance Services
Pragma are delighted to launch our unique occupational stress assurance services. Our clients can expect improved employee productivity, reduced staff absence rates and a happier and more fulfilled work force. ...
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25 Nov 2021
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Purchasing and Using LEV – The HSE’s Key Messages
The HSE have released new guidance surrounding the purchase and use of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), as summarised here. Our Occupational Hygienists can help you to ensure you are getting...
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05 Nov 2021
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BOHS Directory ‘Find an Occupational Hygienist’ – Chartered Occupational Hygienist
Did you know that Pragma are one of only 16 BOHS registered Occupational Hygiene service providers in the UK to employ a Chartered Occupational Hygienist. You can find us listed...
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22 Sep 2021
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Ensuring compliance with legislation in regard to worker health protection
At the IOM3’s European Electric Steelmaking Conference Tina Conroy used her experience in the steel industry and as an expert witness to discuss how companies can ensure compliance with legislation...
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06 Sep 2021
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Expert Witness turnaround times
Please take a look at our new turnaround times page where you will find the latest lead times for our Expert Witness work.
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