A London-based property developer has been fined more than £88,000 after a series of serious health and safety breaches were uncovered at a construction site in Dalston. Nofax Enterprises Limited was overseeing the construction of a four-storey residential building,...
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a vital reminder that managing stress in the workplace isn’t just a wellbeing initiative—it’s a legal responsibility. A widely accepted definition of stress, proposed by psychologist Richard S. Lazarus, defines it as: “A particular...
In the world of workplace safety, preventing injuries is about far more than ticking compliance boxes. It’s about understanding human behaviour and predicting how people are likely to act under pressure—especially when deadlines loom. Over recent weeks, I’ve observed...
This year, Compass HSC marks its 23rd anniversary. Founded in 2002, Compass began as a consultancy shaped by over two decades of experience at ICI Chemicals and Polymers—one of the UK’s most respected chemical companies of its time. Today, we remain as committed as...
Many businesses view health and safety laws as restrictive and complex, much like national speed limits—something people ignore until consequences arise. However, compliance is crucial, not just to avoid legal penalties but to protect workers and ensure business...
On the 6th of April 2002 Compass HSC was formed and if you can do the maths, we celebrated 22 years on the 6th of April 2024. It’s been an incredible 22 years, and as we now enter our 23rd year we are as enthusiastic and dedicated to you our valued clients as ever,...
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Introduction At Compass Health & Safety Consultancy (HSC), we believe in securing a safer future for all industries, and the recent focus on livestock safety by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has captured our attention. Livestock incidents have emerged as...
With our new Distance Learning option, we have successfully delivered a wide range of Health and Safety courses throughout much of the lockdown period. But why choose distance learning..?
As an employer, it is important to know the risks of overheating, especially when working in hot conditions. With temperatures soaring in parts of Britain this week, it is time to make sure you have the right advice and guidance. The following sections go over a...