Safety Smart: Monthly Update April 2021

19th April 2021 Posted in Blogs

If you missed out on our last newsletter – never fear! we’ve pulled together all the information in this blog post and there’s plenty to catch up on!

Government introduces new fire safety regulations

The UK government has introduced a new bill to improve fire safety in buildings in England and Wales.

The new legislation, if passed, will amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to place a legal requirement on residential building owners to inspect cladding and fire doors.

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A delivery driver who refused to wear mask dismissed fairly says tribunal >>>

Construction company fined for breaching work at height regulations >>>

Environmental management services company fined after fatal accident >>>

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10 Apr

Safety Smart is a family-run business based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Having started life in 2010 as a small consultancy we have grown to become a UK-wide provider of Health and Safety services specialising in construction,

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Safety Smart @safetysmart2010 ·

30 Apr

Beyond the high-viz, safety is a state of mind, not just a uniform.

Time to prioritise mental health in the workplace.

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#ThinkSmart hashtag#MentalHealthFirstAid #GetSafetySmart

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29 Apr

Contractor sentenced after un-controlled spread of asbestos

A self-employed roofing contractor has been ordered to undertake unpaid work after the uncontrolled spread of asbestos in a back garden, putting two young workers and local residents at risk.

https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/03/28/contractor-sentenced-after-uncontrolled-spread-of-asbestos-following-roof-replacement-work-at-domestic-garages/

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Safety Smart @safetysmart2010 ·

28 Apr

The Safety Smart Competent Person Scheme is designed to allow businesses to have a qualified professional OSHCR Registered and Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health acting as their Competent Person.

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