Case Study: Grenfell Tower Fire (2017)
Note from the editor: – Key Lessons from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report for Health and Safety can be found here The Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2017, stands as one of the most devastating residential fires in modern UK history, resulting in 72 deaths and widespread calls for reform in fire […]
Case Study: Piper Alpha Oil Platform Disaster (1988)
The Piper Alpha oil platform disaster, which occurred on July 6, 1988, remains one of the deadliest offshore oil catastrophes in history. The incident claimed 167 lives and caused approximately £1.7 billion in damages. This figure encompasses the direct financial losses from the destruction of the platform, lost production, and compensation claims. The disaster also […]
Three Companies Fined After Worker Injured at Pirelli Factory
Effective contractor management and rigorous safety protocols are crucial in maintaining a safe workplace, as highlighted by a recent incident at Pirelli Tyres’ factory in Carlisle. On 14 November 2019, Ivan Weightman, a lift truck engineer, suffered severe injuries when two heavy metal skips fell on him, fracturing his back and leg. The Incident and […]
The NEBOSH National General Certificate and the importance of heightened workplace safety
In the pursuit of operational excellence, workplace safety stands as a cornerstone. Every organisation must prioritise the well-being of its employees, ensuring that they are protected from potential hazards and risks. The recent press release from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of failing to uphold rigorous […]
Discover SSSTS Courses in Stoke
Acadame specialise in providing high quality CITB courses that are expertly delivered to interested parties across the UK. This Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS for short) is ideal for those interested in taking on the planning, organising, administering, and monitoring of staff. For SSSTS in Stoke, look no further than the experts at Acadame. […]
Get Started with Health & Safety Awareness
Get Started with Health & Safety Awareness Our Health and Safety Awareness courses in Staffordshire can be delivered nationwide and offer individuals a chance to start their journey towards a safer and more successful work practice. Acadame is comprised of industry professionals at the top of their game, experienced in providing a fantastic level of […]
First Aid Training in Stoke-on-Trent
Regardless of the type of workplace, accidents at work are common. Whether involving a tripping or slipping accident, a burn injury, cuts, injuries from falling or having something fall upon you, an injury from defective equipment, injuries from lifting, manual handling or strain injuries – the fact of the matter is, there are in infinite […]
Successful construction supervision: SSSTS
SSSTS: Site Safety Plus / Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme It is no secret that working in the construction industry has a unique set of risks and lots of them, from heavy machinery, exposed electricity, excavations and even just the Great British weather. Comprised health and safety not only pose danger to the workers on […]
How many First Aiders does a business need?
Well accidents can happen at any time which means first aid provisions at work need to be available at all times including weekends, holidays, sickness and for shift cover. If your company was to have just one person who was trained in first aid and that person was to go away for two weeks in […]
Fire Risk Assessment
What is a Fire Risk Assessment? A fire risk assessment is an organised and methodical look at your premises, the activitiescarried on and the likelihood that a fire could start and cause harm to those in andaround the premises. The aims of the fire risk assessment are:• To identify the fire hazards.• To reduce the […]
