How are Compass responding to the COVID-19 risk?
We understand that every individual and business is worried about how the Coronvirus Pandemic will affect activities during the coming weeks and months. Rest assured that while Compass are following every piece of advice and guidance from the government and World Health Organisation; at the same time we want to make sure that our essential […]
Health & Safety North 2019
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the Health & Safety North exhibition this year. Health & Safety North is a dedicated event to supporting organisations, industry practitioners and professionals in achieving and maintaining the highest level of safety, hosted alongside Fire Safety North in Manchester’s EventCity from the 8 – 9 of October. With 150 exhibitors showcasing the […]
Slips and Trips
Slips and trips are the most common cause of workplace injury, causing over a third of all major injuries. Causes of slips and trips in the workplace include: Wet floors Contaminated floors Unsuitable / contaminated footwear Obstructions Uneven floor surfaces Changes in floor surfaces Poor lighting Slippery floors and stair treads Slip and trip accidents […]
How the construction industry is building a better workforce for tomorrow.
The construction industry is constantly changing. Today more than ever, it’s becoming essential to ensure that you have the right people for the job, with the correct NVQ Qualifications and up to date training courses. To operate effectively, it’s of great importance to ensure you have a highly trained, skilled and an agile workforce. Companies and individuals are aligning […]
HSE carrying out inspections in Greater Manchester to make sure businesses are COVID secure
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is contacting businesses in Greater Manchester to make sure workplaces are COVID-secure to help tackle the local outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. HSE is working alongside Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and local public health authorities to support the understanding of any patterns in the confirmed coronavirus cases in […]
IOSH Managing Safely – Chorley
IOSH Managing Safely is aimed at managers and supervisors in any sector who need knowledge and practical experience in handling Health & Safety within their teams. DURATION 3 consecutive days. AIMS By the end of the course all delegates will have an understanding of: Management accountabilities Corporate Manslaughter and personal liabilities The benefits of having […]
Blue CSCS Card
Get your Blue CSCS Card for Skilled Workers with Compass Compass Qualifications provide a range of Level 2 NVQs to enable skilled workers get their right CSCS Card.
Green CSCS Card
Since July 2014, those wishing to apply for or renew their Green CSCS Card must first complete a training course. For those with construction experience, they should do the one day CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course (see here for dates), and pass their Health, Safety and Environment computer test. Compass offer an all inclusive […]
Numbers killed at work reduces but mesothelioma deaths on the rise
New figures released today indicate the number of workers killed in Britain last year has fallen to the lowest annual rate on record. Provisional data released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveals that 133 workers were fatally injured between April 2013 and March 2014, compared with 150 in the previous year. The overall […]
Working in construction…it’s safer in a war zone
According to a Guardian news article ‘more builders have died on UK sites in the past decade than soldiers fighting overseas’. It goes on to say: ‘The construction industry is the most dangerous sector in Britain. There is no trade like it. To put it in context, 448 British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan […]
