Category: News

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations are changing

Employers’ responsibilities to workers regarding the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) are changing from 6 April 2022 to extend employers’ and employees’ duties in respect of PPE to a wider group of workers. HSE has prepared interim guidance explaining the changes to help employers identify whether they and their workforce are impacted by the […]

The Compass Apprenticeship Delivery Model

The 100% Work-Based Apprenticeship Model Whether you’re new to the world of apprenticeship training, or have been using it for some time, you may not be aware of some of the changes that have evolved over recent years, in particular, the increased flexibility in training options that some training providers can now deliver. In this […]

Drugs and alcohol Collection Officer re-training with Synlab

The team at Compass carried out Collection Officer training with our new laboratory partner, Synlab last week.  The team of Collection Officers renewed their training to ensure we are fully compliant with the Chain of Custody procedures of Synlab and in line with standard industry practice of renewing the training every 3 years. It was […]

Chorley company prosecuted for failing to control risks to employees using vibrating tools

A company that manufactures and sells medical devices for the healthcare industry has been fined for failing to adequately control the risk to its employees from exposure to vibration when using vibrating tools. . Newport Magistrates’ Court heard that employees of Frontier Plastics Ltd, a subsidiary of Verna Group International Limited of Chorley, worked at […]

Why do I need a Black CSCS Card and how do I get one?

If you are a site manager, have you been told you need to get a black CSCS card? Your first question may be – why? Many site managers are currently asking this question, especially if they have been in the industry for years without any qualifications! In other words, you may be wondering; Is it […]

Delivery Models Explained

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Stoptober

Giving up smoking is one of the best things you’ll ever do for your health. There are lots of other benefits too, and they start almost immediately. After 20 minutes Check your pulse rate, it will already be starting to return to normal. After 8 hours Your oxygen levels are recovering, and the harmful carbon […]

Corporate Flu Vaccinations

        The flu season of 2021/22 is predicted to be especially severe due to the strict restrictions. including social distancing and mask regulation, that were in place last winter. The hygiene and safety precautions may have lowered the transmission of COVID-19, but have also lowered our exposure to many viruses and bacteria, […]

Compass Link with Heriot Watts University

We are pleased to announce we have reached a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with Heriot Watts University. This agreement enables Compass to deliver the first 3 modules of the MSc programme in Safety and Risk Management.  This course aims to provide learners with advanced knowledge of risk assessment techniques, perception of risk, and how decisions are […]