by JCH | Mar 20, 2020 | Building Maintenance, Fire Risk Management and Health & Safety for Schools, Fire Safety, Health and safety training, Industrial Safety, JCH Safety, Online Training, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
Firstly, and most importantly, I want to start of by saying how terrible the COVID-19 issue is and that we at JCH Safety Ltd wish all of our clients, suppliers and people who read this blog the best of health as we move forward. We are getting quite a... by JCH | Mar 17, 2020 | Fire Risk Management and Health & Safety for Schools, Fire Safety, Health and safety training, Industrial Safety, JCH Safety, Online Training, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting many businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire. Very few small firms had a plan in place for such an event occurring. This has led many small to medium sized businesses in Coventry to be uncertain about what they... by JCH Safety | Jan 20, 2020 | Fire Risk Management and Health & Safety for Schools, Fire Safety, JCH Safety, Risk Assessments
Call JCH Safety on 024 7771 7503 Fire risk is a major concern to all building owners. Fires do happen in schools and colleges with a staggering frequency. It is highly concerning that many schools across Coventry and Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands are not... by JCH | Jan 15, 2020 | Fire Risk Management and Health & Safety for Schools, Fire Safety, JCH Safety, Risk Assessments
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation has been fined £10,000 at Leeds Crown Court after admitting shortfalls in fire safety precautions at Wakefield Girls’ High School and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. The school’s former fire risk assessor Dr James Gibson was also... by JCH | Oct 8, 2019 | Fire Safety, JCH Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
At the time of writing the UK is scheduled to leave the EU on 31st October 2019. Whether this will occur or not remains the hot topic in every workplace. Whether you are for or against Brexit is not our concern here. What is important, is making sure business in... by JCH | Oct 1, 2019 | Fire Safety, JCH Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
The humble Office is the most prevalent working environment in the UK and is also considered to be the safest. It’s true that offices don’t pose the same risks as, for instance, a construction site, but offices do pose unique fire risks of their own and you must never... by JCH | Aug 9, 2019 | Fire Safety, Online Training, Risk Assessments
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that a fire risk assessment is carried out in order to identify and reduce the risks of fire. One of the key requirements is that all staff are provided with suitable fire safety training. Why is Fire Safety... by JCH | Dec 14, 2018 | Fire Safety
JCH Safety carry out Fire Risk Assessments across Coventry and Warwickshire and provide assistance to our clients to comply with their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. When we first start working... by JCH | Jul 17, 2018 | Fire Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
Fires can devastate buildings, work places and lives in a matter of minutes, and can often mean the end for a business which has worked so hard to get where it is. Fire safety is one of the last things on your employees’ minds when they head to work, but with fires... by JCH | Jun 5, 2018 | Fire Safety, Risk Assessments
JCH Safety Ltd are an Occupational Safety and Health Practitioners based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Part of our service is carrying out Fire Risk Assessments for schools, colleges, small businesses, warehouses and organisations around Nuneaton, Coventry and... by JCH | Feb 21, 2018 | Fire Safety, Work Place Safety
The primary legal document that deals with fire safety is known as The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Regulations) Order 2005. The Order applies to both England and Wales and is designed to ensure premises are maintained in such a way as to protect people in the... by JCH | Jan 24, 2018 | Fire Safety
On Saturday 20th January, JCH Safety held a Fire Safety for churches and Fire Marshal training course at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Coventry. Attending were delegates from both St. Martins and also from Warwick Road United Reform Church in Coventry. The course... by JCH | Jan 24, 2018 | Fire Safety, Work Place Safety
Fire Marshals, also known as Fire Wardens, play a valuable role in protecting life and property. If you are responsible for fire safety you really need to understand why Fire Marshals are so important to your business, church or school. 1). Fire Marshals help to... by JCH | Dec 17, 2017 | Fire Safety, Online Training, Work Place Safety
How To Improve Fire Safety Compliance Before The Fire Risk Assessor Visits: It is a legal requirement to have a good quality, suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 specifies that you need to assess your premises... by JCH | Oct 2, 2017 | Fire Safety
1. Fire doors are an engineered safety device designed to hold back flames, smoke and heat. In the event of a fire specialist fire doors play a crucial role in the safe evacuation of a building. 2. About 3 million new fire doors are fitted every year across the UK.... by JCH | Aug 22, 2017 | Fire Safety
JCH Safety is committed to providing first class services to our clients. In order to ensure that the work we carry out is of the highest standard, we are committed to maintaining membership of several prestigious professional bodies. JCH Safety have been members of... by JCH | Aug 1, 2017 | Fire Safety
1. Fire safety starts with a fire risk assessment Ensure you have an up to date fire risk assessment. This is required by law under the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. For simple premises, it might is possible to do this yourself. There is... by JCH | Jun 26, 2017 | Fire Safety, Online Training
When choosing health and safety training it is really important to decide whether you would prefer to use online or classroom training. There are benefits to both approaches. Classroom training is the traditional method for imparting subject knowledge and allows a... by JCH | Jun 19, 2017 | Fire Safety
In light of the recent tragedy at Grenfell Tower in London, JCH Safety has been working with a variety of schools, factories, churches and building contractors to ensure that their fire management precautions are all in order. It is important that fire safety is given... by JCH | Jan 31, 2017 | Fire Safety
At JCH Safety we are able to offer a wide range of fire, health and safety support, consultancy, training and assessments. Depending on your existing arrangements and needs our health and safety experts will be able to advise you. Selecting qualified, experienced and... by JCH Safety | Jan 19, 2016 | Fire Safety
How to conduct a fire risk assessment? Fire Risk Assessments are required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The person responsible for these duties is known as the ‘responsible person’ and they are normally either the building owner, occupier or... by JCH Safety | Jul 3, 2015 | Fire Safety, Risk Assessments
It is vital that chemicals are safely managed at all times and that you have precautions in place to ensure that chemicals are stored at the appropriate temperatures. We were given a stark reminder of this earlier this week. More than a dozen teachers and pupils were... 