by JCH Safety | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
Welcome to Jonathan’s health and safety & fire safety blog page. Here you will find lots of useful blog articles about all aspects of health and safety & fire safety relevant to businesses and organisations across Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands.... 
by JCH | Jun 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Fire Safety, JCH Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
How will pubs work after lock down? ‘Pubs and restaurants will look very different after lockdown. You will see screens, table dividers, hand sanitiser stations, new ways of ordering, and experience much less interaction with staff and other... by JCH Safety | Jun 24, 2020 | COVID-19, Industrial Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
‘As lockdown eases and businesses, schools and retail go back to work, there is a whole new requirement to ensure your organisation is COVID-19 Secure. This means, that you are doing everything legally required to make your workplace as safe as possible. Failure to... by JCH | May 12, 2020 | COVID-19, Health and safety training, JCH Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
Now is the time to prepare for the ‘new normal.’ Life as we knew it feels a distant memory, but due to the efforts we have all been making there are glimmers of hope, once more, on the horizon. Lock-down is starting to ease and now is the time to... by JCH | Apr 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Health and safety training, JCH Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
Many businesses can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is vital, if your business is open, that you work safely and protect your staff and customers from harm. The UK government are providing regular updates and guidance for employers and businesses about... by JCH | Mar 20, 2020 | Building Maintenance, COVID-19, 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 | COVID-19, 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 | Feb 3, 2020 | Health and safety training, Online Training, Work Place Safety
This week I thought it would be a good idea to talk about health and safety training and online health and safety training in particular. If after reading, you have any more questions, please get in touch and we will get them answered for you! Is online health and... 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 | May 29, 2019 | JCH Safety, Work Place Safety
It is great news to be able to say that the United Kingdom is one of the safest place to work in the world. Over the last 50 years the number of people killed and injured at work has dropped considerably. One of the main reasons that less people are hurt by their work... by JCH | Apr 8, 2019 | Online Training
There are a number of great ways to carry out health and safety training in Coventry and Warwickshire these days. Some people enjoy traditional training styles, reading and exams. Other people prefer a more interactive learning experience such as NVQs for example. It... by JCH | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
JCH Safety are pleased to report that we are now sponsors of the Birmingham Association of School Business Management. The BASBM has over 400 members across Birmingham representing the views of Bursars, School Business Managers and Support Staff across the Birmingham... by JCH | Mar 21, 2019 | JCH Safety, Work Place Safety
JCH Safety wanted to make sure everyone is aware of a HSE Safety Alert that has been issued regarding vertical platform lifts for people with impaired mobility. Platform lifts provide access for people between floors and are either hydraulically or electrically... 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 | Dec 14, 2018 | JCH Safety, Work Place Safety
The scrap metal industry is a vital part of the UK economy recycling valuable metals, reducing landfill and employing thousands of people across the UK. As much as half of all manufactured metal in the UK is made up of recycled materials, which gives some indication... by JCH | Oct 11, 2018 | Work Place Safety
‘If you were at work and someone had a heart attack, stroke or became unwell would you know what to do?’ Too many people don’t know how to look after someone if they become ill or injured. Knowing what to do could save a life. Let’s consider 5 reasons why your... by JCH | Sep 27, 2018 | JCH Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
Contractor Prequalification schemes are a gateway to winning business from some very prestigious, well paying clients. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win work in Coventry and Warwickshire or from the vast amounts of work going on in Birmingham. JCH Safety... by JCH | Sep 20, 2018 | JCH Safety, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
‘JCH Safety is Helping Coventry Construction Businesses To Win Work’ Health and safety keeps people alive and ensures employees go home safe at the end of their working day. Businesses and organisations want to trade with companies who can demonstrate legal health and... 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 28, 2018 | Work Place Safety
With soaring temperatures over the Summer those of us who have not been lucky enough to take time off and enjoy the sunshine in our gardens have to face the uncomfortable conditions of commuting to work and then having to work. All employees have rights in hot weather... 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 | May 31, 2018 | Online Training, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
A number of our clients use SafeContractor as a way of demonstrating that they are building contractors who are committed to excellence in health and safety. Many of their clients insist that they are members of SafeContractor or other such pre-qualification schemes... by JCH Safety | May 11, 2018 | Online Training, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
Health and Safety Consultants, Policies and Documentation, Fire Risk Assessments, Risk Assessment and Method Statements, Help with Safecontractor, CHAS and SSiP Schemes, Online Health & Safety Training, CDM 2015 Assistance. by JCH | May 10, 2018 | Online Training, Work Place Safety
When choosing a health and safety consultancy it is sometimes uncertain which offer the right services at the right prices. As with everything, you need to be careful to choose the right company. Do your research and check that your service provider is suitable for... 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 | Jan 15, 2018 | Work Place Safety
This winter is seeing the devastating consequences of flu with tens of thousands of visits to GPs, over 500 people hospitalised since the start of flu season, over 80 deaths and more than a hundred sufferers reported to be fighting for their lives in intensive care... by JCH | Jan 10, 2018 | Work Place Safety
Health and safety compliance is all about ensuring that your organisation achieves its legal duties in managing health and safety. Many schools and academies pay out large sums of money to local authorities each year to manage their safety. JCH Safety are committed 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 | Nov 24, 2017 | Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
Most of us know that it is a legal requirement to carry out risk assessments but do you know how to do it? Health and safety, for some people, can seem quite daunting but really, the basics for most types of risks, can be managed comfortably ‘in-house.’ JCH Safety are... by JCH | Nov 14, 2017 | Online Training, Work Place Safety
Health and Safety is a crucial part of any business and all professionals should have the knowledge to keep themselves and their work colleagues safe from dangers in the workplace. As stated by the HSE, over 200 people are killed at work each year and over a million... 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 | Jul 14, 2017 | Work Place Safety
Staying safe at work is paramount for both employers and employees alike, yet there are thousands of incidents each year where people are injured and killed whilst at work. Having good policies in place is a starting point, but in order to implement these policies,... 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 | Mar 24, 2017 | Online Training
At JCH Safety we are able to offer a wide range of online health and safety training courses to keep you and your staff safe at work. Companies have a legal duty to manage risks and this includes ensuring that your team are well trained. If your staff are involved in... by JCH | Mar 9, 2017 | Online Training
Let’s face it, a lot of people don’t like health & safety training. Too many boring courses have been attended which have been provided by unqualified teachers on frankly quite boring subjects. We have all been there! Many people think health and safety training... by JCH | Feb 13, 2017 | Work Place Safety
JCH Safety specialise in providing health and safety support to schools in Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. The education sector has very specific risks which require expert knowledge to help schools and academies to manage their health and safety. With... by JCH | Feb 9, 2017 | Work Place Safety
Remote Worker Risk Assessment In today’s modern economy, more and more people are opting to work from home. It makes a lot of sense as it reduces business costs and can help staff to have a healthier work-life balance. Many home-based workers in Coventry and... 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 | Feb 8, 2016 | Uncategorised
Have you ever wondered what the penalties are? The following information has been adapted from information freely available on the HSE website. Maximum penalties for section 33 HSWA offences committed before 16 January 2009 1. Breaches of the HSWA and the relevant... by JCH Safety | Jan 21, 2016 | Online Training, Risk Assessments, Work Place Safety
All organisations and businesses have a duty to manage health and safety. Some people find the whole process complicated and struggle to manage the seemingly endless amount of paperwork that can sometimes develop. If you have a top-heavy paper based system you... 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 | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorised
Kidderminster school evacuated due to acid in drains (November 2015) A number of students at a school in Kidderminster reported feeling nauseous and having sore throats which was the first sign that something was wrong. For some, yet to be identified reason,... 
by JCH Safety | Oct 3, 2015 | Work Place Safety
Landlords in Leamington fined £25k due to inadequate fire safety for tenants The joint landlords of a house of multiple occupation in Leamington have been prosecuted and told to pay a total of £25,000 in fines and £2,472.08 in costs. The courts heard that the... by JCH Safety | Jul 14, 2015 | Industrial Safety, Risk Assessments
The number of insurance liability frauds – including so-called ‘slip and trip’ accidents – jumped by 75% last year, according to industry figures. In total there were 19,800 cases of bogus liability claims, the Association of British Insurers... 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... by JCH Safety | Jun 30, 2015 | Building Maintenance, Risk Assessments
It is of the greatest importance to ensure you don’t get your company or organisation into serious hot water by employing sub standard jobbing builders to carry out building works. Just because someone claims to be a builder does not mean they are... by JCH Safety | Jun 26, 2015 | Risk Assessments
The Judd School in Kent was fined £10,000 after a student fractured his skull when he was struck by a ‘shot’ during a PE lesson. Ensure that accidents don’t happen at your school by conducting suitable and appropriate risk assessments. What are the... 
by JCH Safety | Apr 12, 2015 | JCH Safety
Jonathan Hegarty, Managing Director of JCH Safety, has seen his professional competency recognised by The Institution Of Fire Engineers, as published in the Spring edition of the ‘International Fire Professional: The journal of the Institute of Fire... by JCH Safety | Apr 1, 2015 | Work Place Safety
A Lancashire-based toy distributor and a builder have been sentenced after a worker plunged to his death through a warehouse roof. A 39 year old male, from Fleetwood, had been working to clear debris from the roof when he unfortunately fell in July 2012. Both the... 
by JCH Safety | Mar 16, 2015 | Risk Assessments
How to do a Risk Assessment in Coventry We pride ourselves in being able to offer a range of free and impartial advice to companies throughout the Coventry & Warwickshire area. There is currently a legal requirement for all types of companies to carry out a... 
by JCH Safety | Mar 1, 2015 | Industrial Safety
Warehousing and road haulage industries are accountable for thousands of health and safety incidents each year. Many of these incidents are major injuries such as fractures and broken bones. Other accidents in the sector include from slips and trips; contact with... by JCH Safety | Feb 20, 2015 | Building Maintenance
A Nuneaton company has been fined £10,000 after an employee broke his neck when he was drawn into an unguarded machine. The 60-year-old worker was machining a piece of nylon when his overalls got tangled in a spindle moulder at a local company’s works. The... by JCH Safety | Dec 29, 2014 | Building Maintenance
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 it states that clients have specific responsibilities. Many organisations are often not aware of their responsibilities when engaging the services of contractors. This could potentially lead to the risk... by JCH Safety | Dec 15, 2014 | JCH Safety
In this edition of the Blog, with it being December, I thought it might be a good idea to look at the issues around working outside in the cold. It’s been a warm year but it’s certainly getting colder outside now that Christmas is just around the corner. It is... 