Archive for March, 2015

30
Mar

CDM 2015: Construction Phase Plan

Under the new CDM 2015 requirements, a plan has to be created for any construction work. The construction phase plan should describe how the contractor will fulfil their responsibilities. Louise Hosking provides simple guidance.

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30
Mar

CDM 2015: Pre-Construction Information

Going forward it will be absolutely critical those in control of property obtain previous H&S files, O&M manuals, contaminated land searches, condition surveys and the like when property is bought, and pass them on when property is sold. Louise Hosking explains.

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25
Mar

UK homeowners warned of new building safety rules

Hosking Associates advises awareness of new CDM 2015 regulations due to come into force in the UK next month could affect the sale of a property if any renovation or other work is carried out (Coverage in Propertywire).

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23
Mar

Homeowners Will be Affected by New CDM15 Regulations

PRESS RELEASE: Hosking Associates warns home owners looking to commission building projects after 6th April 2015, to ensure they use a contractor who is aware of their legal duties – Health and safety specialist warns that non-compliance could affect the future sale of a property.

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23
Mar

CDM15 – H&S File: Don’t be Caught Out

What is the Health & Safety file required of domestic building work under the new CDM15 regs, effective 6th April 2015 Louise Hosking looks at the exact requirements and what your file should contain.

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19
Mar

ESOS – don’t get caught out!

You may have heard of ESOS, or you may have even received a letter from the Environment Agency to advise you must comply. Liz Ainslie discusses what ESOS is and what the implications are.

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19
Mar

Health & Safety Training

Louise Hosking, Risk Management Specialist, discusses the importance of health & safety training and discusses various ways to deliver training. (RoSPA’s Occupational Safety & Health Journal coverage)

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18
Mar

TAKING SAFETY SERIOUSLY

Louise Hosking looks at the implications for health and safety when a school leaves local authority control. (Building 4 Education coverage)

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18
Mar

Preparing for a firefighters strike

Louise Hosking provides expert preparation advice in the event of a firefighters strike; business owners and schools should consider their safety strategy. (SHP blog, and University Business coverage)

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18
Mar

Winter weather tips

Louise Hosking, MD at Hosking Associates Ltd, offers some expert advice on how to keep your facility in full working order in the bleak mid-winter. (Tomorrow’s FM, FM News coverage)

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