Exposure to diacetyl vapour in food and drink manufacture

Health and Safety Executive – Safety alert Department name: Engagement and Policy Division Bulletin number: EPD01-2023 Issue date: 01/23 Target audience: Employers, and the self-employed, in food and drink manufacture who use diacetyl. Issue Exposure to vapour from diacetyl, often used as a flavouring and a by-product of coffee roasting, can lead to severe and irreversible lung disease. Even […]

TERMINAL CANCER CASES IN GRENFELL FIREFIGHTERS

Friday 20th January 2023 MATT LAMY National media reports have revealed that up to a dozen Grenfell firefighters have been diagnosed with terminal cancer. A news story in the national media last week has said that up to 12 firefighters who helped to tackle the Grenfell Tower blaze in June 2017 have since developed terminal […]

Safety of trees on school premises and playing fields

A recent HSE prosecution, Council fined £280,000 after death of 6-year-old girl hit by falling tree, highlights the importance of ensuring those responsible for school premises have effective systems in place to manage trees on their sites, particularly those in areas frequently accessed by pupils, staff and the public.   Schools should consider the risks […]

In house courses

All of our courses are available for inhouse delivery, if you have a specific health and safety training requirement and would like to discuss your training needs, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can help you achieve your training goals.

HSE safety alert issued: ear loop masks/respirators

A safety alert, issued on 26 April 2022, advises that HSE does not recommend using ear loop masks/respirators as tight-fitting RPE at work.   New HSE research has shown that respirators/masks which rely on ear loops to hold the respirator/mask in place, do not protect people adequately when used as tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE). […]

HSE Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) ebulletin

To protect your health LEV in the workplace should be effectively carrying away the harmful dust, mist, fumes or gases at the point where they are generated.   In order for LEV to be effective it needs to be: the right type for the job installed properly and be commissioned in the first place used […]

HSE Safety Alert

Mast climbing work platforms: Failure to detect mechanical failure in drive units leading to uncontrolled fall of platforms Health and Safety Executive – Safety alert Department name: BSCD (Building Safety and Construction Division) Bulletin number: BSCD1-2022 Issue date: 05/22 Target audience: Construction and all other industry users Employers, dutyholders and anyone else who has responsibility and/or control – […]

On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992)

They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers. HSE has reviewed and updated its guidance to explain the changes. This includes a revised version of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 guidance (L25). What has changed? Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers […]

Measure your safety culture with HSE’s Safety Climate Tool

Evidence shows that a strong safety culture is associated with fewer workplace near-misses and injuries.   The Safety Climate Tool (SCT) has been carefully designed by scientists to assess the attitudes of individuals within an organisation towards health and safety issues.   Using a simple online questionnaire, it explores your workers’ attitudes and perceptions in […]

Digital musculoskeletal (MSD) online assessment tools available

The assessment part of HSE’s digital MSD tools are now available to use free of charge.   The digital versions of the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC), Risk Assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP) and Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) tools have been designed to simplify the process of completing each assessment.   They have […]

Ionising radiation inspections in schools

Where schools use radioactive materials as part of their learning activities, they are required to comply with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and seek registration from HSE.    To ensure that the risks to workers and students from radiation are managed effectively, from April 2022 HSE’s radiation team will be carrying out inspections in […]

Updated woodworking guidance published Every year in the UK, around 12,000 people die from lung diseases linked to past exposure to hazardous substances at work. This includes inhalation of wood dust that can cause occupational asthma and, in the case of hardwoods, sinonasal cancer.   Employers have a legal duty to ensure they comply with […]

Health and safety law poster – what you need to know The poster explains British health and safety laws and lists what workers and their employers should do. If you employ anyone, you must either: display the health and safety law poster where your workers can easily read it provide each worker with the equivalent […]

End of legal COVID restrictions in England The UK government has ended any remaining legal coronavirus restrictions in England. This includes removal of the requirement to self-isolate. Please see GOV.UK guidance for further information.   There are different timescales for the removal of restrictions in Scotland and Wales.   You can keep up to date with the latest information on continuing […]

Safety notice issued by HSE HSE has issued a safety notice about the maintenance of industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. HSE has recently carried out several investigations into dangerous occurrences that resulted from a failure of industrial UPS systems at onshore major hazard establishments.   The failure of these industrial UPS systems typically resulted in […]

Measure your safety culture with HSE’s Safety Climate Tool Evidence shows that a strong safety culture is associated with fewer workplace near-misses and injuries. The Safety Climate Tool (SCT) has been carefully designed by scientists to assess the attitudes of individuals within an organisation towards health and safety issues. Using a simple, online questionnaire, it […]

HSE Updated Stress Indicator Tool

Updated Stress Indicator Tool (2.0) + Home/Remote working module The Stress Indicator Tool has recently been updated and expanded to take account of significant changes to working practices, including technological innovations that have altered the ways people work. The purpose is to explore stress risks that are of most relevance in the context of modern […]

HSE safety notice issued: Offshore crane boom hoist rope failures

HSE safety notice issued: Offshore crane boom hoist rope failures HSE has issued a safety notice following two separate incidents that occurred on offshore installations as a result of the failure of a crane boom hoist rope. In both incidents the boom hoist rope came off a sheave; this was undetected and the consequential severe […]

Product safety alert: Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift

Product safety alert: Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift The Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 Scissor Lift (manufactured 2014-2018) has been placed on the latest public product safety database recommending that it should not be used. The product does not comply with the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.   The manufacturer has identified […]

Falls from height were the cause of most work-related fatalities in Britain during 2020/21.

Ensure you are working safely at height Falls from height were the cause of most work-related fatalities in Britain during 2020/21. The latest annual figures (2020/21) revealed that 35 workers were killed in falls from height last year.   Make sure you take the necessary precautions and see our working at height website for guidance on how you can […]

HSE eBulletin: ventilation and air conditioning

  HSE eBulletin: ventilation and air conditioning Adequate ventilation (including air conditioning) can help reduce risk of spreading coronavirus in workplaces.   For all the latest updates on coronavirus visit our website. Having good ventilation will help reduce COVID-19 transmission at work HSE’s updated guidance will help you identify poor ventilation in work areas and […]

Workplace fatality figures released for 2020/21

Provisional data shows that a total of 142 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2020/21, an increase of 29 from the previous year, though the number of deaths in 2019/20 (113) was low compared to other recent years. In statistical terms the number of fatalities has remained broadly level in recent years […]

Withdrawal of QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in A construction Environment

Qualsafe Awards have announced the withdrawal of this qualification on 09 July.  Unfortunately there has been a rise in fraudulent activity and malpractice related to qualifications which lead to learners gaining a CSCS card.  Accordingly RCES have removed this qualification from our portfolio with immediate effect and will no longer be accepting any applications for […]

RCES now accredited to deliver NEW NEBOSH Qualification!

We are delighted to be accredited to deliver the new NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment (RAW). Designed to develop straightforward, practical health and safety risk management skills so you can go beyond risk assessment, to effectively control the health and safety risks caused by hazards in your workplace. A one day […]

HSE safety alert issued

HSE has issued a safety alert after an HSE investigation of a failed marine loading arm (MLAs) revealed concerns that not all components were being suitably inspected and maintained due to problems accessing the highest pivot joint. The safety alert is aimed at users and companies that service MLAs to ensure they carry out suitable and […]

HSE has published a revised version of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide (second edition – May 2021).

HSE eBulletin Issued: 2 June 2021 HSE has published a revised version of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide (second edition – May 2021). As guidance for analysts involved in asbestos work, this latest edition has been updated to take account of findings from HSE interventions and developments in analytical procedures and methodology.   It provides […]

NEBOSH partners with Health and Safety Executive to launch new risk management qualification

NEBOSH has partnered with Great Britain’s regulator, the Health and Safety Executive, to launch an introductory qualification that provides straightforward, practical health and safety risk management skills. The NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risk and Risk Assessment at Work is rooted in a proportional approach to risk; it provides the fundamentals people need to build […]

NGC Course on Zoom

Our next National General Certificate course will be presented on Zoom. The course commences on Monday 17th May 2021. Book Your place here or phone 01726 212858

NEBOSH launches a new qualification to boost health and safety in construction sector

NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading health and safety awarding bodies, has launched a new two-week qualification for the construction sector. Health and Safety Management for Construction will give learners the skills they need to take on health and safety responsibilities. Laying the foundations for healthier and safer construction sites, qualification holders will also be […]

NEBOSH has launched a new globally relevant fire safety qualification

NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading health and safety awarding bodies, has launched a new globally relevant fire safety qualification which can be completed in just one week! The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety helps learners develop practical fire safety skills that can be used to protect people, buildings and business. The syllabus covers a […]

NEBOSH: Open Book Examinations

NEBOSH, like organisations around the world, is adapting to the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both NEBOSH and RCES want people to feel safe when organising or attending a NEBOSH assessment. NEBOSH have therefore brought forward and expanded plans to offer remote and online assessments for their range of qualifications and courses. […]

New dates for NEBOSH open book examinations

Following the first examination in August, NEBOSH have now confirmed two additional OBE dates for 2020 and three dates for 2021: Wednesday 28 October 2020 (Registrations for this date now closed) Wednesday 2 December 2020 Wednesday 3 February 2021 Wednesday 7 April 2021 Wednesday 9 June 2021 These OBEs are available for any learner planning to sit an […]

NEBOSH Move to Open Book Exams

Due to the pandemic, NEBOSH have changed the examination process from invigilated exams to open book exams.  The first open book exam will is scheduled for the 6th August 2020.   We appreciate that some learners will be disappointed and some of you may prefer the new method.  The ‘open book assessment’ will become a […]

Visit RCES at the Cornwall Business Show

The Cornwall Business  Show is on Thursday 12th March 2020.  Why not come along and visit the RCES (UK) Ltd stand to discuss your health and safety training and consultancy requirements . In  the meantime please view the Cornwall Business Show video available HERE  You can also register for fast track free entry to the […]

RCES add NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation to training portfolio

RCES (UK) Ltd, a proud NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner are pleased to announce an addition to our portfolio of NEBOSH accredited courses. The new edition, NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation will be delivered in- house on our clients premises. The course duration is one day including the assessment. We consider this qualification to be […]

NEBOSH launches Safety Simplified, a new three-day course

    NEBOSH launches Safety Simplified new three-day course to shake up workplace safety training     NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading providers of health and safety qualifications, has launched Safety Simplified, a brand new approach to health and safety training.  The three-day, practical course, which uses augmented reality to bring safety learning to […]

HSE provide update re export & import of Hazardous Chemicals after Brexit

The HSE have released the following bulletin regarding the export and import of hazardous chemicals should the UK leave the EU without a deal:- The aim of this e-bulletin is to provide you with updates, news and information on the PIC Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals). Below is […]

NEBOSH Launch Learning Partner Programme

Learning Partner Programme On 02/09/2019 NEBOSH launched their Learning Partner Programme. We at RCES (UK) Ltd are proud to be classified as Gold Learning Partner Status. Please see the following information that was published on the NEBOSH website:- Great learning experiences equip learners to make a positive difference to health, safety and the environment in […]

RCES now a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner

RCES (UK) Ltd is proud to announce that we are a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.   NEBOSH recognise Learning Partners who go that extra mile to give learners the best experience with their new Learning Partner Programme!  Congratulations to the whole team for all their hard work and dedication in achieving gold status.  Next NEBOSH National General […]

Are You Responsible for Work at Height?

Who is responsible for Working at Height? This report sourced from Safety Health Practitioner The Work at Height Regulations 2005 were introduced in a bid to prevent death and injury caused by falls from height, therefore minimising risks to workers. Employers, facilities managers, building owners and anyone else that controls work at height, including the […]

HSE Release Annual Figures for Work Related Fatal Injuries for 2018/19

The HSE has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19, in addition to the number of people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, in 2017. The provisional annual data for work-related fatal injuries revealed that 147 workers were fatally injured between April 2018 and March 2019. The statistics suggest that there […]

CPR and First Aid added to National School Curriculum

 Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, has confirmed that CPR will be added to the school curriculum in England. The new proposals will see first aid and CPR being added to the curriculum as part of the Department for Education’s (DfE) plan to strengthen teaching of health, sex and relationships education in England from 2020. With out […]

2019 Public Course Dates Now Available

Our full programme of public courses for 2019 is now published. The courses will be presented at our training facility in Advent House, Victoria Business Centre, Station Approach, Victoria, Cornwall PL26 8LG   Our programme has been selected from our extensive portfolio and features IOSH, NEBOSH and Highfield Qualifications courses. IOSH courses Leading Safely Managing […]

Thank you for providing a very informative and useful course

All at RCES (UK) Ltd would like to say thank you to this delegate for taking the time to send these very pleasing comments after completing the recent NEBOSH General Certificate course at Advent House. “I’d just like to say thank you to RCES, in particular Gordon, for providing a very informative and useful course […]

RCES Tutors Receive Thanks from Successful Exam Candidate

It was very pleasing to receive the following email from one of our NEBOSH delegates who recently received her results from the December 2017 exams: “Hi Louise I received my results today from the recent NEBOSH course and exams I completed and am over the moon to find that I received a Credit.  Hopefully the […]

Come and say Hello to RCES

The Cornwall Business Show will be held at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre at Wadebridge on Thursday 15th March 2018. Please visit the RCES (UK) Ltd stand. Our directors would love to meet you and be pleased to discuss our consultancy services and our comprehensive range of health and safety courses. Our public courses are […]

Are You Managing Safely?

Managers of forklift operations must understand the risks Managers of materials handling operations have a key role to play in setting and upholding safety standards, but do they always appreciate the dangers? Mark Nicholson reports on the need for manager training. Supervisors and managers appear to be, on average, much less aware of the essentials […]

ACT Now to Comply with new Radon Rules

SHP: Safety& Health Practitioner reported that  Ahead of UK Radon Awareness Week (6-12 November), firms are being urged to act now to comply with upcoming legislation reducing the maximum levels of radon permissible in the workplace. Global testing and inspection service Bureau Veritas has warned that from February 2018 changes to the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 […]

RCES Publish 2018 Training Course Schedule

RCES (UK) Ltd have today published our programme of public courses to be presented at our training facility in Victoria Cornwall. We have chosen a range of courses from our extensive portfolio and based our decision not only on the success of courses during 2017 but also added courses that have been requested by our […]

On Safari Health and Safety is Exciting

Gordon Fuller FIIRSM explains how he managed the risk of man and  beast in a modern day stand-off. I am sitting in the passenger seat of an ISUZU 4 x 4 looking at a huge Elephant, she is the matriarch cow of the herd and weighs in at around 4 ton, Ears flapping wildly, she is […]

Eureka Magazine Asks a Professional

Mark Nicholson of Eureka Magazine talks to Gordon Fuller of RCES (UK) Ltd. A Eureka moment and more! For the best advice on materials handling safety, ask a professional Are you putting your employees and your business in danger without even knowing it? To help in understanding the key processes a company should go through […]

Delegates Enjoy the RCES Training Experience

RCES (UK) Ltd recently presented the IOSH Managing Safely Course in our training facility at Advent House, Victoria Business Centre, Roche, Cornwall. The four day course commenced on 12th September 2016 and was attended by delegates from local businesses and organisations in Cornwall. Each delegate completed an evaluation form at the end of the course […]

Career Change? Health & Safety Sector? What Should I Study?

Are you thinking of a career change and perhaps thinking of the health and safety sector. Maybe you have been assigned health and safety responsibilities in your workplace and wish to improve you knowledge by gaining qualifications in health and safety. By enhancing your existing or commercial knowledge, experience and qualifications with specific health, safety […]

Excellent NEBOSH Exam Results at Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service

RCES (UK) Ltd visited our long standing clients, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service in June this year to present the NEBOSH National General Certificate course at their training centre in Droitwich. Our trainer, Marc Geeson delivered the training and thoroughly enjoyed his time spent with the course delegates. Delegates attending RCES (UK) Ltd […]

Tackling Environmental Issues Can Bring Benefits to your Business

RCES (UK) Ltd have recently achieved an increase in enquiries for Environmental Training as many organisations have identified that tackling environmental issues can bring benefits to their business including reduced waste and utility costs, reduced liabilities and access to new markets and investors. Environmental issues impact on every organisation. The rising costs of energy and raw […]

RCES (UK) Ltd Congratulate Successful Students

Congratulations to our June 2016 Delegates on their 100% success. The team at RCES (UK) Ltd send our congratulations to all the students that sat the NEBOSH National General Certificate and NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management exams at our training facility in Victoria, Cornwall on 1st June 2016. The 100% pass rate was achieved […]

IEMA Membership for NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management holders

NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management holders now eligible for IEMA membership. RCES (UK) Ltd are please to advise of an exciting new partnership that NEBOSH has entered into with IEMA. From 13th June 2016 students who hold the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management, and whose result was declared from June 2013 onwards, are eligible for […]

No Time to Lose Campaign

RCES (UK) Ltd fully support the ongoing IOSH No Time to Lose Campaign. The IOSH campaign aims to get carcinogenic exposure issues more widely understood and help businesses to take action. The aims and objectives of the campaign are:- Raise awareness of a significant health issue facing workers in the UK and internationally. Suggest some […]

Thank you JD Norman

RCES (UK) Ltd recently presented the IOSH Directing Safety course at JD Norman in Lydney Gloucestershire. We would like to say thank you for the very encouraging comments from the course delegates On completion of the course we asked for an evaluation form to be completed by each delegate. The information given on these forms […]

RCES welcomes external students

If you are looking to sit NEBOSH certificate exams this September and need to find a course provider that will except external students. Then look no further! RCES (UK) Ltd have a full programme of NEBOSH courses scheduled to be presented at our venue in Cornwall and always welcome external students. Maybe you have attended […]

Training Workshops Success at JD Norman

David Hooper of, JD Norman at Lydney, Gloucestershire, organised two days of health and safety training which was presented to all of their workforce. This  event was made possible due to a planned two day shutdown at the factory. The training covered a whole range of health and safety related workshops and was presented by […]

100% Pass Rate For NEBOSH Students

Congratulation to all the students who attended the recent NEBOSH National General Certificate course presented by RCES (UK) Ltd at the Hereford and Worcester Fire Service Centre in Droitwich. RCES are delighted to report that all 12 students passed the exams with 6 achieving distinctions and 6 achieving credits. Feedback from the students attending this […]

Exciting times ahead for RCES

It is been a busy 6 months at RCES After being based in Helston for a number of years the decision was made to re locate to our new office on the Victoria Business Park in Victoria near Roche station in Cornwall. RCES have been Cornwall based since it commenced trading in 1995, providing health, […]

New website now live

We are delighted to announce and welcome you to our new website! The new site features our extensive portfolio of courses including those accredited with NEBOSH, IOSH and CIEH as well as a range of RCES courses built and designed by our own experienced team of consultants and trainers. The courses detailed on the site […]

Addition to RCES Training Portfolio

RCES are please to announce that we have now been accredited to deliver the CIEH: Training – Principles and Practice Course. This latest addition complements our extensive portfolio of training and will help many of our corporate clients to get employees qualified to deliver training to their teams. The CIEH Training – Principles and Practice […]