Specialist advice on health and safety issues

Mar 20 2008 by Francesca Craggs, The Journal

HEALTH and Safety in the workplace has never been higher on the agenda. There are a number of organisations in the region which offer businesses specialist advice on all aspects of H&S.

Green Dragon was established to provide cost-effective safety, health, environment and fire risk management solutions to SMEs across all business sectors. The business tailors its solutions to each individual company’s work circumstances. Starting with a site visit and audit of existing arrangements followed by a report and suggested action plan.

Ongoing help and advice is provided for customers via its helpline, which may be accessed via the telephone, email or website.

Services start at £1 a day for companies employing up to six staff. This covers provision of a health and safety policy including the statement and management sections, supported by an action plan. The basic document can be built up with sections to suit the individual company on a timescale that fits the requirements of the business. Additional work is charged at an agreed hourly rate. Contact Green Dragon on (0191) 287-1399.

The Health & Safety Centre, just off the A1231 in Washington, can provide you with everything possible to comply with the health and safety law. Its mission is to become the premier independent security/health and safety consultancy in the North East. The company is dedicated to building long-term relationships with customers through quality services and customer support, and seeks to be recognised as the leading “one-stop” consultancy shop in the region. Washington Health & Safety Services Group is a consortium of experienced specialists and experts. The group offers a cost-effective professional service to industry and to commerce. Each of its consultants and trainers are specialists in their own fields. The business can undertake one-off assignments or provide support as part of a longer term contract.

Call (0191) 419-0191.