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Smooth Start to a Smooth Finish!

Abbey Plastering and Construction Services won our 2015 Newcomer award. We agreed that within the first year of being a member, we were all very impressed with their hard work, dedication and proactive attitude towards Health and Safety in the workplace. They continually strive to ensure all safety documentation is in...

Safety Squad – Bushcraft

It was Friday 18th March 2016, A normal day to normal folk, however to 6 Brave employees of Courtley Health & Safety this was the dawn of an adventure, bigger than that experienced before. It was the day they would set out on a dangerous endeavour to Halewood Park, risking...

Health and Safety Statistics for Great Britain

The 2014/2015 health and safety statistics at the country and region level are summarised in the Great Britain map of health and safety statistics below. The info graphic below shows the information on work-related injuries, ill health and enforcement action for Scotland, Wales and the English regions. You can Download a...

Man Dictionary

The team over at CALM think it’s time for men to define themselves on their own terms! This means saying ADIOS to harmful, boring and archaic male stereotypes and have a bit of fun at the same time. Here are some of the definitions we have came across - Please feel...

Easter Hamper Raffle for CALM

As a way to raise awareness and money to support our chosen charity, CALM, Courtley is holding an Easter raffle. The main winner of the raffle will receive an Easter Hamper (contents detailed below). There will also be 4 runners up, who will each get a small Easter egg. Raffle...

CALM Frequently Asked Questions

This year, the team at Courtley have committed to supporting CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). They aim to do this by raising awareness amongst the construction industry, through the various channels of communication available to them. The below FAQ is taken from CALM's website. It gives an insight into the...

Site Boundary Brainteaser!

Every construction worker must have access to readily available welfare and first aid facilities. This should include: Toilets; Washing facilities; Drinking water; Changing rooms and lockers; Facilities for rest; Have a go at our Site Boundary Brainteaser! Your task is as follows. You need to mark out four site boundaries on...

Courtley and the CALM Campaign

We can talk about Safety & Health all day long, but the fact of the matter is that the biggest killer of men under 45, isn’t workplace injury or ill health, it isn’t knife or gun crime or even drugs for that matter. It’s actually Suicide. Shocked? I was too,...

Health and Safety in the Workplace Quiz

Our health and safety in the workplace quiz is aimed at making people more aware of the real dangers in every day working environments. Some of the questions show just how real and present dangers can be in your every day working lives. The statistics for this questionnaire are all based...

The Most Dangerous Jobs in the UK

When we asked people what they thought the most dangerous jobs in the UK were, the following occupations were thrown about: fisherman, prison guard, scaffolder, bomb disposal experts and shark dentists! However many people will be shocked to find out that in a recent blog post by ROSPA (The Royal...

20 Years in Health and Safety

With over 20 years in health and safety Steve Wallace can safely say he isn't missed on the tools and still enjoys the comforts of home. What did you do before getting into Health and Safety? I am a joiner by trade. I served my apprenticeship in the maintenance department at...

Blackpool Tower – Maysand Ltd

Overview Blackpool Tower (official name: Tower Buildings) was listed as Grade I in October 1973. The Tower, situated on The Promenade, was completed in 1894. At this time, Blackpool was probably the largest resort in the country. It could accommodate 250,000 holidaymakers and welcomed an estimated three million visitors each...

Bonfire Night Health and Safety

Bonfire Night Health and Safety is very important to us here at Courtley, so don't let an accident spoil all the fun you are going to be having on Bonfire Night. To keep you safe from danger we have compiled some tips to keep you safe, as well as some useful...

Safety is looking good!

Our very own Jyssica Murphy has been interviewed for the November 2015 issue of the Safety & Health Practitioner (SHP) magazine. We are extremely proud of Jyssica's efforts make the world a safer place to work. Read her interview below. How did you get into health and safety? I started...