Osprey Health and Safety Services

11/03/2025

Audit and review of the management arrangements in your business are a vital part of running your business – whether it’s financial, HR, procurement or operations (any part of the business in fact) – knowing where you stand, how you’re doing, is useful.

Getting a measure on how well you’re doing is essential to managing health and safety – takes you from being reactive to be proactive in your compliance activities.

Health and safety auditing is a crucial process for evaluating an organization's health and safety performance, ensuring compliance with both legal requirements and internal objectives. It is a standard component of all recognized Health and Safety Management Systems.

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers are required to monitor and review the effectiveness of their preventive and protective measures aimed at controlling health and safety risks. Auditing often plays a key role in this monitoring process.

Health and Safety Audits can be offered as a project piece (one-time service) or as part of our Retained Client Health and Safety Service.

The scope of each audit is customized to be proportionate to the size and risk profile of your operation. Through our audits, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of your health and safety compliance status, as well as an identification of key risks. The audit will either confirm that you have addressed all major compliance and risk factors or highlight any gaps that need attention.

We provide an action plan with recommendations for corrective measures to address non-compliance, helping you create a road map for continuous improvement.

Audits also serve as evidence of compliance with relevant legislation, as audits and reviews are legally required for managing health and safety.

Even in cases where no non-conformance is found, we may identify areas for improvement and share these insights with you, supporting your ongoing efforts toward enhancing management processes.

Get In Touch

If you would like to know more about having Osprey Health & Safety Services support your Health and Safety arrangements, get in touch:

E-mail Contact: Paul Venter paul.venter@ospreyhealthandsafety.com
Telephone: 01637 808 618
Mobile: 07748 310 844
Website: www.ospreyhealthandsafety.com

27/02/2025

GCSE Study Groups: The Power of Collaborative Learning!

GCSE study groups offer an incredible way for students to prepare for their exams while benefiting from the support of their peers. Working alongside others not only makes revision more engaging but also encourages students to exchange ideas, share insights, and tackle difficult topics together.

The benefits of group learning include:
🐝 Enhanced understanding through discussion and collaboration
🐝 Boosted motivation as students stay accountable to one another
🐝 The opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment
🐝 Different perspectives on topics that might make things click

At CB Tutoring, our expert-led study groups are designed to help students strengthen their knowledge in English, Maths, and Science. With the right guidance and a supportive group, learners can build confidence and feel fully prepared for their GCSEs.

Join a study group today and unlock your full potential!

Get in touch:
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27/02/2025

Taking Bookings Now! Victoria Commercial Centre, Roche.

Osprey Health & Safety Services presents this course also known as the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Level 2.

We'll be covering:

Section 1: Introduction to occupational health and safety

• Key terms.
• Work-related injury and ill health.
• Management of occupational health and safety.
• Health and safety law.
• Roles and responsibilities.
• Welfare at work.
• Enforcement.
• Training and competence.
• Information and communication.

Section 2: Risk assessment

• Risk assessment process.
• Hierarchy of control.
• Recording risk assessments.
• Risk control.

Section 3: Common Workplace Hazards and Controls

• The workplace.
• Work at height.
• Workplace transport.
• Work equipment.
• Noise.
• Vibration.
• Electricity.
• Fire.
• Workstation and task design.
• Manual handling.
• Hazardous substances.
• Work-related stress.
• Work-related violence.
• Alcohol and drugs.

Section 4: Incident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

• Reasons why incidents occur.
• Incident reporting.
• First aid.
• The costs of work-related injury and ill health.

Click on the link below or contact us directly for a discounted rate:

E-mail Contact: paul.venter@ospreyhealthandsafety.com
Telephone: 01637 808 618
Mobile: 07748 310 844

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18/02/2025

Taking Bookings Now!

Osprey Health & Safety Services presents this course also known as the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Level 2.

This course, delivered by a qualified Health & Safety Practitioner with more than 20 years experience, is ideal for those wishing to develop knowledge of health and safety issues in the workplace and the legislation and regulations relating to maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.

• Suitable for individuals at all levels within employment.
• Employers looking for an induction or professional development course for employees

This qualification is equally useful for those already in employment and those preparing to start or return to work. It’s also a highly transferable skill that looks great on any CV.

Course Price includes:

• Free Parking
• Lunch
• Course Workbook
• Certificate

Click on the link below or contact us directly:

E-mail Contact: paul.venter@ospreyhealthandsafety.com
Telephone: 01637 808 618
Mobile: 07748 310 844

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12/02/2025

Morning meeting with Your Partnerships in Wadebridge - guess where we are?

07/02/2025

Taking Bookings Now!

Health & Safety Principles and Practice - Level 2

Osprey Health & Safety Services presents this course also known as the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Level 2

This course, delivered by a qualified Health & Safety Practitioner with more than 20 years experience, is ideal for those wishing to develop knowledge of health and safety issues in the workplace and the legislation and regulations relating to maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.

• Suitable for individuals at all levels within employment.
• Employers looking for an induction or professional development course for employees

This qualification is equally useful for those already in employment and those preparing to start or return to work. It’s also a highly transferable skill that looks great on any CV.

Course Price includes:

• Free Parking
• Lunch
• Course Workbook
• Certificate

Click on the link below or contact us directly:

E-mail Contact: paul.venter@ospreyhealthandsafety.com
Telephone: 01637 808 618
Mobile: 07748 310 844

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05/02/2025

We recently prosecuted a company for repeatedly failing to protect workers from exposure to wood dust.

Pendle Woodcraft (Blackburn) Limited failed to implement safe working practices despite earlier interventions.

The company consistently failed to control the accumulation of wood dust at its site in Darwen, Lancashire.

Wood dust can cause serious and often irreversible health problems, including dermatitis and when breathed in excessively it can cause asthma and in the case of hardwood dust nasal cancer.

Wood dust is also known to be flammable and, in certain situations, can cause a fire or explosion.

You can read more about this case here: https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/01/15/company-fined-after-repeatedly-exposing-workers-to-risks-from-wood-dust/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=prosecution_push

28/01/2025

By law, if your business employs five or more people, you are required to have a written health and safety policy AND record your risk assessments in writing.

This isn’t optional - it’s a legal requirement. Even if you have fewer than five employees, having a policy is still considered good practice, especially if you are dealing with the public, where there is risk to others, or you are working on other people’s premises.

Your health and safety policy should include three main components:

• A brief policy statement that outlines your organisation’s commitment to health and safety and your approach to it.
• An organisational structure that shows who is responsible for what when it comes to health and safety.
• Clear arrangements for identifying and managing risks that protect the health and safety of your workforce and others.

The policy statement is the core of the policy that every organisation must have.

The organisational structure is equally important and typically takes the form of an organigram, as well as descriptions of each employee’s health and safety responsibilities. Every employee plays a role, and this should be clearly stated.

Make sure the organisation chart and job descriptions are in a format that can be shared with all employees, ensuring everyone understands their duties and responsibilities.

Identifying and managing risks can be more complex, as many organisations need detailed manuals or management systems to fully cover this aspect. To keep your policy concise, it’s best to summarize the key points and refer to relevant manuals or risk assessments for more detailed information.

If you would like help with putting any of the above in place, or you would like to review or improve on your existing system, get in touch.

E-mail Contact: paul.venter@ospreyhealthandsafety.com
Telephone: 01637 808 618
Mobile: 07748 310 844
Website: www.ospreyhealthandsafety.com

06/08/2023

13/06/2023

As it is the Cornwall Festival of Business coming up, we excited to be hosting a co-working event on 20th June from 8:30am - 12:30pm at the Parkhouse Centre🙌

Lone workers, freelance, WFH employees or starting up a business? Why not come along to this shared space where you can work and socialise🥳

Unfortunately place is limited, so please book a spot if you would like to attend the entirety of the session or part: https://CoworkingEventwithCoC.eventbrite.co.uk

Although the ticket is free, we do ask that you make a donation of £5 on arrival for the refreshments provided.

28/04/2023

Accidents in the workplace: World Day for Safety and Health at Work

To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Demelza Pallant from our personal injury team has teamed up with Paul Venter from Osprey Health and Safety to explain why both employers and employees have a role to play in reducing accidents in the workplace…

27/04/2023

Did you know experiencing a slip or trip at work is one of the most common workplace accidents despite being easily preventable?

Employers should carry out risk assessments, install handrails or anti-slip mats and train employees to deal with spillages.

If you have slipped or tripped at work and would like to know if you’re entitled to compensation, please head to our website for more information: https://coodes.co.uk/services/slip-at-work-claim-compensation/