HCS Safety Ltd

18/07/2025

Thank you, Millie, for visiting us today and giving us a lesson in harness safety training! 🐶

You can book your spot on our next Harness for Users training course here: https://hcssafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-courses/working-at-heights-training/safety-harness-for-users-training/

11/07/2025

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬

A flat on the 11th floor of a 17-storey building on Hillingdon Street in Walworth, south London, was reported to be "completely alight" this afternoon, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB).

More than 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines were deployed to the scene after the brigade received the first of over 40 emergency calls at 1.55pm. Crews are currently working to bring the blaze under control.

19/03/2025

West Quay Shopping Centre evacuated as a fireball erupts as a truck explodes.

The incident occurred outside an entrance to the Podium car park underneath the shopping centre on Harbour Parade.

The explosion was due to a gas canister probe.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c30m2087qr8t

13/03/2025

The HCS Safety Annual Forum 2025 brought together industry experts, valuable insights, and key updates in health and safety. A big thank you to our speakers, exhibitors, and members for making it a great event.

Thank you to all our members who attended!

Catch the full recap here 👉

HCS Safety Annual Forum 2025, an exclusive members-only event featuring expert insights, industry updates, and the latest innovations in health and safety. Discover key trends, leadership strategies, and cutting-edge technology to enhance workplace safety.

29/11/2024

🚨 First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years? 🚨

Researchers at King’s College London have discovered the first new treatment for asthma and COPD attacks in 50 years. The injection, Benralizumab, targets eosinophils—white blood cells that cause lung inflammation in many cases.

Traditionally used for severe cases, new research suggests it could prevent around two million attacks annually in the UK, offering hope to millions.

It is estimated that four people with asthma and 85 people with COPD die in the UK every day.

A recent study showed the therapy significantly outperformed steroids, reducing treatment failure rates (45% vs. 74%) and lowering hospitalisations and deaths. Patients also reported fewer side effects and better quality of life compared to steroids.

21/11/2024

𝐇𝐒𝐄 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝.

Overall, health has improved however the costs have increased.

How does this compare to last year’s statistics?

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡
✅ The number of workers suffering from work-related ill health has decreased by 100,000, from 1.8 million to 1.7 million.
✅ The number of workers suffering from work-related stress has decreased by 100,000, from 900,000 to 800,000.
✅ The number of workers suffering from musculoskeletal disorders has stabilised at 500,000.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲
⚠️ Non-fatal injuries reported by employees slightly increased by just over 1,000 cases, rising from 60,645 in 2023 to 61,663 in 2024.
⚠️ The number of workers killed in work-related accidents in 2023/24 was 138, an increase of 3 from the previous year.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
✅ The number of working days lost to work-related ill health and non-fatal workplace injury has decreased by 1.5 million, from 35.2 million days in 2023 to 33.7 million days in 2024.

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬
⚠️ The annual cost of new cases of work-related ill health in 2022/23, excluding long-latency illnesses such as cancer, is £14.5 billion, representing a £1.4 billion increase.
✅ The annual cost of workplace injury has decreased by £600 million, dropping from £7.7 billion in 2021/22 to £7.1 billion.
⚠️ The total annual cost of workplace injury and new cases of work-related ill health in 2022/23 is £21.6 billion, an increase of £900 million from £20.7 billion previously.

16/10/2024

We are very pleased to announce that we have received the NEBOSH Learning Partner Gold Award!

This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our tutors, the quality of our training methods, and their expertise.

Our Nebosh courses: https://hcssafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-courses/nebosh-training-courses/

10/10/2024

World Mental Health Day

Around half of work-related ill health is down to stress, depression or anxiety, with each person suffering taking an average of 19.6 days off work per year
Why prioritise good mental health and prevent work-related stress? Because it's:

• the law
• good for business
• the right thing to do

The law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health in the workplace by doing a risk assessment and acting on it.

View our Mental Health & Wellbeing training courses:

HCS Safety offer mental health & wellbeing training courses including first aid for mental health and preventing work place stress - Book online!

02/10/2024

🎉 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐍𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞! 🎉

Massive congratulations to our delegates from our NEBOSH Construction course, who have all successfully achieved their certificates!

This couldn’t have been achieved without our very own Dave Hilton, whose dedication and expertise ensured our delegates were thoroughly prepared for their exam.

We are very happy for all involved and confident they will make a strong impact in the construction industry.

For more Nebosh Construction info: https://hcssafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-courses/nebosh-course/nebosh-health-safety-management-for-construction/

25/09/2024

Awareness Week

As we recognise Occupational Health Awareness Week, it's a great opportunity to reflect on how it aligns with our core company values.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺
It is vital that our advice is trusted by the people we work with. We must always be up to date on new legislation, best practice and industry trends. Our work must meet the highest standards and bear the closest examination while remaining clear and understandable for all who may see it.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Building good relationships with all of the people we work with is essential. Only then can we expect our clients to be truthful with us over their challenges. By knowing what the problems really are, we are better placed to help solve them.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Good safety practice is about providing solutions, not just finding problems. We will combine our experience with our technical knowledge and a practical mind set to provide the best help possible.

Professionalism, friendliness and practicality are key principles to running our business. Read more about our vision and purpose here.

12/09/2024

New HSE campaign Asbestos & You

Any job, any day of the week, can potentially release lethal asbestos fibres. It’s not like dust – you can’t see, smell, or feel the fibres in the air or on your clothes.

Asbestos can be found in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000. Houses built in fifties, sixties and seventies are very likely to include asbestos. It could be in the house or building you are working on right now.

5000 people a year die from past exposure to asbestos, our aim is to help tradespeople avoid exposure and the risks that involves. Below are a series of guides, advice and links to guidance to ensure you’re aware of the dangers asbestos.

Asbestos & You is a campaign that helps tradespeople avoid the risk of disturbing asbestos, which remains in millions of homes and buildings today.

30/08/2024

Here's everywhere the HCS Team have been this week!

Despite the bank holiday weekend, we have:

- Delegates Trained: 70 🎓

- Site Inspections: 28 🦺

- Training Courses Held: 6 📚

We're here to support all your safety needs and help ensure a safe and prepared workforce. https://hcssafety.co.uk/