Manual Handling Regulations-Who Does It Apply To?

What are the Manual Handling Regulations. Does it apply to me? To give the Manual Handling Regulations it’s full title, it is The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002.) Or more commonly, the MHO regulations. What does the Manual Handling Regulations apply to? The Manual Handling Operations Regulations apply to the manual … Read more

Why Is Asbestos Still a Problem?

asbestos roof

The manufacture and supply of asbestos in the UK was banned completely in 1999. Prior to this, Blue (crocidolite) asbestos and Brown (amosite) asbestos were banned some 14 years earlier in 1985. So why is asbestos still a problem? Large amounts of asbestos were used in new and refurbished buildings before 2000. In its day, … Read more

Shop Front Group Is a Safe Contractor

Shop Front Group Safe Contractor Approved

Once again we are pleased to announce that the Shop Front Group are a SafeContractor approved organisation. Not only that, we have been verified by Alcamus as a SafePQQ company. Alcumus is a UK-based accreditation body that specializes in vetting supply chain health, safety and compliance. They are a leading third party accreditation scheme which … Read more