Adding a new dimension

It has been announced that The Andrews Partnership has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for Altus Group Income Fund (Altus) to acquire the business assets of the firm.  Full story..

Bug death probe shows link to top Scots hotel

One of Scotland’s top hotels has been named as the possible source of a killer case of legionnaires’ disease.  Full story..

DIY store exposed thousands to deadly disease

More than 500,000 customers were exposed to the risk of Legionnaires' disease at a DIY store, a council said yesterday.  Full story..

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force on 6th April 2008. For the first time companies and organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter or homicide as a result of serious management failures, resulting in a gross breach of a duty of care.  Full story..

Site Waste Management Plans - Quick facts

The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 came into force on 6 April 2008, requiring every construction project on any one construction site with an estimated cost in excess of £300,000 (excluding VAT) to have in place a site waste management plan (SWMP) before works begin.

Site Waste Management Plans

HSE safety alert - Scalding risk from domestic hot water systems

HSE is issuing this safety alert to individual homeowners, tenants, landlords and the plumbing industry.  Full story.. 

HSE issues warning after care home death

Care homes across the country have been warned that they mist stick to HSE's guidance to help avoid fatal incidents.  Full story..

Alarming ignorance over asbestos danger

Construction workers are putting themselves at risk of an incurable cancer because they don't know enough about asbestos.  Full story..

Asbestos - the hidden killer

Annual deaths from work-related asbestos diseases are higher than the number of people killed on our roads.  Surprised?  Most people know that asbestos is a killer, but not many are aware that it poses a risk to thousands of workers every single day.

Full story: HSE Article

Asbestos in schools

Teaching union NUT has called for all schools in Wales to be checked for asbestos after the death of a retired teacher from an asbestos cancer.  Full story..

Get Legal - Control of Asbestos Regulations

Donna Lawrence and Pamela Hindes of Owen White Solicitors on how the Regulations affect non-domestic property owners, Landlords and Tenants.

Article from Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Magazine - April 2008

AP Dreamcatcher launches training service

AP Health & Safety Management's sister company AP Dreamcatcher, the specialist Child Safety consultancy, has formally launched it's eagerly awaited training service.  Full story..

Year End Review

In his annual year end review, Senior Partner Kevin Dougall reflected on the significant progress that the business made during 2007 and of the opportunities that lie ahead during 2008.  Full story..

Building Magazine Consultants Survey

The Andrews Group is one of the top 250 consultants in the UK according to Building Magazine's latest Consultant Survey. The firm was ranked 209th.  Full story..

AP Fire Consultancy appointed for work in Northern Ireland

AP Fire Consultancy, a division of AP Health & Safety Management, have been appointed for the provision of Fire Risk Assessments for the Western Education & Library Board in Northern Ireland.  Full story..

AP Fire Consultancy awarded contract by Rayners

AP Fire Consultancy has been awarded a £250,000 contract for risk assessments of property managed by Rayners.  Additionally the contract will include work by The Andrews Partnership, our sister company who are quantity surveyors and who will cost the remedial works identified by the risk assessments.

The properties managed by Rayners are situated throughout the UK, including the Isle of Wight.

New Appointment

On 1 May 2007, Melody Tully will be joining AP Health & Safety Management as a Health & Safety Consultant, based at Bracknell.

This appointment is evidence of APHSM's continuing growth.  Melody will provide invaluable support to the existing team and allow us to grow our training capability and develop new business.

AP Fire Consultancy goes from strength to strength

AP Fire Consultancy has been commissioned by the St. Johns Shopping Centre, Perth, to undertake a fire risk review of the shopping malls. The review will look at fire precautions in the common areas and units which may affect general mall safety, together with imposed fire loads in the mall such as Christmas grottos, etc.  Full story..

AP Health & Safety Management join forces to tackle child safety

AP Health & Safety Management is looking to provide health & safety consultancy services which look specifically at child safety and their welfare. The undertaking will be a joint venture with Dreamcatcher who are experts in child care provision.

New Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM Regulations)

The new CDM Regulations will come into effect on 6 April 2007, leading to significant changes in clients' and designers' duties when carrying out construction work.  They raise both the CDM Regulations 1994 and the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 and bring them together under a single regulatory umbrella.  They are supported by an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) which provides guidance on use and the concept of 'competence' of duty holders, which is a key issue in the new legislation.  Full story..

Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS)

Two of our construction clients have been successfully guided to CHAS compliance.

Both Malkin Construction Limited and Ashe Construction (Southern) Limited have satisfied the rigorous standards demanded by its assessors.

Fire Risk Assessments

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, which will come into force on 1st of October 2006, there is a legal requirement to have a fire risk assessment.

Fire Risk Assessment Service Sheet

Revised Asbestos Regulations to come into force on 13 November 2006

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 came into force on 13 November 2006. The revised regulations strengthen overall worker protection by reducing exposure limits and introducing mandatory training for work with asbestos. They also simplify the regulatory regime and implement revisions to the EU Asbestos Worker Protection Directive.  Full story..

New Group HR Business

AP Human Resource Solutions Limited commenced trading on 1 October 2006 as a new and exciting addition to the Group. Julie Marsden (MCIPD) has been appointed Managing Director.  Full story..

AP Health & Safety are now on the preferred Contract List of Suppliers for 3M

AP Health & Safety are working closely with Clydesdale Bank, Reading, who have referred the company to their top 120 clients

Changes to Fire Safety Legislation

From October 2006, ownership of the fire safety solution in premises will pass to the occupier and their workforce, so it is essential that employers are aware of their duties under the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Full story..

"Repeated and serious failings" at Barrow in Furness

Greg Davis, who appeared as an expert witness in the Barrow in Furness enquiry, asks why did it happen?  PFM article - September 2006

Liability of Multi-Let Occupiers

Legal case finds occupier liable for injuries caused by defective lift.  Property Direct article - September 2006

Changes to First Aid at Work Training Proposed

The structure of HSE compliant first aid at work training courses is set for major changes in relation to both their frequency and duration. The proposals are contained in an industry wide HSE consultation document and changes are likely to be implemented in early 2006. Full story..