Would you be ready for a surprise site inspection?

The HSE has just announced that surprise site inspections will be taking place during the period from 3rd of October to 4th of November. Sites that involve refurbishment or repair works will be targeted, and at each site inspection, inspectors will be checking that safety risks are being properly and effectively managed. Things they’re looking […]

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Should the HSE Change its Guidance on Managing Risks to Pregnant Workers?

An  interesting article  posted recently has commented on a group of MPs that are attempting to get the HSE to change its guidance on managing risks to pregnant workers, recommending that they incorporate into existing guidance a new requirement for employers to carry out individual risk assessments. This comes in the light of news that 1 in 25 mothers […]

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A New Career Opportunity with Amalgamate

We’re looking for a Health and Safety Consultant to help service our expanding portfolio of clients. We need an enthusiastic, confident and self‐motivated individual, who is comfortable working unsupervised to deliver health, safety and fire consultancy services to clients from a wide range of sectors. Candidates must: be NEBOSH Diploma Qualified or equivalent; have a Chartered Membership of […]

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We’re in the driving seat for safety with West Coast Motors!

From directors to drivers, West Coast Motors take pride in their safety management. So we’re delighted to announce a new health and safety partnership with the privately owned transport group. Based in Campbeltown and established in 1923, the company employs approximately 415 staff, and has a fleet of 220 buses, coaches and boats. It owns and operates the following transport […]

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Managing Safely for less this Summer!

IOSH Managing Safely is a nationally and internationally recognised and respected training course for managers and supervisors. At Amalgamate, we pride ourselves on delivering professional and personal training solutions that make a positive difference to your business. In our eyes, providing high quality training is an opportunity for organisations to reduce their risk and ensure […]

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Team Amalgamate is growing!

We’re very pleased that Stuart Watt has recently joined Amalgamate as our Lead First Aid Trainer. Stuart is an experienced operational fire-fighter with 18 years service, and in addition to his numerous practical skills, has trained in First Aid provision and teaching to an advanced level. Stuart will be running First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid, and […]

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Bright Lights, Big City

Exciting New Glasgow Hub for Amalgamate We’ve had a great start to 2016, and as Amalgamate continues to grow we’ve found a need to accommodate our new staff, and to work even more closely with our new and existing clients. That is why we wanted to let you in on our exciting news! We’ve opened […]

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2016 Sentencing Guidelines Update

On the 1st of February 2016, the new Sentencing Guidelines for corporate manslaughter, health & safety, food hygiene and food safety offenses came into effect. The introduction of the guidelines from the Sentencing Council is undoubtedly going to lead to increased fines being imposed on organisations, and increased custodial sentences for individuals. It is important […]

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IOSH Leading Safely Course

We are delighted to be one of the first consultancies to be approved to deliver the new IOSH Leading Safely course. Not only is Health and Safety Management a legal requirement, it is integral to many of today’s successful companies.  It brings a huge benefit for reputation, productivity and results. And the Institution of Occupational Safety and […]

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IOSH Managing Safely Course

The IOSH Managing Safely course is a nationally and internationally recognised and respected training course for managers and supervisors.  At Amalgamate, we pride ourselves on delivering professional and personal training solutions that make a positive difference to your business. In our eyes, providing high quality training is an opportunity for organisations to reduce their risk and […]

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