DAVID WRIGHT
ASSOCIATED CONSULTANCY LIMITED

OUR SERVICES

1. Safety Policies
   Section 2 (3) of the Health and Safety at Work Act etc. requires employers who employ 5 or more employees to prepare a comprehensive Health and Safety Policy, and to make their employees aware of the Organisation's arrangements in relation to health and safety, and to inform them of their responsibilities and the responsibilities of others within the Organisation. Health and Safety Policies can be prepared to your Company requirements, and will cover the legal requirements of Section 2 (3) of the Act. Leading from your Health and Safety Policy, safety action and improvement plans can be compiled on an annual basis, when your Policy should be reviewed and updated. Statistics can be provided to illustrate your Company's safety performance to your clients.
   
   
2. COSHH Assessments
   The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations requires assessment of health risks arising from exposure of employees to certain substances hazardous to health. (Reg. 6). Complete assessments can be carried out and will include advice regarding compliance with regulations 7-12, which includes monitoring, testing of local exhaust ventilation systems, training, health surveillance etc.
   
   
3. Noise Assessments
   The Control Of Noise at Work Regulations, require employers to assess noise exposure of their employees and others who may be affected by their work activity. D.W.A.C. LTD own a wide range of technical sound level and sound pressure equipment enabling the provision of accurate noise surveys. The Practice will make recommendations regarding noise reduction techniques, together with advice on full compliance with these regulations.
   
   
4. Safety Inspections
   Safety Inspections are conducted to identify hazards and risks in the workplace and are always followed up with a written report.
   
   
5. Safety Audits
   Safety Audits are a closer examination of an organisation's safety procedures, performance and attitudes towards safety. Detailed reports and comprehensive verbal interpretation and advice can lead to a greater awareness and enhance safety improvements within an organisation.
   
   
6. Accident/Incident Investigations
   When procedures fail, or unpredictable human behaviour prevails, accidents or incidents can result. We carry out thorough investigations, including the recording of statements, pictorial date, relevant measurements, etc. All these techniques are adopted and then using "Causation Theory", and "Fault Tree Analysis" vicarious liability and/or contributory negligence can be quantified. This investigation service is available to clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
   
   
7. "Expert Witness"
   Accidents and incidents can result in legal proceedings. The Health and Safety Executive can issue Improvement and Prohibition Notices and under certain circumstances, prosecute employers and employees. Common law claims can be issued by employees against employers. When all the relevant details have been compiled an "Expert (Safety) Witness" can present a professional expert opinion in a court of law. D.W.A.C. LTD provides this service.
   
   
8. Risk Assessments
   The assessment of risk is now a prerequisite under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. A simple system (created by D Wright/S M Skilbeck of NEIS Ltd.) is used to provide a score value to ascertain the severity of the risk and subsequent minimisation or elimination of the identified risks. The risk assessment also provides written advice in the report for full compliance with the remaining sections of the Management Regulations.
   
   
9. Display Screen Equipment Assessments
   An assessment is now required for "Users" of VDUs and associated workstations. The applied model of assessments uses the Approved Code of Practice together with BS 7179 covering workstation design. The Assessment System, devised by NEIS Ltd., is tried and tested.
   
   
10. Manual Handling Assessments
    Manual handling assessments now need to be implemented by all employers. Manual handling tasks must be mechanised or other controls adopted to minimise the risk of injury from manual handling operations. The assessment carried out by D.W.A.C LTD. is based on the Manual Handling Operations Regulations and should not be confused with "Kinetic Handling" training.
    
    
11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments
    When all reasonable control measures or preventative and protective measures are impracticable, the use of personal protective equipment is permitted, as the last resort, under the COSHH Regulations and other safety legislation. The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations require a basic standard of personal protective equipment, and under these regulations an assessment is required. A professional assessment can identify exact PPE requirements, thus proving cost effective for organisations in the future.
    
    
12. The Workplace Regulations
    There are now basic standards for all workplaces. Employers have a duty to ensure workplaces under their control comply with the Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations. This duty is extended to owners and landlords who have control over any workplaces, e.g. common parts of premises, but only to the extent of the matters under their control. Unless otherwise stated the requirements of these Regulations are absolute, i.e. they must be achieved. Clients are provided with advice regarding the Workplace Regulations, together with an action plan for compliance.
    
    
13. Asbestos Monitoring and Surveys
    Removal of Asbestos and Asbestos containing materials is controlled under safety legislation. Asbestos can only be removed by a licensed contractor and all removal contracts are subject to strict requirements (HSE notification, special insurance, method statements, medical certificates etc.). Removal, in most cases, needs to be monitored, to measure personal exposure together with "asbestos fibre in air" measurement. D.W.A.C. LTD provides a complete Monitoring and Consultancy Service for licensed asbestos removal contractors.
    
    
14. Project Management (Safety)
    Complex asbestos removal, involving high temperature and humidity, or other specialised demolition contracts involving toxic substances, may require professional on-site safety management. D.W.A.C. LTD provides a complete Management package.
    
    
15. Safety Performance Assessments
    Safety Performance Assessments (SPA™) was created by D Wright & S M Skilbeck, formerly Directors of NEIS Ltd. SPA™ involves quality measurement and safety principles. SPA™ can measure housekeeping standards, injury statistics, behaviour, safety performance, safety standards. This interesting system has proven popular with power stations, petro-chemical plants and industry in general. Not only is safety data depicted numerically and graphically, but safety observations are also listed and followed up. A photographic record is produced to emphasise the SPA™ results.
    
    
16. Compilation of Methods Statements
    Contract companies have the expertise to fulfil contract requirements, but on occasions need a little help in the presentation of their Method Statements and advice on the necessary safety requirements. In certain circumstances a "Method and Feasibility Study" is required to augment the main method statement. D.W.A.C. LTD provides all necessary advice for the production of a 'Feasibility Study' and/or a 'Method Statement'.
    
    
17. Advice on Fire Legislation
    The Fire Safety Order defines certain fire safety measures for non-fire certificated premises, and require all employers to include fire hazards in their risk assessments. Advice and guidance is offered in relation to compliance with the above regulations.
    
    
18. Tool Box Safety Talks
    A simple and effective method for clients to carry out a 10 minute training session. Clients receive four Tool Box Safety Talk Scripts and a training record sheet on the second day of every month. All scripts are different throughout the year. Full explanations of presentations are given. The clients are permitted to photocopy the scripts for their employees use only.
    
    
19. Quality Assurance Projects
    The Practice has established an effective method for the preparation of Quality Procedure, and Assurance Manuals, together with Work Instructions. Such contracts are detailed in a "Terms of Reference" document, prepared, free of charge. Additionally quality consultancy services provided by D.W.A.C. LTD include auditing quality systems, providing quality briefs and advice re: management review protocol.
    
    
20. Role Clarification
    Inject efficiency and improve morale in your Organisation by commissioning a 'Role Clarification Project'. The output provides a comprehensive organisation chart, together with an accepted job description for all employees. All employees from the Managing Director to the shop floor worker will understand their authorities and responsibilities.
    
    
21. Preparation of Company Brochures
    All Organisations need to market their products and services. We can produce a brochure to show the products and services of your Organisation, highlighting your qualities, your experience, safety and quality commitment. A good brochure helps to sell your business. A short talk is all that is required to produce a company brochure for your Organisation which will impress you, your Marketing Team and your Clients.
    
    
22. Safety Information
    Compendiums Safety legislation is growing to epidemic proportions. To help managers and supervisors understand their legal obligations we have produced a précis of current legislation, together with other safety essentials produced in an innovative Safety Compendium.
    
    
23. Marketing
    A 'Marketing Strategy' is essential for businesses today. This Practice provides not only guidance with the strategy, but also professional services re:content of documentation through to an actual mailing service.
    
    
24. Management and Safety Training
    Effective, safety training is the cornerstone for 'safe working practices'. Since our inception, we have developed various training packages, tailored to the safety needs of industry and commerce.
    
    Our courses, accompanied by comprehensive training notes, can be conducted around your company needs. Courses include:
    
    

    M 01 Management Techniques
    M 02 Quality Assurance Awareness Training
    M 03 Internal Quality Auditor Training
    M 04 Conducting Meetings
    S 05 COSHH Awareness
    S 06 COSHH Assessors Course
    S 07 Risk Assessment (Assessors Course)
    S 08 DSE Assessments
    S 09 Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations Training
    S 10 Manual Handling
    S 11 Safety Performance Assessment (SPA) - Auditing Techniques
    S 12 Entry into Confined Spaces
    S 13 Technique of Safety Management
    S 14 Workplace Regulations
    S 15 Personal Protective Equipment Regulations
    S 16 Safety Awareness Training (Operators)
    S 17 Safety Awareness Training (Site Management)
    S 18 Asbestos at Work Training
    S 19 Health & Safety Workshop
    S 20 CDM Regulations

25. Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM)
    The Practice fulfill the role of Coordinator for clients. In addition, we advise and support clients in their roles as Coordinator and Principal Contractor. The Practice carry out contractor evaluation and can provide advice regarding full compliance with the CDM Regulations. This includes the preparation, monitoring and development of the Pre-Tender Health & Safety Plan to the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, through to the final retention of the completed Health & Safety File.

CONCLUSION

When the Practice completes a project, regardless of size, a full explanation is provided to you (the Client) and your Management Team on your premises free of charge.

The Practice produce a number of publications and brochures focusing on specific major services included within this document. Should you require copies of such brochures, health & safety information, or would like to take advantage of our initial consultation, please contact us.

We believe that we offer a special, individual service to our clients.