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Merry Christmas and welcome to our 2017 Christmas newsletter.

It’s been a challenging year at C2 Towers, several behind the scenes IT upgrades and staff changes have not helped but we are coming out of the other side now and I’m positive things are on the up.

We have achieved the ISO 9001 quality standard which will helps us as we continue to grow.

We have also franchised what we do at C2 in order to offer a truly joined up nationwide service. We are the only Health and Safety Company to offer this exciting opportunity and I look forward to welcoming franchisees on board in the New Year.

This year we have put our Charitable Giving Programme in place which will see us donating over £2000 to “It’s in the Bag” and the “Lighthouse Club”. I will be able to give you final figures in the first newsletter of next year. You can help these worthy charities by recommending us to your friends and business colleagues. We make a donation to the Lighthouse Club for every construction customer and to It’s in the Bag for every non-construction customer. Have a look on the website for

more details of our running total of amounts raised for these very worthy causes and other charities we have supported.

Disappointingly we lost two customers this year because they didn’t realise that we provide HR advice, which is a failing on my part to let you know. So please note that “WE DO HR”. If you have problems with employees, need contracts of employment or help with recruitment then let me or your advisor know and we can put you in touch with our HR team who are always happy to help.

I truly hope you have a brilliant Christmas and come back fresh, fit and ready for the New Year.

Be safe, Jerome.

Keeping business legal across the South West

‘Elf ‘N’ Safety’ Slogans for Xmas• TistheSeasontoBeSafe

• Lightupyourtree–notyourhome

• Don’tbeascrooge–getitfixed

• BeonSanta’sgoodlist–besafe

• Santalikesacleanchimney, so do we

• ChristmasiscomingtheTurkeyisgetting fat watch out hazards less you go splatt

• Santadoesn’tdoplastercasts

• Christmasisbestenjoyedathome,not in hospital.

• BestgiftyoucangiveyourfamilyisYOU! Please be safe

• OnlySantahasamagicalvehicle–don’tdrinkanddrive

• Smokedetectorsmakegoodstocking stuffers

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P.S. Did I tell you WE DO HR?!

Professional Pragmatic Safety Advice

Jingle BellsDashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way

A risk assessment must be submitted before an open sleigh is considered safe for members of the public to travel on. The risk assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly if passengers are of larger proportions. Goggles, hard hats and face masks are mandatory due to the danger of flying ice from the horse’s hooves. Please note that permission must be gained from landowners before entering their fields. To avoid offending those not participating in yuletide celebrations, we would suggest that laughter is moderate only and not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance.

Rudolph the Red Nosed ReindeerRudolph, the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw him you would even say it glows

You are advised that under the Equal Opportunities for All policy, it is inappropriate for persons to make comment with regard to the redness of any part of Mr. R. Reindeer.

Further to this, exclusion of Mr R Reindeer from the Reindeer Games will be considered discriminatory and legal action will be taken against those found guilty of this offence. A full investigation will be implemented and sanctions–includingsuspensiononfullpay–willbeconsidered whilst this investigation takes place.

While Shepherds WatchedWhile shepherds watched their flocks by night All seated on the ground The angel of the Lord came down And glory shone around

The Union of Shepherd’s has complained that it breaches Health and Safety regulations to insist that shepherds watch their flocks without appropriate seating arrangements being provided, therefore benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available. Shepherds have also requested that due to the inclement weather conditions at this time of year that they should watch their flocks via CCTV cameras from centrally heated shepherd observation huts.

Please note that the Angel of the Lord is reminded that before shining his/her glory all around he/she must ascertain that all shepherds have been issued with glasses capable of filtering out the harmful effects of UVA, UVB and Glory.

Little DonkeyLittle donkey, Little donkey On the dusty road Got to keep on plodding onwards With your precious load

The RSPCA have issued strict guidelines with regard to how heavy a load a donkey of small stature is permitted to carry, also included in the guidelines is guidance regarding how often to feed the donkey and how many rest breaks are required over a four hour plodding period.

Please note that due to the increased risk of pollution from the dusty road, Mary and Joseph are required to wear face masks to prevent inhalation of any airborne particles, and goggles to avoid risk of eye injury from kicked up stones etc. The donkey has also expressed his discomfort at being labelled ‘little’ and would prefer just to be simply referred to as Mr Donkey. To comment upon his height or lack thereof may be considered an infringement of his equine rights.

Meet The TeamJerome Managing Director & Franchise Manager

T 01278 228 888M 07494 007 999E [email protected]

AlexanderSafety Advisor


Linda Quality & Compliance Manager

T 01278 228 113E [email protected]

Pete KeaneTrainer & Safety Advisor


ZoeSafety Advisor


JohnSafety Advisor & PD


MarkAdvisors Manager


Karl Fire Extinguisher Servicing & Trainer


Kate Accounts T 01278 228 888E [email protected]

PeterSafety Advisor


DougSafety Advisor


AnnaSafety Advisor


Christmas ‘Elf & Safety’



We run monthly courses for SMSTS, SSSTS and HSA every month around the South West. Courses can also be arranged with other dates at one of our training centres or at your business premises. Please contact us for further details.

Black Hat Training Ltd The Forge Enterprise Centre 3 Church Road, West Huntspill Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3RN

Telephone: 01278 393228

Email: [email protected]

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

4th December 2017–Exeter £450.00(GBP)*

8th January 2018–Bridgwater £450.00(GBP)*

5th February 2018–Yeovil £450.00(GBP)*

5th March 2018–Bristol £450.00(GBP)*

Prices do not include taxes

Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

22nd January 2018–Bridgwater £250.00(GBP)*

19th February 2018–Bridgwater £250.00(GBP)*

19th March 2018–Bridgwater £250.00(GBP)*

Prices do not include taxes

SMSTS, SSSTS & HSA Courses



Christmas Crackers

Q What's red and white and black all over? A Santa Claus after he slid down the chimney.

Q Why was Cinderella no good at football? A Because her coach was a pumpkin.

Q Why do reindeer scratch themselves? A Because they're the only ones who know where they itch.

Q Why was Santa's little helper depressed? A Because he had low 'elf' esteem.

Q How do Snowman travel around? A By riding an icicle.

Q Where do Snow-women like to dance? A At Snowballs.

Q Why did the man get the sack from the orange juice factory? A Because he couldn't concentrate.

Q What would you call the ghost of a campanologist? A A dead ringer.

Q What happened when Guy ate the Christmas decorations? A He went down with tinsel-itis.

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Thank you to Peter Russell, one of our Safety Advisors, for this photo.

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Did You Know?

Basic HR Support Can Increase Workplace Productivity

In the media we have recently heard about the UK’s poor productivity at work in relation to other developed economies. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development completed their “People Skills” research and released information regarding the importance of HR support to small businesses in what they feel is a key factor in unlocking this productivity puzzle. They are also calling on the Government to invest £13m in to the delivery of HR support sessions, ‘revolutionising the quality of business support for small firms’.

‘People Skills’, a CIPD led advice hub, supported by JP Morgan, provided two days’ worth of free HR guidance to SME’s. The subsequent evaluation report revealed important themes and the ones that particularly caught our attention were:

• ThemoststraightforwardHRsupportsuchassimplyestablishing and tightening job descriptions provides a platform for improving workplace productivity.

• Afterusingthesupporthub,managersreportedfeeling their organisation was better or much better than similar firms in their sector on measures of workplace relations, labour productivity and financial performance.

• HRinterventions,iftheyaretobeappliedappropriately and implemented effectively, require specialist knowledge.

• Thecontinuallygrowingbodyofevidencetosuggestthat improved HR practice in SMEs is also associated with enhanced business performance.

Ben Willmott, CIPD Head of Public Policy, said: “People Skills shows the potential benefits of targeted investment to improve small firms’ capability around the management of people through co-ordinated high-quality, locally-delivered business support via channels such as Local Enterprise Partnerships, chambers of commerce and local authorities.”

Hang Ho, EMEA Head of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, said: ‘’This report shines a light on the importance of basic HR practices to the success of small businesses, whether that is improving productivity, boosting the effectiveness of the management team or handling crises’’.

If you are a business owner, it is worth noting, that throughout the report the most commonly expressed barrier by businesses to using effective HR process was time, which was closely associated to the lack of understanding in the value of HR.

If you are interested in exploring HR support for your business don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Fire ExtinguishersWe offer both an outright purchase or a rental scheme.Fire Extinguisher Purchase When a client purchases an extinguisher we deliver, commission and install it.

We offer a fixed price per unit for the purchase, commissioning and installation.

We are able to offer this for the following extinguishers:

• Waterupto9lt

• Foamupto9lt

• CO2upto2kg

• Powderupto9kg

• Otherextinguisheravailableonrequest. (e.g.larger,andspecialistextinguishers)

Once we have installed the extinguishers they will need to be serviced on an annual basis. For this we charge a call out and then a service charge per extinguisher for a basic service with all parts included.

Unlike our competitors we do not give our engineers any commission for up-selling extinguishers and signage.

Fire Extinguisher Rental Alternatively many of our clients would prefer to reduce the initial capital outlay and on-going servicing costs by renting extinguishers from us.

Call us today to find out more on our fire extinguisher service and prices.

JaLee First Aid TrainingJaLee First Aid Training

“Know what to do!”Tel: 03303 230 240Email:[email protected]

It’s always a good time to learn essential first aid skills, whether for your workplace or for peace of mind when with family and friends.

The HSE have released statistics for 2016/17 which are boring(!)buttheydoremindusthat609,000injuriesoccurred at work and 31.2 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and injury.

So, the quicker we respond and look after these people, the better! Good first aid saves lives and prevents a situation from worsening.

Check out some of our New Year course dates for the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work;

January 22nd – Yeovil | January 25th – Taunton

February 21st – Frome | March 6th – Bridgwater

Make sure you know what to do!

With very best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a happy and successful 2018!

Julie & Lee



What Is The GDPR?

HR

The EU General Data Protection Regulation or

“GDPR” is the most important change to data

protection and privacy law in two decades.

It was approved by the EU Parliament in April 2016 and comes into force in the UK on 25th May 2018. The GDPR will replace the Data Protection Act 1998 and, while it is similar to the current regime under the 1998 Act in many ways, it is a great deal more modern, taking into account major advances in science and technology. Most importantly for businesses it is more demanding.

Why is the GDPR Necessary?

The GDPR is designed both to harmonise data protection law throughout Europe and to modernise it. A great deal has changed in the last two decades, not least the ways in which personal data is collected and processed by organisations. In particular, the growth of the internet and the significant increase in the amount of personal data being transferred, stored, and processed online means that legislation that worked 20 years ago is, in many respects, no longer up to the task.

Will the GDPR Affect My Business?

Simply put, if you handle personal data of any kind and you are already subject to the Data Protection Act 1998, yes, it will. The GDPR will apply to all organisations operating within the EU and to organisations outside of the EU that deal with individuals within the EU. The good news is that if you are already complying with the Data Protection Act, you’re off to a strong start. Nonetheless, it is very important to be aware of, and to understand, yourobligations(existingandnew)undertheGDPR.

What does Brexit Mean for the GDPR?

The UK government has made it clear that the provisions of the GDPR will still apply after Brexit.

In September 2017, the Government published a new Data Protection Bill, the main purpose of which is to

bring the provisions of the GDPR onto the UK statute book after we leave the EU. There are already some differences between the GDPR and the Data Protection Bill, but it is likely that from the perspective of most businesses, the steps necessary for compliance will be the same.

What are the Key Changes?

Compared to the current data protection framework under the Data Protection Act 1998, the GDPR will bring a number of important changes and enhancements including:

• Increasedaccountabilityandgreaterresponsibilitieswithin organisations to ensure that personal data is protected and processed within the bounds of the law;

• Awiderrangeofdatawillnowbeclassedas“personal data”;

• Dataprocessors(e.g.contractorsandserviceproviders)willnowalsoberegulated;

• Thepenaltiesforfailuretocomplywillbemuchstronger(upto€20mor4%oftotalworldwideturnover,whicheverishigher);

• Newproceduresrequiringdatacontrollerstonotifythe ICO of data breaches within 72 hours of the breach;

• Enhancedindividualrightsincludinggreatertransparency and “the right to be forgotten”;

• Therequirementformanyorganisationstoappointa Data Protection Officer where personal data processing is significant; and

• Stricterrulesonconsentgivenbydatasubjectstothe collection and processing of their personal data.

You can find a guide to preparing for the GDPR on the Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk/media/1624219/preparing-for-the-gdpr-12-steps.pdf


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Call 01278 550000 for a free no obligation IT reviewWhat do our customers say about us?

As a professional services company Qss IT has provided us with the reassurance that out computer is up when we need it. Paul and his team have the same philosophy as ourselves where nothing is too much trouble, their honesty and trustworthinesswith our system and the associated sensitive customer information is unparalleled! Jeromeis unparalleled! Jerome Timbrell C2 Safety

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