0.2 About Us
Introduction
The Northern Counties Safety Group was formed in 1972 as a ‘members’ organisation and converted into a 'Limited' company in 1976 under "Memorandum and Articles of Association". The ‘Group’ provides a broad range of safety, health and welfare advisory services to its members; and acts as the ‘competent assistance’ required by health and safety legislation.
The updated objectives for which the group was established are, in summary;
- Provide members with access to at least one qualified Health and Safety Professional
- Maintain an organisation for the giving of advice and opinion on all matters affecting or relating to safety, health and welfare in industry, predominantly the Building Engineering and Construction industry.
- To act as competent assistance in connection with "The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations"
- To promote interest in, disseminate knowledge about and arrange discussion, instruction and training to further the use and improvement of safety and health and accident prevention techniques and practices within the member’s industries
- To collate and disseminate information on all matters relating to safety and health precautions or regulations; and to print and publish papers, pamphlets and other information with regard thereto and to hold meetings, courses, lectures, discussions and seminars.
- To provide health and safety advice and assistance to member’s in the carrying out by them of training to their own employees in safety procedures.
Membership benefits
Members will receive a broad range of professional health and safety services, from regular site health and safety compliance inspections, through to help with compiling documentation, attendance at meetings, and advisory support.
Other benefits are:
- Assistance with risk assessments
- Attendance on request at special meetings called by clients, etc.
- Assistance with accident investigation and report preparation.
- Initial noise assessment surveys and reports. A more comprehensive noise assessment can be undertaken for an appropriate fee
- Telephone support
- Opportunity to purchase copies of Statutory Notices, HSE Guidance and Approved Codes of Practice at cost, from one source
- Training courses at discounted rates
- Health, safety and welfare stakeholder representation at local and national level via health and safety organisations and committees
Registered Office:
Northern Counties Safety Group Ltd
1st Floor, Picktree Court
Picktree Lane
Chester-le-Street
Co. Durham
DH3 3SY
Telephone: 0191-3874488
Fax: 0191-3874499
Mobile: 07932-081466
email: steve.armstrong@ncsg.co.uk
Northern Counties Safety Group Ltd. Registered Cardiff 1266432