Citation consultants go the extra mile

During a client site visit on a normal working day, one of Citation’s Health and Safety consultants had an exceptional and unusual find.

When Dave Jeffrey, Health and Safety Consultant from Citation plc was conducting a site visit for a Health and Safety client, he came across a very unusual and rare large piece of machinery. The machine was an traditional fort lift truck which used the same principle and mechanism as a bike incorporating features such as pedals, handles and wheels.

Researching deeper into what the machinery was used for; Dave discovered that it was actually known as a Kenton Hydruped, 1 of 3 still in the world and very much a rarity.

Dave Jeffrey, Health and Safety Consultant at Citation explains “when I was conducting the site visit and came across the machinery, it was something that I took particular interest in. I decided to do some research into this and to my amazement, I found that there were only 3 left in the world, the first prototype being created in the UK in 1952. I decided to let The Worldwide Lifter know, the leading trade partner for all professionals in the international forklift and aerial platform industry. They too found this rarity extremely interesting as they didn’t even know the Hydruped was still in operation.”

Instances like this highlight the importance of using a specialist to ensure all machinery is maintained and the individuals using the machinery are adequately trained. Health and Safety within any workplace is crucial to ensure that employers are continually on top of legislation and employees operate within a safe working environment.

Operating throughout the UK since 1995, Citation provides professional advice on Health and Safety and Employment Law packages to business clients. Independently endorsed at the highest level and winner of The Queens Award for Enterprise, its market leading services provide guaranteed protection in the high risk areas of Employment Law and Health and Safety regulations.

For more information about Citation and the services they provide, visit the Citation website at http://www.citation.co.uk or call 0845 844 1111

Wondering whether you're Health & Safety Consultant is adequately qualified or accredited

Citation plc is delighted that the Government has launched the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR) which is now live.

Health & Safety consultants can join the register, but must be able to demonstrate that they;

• Belong to a professional body
• Have a degree-level qualification
• Have least two years' experience
• Can demonstrate a commitment to continuing their professional development

Should a business owner require the support of Citation plc to help them comply with their Health & Safety obligations, the OSHCR provides reassurance.

It enables those who require an outsourced compliance solution for Health & Safety to search for an individual Health & Safety consultant and view whether the consultant meets the required OSHCR standards.

Citation are delighted that our Health & Safety consultants have been accepted and can be found on the register.

Alastair Hall, Head of Health and Safety at Citation plc said “We are delighted that the OSHCR has been introduced, it provides complete transparency for all service providers and demonstrates the quality of Citation consultants. Citation has always prided itself on the quality of our staff and it’s comforting to get recognised by an independent body. This makes it easier for our clients to seek reassurance prior to purchasing our services”

Citation’s compliance solutions in health & safety and employment law provide SMEs with 24/7 advice and ongoing support to deal with any related issue, enabling employers to easily demonstrate they have followed the necessary procedures.

For more information about Citation's health & safety services, visit the Citation website at http://www.citation.co.uk/health-and-safety

Operating throughout the UK since 1995, Citation provides professional advice on health & safety and employment law packages to business clients. Independently endorsed at the highest level and winner of The Queens Award for Enterprise, its market leading services provide guaranteed protection in the high risk areas of employment law and health & safety regulations.

http://www.citation.co.uk

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