Impact of new COMAH guidance on existing CDOIF risk assessments
Following the completion of our third successful major CDOIF assessment, we were recently approached by one of our existing clients if they are now required to complete a review, ahead of their scheduled review, following the issuing of new guidance around the COMAH regulations. Published in September 2026, the CDOIF’s (Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries […]
Pleasley Pit Reserve: Where Nature, Community & Conservation Come Together
Wonderful volunteers have been working hard to clear areas of brash, replant and nurture wild flora at Pleasley Pit reserve. It’s only a stone throw away from Chesterfield.Teams of volunteers are constantly working hard to make way for a better, more ecological site for nature and communities. There are 14 different walks, each tailored to […]
Leadership vs Management: Why the Difference Matters in Health and Safety:
Many people use the terms leader and manager interchangeably, but they represent two very different roles within an organisation. While both are essential, understanding the distinction can have a significant impact on workplace health and safety.A manager is responsible for planning, organising and controlling work. They ensure that policies are followed, risk assessments are completed, […]
Ammonium Nitrate Storage on Farms – A Timely Reminder Following the Essex Fertiliser Fire
The recent fertiliser fire and explosion at a farm in Essex has highlighted the importance of storing ammonium nitrate fertilisers safely. While ammonium nitrate is an effective and widely used fertiliser, under fire conditions it can rapidly decompose and, in certain circumstances, lead to a violent explosion. Farmers and agricultural businesses should ensure that ammonium […]
DSEAR assessment for concrete
Sustainable Solutions – ESHB, are proud to announce the sign off for the DSEAR design risk assessment for the building of the new Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) block factory, to be located in Mansfield in the UK. The plant is based around a tried and tested design by the German company Wehrhahn Gmbh. DSEAR is […]
Associated with the chemical business
We are excited and proud to announce Sustainable Solutions (ESHB) are now new members of the Chemical Business Association!
Solutions not problems
Many consultants either walk away at this point after listing all the areas of legal non-compliance, or they propose the most effective risk controls from the top of the hierarchy without giving any consideration to the cost of implementing those recommendations
Policy confirmation – Use of Artificial Intelligence
In summary we can categorically claim and reassure our clients that we DO NOT use AI in any way for the generation of our high-level reports such as DSEAR, Fire Risk assessments, COSHH risk assessments etc. these are some of the reasons:
Supporting local community sustainability
we are pleased to reveal we made a significant supporting contribution to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Their ‘Big give’ initiative aimed at reintroduction of lost species (to the local area) of Pine Martens, Eurasian Elk and White Stork was something which caught our attention.
Small Change, Big Impact: How Ergonomic Risk Assessments Transformed a Manual Manufacturing Process.
When a company specialises in bespoke manufacturing, efficiency and flexibility are everything. But custom production often comes with a hidden cost: heavy reliance on manual work. That was exactly the case for one of our recent clients—a manufacturer producing a wide range of temperature sensors, many of them built to individual customer specifications in short […]