CRS
and our customers have been invited to the best seat in the house as
Sahara Force India launch their new car for the next Grand Prix.
After
the long winter months, the wait is almost over as Sahara Force India
get ready to present their new car to the world this Friday at
Silverstone.
This year CRS and our customers have all been
invited to watch the launch live on their website as they pull the
covers off the VJM06 and reveal the car that will carry their hopes for
the coming season.
This is possible thanks to Sky Sports News HD
and Sahara Force India official team supplier for hosting and content
delivery services, Internap, who will make sure you are first to see
their new challenger. Fans in the UK can also watch in high definition
on Sky Sports News (channel 405).
So make sure you’re online at www.saharaforceindiaf1.com by 10:15 GMT on Friday to watch the live feed on our website homepage. You really will have the best seat in the house.
CRS have lots of events planned for 2013 at Sahara Force India so keep a
look out on our blog and newsletter for the chance to visit Sahara
Force India and see behind the scenes of this fantastic Formula One
factory.
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Corporate Manslaughter statistics, 2013 update
CRS suggest that you don’t take much comfort from the low number of Corporate Manslaughter (CM) prosecutions to date (3).
In England & Wales – current active cases total 56.
There have been 141 cases considered by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for CM since 2009.
Number of referrals to the CPS has increased from 7 cases in 2009 to 63 in 2012.
There has been a 40% increase in the number of cases referred between 2011 (45) and 2012 (63).
Contact us for more details. advice@crsrisk.com
In England & Wales – current active cases total 56.
There have been 141 cases considered by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for CM since 2009.
Number of referrals to the CPS has increased from 7 cases in 2009 to 63 in 2012.
There has been a 40% increase in the number of cases referred between 2011 (45) and 2012 (63).
Contact us for more details. advice@crsrisk.com
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate now accepted by CIWEM
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental
Management (CIWEM) has announced a partnership with the National
Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).
During an official reception held in Dubai on 16th January 2013, CIWEM President Paul Hillman and NEBOSH Chief Executive, Teresa Budworth together announced the partnership, which sees CIWEM accepting environmental management qualifications from the independent examination body.
NEBOSH offers a comprehensive range of globally-recognised, vocationally-related qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs of all places of work. “We’re extremely proud that our environmental qualifications have been recognised by the CIWEM as a sign of knowledge and professionalism in this field,” said Budworth. “CIWEM requires its members to demonstrate high levels of professional skill and judgement. NEBOSH qualifications are highly respected and we’re delighted that they now form part of our membership criteria,” said Paul Horton, CIWEM Membership and International Director. The qualifications now accepted under this partnership include:
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management: Fulfils the entry requirement for Technician Member, which has post-nominal designation TechCIWEM.
“I hope that those who successfully complete these qualifications use this CIWEM recognition to expand their professional careers with membership of the Institution. There is a warm welcome awaiting them within CIWEM and support for their onward professional development.”
All holders of the Environmental Certificate (including those on the Pilot in 2008) are eligible to apply for membership for Technician Member of CIWEM, TechCIWEM, You will need to submit the following information:
- Application form for TechCIWEM
- A CV
- A list of training completed
- Two sponsors (Corporate Members of CIWEM or Chartered Members of an equivalent Professional Body)
- Application fee
- Copies of academic certificates and course breakdowns (excluding the NEBOSH qualification)
- Copy of NEBOSH, Certificate in Environmental Management
Cost is £99, this includes the application fee and membership subscription until the end of current year (subscription year is January to December).
CRS’s Head of Environment, Richard Ball commented, ‘ It is good to see delegates who have completed the intense NEBOSH Environmental Certificate getting recognition. This recognition will support individual’s career development and show potential employers the importance of this qualification. ‘
During an official reception held in Dubai on 16th January 2013, CIWEM President Paul Hillman and NEBOSH Chief Executive, Teresa Budworth together announced the partnership, which sees CIWEM accepting environmental management qualifications from the independent examination body.
NEBOSH offers a comprehensive range of globally-recognised, vocationally-related qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs of all places of work. “We’re extremely proud that our environmental qualifications have been recognised by the CIWEM as a sign of knowledge and professionalism in this field,” said Budworth. “CIWEM requires its members to demonstrate high levels of professional skill and judgement. NEBOSH qualifications are highly respected and we’re delighted that they now form part of our membership criteria,” said Paul Horton, CIWEM Membership and International Director. The qualifications now accepted under this partnership include:
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management: Fulfils the entry requirement for Technician Member, which has post-nominal designation TechCIWEM.
“I hope that those who successfully complete these qualifications use this CIWEM recognition to expand their professional careers with membership of the Institution. There is a warm welcome awaiting them within CIWEM and support for their onward professional development.”
All holders of the Environmental Certificate (including those on the Pilot in 2008) are eligible to apply for membership for Technician Member of CIWEM, TechCIWEM, You will need to submit the following information:
- Application form for TechCIWEM
- A CV
- A list of training completed
- Two sponsors (Corporate Members of CIWEM or Chartered Members of an equivalent Professional Body)
- Application fee
- Copies of academic certificates and course breakdowns (excluding the NEBOSH qualification)
- Copy of NEBOSH, Certificate in Environmental Management
Cost is £99, this includes the application fee and membership subscription until the end of current year (subscription year is January to December).
CRS’s Head of Environment, Richard Ball commented, ‘ It is good to see delegates who have completed the intense NEBOSH Environmental Certificate getting recognition. This recognition will support individual’s career development and show potential employers the importance of this qualification. ‘
At least 230 killed in Brazilian nightclub fire
At least 230 people have died in a fire that swept through a nightclub
in southern Brazil, police say. It seems the high standards of fire
safety required in the UK are not implemented worldwide.
They say the fire began when a band on stage started a fireworks display
at the Kiss nightclub in the city of Santa Maria, in Rio Grande do Sul
state. Reports say there was only one exit and panic spread as people
tried to get out. One fire official said rescuers had counted 150
bodies. The fire is now out and bodies are being removed from the
scene."Fire services are looking for other victims. We can't give an
exact number of victims. People started panicking and ended up treading
on each other," fire chief Guido de Melo told local media.
A reporter at the scene told local radio that the nightclub had a
capacity for up to 2,000 people and was believed to be full on a
Saturday night. Thick smoke engulfed the venue after acoustic insulation
caught fire, officials say. Many victims reportedly died from inhaling
toxic fumes. Fire crews reportedly knocked through a wall to help those
trapped inside escape.
Fire official Moises da Silva Fuchs said 150 bodies had been counted.
Hundreds of people have been taken to hospital.
Santa Maria is a major university city with a population of about
250,000 people.
For practical help on assessing fire risks at your own organisation, the
NEBOSH Fire and Risk Management Certificate is the perfect short-course. Contact Ros Stacey at rs@crsrisk.com for dates and details.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21220308
Monday, 28 January 2013
New Dates for Training
Corporate Risk Systems
(CRS) has announced new dates for 2013 Training Courses, showing an
increase on the number of courses being run in 2012. The new provision
covers CIEH Level 3 Award in Environmental Management, IOSH SHE Auditing – A Management Systems Approach and the new Train the Trainer – CIEH Level 3 Award PTLLS.
Ros Stacey, UK Sales Director said “We are going from strength to
strength and increasing our market share of Health Safety &
Environmental Training courses. When you do something really well and
have an excellent quality product word seems to get around and people
like to recommend our courses, and it seems once they have experienced
one of our training courses, they come back for further training to
enhance both their knowledge and career prospects”.
Due to demand CRS have also added another two venues to their already impressive 11. Open training course will be run from both Edinburgh (4 star – Novotel, Edinburgh) and Milton Keynes (4 star – Mercure – Park House Hotel) both hotels have excellent facilities to unwind after a hard day in the training room. Bookings are now being taken for the opening of these two new venues in July 2013.
For further information about CRS Training courses and to see the list of dates, please visit www.crsrisk.com or call 01283 509175
Due to demand CRS have also added another two venues to their already impressive 11. Open training course will be run from both Edinburgh (4 star – Novotel, Edinburgh) and Milton Keynes (4 star – Mercure – Park House Hotel) both hotels have excellent facilities to unwind after a hard day in the training room. Bookings are now being taken for the opening of these two new venues in July 2013.
For further information about CRS Training courses and to see the list of dates, please visit www.crsrisk.com or call 01283 509175
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
'Confusing' climate coverage is turning people off, study finds
There is "widespread public confusion" over climate change coupled
with a growing lack of interest in the issue, according to new research.
Media reporting on the topic is in part contributing towards this trend as journalists tend to treat it as "a topic riven by uncertainty", resulting in an overall message of inconsistency, researchers say. This is further compounded by the continuing politicisation of climate change - as the topic falls down the media agenda, this encourages the view that it deserves a lower priority than economic problems, which are seen as more urgent.
The qualitative study of 100 participants, carried out by the Glasgow University Media Group and Chatham House, found that most respondents showed only a vague understanding of climate science. The aim of the research was to examine specific triggers for changes in patterns of understanding and attitude - and the conditions under which these lead to changes in behaviour. According to the authors of the study, the sample sizes were deliberately small as the purpose was not to collect data which would be generalised to whole populations.
"Instead the aim was to provide an insight into how beliefs are formed and the way in which opinions and behavioural commitments can be modified," they stated.
Interestingly, the research also found that there was wide distrust of the UK's energy companies, perhaps driven by low awareness of energy security issues. Respondents failed to make the link with possible solutions like renewable technologies, which most agreed are currently not enough to meet the UK's needs.
Corporate Risk Systems Head of Environment, Richard Ball commented ‘ for organisation’s link is simple, train staff in environmental issues and they will reduce energy use, saving money and minimise environmental impacts’ . Corporate Risk System offers a range of courses from 1 day awareness sessions, to professional course in Carbon Management.
Media reporting on the topic is in part contributing towards this trend as journalists tend to treat it as "a topic riven by uncertainty", resulting in an overall message of inconsistency, researchers say. This is further compounded by the continuing politicisation of climate change - as the topic falls down the media agenda, this encourages the view that it deserves a lower priority than economic problems, which are seen as more urgent.
The qualitative study of 100 participants, carried out by the Glasgow University Media Group and Chatham House, found that most respondents showed only a vague understanding of climate science. The aim of the research was to examine specific triggers for changes in patterns of understanding and attitude - and the conditions under which these lead to changes in behaviour. According to the authors of the study, the sample sizes were deliberately small as the purpose was not to collect data which would be generalised to whole populations.
"Instead the aim was to provide an insight into how beliefs are formed and the way in which opinions and behavioural commitments can be modified," they stated.
Interestingly, the research also found that there was wide distrust of the UK's energy companies, perhaps driven by low awareness of energy security issues. Respondents failed to make the link with possible solutions like renewable technologies, which most agreed are currently not enough to meet the UK's needs.
Corporate Risk Systems Head of Environment, Richard Ball commented ‘ for organisation’s link is simple, train staff in environmental issues and they will reduce energy use, saving money and minimise environmental impacts’ . Corporate Risk System offers a range of courses from 1 day awareness sessions, to professional course in Carbon Management.
Do you qualify for a Grant of up to £2000 towards your NEBOSH Training?
CRS are pleased to announce that grants of up to £2000 are available for our NEBOSH range of courses.
CRS is working with Essex County Council and their Skills for Economic Growth programme that is available for companies who employ less than 250 people, located within Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock unitary areas and London Boroughs).
Essex County Council will contribute 70% of the training cost (up to £2000) and you just need to contribute the remaining 30% (plus vat). The grant is available for only one course which will have the most impact on your business.
Courses available are:
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
NEBOSH Construction Certificate in Health & Safety
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management
All the above courses can be delivered In House (your own premises) or you can attend our Training Venue at Colchester.
The Training must be started before 31st March 2013, and applications for funding must be completed and approved before booking your course with CRS.
To check to see if you are eligible for the funding and to make an application please call Essex County Council 01245 4353867 or email skillsgrowth@essex.gov.uk
Once you have your funding approved CRS will be happy to issue you with course start dates. www.crsrisk.com or telephone Ros Stacey 01283 5091745 or email rs@crsrisk.com
CRS is working with Essex County Council and their Skills for Economic Growth programme that is available for companies who employ less than 250 people, located within Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock unitary areas and London Boroughs).
Essex County Council will contribute 70% of the training cost (up to £2000) and you just need to contribute the remaining 30% (plus vat). The grant is available for only one course which will have the most impact on your business.
Courses available are:
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
NEBOSH Construction Certificate in Health & Safety
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management
All the above courses can be delivered In House (your own premises) or you can attend our Training Venue at Colchester.
The Training must be started before 31st March 2013, and applications for funding must be completed and approved before booking your course with CRS.
To check to see if you are eligible for the funding and to make an application please call Essex County Council 01245 4353867 or email skillsgrowth@essex.gov.uk
Once you have your funding approved CRS will be happy to issue you with course start dates. www.crsrisk.com or telephone Ros Stacey 01283 5091745 or email rs@crsrisk.com
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