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Stay informed, stay compliant, and stay ahead. Jonathan brings you practical, no‑nonsense health & safety and fire safety insights for businesses across Coventry, Warwickshire, the West Midlands, the South West, the West Country and Cornwall.
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Knowledge Share: Understanding Martyn’s Law and What It Means for Your Organisation
As the UK moves towards implementing Martyn’s Law (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025), many organisations are beginning to ask an important question: what does this mean for us? Whether you manage a school, community venue, place of worship or...
JCH Safety Launches into Cornwall
Every successful business has a story, and ours is no different. JCH Safety was established in 2014 with a simple aim: to provide practical, honest and professional health and safety advice that organisations could genuinely rely upon. What began alongside a full-time...
Knowledge Share: Why Every School Should Carry Out Regular Health and Safety Audits
Creating Safer Schools Through Effective Health and Safety Auditing The safety of pupils, staff, visitors and contractors should always be a top priority for schools, academies and Multi-Academy Trusts. Whilst policies, procedures and risk assessments are essential,...
Knowledge Share: Health and Safety Services for Birmingham’s Creative and Nightlife Industries
JCH Safety carry out Health and Safety Services for Creative and Nightlife Industries across Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby. Birmingham’s creative and nightlife scene is one of the most vibrant in the UK. From independent bars and nightclubs to...
SafeContractor Accreditation Made Simple with Remote Support
JCH Safety Knowledge Share SafeContractor Accreditation Made Simple with Remote Support For small construction businesses across the UK, achieving SafeContractor accreditation is often a key step in winning better work — but the process can feel overly complicated. In...
Knowledge Share: Fire Risk Assessments in Birmingham
A Practical Guide for Shops, Small Factories and Medical Premises Birmingham remains one of the UK’s busiest commercial centres, with thriving retail districts, industrial estates and a wide range of healthcare facilities. With this level of activity comes...
Knowledge Share: How to Carry Out Effective Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are a crucial part of ensuring workplace safety and legal compliance, helping businesses identify potential hazards and implement measures to protect workers and property. For managers, supervisors, and business owners, understanding how to conduct...
Knowledge Share: Is It Better to Hire a Chartered Safety Practitioner or Retain a Consultancy?
As organisations grow—whether through new sites, more staff, or expanded operations—their health and safety responsibilities inevitably increase. At this point, many businesses face a key decision: Do we bring in a full-time Chartered Safety Practitioner, or is it...
Knowledge Share: Ensuring a Safer Workplace Through Safety Auditing
Health and safety audits are a critical component of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. These audits go beyond basic risk assessments, offering businesses an in-depth review of their safety management systems...
Knowledge Share – Pub and Hospitality Fire Safety
A recent fatal bar fire in Switzerland has highlighted, once again, how quickly a busy hospitality venue can become unsafe when fire spreads and escape routes are compromised. Investigations are now focusing on building materials, management decisions and fire safety...
Knowledge Share: Make Sure You Choose a Suitable Fire Risk Assessor
Choosing the right fire risk assessor isn’t just a compliance task – it’s about protecting lives, property, and your reputation. Whether you manage a block of flats, a school, or a workplace, you are legally required to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk...
Knowledge Share: The Hidden Danger of Faulty Fire-Safety Equipment
Fire-safety equipment only protects people if it works when needed. Across hotels, pubs, restaurants, office buildings, warehouses and retail units, systems such as alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire doors are often installed and then forgotten about —...
Knowledge Share: How Does Live Video Training via Zoom Work?
At JCH Safety, we understand the importance of flexible learning options for professionals seeking to enhance their health and safety management skills. Our IOSH Managing Safely course is now available through live video training via Zoom, combining the benefits of...
Knowledge Share: The Risks of Ignoring Health and Safety Training – And How to Get It Right!
Health and safety training is essential for legal compliance, accident prevention, and business success. Without it, companies risk injuries, legal action, fines, reputational damage, and reduced productivity. At JCH Safety, we offer flexible training options,...
Knowledge Share:Important Fire Safety Update: AFFF Extinguishers to Be Outlawed in 2025
From July 2025, the use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire extinguishers containing fluorinated chemicals will be prohibited under new UK legislation. This change forms part of wider environmental reforms affecting the fire safety industry. At JCH...
Knowledge Share: Understanding BS 9792:2025 – A Key Development in Fire Risk Assessment for Housing
Introduction Fire safety legislation in the UK continues to evolve – and BS 9792:2025 is a key development in Fire Risk Assessment for Housing. As a Coventry-based Chartered Health and Safety Consultancy and Tier 2 Fire Risk Assessment practice, JCH Safety Ltd is...
The Hidden Risk on the Roof – Why Fire Risk Assessments for Schools Must Include Solar Panel Infrastructure
When we think about fire risks in schools, we often picture overloaded plug sockets, kitchen appliances, or storage areas cluttered with combustible materials. However, a recent incident in Northumberland has brought attention to an increasingly relevant and often...
Knowledge Share: A Focus on Farm Health & Safety in Warwickshire
Farming is the backbone of rural life in Warwickshire, but it’s also one of the most hazardous industries in the UK. From heavy machinery and livestock to hazardous substances and remote working conditions, the risks are many and varied. That’s why robust farm health...
IOSH Managing Safely: Instructor-Led Online Courses – Flexible, Engaging, and Accessible for Every Business
IOSH Managing Safely: Instructor-Led Online Courses – Flexible, Engaging, and Accessible for Every Business From just £375 plus VAT At JCH Safety, we are proud to offer instructor-led online IOSH Managing Safely courses delivered in a dynamic and interactive virtual...
Fire Safety in Commercial and Industrial Settings – A Vital Responsibility
The recent fire at the Bicester Motion site in Oxfordshire, which sadly claimed the lives of two firefighters and a member of the public, is a stark and heartbreaking reminder of the real dangers associated with fire in commercial and industrial premises. While...
Knowledge Share: The Importance of Asbestos Awareness Training
‘Protect Your Workforce, and Understand the Risks’ What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was once widely used in construction due to its insulation, fireproofing, and durability properties. However, the health risks of asbestos...
Knowledge Share: Understanding the Value of IOSH Managing Safely Training
The Importance of IOSH Managing Safely Training Health and safety are paramount in any workplace, and achieving a safe environment requires knowledge, understanding, and proactive measures. One of the most recognised and respected courses in this field is...
Knowledge Share: The importance of the IOSH Managing Safely course for managers who have responsibility for people’s safety
Why Choose the IOSH Managing Safely Course with JCH Safety? The IOSH Managing Safely Course is a globally recognised qualification designed for managers and supervisors who have responsibility for people’s safety. Whether you work in education, manufacturing,...
Knowledge Share: Ways To Store Batteries Safely at a Waste Transfer Site
Safe storage of batteries at a waste transfer site requires strict procedures to minimise risks such as fire, chemical leakage, and injury. Here's a comprehensive procedure for safe battery storage: 1. Segregation of Batteries by Type Separate by Chemistry: Store...