• 24th June 2019

    If you are a Contractor looking to manage and carry out building work, you will most definitely need to consider the development of a Construction Phase Plan. Regardless of the size, nature, the duration, the number of workers, the number of contractors involved and the risks associated with your project, if you are planning to…

  • Safety in Construction Show 2019
    11th June 2019

    If your business operates within the construction industry, if you undertake or organise construction work, then the Safety in Construction Show being held at Derby Arena on Tuesday 25th June is a must attend event. The show is a platform to showcase safety products for use specifically within the construction industry and brings together providers…

  • 25th March 2019

    On 3rd October 2019, Paul Littlewood and Marie Littlewood will walk the final stages of the Camino Frances from Sarria to Santiago; a journey made by pilgrims across Europe to pay homage to St James the Great at the Cathedral at Santiago de Compostela.  The final stage begins at Sarria 113km east of Santiago and…

  • 18th February 2019

    At the beginning of January, Marpal decided to support Macmillan Cancer Support.  Cancer effects almost everyone either directly or indirectly and Macmillan are there to provide emotional, physical and financial support for people living with cancer.  Without the support of volunteers and fundraisers, the charity simply cannot provide the help and assistance that’s needed. Macmillan…

  • 21st March 2018

    As a key Sponsor, Marpal are delighted to announce our commitment to promoting and improving safety and health within the Care Sector by attending and speaking at the forthcoming NASHiCS forums at both Cardiff and Edinburgh.  The events are being held on 17th May and 12th June respectively. This follows the success at the NASHiCS National…

  • 30th November 2017

    The CDM Regulations 2015 came into force on 6th April 2015 and replaced the CDM Regulations 2007; these being the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare on construction projects. The CDM Regulations apply to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, conversions, repair and maintenance….

  • CDM Regulations; Construction Site
    11th October 2017

    Well, we would all probably agree that the demolition of a block of flats, the construction of a school, the refurbishment of a hotel or an extension to a doctor’s surgery is construction work; that seems pretty obvious. So how about replacing your bathroom suite, painting and decorating a Care Home lounge, removing asbestos from…

  • 13th September 2017

    Depending on who you ask, a Competent Person can mean a number of things.  For example, there is a Competent Person Register which was introduced by the UK Government to allow individuals or organisations to self-certify their work as complying with Building Regulations, this being an alternative to submitting a Building Notice or using an…

  • 6th September 2017

    On the 27th June, The Care Quality Commission (CQC) wrote to all Registered Care Homes encouraging them to review their fire safety arrangements and ensure that they discharge their fire safety responsibilities, as imposed under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Within their letter the CQC suggested that Care Homes should pay particular attention…

  • 22nd August 2017

    Marpal are proud to announce the up and coming launch of our Competent Person Scheme, which is designed to provide businesses with the Health and Safety support and advice required to enable them to meet their health and safety obligations. Establishing a safe and healthy workplace is a key priority for all responsible Employers, and…