Legislation to ensure large scale events are better prepared to respond to terrorism, dubbed 'Martyn's Law' has gained Royal Assent and become law. ‘Martyn’s Law’ is named in tribute to Martyn Hett, originally from Stockport, who was tragically killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena … [Read more...]
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Fresh new website for Stockport’s Michelle Hay Training
Following an in-depth analysis of the existing website and longer-term business strategy, Stockport health and safety consultant, advisor and training expert Michelle Hay has launched a new website. Designed and built by Stockport-based website agency Instilled, the new website adopts a more … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester approves Vision Zero mission to end deaths on region’s roads by 2040
Greater Manchester leaders have approved an Action Plan for delivering on the city-region's Vision Zero ambition to end deaths and life-changing injuries on the city-region's roads by 2040. First implemented in the 1990s and now adopted by countries and cities around the world, Vision Zero is a … [Read more...]
£1 million Vision Zero Innovation Fund launched as part of ambition to end road deaths in Greater Manchester
A new Vision Zero Innovation Fund has launched to support progress towards Greater Manchester’s Vision Zero ambition to eradicate death and life-changing injuries on the roads by 2040. The city-region announced its Vision Zero ambition earlier this year, with a target to reduce road deaths and … [Read more...]
TfGM campaign urges drivers to look out for pedestrians as nights draw in
Drivers in Stockport and Greater Manchester are being urged to take extra care and look out for pedestrians and other road users as darker nights make for more danger on the roads. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Safer Roads Greater Manchester launched the 'Invisible? I'mvisible' … [Read more...]
Vita Safety launches handbook to help businesses master workplace health and safety
Stockport health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, has launched a short handbook to support businesses to master how to keep their workplace and colleagues safe. This handbook contains bitesized teachings about relevant topics within health and safety today, such as: The toolkit allows … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester issues final call for feedback on plans to end road deaths
Stockport residents have less than a week to share their views on the city-region's draft action plan to eliminate road deaths in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester began taking steps earlier this year towards adopting Vision Zero to eliminate all deaths and life-changing injuries … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Fire safety in the workplace and the role of the Responsible Person
Stockport health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, explains the important duties of the person responsible for fire safety in a business. There were 7,649 workplace fires between 2022 and 2023 (Morgan Clark). Despite the figure decreasing in recent years, accidents still happen. However, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents invited to share views on plans to eliminate road deaths
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched an online survey to hear feedback on the city-region's draft Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate road deaths. Greater Manchester began taking steps earlier this year towards adopting Vision Zero to eliminate all deaths and life-changing … [Read more...]
Vita Safety helps Bury Hospice elevate care
Stockport based health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, has helped Bury Hospice to improve its care through enhanced safety and trust. Since October 2020, Vita Safety has provided tailored health and safety support to Bury Hospice, focusing on assurance and compliance, particularly as it … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on plans to boost terrorism preparedness for venues
A six-week consultation has launched on proposals that will require events spaces and venues to have proportionate plans in place to protect the public from terrorism. Dubbed Martyn's Law for Stockport-born Martyn Hett who was among the 22 killed during the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, the new … [Read more...]
Mayor and Greater Manchester leaders endorse ambition to end road deaths
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has endorsed a plan for the city-region to eliminate road deaths by 2040. The draft Vision Zero Strategy, part of a global effort to improve road safety, also sets out plans to halve the number of deaths and life changing injuries by the end of this … [Read more...]
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