SPECIALIST SERVICES
Compass specialises in the control of chemical and manufacturing process industry hazards, and in particular Health & Safety compliance for potentially flammable and explosive atmospheres. Recent legislation, Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regs (DSEAR) now require occupiers, owners and manufactures etc. to undertake risk assessments with regard to equipment and operations in such hazardous environments.

Compass's background with 20 years experience with I.C.I. is invaluable in recognising potential non-compliances, and advising on current legislative and best engineering standards and practices.

Electrical Inspection & Testing
With a particular emphasis on electrical & instrumentation testing within the chemical process industry, flameproof and Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) Installations, Compass can provide the necessary advice on design, installation and subsequent inspection and testing of critical control system for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

CDM Regulations
Specialising in the Planning Supervisor function for Blue Chip clients, particularly in the chemical process industry, Compass has vast experience in the production and development of pre-tender Health and Safety Plans, initiating pro-active strategies to ensure designers eliminate or control risks from their designs in line with Regulation 13 of the CDM Regulations, advising clients on the competency of prospective Principle Contractors by vetting and assessment and the development of the health and safety file on completion of the project. Compass has carried out the Planning Supervisor function on over £17 million capital value projects.

ISO 14001 Environmental management systems
In a world which is ever more demanding, many Employers see the benefits to their business in adopting a good Environmental standard, the benefits are reflected in energy and waste cost savings for the business, and credibility to the Business with their customers and Clients.

Compass HSC Ltd can prepare and develop the necessary procedures to help achieve ISO accreditation.

OSHA 1800 Health and safety management systems
OHSAS 18001 has been developed to be compatible with the ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems standards, in order to facilitate the integration of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems by organizations, should they wish to do so.

The (OHSAS) specification gives requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, to enable an organisation to control its OH&S risks and improve its performance.

Being OHSAS Compliant will demonstrate the commitment to health and safety Management within an organisation, reduce accidents and ill health, reduce the risks of prosecutions both criminal and civil actions, improve moral of the workforce and generate more business from Clients who require confidence in their suppliers to work safely and demonstrate the right attitude to being safe.

Compass HSC Ltd can develop your safety management systems to accreditation standard

ASBESTOS SURVEYS
Compass can provide for all types of asbestos surveys on behalf of occupiers of premises, Local authorities, and developers ensuring safety and compliance with the Asbestos at work regulations.

AIRBORNE DUST MONITORING
Exposure to substances harmful to health cannot be determined unless some reference level is established in the workplace. Compass HSC can undertake a range of analytical surveys to determine contamination and exposure levels for most substances.

GROUND AND GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES
A fundamental principal for preparation of new structures or developments to land is to obtain design data on the condition of the ground, Compass in conjunction with its associates can undertake such detailed surveys, provide detailed reports and analysis on the condition of the ground and assist in the determining of risk at the early stages of the project.