Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020

At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.

We introduced the #Thinkfor30 campaign

The Think For 30 (seconds) campaign reminds us, just how important that short ammount of time is, just before you commit to something. We've all done it, that moment when you think, go for it, it'll be ok and sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't.

Now if all we're talking about is; balancing that cup of tea in your arm whilst opening the door and holding a pen in your mouth, then it's not going to be the end of the world if something slips and you spill something, you wipe it up, dry yourself off and go and get another cup of tea. (We don't endorse balancing cups of tea by the way!).

Joking aside, our working days involve all manor of potentially dangerous sittuations where taking a chance could lead to serious injuries or even death. The problem we face is that 'familiarity breeds contempt' and that's why we want to remind you all, to just think for 30 (or however long it takes) and take the safe option.

We've just ordered some #thinkfor30 stickers, so no doubt you will start seeing them appear in various places around our workplace. Hopefully these will act as a memory jogger and keep you safe!

The QR code in the logo

If you open your smart phone camera and point it at the QR code, it will provide a link to the new Staff / Supplier web portal www.thinkfor30.co.uk where you will find health and safety information updates and reports, should you need to report any incidents or near misses.

Why is this so important

Unfortunately accidents do happen and below are some of the statistics published by the HSE.

Please speak up, take pictures and report it!

Our H&S team relies on us all being vigilant. It's not someone elses job to keep you safe! Everyone has access to a smart phone, follow this link and have a look at the Think For 30 portal, it should be easy to navigate with forms to report:

Accident / Incident Report Form

Report a Vehicle Incident

Witness Statement

Report a Positive Intervention

Near Miss / Hazard Observation Report

COVID-19 Sickness & Absence Reporting

Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
August 31, 2020
The Construction Industry Helpline is managed and funded by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. The charity has been delivering charitable welfare and support to the construction community since 1956. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is funded by the industry, for the industry.Read More »

Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards

The North East Business Awards toast success, celebrate achievement and highlight successful and innovative businesses doing fantastic things right here in the North East. They shine a light on companies large and small, new and established, and remind us that the North East is a great place to live, work and do business.

Steve Gent company Director of Intelect Mechanical said “It’s great to receive this award, it gives some verification that all the years of hard work are being noted by significant people within our industry. We take immense pride in our hard working staff, serving our growing loyal customer base.”

This years awards were conducted 'virtually', however Director & Company Secretary, John Thompson wasn't going to miss out on a chance to get dressed up for the occassion.

John was pleased to receive the award on behalf of Intelect, giving special credit to the 'Mechanical' team and their hard work, which undoubtedly contributed to us winning this award.

As a result of winning their regional heats, Intelect, Bedmax, and Sotech were all entered into the 2020 Grand Final of North East Business Awards for Manufacturing. Despite a valiant effort from our team, we would like to offer our congratulations to Bedmax who took the honours this time.

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
August 31, 2020
The Construction Industry Helpline is managed and funded by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. The charity has been delivering charitable welfare and support to the construction community since 1956. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is funded by the industry, for the industry.Read More »

Meet the team – John Briggs

Left: John demonstrates LOTO process for an external audit. Right: St. John Ambulance volunteer

John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.

During the coronavirus outbreak John with the support of Intelect has been taking time out to put extra volunteers in the front line with his SJA colleagues helping out communities.

How does it feel to volunteer with St John during the coronavirus outbreak?

I’m more than happy to assist, I want to be there on the giving support and hopefully making a difference. We are often asked, “Why are you doing this, your only volunteers?” Always my reply is, “It’s what we do”. I have the support of my family who worry just the same as everyone, but with the added worry of my direct contact outside the safety of our home.

How is St Johns Ambulance helping our communities during the coronavirus outbreak?

The COVID - 19 pandemic has brought St John Ambulance to the front-line. The help St John is giving the ambulance service means ambulances can be sent to patients more quickly. With COVID, things can deteriorate very quickly so it’s really important for us to take some of the burden from the NHS crews, who are already suffering from staff absences.

As trained emergency transport attendants, we where expected to put our training into practice, supporting NHS trusts by working side by side with the ambulance trusts. Up to date St John Ambulance has provided almost 17, 000 hours of crewed ambulances across the country, covering 999 calls and seeing people scared, emotional and shattered through loss.

What’s been the most rewarding part of the experience?

The normal day to day for a SJA volunteer, is covering community and sporting events, with the significance being that our trained team was there to help a casualty in their time of need. I have had the privilege to be part of such a team, that on two occasions it has made the difference between a life lost and a life saved. These are the circumstances we strive for and train to deliver.

How has your St John training prepared you for the fight against coronavirus?

I have volunteered for St John Ambulance for the past five years, gaining qualifications as a first aider through to my current role as an emergency transport attendant. The importance of continuous development is paramount keeping your clinical skills sharp and up-to date.

I am grateful for the support of my employers Intelect UK, who’s generosity shown to St John Ambulance, has helped the NHS to help all.

Please stay safe by following the guidelines and we will all get through this together.

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
August 31, 2020
The Construction Industry Helpline is managed and funded by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. The charity has been delivering charitable welfare and support to the construction community since 1956. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is funded by the industry, for the industry.Read More »

Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

Mental health and wellbeing will touch us all at some point and as an employer we want to help support our staff. The Lighthouse Club manages and funds the Construction Industry Helpline with the support of our industry and volunteers.

If you are struggling from any of the issues below, are currently working or a former worker in the construction industry or an apprentice to a construction trade,

Emergency financial aid in times of crisis following an illness, accident, injury or bereavement that forces a family into a state of poverty.
Advice on occupational health and wellbeing issues as an employee or an employer.
Support and advice for sufferers of stress and addiction-related illnesses.
Advice on matters ranging from divorce to employment.
Advice on specific tax-related issues concerning employment within the construction sector.
Help to manage and reschedule debt.
Help to understand the benefits system and your entitlement, especially if you are caring for others.
Support on career changes, especially after accident or injury preventing you from returning to your original job.

#TF⚡️30 take the time to stop and save the details in your phone we never know when we or a colleague might need the support of a friendly voice that understands the pressures of our industry both in work & at home.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants will need to comply with the following criteria:

Be currently working or a former worker in the construction industry or allied trades
An apprentice to a construction trade

Applications can be submitted on behalf of somebody fulfilling this criteria as long as they have the applicants permission.

If you have answered "YES" to the above criteria please call our Construction Industry Helpline on 0345 605 1956 to complete the application over the phone or alternatively request a call or email back by visiting their website here: https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/application.html

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »

Upgrades to Intelect’s Engineering workshop in Humberside

Intelect have been busy upgrading and improving their workshops at their Grimsby site in Humberside, with the addition of a new five tonne overhead crane, six large fabrication bays and some specialist pipework equipment.

The ongoing investment plans accross all Intelect sites reflects the needs of our customers and our desire to deliver the best possible service, whilst ensuring our staff are kept safe.

Overhead crane

The installation of our new overhead crane will be a welcome addition, increasing both the capacity of what we can work on and the safety for our staff.

The crane will be put to work immediately, on a project we have recently won, to manufacture and assemble steelwork for a company in the chemical industry.

5 tonne Overhead Crane.

Fabrication bays

The new fabrication bays, lined with 34 metres of flame retardant curtain will increase our manufacturing capacity, reduce the risk of cross contamination between materials or inadvertent exposure of personnel to hazordous environments.

Fabrication Bays with Jasic AC/DC welding plants.

Specialist pipework equipment

Achieving the best possible results comes from knowledge, experience and equipment, our Pipe Welding Division Supervisor, Paul Hurst recently sourced the following equipment to improve productivity in the preparation and welding of pipework.

Pipework bevelling machines (8 inch to 16 inch pipework). providing a perfect bevel for the welder.
4 new Jasic AC/DC welding plants, water cooled, capable of 315AMPS.
Welding turn table, remotely turns pipe reducing the need to stop and start welds.

Pipework Bevelling Machines, Welding turn table.

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »

Intelect break ground on a £14m+ project in Leeds

Intelect are delighted to announce the start of a new multi-million pound project in Leeds, just down the road from their North East offices in Middlesbrough.

The project for an existing client (involved in the manufacture of paint products) will increase the efficiency and production capacity of the plant, through the innovative use of product recovery (pigging) techniques. In addition to saving money and increasing profits, this will also reduce their enviroinmental footprint.

Intelect are the Principal Contractor, managing the project from initial feasibility studies and design through to installation and commissioning. Intelect will also be responsible for making sure the project adheres to strict CDM regulations.

Please bookmark this page and we will keep you updated as the project progresses.

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »

Intelect are pleased to announce the appointment of Eifion Evans as Divisional Head of Operations.

Eifion is no stranger to the team at Intelect, a customer for over 20 years and with over 30 years experience in the food, power, water and steel industries, he will be joining the senior leadership team based across all of our UK sites.

Bringing a wealth of experience in both financial and operational planning, working with global, blue chip companies to; manage cost expenditures, prepare financial summaries and take responsibility for total budget control. Eifion is keen to contribute to the ongoing and future growth of Intelect, joining the established senior management team, who have already demonstrated Intelect's ability to deliver projects to the highest level within their chosen sectors.

When not at work, Eifion loves all fast moving sports and clay target shooting.

Contact details for Eifion Evans

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eifion-evans

Telephone: 01455 286071/01642 878784

Email: eifion.evans@intelectuk.com

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »

Intelect receives RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety achievements

Intelect is celebrating after landing an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.

Intelect has received a RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its staff get home safely to their families at the end of every working day.

Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.

Nathan Jones, QHSE Manager, said: “I'm really proud of the team at Intelect, who's hard work has paid dividends this year, seeing us progress from a Silver to the Gold Award!”

Julia Small, RoSPA’s head of qualifications, awards and events, said: “The RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, but it receives entries from organisations around the world, making it one of the most sought-after global accolades in health and safety.

“RoSPA wants every employee, wherever they are, to work safe in the knowledge that they will be going home unharmed and healthy at the end of every day. The RoSPA Award winners are vital to help achieve this goal, as by entering they are driving up standards and setting new benchmarks for organisations everywhere. Currently, around 7million people are directly impacted by the RoSPA Awards, but the scheme’s influence is even wider.”

The majority of awards are non-competitive and mark achievement at merit, bronze, silver and gold levels. Gold medals, president’s awards, orders of distinction and the Patron’s Award are presented to organisations sustaining the high standards of the gold level over consecutive years.

Competitive awards go to the best entries in 24 industry sectors including construction, healthcare, transport and logistics, engineering, manufacturing and education.

There are specialist awards for health at work, environmental management, safety delivered outside of the workplace, and fleet safety, and excellence trophies for the best international organisation, new entry, workforce involvement, leisure organisation, and organisation operating or based in Scotland. RoSPA’s top accolade is the Sir George Earle Trophy.

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »

Helping our Customers to maintain Business Continuity

At an uncertain time where we are seeing unprecedented changes happening daily across the world, we want to reassure our valued customers that we are on hand to help provide them with business continuity measures, should they be required.

With our knowledge in the food and beverage manufacturing industry stretching over 20 years, as well as having a dedicated department for the utilities sector, we want to remind our customers operating in these industries that we have the knowledge and capabilities to provide specialist support at this challenging time.

By now, many businesses are likely to be feeling the strain that COVID-19 is having on all industries and sectors. As a business, we feel it is only right that we come together to overcome these difficulties.

Here at Intelect, we want to work with our customers to offer our services in these times of need to ensure business continues, especially in vital industries such as food and beverage manufacturing and utilities, which are specifically critical at the moment.

From now, and for the foreseeable future where possible, we will be providing our existing customers with the following services to ensure business continuity:

Help with labour shortages.
Electrical maintenance.
General maintenance.
Mechanical support.
Urgent callouts.
Shift cover.
E-learing.

The wellbeing of our staff remains a priority, with regular communications and an online portal being set up to ensure that we can support them as best as we possibly can. We are adhering to all Government advice, and we are regularly consulting the WHO (World Health Organisation) for further updates.

We will continue to monitor developments closely, and check, modify and update our plans in accordance with Government advice. Our customers can remain informed by visiting the ‘News’ section of our website, as well as via direct communications.

Should you have any further questions, or if you would like to make an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact the main switchboard on 01642 878784. A member of our team will then direct you to the most appropriate member of the management team.

Francis Cormican
Managing Director

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »

Intelect achieves approval to the Construction Products Standards.

Intelect now holds both ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and EN 1090 UKAS approved certifications from Lloyd's Register. The combination of approvals means that their customers can purchase steel structures from one source with improved lead times and in full compliance with CE and safety regulations. As a result, this gives Intelect a greater scope of coverage, more so than many other companies supplying the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Renewable Energy, Heavy, and Utilities Industries.

Compliance with EN 1090-1 enables Intelect to design and fabricate structures. These approvals demonstrate that Intelect has undergone and passed a rigorous audit, where their capability to comply with the current best practices employed in the Construction Sector was reviewed in detail.

Nathan Jones – Intelect’s Group QHSE Manger, said:

"The introduction of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR 305/2011) is an important milestone in the Construction & Civil Engineering sector, one we recognise and take seriously. Lloyd's Register is regarded as one of the leading authorities in the industry and has previously demonstrated their ability to perform efficiently during our ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 assessment. This supported our decision to pursue EN 1090-1 approval, by again working with Lloyd's Register, who have demonstrated a high level of knowledge and have been helpful throughout the entire process in supporting our intention to issue our products endorsed with the CE Mark."

Jonathan Smithies – Intelect’s Design Engineering Manager, said:

“We are proud to achieve this accreditation; we have invested heavily in recent years in this area of the business to ensure our in-house design and engineering team are employing market leading services to our clients. This investment allows us to use the latest 3D scanning, design and augmented reality tools to visualise for clients their finished projects before we make the first cut”.

What is the Construction Products Regulation CPR 305/2011?

The Construction Products Regulation (CPR 305/2011) applies to manufacturers, distributors and fabricators of construction products within the European economic area.

To successfully comply with these regulations companies must undergo an assessment by a notified body such as Lloyd's Register, and prove their systems and products are fully compliant with all aspects of these regulations. If the organisation is successful, they are then awarded the CPR Certification. This enables them to mark their products with CE Marking indicating their processes and products are fully in compliance and can be marketed across the region without additional testing or barriers to trade.

Health & Safety at work Vital Statistics 2020
February 12, 2021
At Intelect we encourage all members of staff to take a pro-active approach to health & safety. Mike Cook our QHSE Manager heads up a dedicated team of health and safety champions, who work alongside managers and supervisors, to ensure we not only adhere to our legal obligations, but that we continually reach for the safest possible practices for our staff, sub-contractors and clients.Read More »
Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards
September 20, 2020
Another win for our fantastic employees, this time it's a big thanks to our 'Mechanical' team, bringing home the 'Manufacturing Award' for the Teesside region of the 2020 North East Business Awards.Read More »
Meet the team – John Briggs
August 31, 2020
John has spent hundreds of hours volunteering, training and providing medical cover at community supporting events.Read More »

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