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Proud to Sponsor Cleethorpes Trinity Boxing Academy
Graham Cowan QHSE Consultancy Services Ltd is proud to sponsor Cleethorpes Trinity Boxing Academy and support the wider community work delivered through The Trin Centre.
Evie Lees
Jul 291 min read


Why Was Someone Watering a Building During Demolition? Understanding Silica Dust Control
During the demolition of the former Crosby Hotel in Scunthorpe, a simple hosepipe highlighted one of construction's biggest occupational health risks: silica dust. Discover why dust suppression remains a vital control measure for protecting workers and preventing long-term health issues.
Evie Lees
Jun 173 min read


Being Compliant Doesn't Automatically Mean Your People Are Safe
Many organisations work hard to achieve compliance, but compliance alone does not guarantee a safe workplace. Using a simple fire door scenario, this article explores the relationship between safety management, safety leadership and organisational culture, and why compliance is only the beginning of the journey towards safer behaviours and better decision-making.
Evie Lees
Jun 42 min read


Graham Cowan QHSE Consultancy Partners with LIVES to Deliver First Aid Training in North East Lincolnshire
Graham Cowan QHSE Consultancy is now working in partnership with LIVES to support the delivery of First Aid training from its dedicated training centre in Laceby, North East Lincolnshire.
Evie Lees
Apr 152 min read


Former healthcare safety director launches independent consultancy to bring board-level governance thinking to SMEs
"As I moved through senior healthcare roles, I kept seeing the same gap,” Graham says. “Large organisations have governance structures and assurance frameworks behind them. Smaller organisations often don’t, but the responsibility is exactly the same. That’s the gap this consultancy exists to close."
Evie Lees
Feb 172 min read


Graham Cowan QHSE Consultants are now ISO 9001 Certified!
We are pleased to announce that Graham Cowan QHSE Consultancy Services Ltd is now ISO 9001:2015 certified . This certification confirms that our management systems meet the internationally recognised standard for quality management, following independent assessment and approval by Alcumus ISOQAR . For our clients, partners and stakeholders, ISO 9001 certification provides assurance that the way we operate as a business is structured, consistent and focused on continual impro
Evie Lees
Jan 242 min read


We’ll be attending Hull Business Expo 2026 as proud members of The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire
We’re pleased to share that Graham Cowan QHSE Consultants will be attending Hull Business Expo 2026 as exhibitors, as part of our ongoing involvement with The Business Culture Hull & East Yorkshire community.
Evie Lees
Jan 242 min read


Our IOSH training courses at our headquarters; where they are and how to find us
We deliver IOSH training courses from our headquarters in Laceby, providing a clear, easy-to-find location for in-person training.
Evie Lees
Jan 242 min read


Staying Safe in Your Workplace This Winter
Although bitingly cold winters are not a key part of climate predictions, variability is, meaning that businesses would be wise to properly prepare for winter regardless of how cold, or snowy, it might be.
Evie Lees
Jan 245 min read


IOSH Managing Safely vs IOSH Working Safely: Which Course Does Your Team Need?
As QHSE consultants here in Lincolnshire, we have realised businesses struggle to know which IOSH course they need. Business owners know training is important, but making the right investment can feel confusing. Choosing the right IOSH course is the key to building a safety culture that really works.
Evie Lees
Jan 193 min read
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