KENT BLAXILL & CO ACHIEVE REDUCTION IN ACCIDENTS WITH SOUTHALLS SUPPORT Builders’ merchant Kent Blaxill is a family owned business with a total of 13 branches right across East Anglia. Established in 1838 it had gained an excellent reputation over the years for quality and service as a leading independent decorating supplier and builders’ merchant chain. In January 2016 the company was fined a significant sum for failing to ensure adequate separation of vehicles and pedestrians at its Colchester branch. Southalls Engagement The incident became a major turning point for the company. It approached specialist health and safety consultancy, Southalls, in 2016 to lend its expertise. Southalls conducted an initial audit of all branches, followed by 6 monthly audits, developed work

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