C&D Consultancy are proud to announce a collaboration with the British Safety Council for a new Health & Safety for Directors and Senior Managers course. You can read full details about the course over at our sister training site.
The training course will run in Birmingham on Wednesday 15th October 2014 at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre, Central Square, Birmingham, B1 1HH, at a cost of £295.00 plus VAT per attendee.
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Showing posts with label British Safety Council. Show all posts
September 12, 2014
July 25, 2013
Employers urged to take extra care of young people starting summer jobs
An important message from the British Safety Council has been reproduced below:
Workers are far more likely to be injured in workplace accidents during the first few months of a new job than at any other time says the British Safety Council. With the holiday season approaching, employers are urged to pay extra attention to the health and safety of young people hired for temporary, summer work.
By taking some simple steps, says Alex Botha, Chief Executive Officer at the British Safety Council, the risk of injury to young workers can be easily prevented. “Vacation jobs are a great way for young people to earn money, get some experience and develop skills but we know they can be particularly vulnerable when they start work,” he said. “There are many reasons for this: a general lack of work experience; unfamiliarity with the workplace, machinery or work processes; a lack of physical capability to do the job or the confidence to raise concerns; a failure of employers to provide the necessary training and familiarisation.”
“Leadership is key in preventing injury to a young person at the start of their working life. Organisations need to ensure that safe and healthy work practices are the rule and they have a culture that promotes and values safe behaviour. The first step is to plan ahead and establish what the risks are - risks from lifting, working at height, using machinery, moving around the site, inhalation of dust, are the most common ones. Then using the knowledge of experienced staff decide how best to control these risks including through the provision of relevant training. Do check that young people have understood what they have been taught.”
“The British Safety Council is determined to keep health and safety simple and has a priority to reduce the risks young people face at work. We have worked closely with schools and have provided resources to help them develop hazard awareness among young people. We have a dedicated website that is easily accessible, with information that is simple to understand and advice that is helpful for any employer working with young people. I strongly advise employers to check out the resources we have made freely available.”
Risk education is crucial to achieve the British Safety Council’s vision that nobody is injured or made ill at work. Its Speak Up, Stay Safe campaign highlights the particular risks that young people face and puts good communication at the heart of good health and safety. A dedicated website with information, fact sheets on the law and good practice, top tips on working with young people as well as videos and links to organisations like the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is freely available at https://www.britsafe.org/speakupstaysafe
Here at C&D we offer a range of training courses including a one-day basic safety course. For more detail please get in touch by emailing john.woodward@demolishdismantle.co.uk
Workers are far more likely to be injured in workplace accidents during the first few months of a new job than at any other time says the British Safety Council. With the holiday season approaching, employers are urged to pay extra attention to the health and safety of young people hired for temporary, summer work.
By taking some simple steps, says Alex Botha, Chief Executive Officer at the British Safety Council, the risk of injury to young workers can be easily prevented. “Vacation jobs are a great way for young people to earn money, get some experience and develop skills but we know they can be particularly vulnerable when they start work,” he said. “There are many reasons for this: a general lack of work experience; unfamiliarity with the workplace, machinery or work processes; a lack of physical capability to do the job or the confidence to raise concerns; a failure of employers to provide the necessary training and familiarisation.”
“Leadership is key in preventing injury to a young person at the start of their working life. Organisations need to ensure that safe and healthy work practices are the rule and they have a culture that promotes and values safe behaviour. The first step is to plan ahead and establish what the risks are - risks from lifting, working at height, using machinery, moving around the site, inhalation of dust, are the most common ones. Then using the knowledge of experienced staff decide how best to control these risks including through the provision of relevant training. Do check that young people have understood what they have been taught.”
“The British Safety Council is determined to keep health and safety simple and has a priority to reduce the risks young people face at work. We have worked closely with schools and have provided resources to help them develop hazard awareness among young people. We have a dedicated website that is easily accessible, with information that is simple to understand and advice that is helpful for any employer working with young people. I strongly advise employers to check out the resources we have made freely available.”
Risk education is crucial to achieve the British Safety Council’s vision that nobody is injured or made ill at work. Its Speak Up, Stay Safe campaign highlights the particular risks that young people face and puts good communication at the heart of good health and safety. A dedicated website with information, fact sheets on the law and good practice, top tips on working with young people as well as videos and links to organisations like the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is freely available at https://www.britsafe.org/speakupstaysafe
Here at C&D we offer a range of training courses including a one-day basic safety course. For more detail please get in touch by emailing john.woodward@demolishdismantle.co.uk
March 22, 2013
C&D Consultancy renew their membership of the British Safety Council
C&D are pleased to announce that we have renewed our membership of the British Safety Council for another year as we believe that membership demonstrates our ongoing committment to the best health and safety values both for C&D and also for our customers.
March 19, 2013
C&D now offer British Safety Council training courses
Following the renewal of our British Safety Council membership C&D are now able to offer BSC training courses as an addition to our existing course portfolio. If you have new starters in your company and want them to get a recognised H&S qualification, then why not book them onto a Level One BSC course.
For more information please contact john.woodward@demolishdismantle.co.uk
For more information please contact john.woodward@demolishdismantle.co.uk
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January 17, 2012
Register for the International Safety Awards 2012
The International Safety Awards is now accepting applications for the 2012 scheme. They are open to members and non-members, and relate to the health and safety management at a particular site or business unit during the previous calendar year.
According to the British Safety Council there are many benefits for applicants and of course the winners. These include:
You can find out more details including how to register at the British Safety Council website.
According to the British Safety Council there are many benefits for applicants and of course the winners. These include:
- External endorsement
- Performance benchmark
- Heightened prestige
- Press coverage
- Winners' banquet
- Winners' logo
- Winners' trophy and certificate
You can find out more details including how to register at the British Safety Council website.
December 13, 2011
Another New Course from C&D...
The British Safety Council has recently published their guidance booklet on ‘Managing Stress at Work’ (Dec 2011-2013) and defined stress as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other type of demand placed on them at work.”
This booklet outlines the serious nature of stress related illness, both for the individual affected and the companies they work for. Long absences, ill health, poor productivity, high staff turnover and increase in accidents, are all consequences of the poor management of work place stress.
And although stress-related illness is not reportable, employers still have an implicit legal duty to assess and control the risk of stress-related ill health due to work activities. These duties are set out in the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
To help employers meet their legal duty to control the risk of ill health arising from work related stress, the Health and Safety Executive have developed a set of ‘Management Standards’ which clearly set out a ‘Five Step Risk Assessment’ to help employers manage the situation more effectively.
Having just launched the ‘Managing Stress in the Workplace’ course which is aimed at Managers and Supervisors in Demolition, C&D Training Division have decided to compliment this course with a half day course entitled ‘Work Place Stress – Assessing the Risks’. The primary focus will be on:
The course will commence in 2012, at a cost of £50.00 per person.
For further information, please contact jill@demolishdismantle.co.uk
This booklet outlines the serious nature of stress related illness, both for the individual affected and the companies they work for. Long absences, ill health, poor productivity, high staff turnover and increase in accidents, are all consequences of the poor management of work place stress.
And although stress-related illness is not reportable, employers still have an implicit legal duty to assess and control the risk of stress-related ill health due to work activities. These duties are set out in the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
To help employers meet their legal duty to control the risk of ill health arising from work related stress, the Health and Safety Executive have developed a set of ‘Management Standards’ which clearly set out a ‘Five Step Risk Assessment’ to help employers manage the situation more effectively.
Having just launched the ‘Managing Stress in the Workplace’ course which is aimed at Managers and Supervisors in Demolition, C&D Training Division have decided to compliment this course with a half day course entitled ‘Work Place Stress – Assessing the Risks’. The primary focus will be on:
- Understanding the Management Standards
- Using the standards to assess workplace stress levels
- Implementing an appropriate plan to ensure that stress factors are managed effectively
The course will commence in 2012, at a cost of £50.00 per person.
For further information, please contact jill@demolishdismantle.co.uk
May 18, 2010
C&D Consultancy wins top Safety Award
C&D Consultancy has scooped a prestigious international award from one of the world's leading health and safety organisations.
The British Safety Council's International Safety Award is awarded following rigorous and independent assessment of an organisation's health and safety policies and procedures by an adjudication panel.
For an organisation to win this coveted award it must provide evidence that it has comprehensive health and safety policies in place. It must also show a clear commitment to health and safety from the boardroom to the shop floor and be committed to promoting a positive safety culture throughout the business. It is important that the winning organisations are able to demonstrate the competence of those responsible for the management of health and safety and can provide clear evidence about the improvements they have achieved in health and safety during the year.
Julie Nerney, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, says:
"For more than 50 years, the British Safety Council has led the way in promoting health, safety and environmental best practice in society. In the 21st century, many organisations worldwide are understandably making health, safety and environmental management their top priority. Through achieving an International Safety Award, C&D Consultancy is helping to make our vision of a healthy and safe working environment a reality."
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown added his congratulations to the winner:
"I am delighted to send my congratulations to all those organisations presented with an award by the British Safety Council. These awards recognise the crucial success that those organisations and their employees have achieved in their pursuit of excellence in the management of health, safety and environmental matters at an international level. The event provides an opportunity to recognise publicly the important contribution made by the British Safety Council. The Government would like to place on record its appreciation of the support given by the British Safety Council in raising public awareness of the benefits which effective health , safety and environmental management brings to business, employees, the environment and the economy as a whole."
November 5, 2009
BSC IOSH Managing Safely In Birmingham
Avoid lost working days due to workplace accidents
Cut out costly claims
Ensure that your team managers know their health and safety responsibilities
Book nationally recognised health and safety training that requires minimum time off work
The British Safety Council (BSC) is now offering IOSH Managing Safely, a dynamic and practical 4 day health and safety training course.
It is designed to meet the needs of managers, supervisors and others who have the responsibility of managing resources in any sector and any organisation.
It will:
We are exclusively offering this 4-day course in 2009 at a special discounted rate.
Book Now:
Please contact Harpreet, for more information and/or to book places on the course in Birmingham starting from 30th November 2009.
Cut out costly claims
Ensure that your team managers know their health and safety responsibilities
Book nationally recognised health and safety training that requires minimum time off work
The British Safety Council (BSC) is now offering IOSH Managing Safely, a dynamic and practical 4 day health and safety training course.
It is designed to meet the needs of managers, supervisors and others who have the responsibility of managing resources in any sector and any organisation.
It will:
- Help candidates understand their health, safety and environmental responsibilities
- Provide a good understanding of health, safety and environmental principles
- Enable candidates to investigate workplace accident and take appropriate actions
- Provide the required knowledge and practical tools to identify and control workplace hazards
We are exclusively offering this 4-day course in 2009 at a special discounted rate.
Book Now:
Please contact Harpreet, for more information and/or to book places on the course in Birmingham starting from 30th November 2009.
August 27, 2009
Latest British Safety Council news
LEGISLATION TRACKER
Motor Vehicles (Refilling of Air Conditioning Systems by Service Providers) Regulations 2009
The Motor Vehicles (Refilling of Air Conditioning Systems by Service Providers) Regulations 2009 have been issued.
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2009
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2009 have been issued.
LATEST FEATURES
Ask the Expert: Providing Information, Instruction and Training
The British Safety Council’s Information Service answers hundreds of queries a month.
Employers sought for free young driver workshops
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is looking for 10 organisations which employ young drivers to pilot new driving for work workshops.
New HSE podcast available
The HSE has issued the latest in its series of audio podcasts, designed to update duty holders about relevant developments in the safety field.
Revised COSHH leaflet issued
The HSE has published a revised version of its key chemical safety leaflet, ‘Working with substances hazardous to health.
Safety photos from HSE
As part of the recent relaunch of its website, the HSE has established an image library where health and safety-related photographs can be downloaded for free.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Using escalators during fire evacuation
Our main building has a number of internal pedestrian escalators.
Health and safety implications of business closure
Due to the current economic downturn, my organisation has to reduce the size of its workforce and close a number of buildings.
NEWS ROUND-UP
Carbon Trust Standard Company certifies its 100th achiever
The financial services group HSBC has received the Carbon Trust Standard mark of excellence.
Conference to address construction industry fatalities
In an effort to drive improvements in health and safety performance, the British Safety Council (BSC) is to host a major conference in London for directors, managers, health and safety practitioners, regulators and construction industry leaders.
Warning on basement excavations
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning building contractors involved in constructing basements to make sure that they plan the work properly and install sufficient temporary supports when excavating the foundations of houses, following the prosecution of a Tunbridge Wells company.
Well-being at work
The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) recently conducted a snapshot survey of employers on the subject of well-being at work, which indicated that the issue remains a priority for employers, despite the recession, but that there are concerns about the Government’s new fit note.
Joint fire buying to save money
The Government has launched a new procurement strategy for the fire and rescue service in England for 2009 to 2012, focusing on joint buying by the fire and rescue service in order to achieve savings and benefit local communities.
Link between booze and a snooze
The Department of Health (DoH) recently conducted a survey that shows over half of drinkers are unaware of the link between alcohol and sleep problems.
CCS should be fitted for new gas-fired power stations
Executives from a number of leading energy companies are arguing that new gas-fired power stations should be subject to the same carbon capture and storage (CCS) fitment requirements as new coal-fired plants.
Campaign to crack down on drug driving
The first national TV advertising campaign to tackle drug driving has been launched by the Transport Secretary, Andrew Adonis, following new research showing that 1 in 10 young male drivers admit to driving after taking illegal drugs.
Fire failings and ‘elf ‘n’ safety’ jokes
The President Elect of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has questioned whether recent findings by a Sunday newspaper which highlighted “thousands” of fire-related safety failings in British hotels and guest houses are symptomatic of a wider problem of disrespect for health and safety matters.
Update on HSE swine flu advice
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its advice for employers on how to deal with the current swine flu situation.
BSC does its bit to fight construction fatalities
The British Safety Council (BSC) announced last week that it is introducing the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety to its suite of training products.
Pandemic vaccine priorities
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced its priorities for swine flu pandemic vaccines, in order to target those most at risk.
Mesothelioma sufferer wins compensation
A plasterer who has just months to live has received a substantial sum in compensation just 10 months after he developed asbestos-related cancer, according to the lawyers Thompsons Solicitors.
Bursaries for occupational hygiene
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) has announced the launch of a new bursary scheme, aimed at encouraging people already working in the field of occupational health and safety to take their first steps towards a possible career in occupational hygiene.
Compensation awarded to injured driver
A delivery van driver who had to be freed by the fire service when a faulty van door crushed his hand has received £7000 in accident compensation.
Motor Vehicles (Refilling of Air Conditioning Systems by Service Providers) Regulations 2009
The Motor Vehicles (Refilling of Air Conditioning Systems by Service Providers) Regulations 2009 have been issued.
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2009
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2009 have been issued.
LATEST FEATURES
Ask the Expert: Providing Information, Instruction and Training
The British Safety Council’s Information Service answers hundreds of queries a month.
Employers sought for free young driver workshops
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is looking for 10 organisations which employ young drivers to pilot new driving for work workshops.
New HSE podcast available
The HSE has issued the latest in its series of audio podcasts, designed to update duty holders about relevant developments in the safety field.
Revised COSHH leaflet issued
The HSE has published a revised version of its key chemical safety leaflet, ‘Working with substances hazardous to health.
Safety photos from HSE
As part of the recent relaunch of its website, the HSE has established an image library where health and safety-related photographs can be downloaded for free.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Using escalators during fire evacuation
Our main building has a number of internal pedestrian escalators.
Health and safety implications of business closure
Due to the current economic downturn, my organisation has to reduce the size of its workforce and close a number of buildings.
NEWS ROUND-UP
Carbon Trust Standard Company certifies its 100th achiever
The financial services group HSBC has received the Carbon Trust Standard mark of excellence.
Conference to address construction industry fatalities
In an effort to drive improvements in health and safety performance, the British Safety Council (BSC) is to host a major conference in London for directors, managers, health and safety practitioners, regulators and construction industry leaders.
Warning on basement excavations
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning building contractors involved in constructing basements to make sure that they plan the work properly and install sufficient temporary supports when excavating the foundations of houses, following the prosecution of a Tunbridge Wells company.
Well-being at work
The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) recently conducted a snapshot survey of employers on the subject of well-being at work, which indicated that the issue remains a priority for employers, despite the recession, but that there are concerns about the Government’s new fit note.
Joint fire buying to save money
The Government has launched a new procurement strategy for the fire and rescue service in England for 2009 to 2012, focusing on joint buying by the fire and rescue service in order to achieve savings and benefit local communities.
Link between booze and a snooze
The Department of Health (DoH) recently conducted a survey that shows over half of drinkers are unaware of the link between alcohol and sleep problems.
CCS should be fitted for new gas-fired power stations
Executives from a number of leading energy companies are arguing that new gas-fired power stations should be subject to the same carbon capture and storage (CCS) fitment requirements as new coal-fired plants.
Campaign to crack down on drug driving
The first national TV advertising campaign to tackle drug driving has been launched by the Transport Secretary, Andrew Adonis, following new research showing that 1 in 10 young male drivers admit to driving after taking illegal drugs.
Fire failings and ‘elf ‘n’ safety’ jokes
The President Elect of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has questioned whether recent findings by a Sunday newspaper which highlighted “thousands” of fire-related safety failings in British hotels and guest houses are symptomatic of a wider problem of disrespect for health and safety matters.
Update on HSE swine flu advice
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its advice for employers on how to deal with the current swine flu situation.
BSC does its bit to fight construction fatalities
The British Safety Council (BSC) announced last week that it is introducing the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety to its suite of training products.
Pandemic vaccine priorities
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced its priorities for swine flu pandemic vaccines, in order to target those most at risk.
Mesothelioma sufferer wins compensation
A plasterer who has just months to live has received a substantial sum in compensation just 10 months after he developed asbestos-related cancer, according to the lawyers Thompsons Solicitors.
Bursaries for occupational hygiene
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) has announced the launch of a new bursary scheme, aimed at encouraging people already working in the field of occupational health and safety to take their first steps towards a possible career in occupational hygiene.
Compensation awarded to injured driver
A delivery van driver who had to be freed by the fire service when a faulty van door crushed his hand has received £7000 in accident compensation.
July 8, 2009
The latest news from the British Safety Council
Below are the latest articles from British Safety Council's safe:view newsletter:
Work-related deaths, injuries and ill-health cost the world $1.25trillion every year
A report, 'The Causes and Incidence of Occupational Accidents and Ill-Health Across the Globe', published by the British Safety Council, estimates that approximately 6,000 people around the world are dying every day from work-related accidents or illnesses. That is 2.2 million every year - the equivalent of a small country being wiped out annually.
Saving money on safety can be expensive
Merseyside companies urged not to ignore health and safety warnings. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) took the decision to prosecute a chemical factory in Newton-le-Willows, for persistent failings and putting employees at risk of serious harm to their health and safety. The company was ordered to pay nearly £55,000.
Britain's latest fatal injuries figures 'at record low'
The number of people killed at work in Britain has fallen to a record low, new figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal however, it is important to note that although there is a long-term downward trend in the rate of fatal injuries, the year-on-year improvement has become less marked in recent years.
Millions of pounds worth safety documents will be available for free
Authoritative guidance about how to protect employees from workplace dangers is to be given away free from september this year by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The publications cover the full range of HSE's guidance as well as Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP) and guidance on regulations.
A Gap Year with a Difference
120 children in Ghana have received vital health and safety awareness training thanks to a British Safety Council initiative. The BSC trained a group of Gap Year students so that they could not only look after their own health and safety while abroad, but could also spread the health and safety message to children in some of the world's poorest regions.
Build on your existing NEBOSH Qualification
NEBOSH has unitised the syllabuses for all its Certificate-level qualifications, which gives you the opportunity to build on your existing NEBOSH health and safety qualification. 90% of all candidates who passed the NEBOSH National General Certificate with the British Safety Council achieved either a credit or distinction.
BSC to Expand its Portfolio of NEBOSH Qualifications
The British Safety Council is expected to start delivering two new NEBOSH certificate level courses - the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate (NCC) and the Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate (FSRM) in the coming months.
Get up-to-date and accurate information with Safety Management
Safety Management magazine is one of the most widely read publications in the health and safety world. This month it features articles on testing of portable electrical appliances, the HSE's new strategy for health and safety, a move by HSE to make all safety documents free, and eyesight test for DSE users.
Working at height - the most common cause of fatal injury at work
Falls from height have been the subject of numerous Health and Safety Executive cases and campaigns and remain the most common cause of fatal injury at work. To know about Working at Height Legislation, Safety requirements, Training inputs and Employers' and Employees' duties visit SafetyNetwork.
Avoid potential financial losses by creating workplace H&S awareness
Guides are published monthly (July/August combined) and are designed to help maintain safety attitudes and develop a safety culture in the workplace. Each guide concentrates on an individual topic in a simple, well-illustrated and readable format.
Work-related deaths, injuries and ill-health cost the world $1.25trillion every year
A report, 'The Causes and Incidence of Occupational Accidents and Ill-Health Across the Globe', published by the British Safety Council, estimates that approximately 6,000 people around the world are dying every day from work-related accidents or illnesses. That is 2.2 million every year - the equivalent of a small country being wiped out annually.
Saving money on safety can be expensive
Merseyside companies urged not to ignore health and safety warnings. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) took the decision to prosecute a chemical factory in Newton-le-Willows, for persistent failings and putting employees at risk of serious harm to their health and safety. The company was ordered to pay nearly £55,000.
Britain's latest fatal injuries figures 'at record low'
The number of people killed at work in Britain has fallen to a record low, new figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal however, it is important to note that although there is a long-term downward trend in the rate of fatal injuries, the year-on-year improvement has become less marked in recent years.
Millions of pounds worth safety documents will be available for free
Authoritative guidance about how to protect employees from workplace dangers is to be given away free from september this year by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The publications cover the full range of HSE's guidance as well as Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP) and guidance on regulations.
A Gap Year with a Difference
120 children in Ghana have received vital health and safety awareness training thanks to a British Safety Council initiative. The BSC trained a group of Gap Year students so that they could not only look after their own health and safety while abroad, but could also spread the health and safety message to children in some of the world's poorest regions.
Build on your existing NEBOSH Qualification
NEBOSH has unitised the syllabuses for all its Certificate-level qualifications, which gives you the opportunity to build on your existing NEBOSH health and safety qualification. 90% of all candidates who passed the NEBOSH National General Certificate with the British Safety Council achieved either a credit or distinction.
BSC to Expand its Portfolio of NEBOSH Qualifications
The British Safety Council is expected to start delivering two new NEBOSH certificate level courses - the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate (NCC) and the Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate (FSRM) in the coming months.
Get up-to-date and accurate information with Safety Management
Safety Management magazine is one of the most widely read publications in the health and safety world. This month it features articles on testing of portable electrical appliances, the HSE's new strategy for health and safety, a move by HSE to make all safety documents free, and eyesight test for DSE users.
Working at height - the most common cause of fatal injury at work
Falls from height have been the subject of numerous Health and Safety Executive cases and campaigns and remain the most common cause of fatal injury at work. To know about Working at Height Legislation, Safety requirements, Training inputs and Employers' and Employees' duties visit SafetyNetwork.
Avoid potential financial losses by creating workplace H&S awareness
Guides are published monthly (July/August combined) and are designed to help maintain safety attitudes and develop a safety culture in the workplace. Each guide concentrates on an individual topic in a simple, well-illustrated and readable format.
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June 28, 2009
Latest British Safety Council content
The British Safety Council has a wealth of useful information, reports, and articles relating to safety in the work place. New content is always appearing and below are the latest additions as sent out in their eAlerts helping you stay up-to-date:
Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 have been issued.
Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009
The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009 have been issued, giving effect to EU Directives 2008/123/EC and 2009/6/EC which amend the Cosmetic Products Directive.
A British Safety Council guide to Work at Height
This in-depth article looks at some of the health and safety measures that should be adopted when working at height, whether it be on ladders, tower scaffolds or mobile elevating work platforms.
Information Watch – keeping you in touch with upcoming legislation, June 2009
Information correct on 1 June 2009.
Ask the Expert: CDM Co-ordinators
The British Safety Council’s Information Service answers hundreds of queries a month.
Come to My Aid
Despite your best efforts, there is always the chance that someone could fall ill or be injured at work – and first aiders can be invaluable in such circumstances.
Towers – Raising the Bar for Access
Ladders and mobile access towers are two of the most common types of equipment used for work at height.
Ask the Expert: Young Workers
The British Safety Council’s Information Service answers hundreds of queries a month.
Health and safety induction training
I have been asked to develop a basic induction package for new employees about health and safety.
New figures on fatal injuries to British workers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently published its latest figures on the number of people killed at work in Britain in the period 2008/09, concluding that the figures have fallen to a “record low”.
Carriage of dangerous goods manual updated
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently carried out major changes to its Carriage of Dangerous Goods Manual.
Migrant worker injured in shredder
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently reminded companies of their duty to protect their workforce, after a migrant worker employed at a pet bedding company suffered serious injuries in a shredder.
Union welcomes sharps changes
A union has welcomed the announcement of strict new EU guidelines to protect healthcare staff from needlestick injuries ahead of new legislation, following a long running campaign to introduce safer needles and prevent sharps injuries in the NHS.
Appraisal of flood and coastal erosion risk management
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published a policy statement on the Appraisal of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management.
Casualised construction security threatens safety
Unregulated security companies on building sites in safety critical locations could, in the worst-case scenario, increase the likelihood of a terrorist attack, the construction union UCATT has warned.
Companies receive prestigious safety awards
The British Safety Council (BSC) recently held its 2009 International Safety Awards banquet at the Grosvenor Hotel in London.
Warning about obsolete business equipment
The Environment Agency is encouraging businesses to check they comply with the law if they own equipment manufactured before 1987.
Crane fatality case highlights importance of full risk assessments
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to carry out full risk assessments and to ensure staff are properly trained, following the sentencing of a crane company after an incident which led to the death of two workers and injured a third.
Fatality on construction site
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has urged employers to ensure proper safety procedures are in place to ensure staff are kept safe when working on construction sites, following a fatality on a site at a school in Barking.
New road safety framework for Scotland
The Scottish Government has unveiled a new road safety framework for the country, with wide-ranging proposals to cut the number of deaths and injuries on Scottish roads.
BOHS stresses importance of competence standards
In a statement of support for the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE’s) newly published strategy, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) welcomed the underlying principles of good health and safety practice which it encompasses.
Chemical fire site causes evacuation
A massive fire that broke out at around 3.30am on 17 June 2009 at a packaging works in Skymark in Southern Avenue, Leominster, Herefordshire, lead to a 400m exclusion zone being set up in the area with hundreds of people being told to leave their homes.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 have been issued.
Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009
The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2009 have been issued, giving effect to EU Directives 2008/123/EC and 2009/6/EC which amend the Cosmetic Products Directive.
A British Safety Council guide to Work at Height
This in-depth article looks at some of the health and safety measures that should be adopted when working at height, whether it be on ladders, tower scaffolds or mobile elevating work platforms.
Information Watch – keeping you in touch with upcoming legislation, June 2009
Information correct on 1 June 2009.
Ask the Expert: CDM Co-ordinators
The British Safety Council’s Information Service answers hundreds of queries a month.
Come to My Aid
Despite your best efforts, there is always the chance that someone could fall ill or be injured at work – and first aiders can be invaluable in such circumstances.
Towers – Raising the Bar for Access
Ladders and mobile access towers are two of the most common types of equipment used for work at height.
Ask the Expert: Young Workers
The British Safety Council’s Information Service answers hundreds of queries a month.
Health and safety induction training
I have been asked to develop a basic induction package for new employees about health and safety.
New figures on fatal injuries to British workers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently published its latest figures on the number of people killed at work in Britain in the period 2008/09, concluding that the figures have fallen to a “record low”.
Carriage of dangerous goods manual updated
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently carried out major changes to its Carriage of Dangerous Goods Manual.
Migrant worker injured in shredder
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently reminded companies of their duty to protect their workforce, after a migrant worker employed at a pet bedding company suffered serious injuries in a shredder.
Union welcomes sharps changes
A union has welcomed the announcement of strict new EU guidelines to protect healthcare staff from needlestick injuries ahead of new legislation, following a long running campaign to introduce safer needles and prevent sharps injuries in the NHS.
Appraisal of flood and coastal erosion risk management
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published a policy statement on the Appraisal of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management.
Casualised construction security threatens safety
Unregulated security companies on building sites in safety critical locations could, in the worst-case scenario, increase the likelihood of a terrorist attack, the construction union UCATT has warned.
Companies receive prestigious safety awards
The British Safety Council (BSC) recently held its 2009 International Safety Awards banquet at the Grosvenor Hotel in London.
Warning about obsolete business equipment
The Environment Agency is encouraging businesses to check they comply with the law if they own equipment manufactured before 1987.
Crane fatality case highlights importance of full risk assessments
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to carry out full risk assessments and to ensure staff are properly trained, following the sentencing of a crane company after an incident which led to the death of two workers and injured a third.
Fatality on construction site
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has urged employers to ensure proper safety procedures are in place to ensure staff are kept safe when working on construction sites, following a fatality on a site at a school in Barking.
New road safety framework for Scotland
The Scottish Government has unveiled a new road safety framework for the country, with wide-ranging proposals to cut the number of deaths and injuries on Scottish roads.
BOHS stresses importance of competence standards
In a statement of support for the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE’s) newly published strategy, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) welcomed the underlying principles of good health and safety practice which it encompasses.
Chemical fire site causes evacuation
A massive fire that broke out at around 3.30am on 17 June 2009 at a packaging works in Skymark in Southern Avenue, Leominster, Herefordshire, lead to a 400m exclusion zone being set up in the area with hundreds of people being told to leave their homes.
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May 22, 2009
Latest British Safety Council content
The British Safety Council has a wealth of useful information, reports, and articles relating to safety in the work place. New content is always appearing and below are the latest additions as sent out in their eAlerts helping you stay up-to-date.
Emergency Planning
The Emergency Planning topic has been updated to include information relevant to swine flu. A Employee Factsheet and policies on Pandemic Recovery Plan and Disaster Recovery Planning have been added.
Hats off to Protection — Special Feature
Head protection is arguably one of the least popular types of personal protective equipment. In this special feature, Benedict Ward of PPE manufacturer JSP looks at some of the most frequently asked questions about its selection and use.
Protective Clothing: Getting it Right — Special Feature
Protective clothing plays a vital role in protecting workers from hazards as diverse as the cold, heat, chemicals and moving vehicles. In this special feature, Nigel Alexander from PPE supplier Arco explains some of the types available and how to correctly select them.
Cancer and noise guides for reps
The TUC has launched two free guides designed to help safety reps protect their co-workers from cancer-causing substances and excessive noise.
Pandemic flu
With the current concerns over pandemic flu, I have been asked whether or not, in the event of a pandemic outbreak, we could issue face masks to staff to reduce the spread of the virus. How effective are face masks and is there any guidance on their safe use?
Managing latex allergy in workers
What steps can I take to avoid my employees developing latex allergy?
Damages for mesothelioma widow
The law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, recently announced the winning of 650,000 in damages by the widow of a businessman who died of mesothelioma, the asbestos-related disease.
New safety guide for local councillors
The Public Services Group of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health has produced a new guide to help local councillors better understand their health and safety responsibilities within their local authority.
Report slams cost of health and safety failures
A new report by a professor at Scotland’s Stirling University claims that deadly conditions are persisting in Britain’s workplaces because firms only pay a small fraction of the costs of occupational injuries and diseases.
Factory fined after worker suffers injury to fingers
Ribble Packaging Ltd was charged with breaching s.2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 for failing to ensure the safety of its employees.
New UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register website
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched the UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register website following development with the Environment Agency, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the Department for Environment (Northern Ireland) and the AEA.
Underground gas storage COMAH regulation changes
The storage of underground gas — once under the scope of the Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995 — is now regulated under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999.
Swine flu — review your business continuity plan
Companies are being urged to review their business continuity plans amid warnings that the recent outbreak of swine flu could cause economic damage and lead to absenteeism rates of up to 40% if a pandemic takes hold.
First corporate manslaughter charge
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised its first charge of corporate manslaughter against a geological survey company in relation to the death of a junior geologist, under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
New official work disease
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that it has recognised osteoarthritis of the knee, commonly known as “Miners’ Knee”, as an official occupational disease in the UK.
Emergency Planning
The Emergency Planning topic has been updated to include information relevant to swine flu. A Employee Factsheet and policies on Pandemic Recovery Plan and Disaster Recovery Planning have been added.
Hats off to Protection — Special Feature
Head protection is arguably one of the least popular types of personal protective equipment. In this special feature, Benedict Ward of PPE manufacturer JSP looks at some of the most frequently asked questions about its selection and use.
Protective Clothing: Getting it Right — Special Feature
Protective clothing plays a vital role in protecting workers from hazards as diverse as the cold, heat, chemicals and moving vehicles. In this special feature, Nigel Alexander from PPE supplier Arco explains some of the types available and how to correctly select them.
Cancer and noise guides for reps
The TUC has launched two free guides designed to help safety reps protect their co-workers from cancer-causing substances and excessive noise.
Pandemic flu
With the current concerns over pandemic flu, I have been asked whether or not, in the event of a pandemic outbreak, we could issue face masks to staff to reduce the spread of the virus. How effective are face masks and is there any guidance on their safe use?
Managing latex allergy in workers
What steps can I take to avoid my employees developing latex allergy?
Damages for mesothelioma widow
The law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, recently announced the winning of 650,000 in damages by the widow of a businessman who died of mesothelioma, the asbestos-related disease.
New safety guide for local councillors
The Public Services Group of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health has produced a new guide to help local councillors better understand their health and safety responsibilities within their local authority.
Report slams cost of health and safety failures
A new report by a professor at Scotland’s Stirling University claims that deadly conditions are persisting in Britain’s workplaces because firms only pay a small fraction of the costs of occupational injuries and diseases.
Factory fined after worker suffers injury to fingers
Ribble Packaging Ltd was charged with breaching s.2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 for failing to ensure the safety of its employees.
New UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register website
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched the UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register website following development with the Environment Agency, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the Department for Environment (Northern Ireland) and the AEA.
Underground gas storage COMAH regulation changes
The storage of underground gas — once under the scope of the Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995 — is now regulated under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999.
Swine flu — review your business continuity plan
Companies are being urged to review their business continuity plans amid warnings that the recent outbreak of swine flu could cause economic damage and lead to absenteeism rates of up to 40% if a pandemic takes hold.
First corporate manslaughter charge
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised its first charge of corporate manslaughter against a geological survey company in relation to the death of a junior geologist, under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
New official work disease
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that it has recognised osteoarthritis of the knee, commonly known as “Miners’ Knee”, as an official occupational disease in the UK.
May 14, 2009
City Demolition win safety award for 2nd year running
We are happy to announce that C&D Consultancy customer City Demolition have managed to win the British International Safety Award for 2008. This marks the second year running the company have scooped the award.
May 11, 2009
C&D Consultancy wins top safety award
C&D Consultancy are proud to announce they have been awarded the International Safety Award for 2008 by the British Safety Council.
Brian Nimick, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, said:
For more than 50 years, the BSC has led the way in promoting health, safety and environmental best practice in society. In the 21st century, many organisations worldwide are understandably making health, safety and environmental management their top priority. Through achieving an International Safety Award, C&D Consultancy is helping to make our vision of a healthy and safe working environment a reality.
This is not only a proud moment for the company and its staff, but also offers some great feedback as to the quality of the courses and training we offer.
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