Neal's Notes For March 2010
CLOSING DATE NEAR IN 2010 RoSPA HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS
Time is running out to enter the 2010 RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards. Hundreds of applications have already been received. This RoSPA Awards programme, now in its 54th year, is the leading scheme of its type and is open to businesses and organisations of all types and sizes, both in the UK and overseas. Judges consider accident records and also look at overall health and safety management systems, recognising practices such as strong leadership and workforce involvement. Tom Mullarkey, RoSPA chief executive, said: “Organisations which take the wellbeing of their workers and members of the public seriously deserve to have their dedication recognised - that's where the RoSPA Awards come in. I hope organisations which have yet to do so will soon apply to join the ranks of those who have been honoured previously. Last year, more than 1,650 winners were feted and their example should continue to inspire others to enter.” New features, including an optional feedback service for organisations entering for a non-competitive achievement award, have been added this year. Feedback will still be given as standard to those entering the competitive sector awards. Most of the awards are non-competitive. However, competitive awards go to the best entries in 22 industry sectors including construction, healthcare, transport and logistics, engineering, manufacturing and education. There are awards for workforce involvement, training, occupational health, environmental management and managing occupational road risk (MORR), and a trophy for the best organisation operating or based in Scotland. RoSPA's top accolade is the Sir George Earle Trophy, which was won by Northern Rail in 2009. The top MORR award is being sponsored by Allianz Insurance plc for the first time, becoming the RoSPA/Allianz MORR Trophy. Full details are available at www.rospa.com/awards/ , or call 0121 248 2090 or email awards@rospa.com for more information.
Bumper book to safety minefield
This unique bumper book is more than just 450 pages of unrivalled products of all descriptions and usages in that it also in true Denios tradition serves as an holistic aide memoire in terms of professional guidance through the minefield of all relevant laws and regulations as well as engineering expertise to match every industry and separate requirement. The overall headings embrace hazardous materials engineering, thermotechnology,ventilation technology and technical and safe rooms. The Denios concept of hazmat perfection embraces an intrinsic "partnership in safety" and Made by Denios automatically means and ensures the customer's legal peace of mind whilst also offering true major environmental benefits. Aside from the expert and legal advice, the Denios ethos also offers ordering without risk as regards solid guarantees; our own production for accuracy and cost-effectiveness;free delivery on most standard products; e-procurement matched to your in-house format; a service programme to include testing and maintenance and specialist rapid telephone links for any aspect of the company.
The actual product contents of the new Denios catalogue are sectioned by Pollution control – Hazardous storage; Production equipment – Handling systems; Absorbency – Cleaning – Disposal; and not overlooking Work safety. As Denios Managing Director Roy Smith observes " this is not simply another random collection of useful products but a carefully and thoughtfully created guide to best practice for the health & safety sector and there is nothing like it in the world. Once you have the new catalogue you will need nothing else as a total point of reference, however basic or sophisticated your needs. Not so much a purchase, a Denios product is an investment in quality and duty of care. And you can learn the facts face to face by attending one of our popular roadshow seminars and coming to see us at the Health & Safety Expo". To obtain your copy and for any other assistance please contact Denios UK at 01952 811991; email sales@denios.co.uk or visit denios.co.uk
YOUNG DRIVERS AT WORK SEMINAR
Free training to help protect young at-work drivers is on offer as RoSPA's efforts to cut accidents involving some of the most vulnerable road users continue apace. The Young Drivers at Work seminar, taking place on March 30, will prepare employers and road safety professionals to run Young Drivers at Work workshops for driving staff aged 17 – 24. It will also cover many of the issues raised by young drivers when the workshops were piloted. The seminar is the next step in the Young Drivers at Work project, which is being run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in England and Wales. The project began in 2008 by researching the views and experiences of managers and young drivers, which revealed concern that young people were not being adequately prepared for at-work driving.
From this, RoSPA developed and ran a series of pilot workshops that covered the issues raised, including the distinctive aspects of driving for work, the importance of journey planning, attitudes to driving, and what to do about work practices which might pressure staff into unsafe driving. The structure of the workshops has been specially designed to involve young drivers in discussions about the different topics that influence the way they drive. Duncan Vernon, RoSPA's road safety manager for England, said: “Young drivers at work face many challenges to do with their relative inexperience on the road as well as having to drive under the pressures which work can create. “The workshops we've developed encourage young drivers to talk about the driving they've done. This helps them develop insight into their own abilities and priorities as a driver, as well as into what influences the way they drive. Participants will then identify realistic ways of driving more safely based on their own circumstances, as well as how to put those methods into action. “In addition, the workshops will empower managers by helping them understand at-work driving from the perspective of their younger employees. Bosses might be unaware, for instance, that their young driving staff are not raising safety concerns about hectic work schedules which force them into driving dangerously. Road safety is a responsibility best shared between employers and employees.” The Young Drivers at Work seminar, taking place at the Society's headquarters in Birmingham, is completely free. But, with demand expected to be high, those interested are advised to contact the charity's road safety team as soon as possible. Email Duncan Vernon at dvernon@rospa.com or call 0121 248 2078. See www.rospa.com/roadsafety/youngdriversatwork/ for full details of the Young Drivers at Work project, that is being funded by the Department for Transport.
Falls from height account for 24% of all fatal injuries for workers
Welcome assistance to reduce this figure is supplied by a safety poster in the established Safety Point range that is devoted to helping to prevent Slips, Trips and Falls. It is heavy duty encapsulated for longevity and features some more “adventures” of Careless Ken. Careless Ken really should know that falls can be dangerous, but many people also fall on level ground and two thirds of these slip or trip on worn or wet surfaces. But the biggest cause of falls is an UNSAFE ATTITUDE and this safety poster is designed to draw attention to this simple fact More details from Heath Technical Services, 6 Sandfield Gardens, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 8AR Tel/Fax: 020 8653 4648 E-Mail stan@allen1889.freeserve.co.uk .
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