safety sales pitch February 07

New!

Training

Lansdale Health and Safety Services
safetyadivser.co.uk in conjunction with Lansdale Health and Safety Services can provide all your training needs from NEBOSH/ IOSH/ CIEH/ Health & Safety to Environmental Awareness Training. Check out the following link:

http://www.lansdalehs.co.uk/Training.htm


Safety Hardware

PC Medic East Mids Ltd
safetyadviser.co.uk have teamed up with PC Medic East Mids Ltd to provide a fully integrated Health and Safety service. safetyadviser.co.uk can provide the policies; risk assessments and safe systems of work: PC Medic East Mids Ltd can provide the “hardware” from fire extinguishers; first aid kits to safety signs. We can provide it all.
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advice at an affordable price!
Need Help in 2007? Safety and Environmental information, help and advice, does not have to cost an arm and a leg! Failing to provide it could.

safetyadviser.co.uk is promoting a "DIY" approach to Health and Safety. Over the next few months the sister newsletter "safe environment" will be explaining the process of setting up a fully functional health and safety management system. This is on the back of the HSE's "health and safety starter pack" (see details below). If you are interested watch this space.

So "Take the pain out of health and safety!"

Our services include:
safety and environmental consultation
safety and environmental training
If you feel that you are falling foul of the law we can help! You are not alone!!! Drop us a line

DIY Health and Safety

Templates word docs and cdroms
safetyadviser.co.uk produce a series of Health and Safety templates in word document formats. The idea is to make safety simple (you just fill in the gaps!)

The shop has been updated with new templates so take a look! GO TO
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and more - just ask!

Check out the blog for updates:

http://safetyadviser.blogspot.com/


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Mobile Phones Penalties

changes in legislation mean an increase in the penalty for using a hand-held phone when driving. This legislation change will come into force today! The current fine of £30 will increase to £60 along with a fine of three penalty points on your licence.

Kevin Jones
www.safetyadviser.co.uk

Road safety guidance links

Road safety is high on the agenda follow the link for some free guidance

http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/resources/employers.htm

Kevin Jones
www.safetyadviser.co.uk

Smoke Free Guidance

Follow the link for guidance on the new smokefree legislation due July 07

http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/

Kevin Jones
www.safetyadviser.co.uk

PC Medic East Mids Ltd + safetyadviser.co.uk

safetyadviser.co.uk have teamed up with PC Medic East Mids Ltd to provide a fully integrated Health and Safety service. safetyadviser.co.uk can provide the policies; risk assessments and safe systems of work: PC Medic East Mids Ltd can provide the “hardware” from fire extinguishers; first aid kits to safety signs. We can provide it all.

http://www.pcmediceastmids.co.uk/

www.safetyadviser.co.uk

avian influenza guidance

HSE produce advice for individuals working with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Go to

http://www.hse.gov.uk/biosafety/diseases/avianflu.htm

safe environment February 07

safe environment

February 16, 2007

Do It Yourself Health and SafetyIntroducing the Health and Safety Policy
The goal for 2007 is to promote simple and cost effective Health and Safety. That is why this year safetyadviser.co.uk will be promoting the “Health and Safety Starter Pack”.

The Health and Safety Executive have introduced a “starter pack”, which provides a comprehensive introduction to health and safety for new and small business. It is priced at £35 and can be purchased online. Go to (http://www.hse.gov.uk/flist/index.htm) for more details.
With this in mind safetyadviser.co.uk will be producing a newsletter each month detailing examples of safety documents with the intention of providing, for free, a set of working safety arrangements by December 07. If followed, each newsletter will provide a step by step approach to safety. Every “next step” will add a little more to the safety arrangements. February’s newsletter will explain what is required to provide a top notch Health and Safety Policy.

Why have a Health and Safety Policy?
If you have five or more employees you must, by law, have a formalised, written health and safety policy. If you do not have five employees it is still advisable to have a policy. This is because; it provides proof to those who request it such as prospective clients or (if you were in trouble) the HSE More importantly it is a statement of intent. Your company intends to manage Health and Safety as integral part of it’s business. The policy gives the direction and overall principals of the organisation.

What does a good Health and Safety Policy have within it?
The policy is split into two documents; the policy “statement” and the associated “arrangements”. We shall be looking at what the “statement” should contain. (The arrangements will be discussed in future news letters). The policy statement should:
be appropriate to the nature and scale of the organization’s hazards and risks;
include a commitment to continual improvement;
include a commitment to at least comply with current applicable legislation and with other requirements to which the organisation subscribes;
be documented, implemented and maintained;
be communicated to all employees with the intent that employees are made aware of their individual OH&S obligations;
be available to interested parties;
and be reviewed periodically to ensure that it remains relevant and appropriate to the organisation.
This policy needs to be produced and authorised by the organisations top management in conjunction with staff. It should be signed by the Managing Director or Owner. Remember it is the over arching aim of the organisation to manage health and safety and to prevent accidents. To this end success is defined as “no accidents.”
Remember a good health and safety policy can win you new
customers. More and more “blue chip” businesses are asking for
this information to be provided within there Pre Qualifying
Questionnaires. If you haven’t got one you could be loosing
business.

If you require help on putting together a Health and Safety Policy
contact Kevin Jones at kevin.jones@safetyadviser.co.uk or
telephone 07880 875003

Next month’s topic “Health and Safety Arrangements”

Health and Safety PolicyFree Policy Template

To get your free policy template go to

http://www.safetyadviser.co.uk/Examples/policy%20example.doc

Remember a good health and safety policy can win you new customers. More and more “blue chip” businesses are asking for this information to be provided within there Pre Qualifying Questionnaires. If you haven’t got one you could be loosing business.

If you require help on putting together a Health and Safety Policy contact Kevin Jones at kevin.jones@safetyadviser.co.uk

Blog For the most up to date changes

safetyadviser.co.uk have entered the Blog world. For the most up to date information on safety check out the blog

http://safetyadviser.blogspot.com/index.html

or visit the safetyadviser.co.uk website. www.safetyadviser.co.uk

Kevin Jones
kevin.jones@safetyadviser.co.uk
Taking the pain out of Health + Safety at www.safetyadviser.co.uk

"look no hands" working at height on a Wellingborough building site

Health and Safety Policy free template

Introducing the Health and Safety Policy

To get your free policy template go to

http://www.safetyadviser.co.uk/Examples/policy%20example.doc

Remember a good health and safety policy can win you new customers. More and more “blue chip” businesses are asking for this information to be provided within there Pre Qualifying Questionnaires. If you haven’t got one you could be loosing business.

If you require help on putting together a Health and Safety Policy contact Kevin Jones at kevin.jones@safetyadviser.co.uk

Kevin Jones

www.safetyadviser.co.uk

Introducing the Health and Safety Policy

safetyadviser.co.uk Press Release - February 07

The goal for 2007 is to promote simple and cost effective Health and Safety. That is why this year safetyadviser.co.uk will be promoting the “Health and Safety Starter Pack”

The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) have introduced a “starter pack”, which provides a comprehensive introduction to health and safety for new and small business. It is priced at £35 and can be purchased online. Go to (http://www.hse.gov.uk/flist/index.htm) for more details.

With this in mind safetyadviser.co.uk will be producing a newsletter each month detailing examples of safety documents with the intention of providing, for free, a set of working safety arrangements by December 07. If followed, each newsletter will provide a step by step approach to safety. Every “next step” will add a little more to the safety arrangements. February’s newsletter will explain what is required to provide a top notch Health and Safety Policy.

Why have a Health and Safety Policy?
If you have five or more employees you must, by law, have a formalised, written health and safety policy. If you do not have five employees it is still advisable to have a policy. This is because; it provides proof to those who request it such as prospective clients or (if you were in trouble) the HSE. More importantly it is a statement of intent. Your company intends to manage Health and Safety as integral part of it’s business. The policy gives the direction and overall principals of the organisation.

What does a good Health and Safety Policy have within it?
The policy is split into two documents; the policy “statement” and the associated “arrangements”. We shall be looking at what the “statement” should contain. (The arrangements will be discussed in future news letters). The policy statement should:

*be appropriate to the nature and scale of the organization’s hazards and risks;
*include a commitment to continual improvement;
*include a commitment to at least comply with current applicable legislation and with other *requirements to which the organisation subscribes;
*be documented, implemented and maintained;
*be communicated to all employees with the intent that employees are made aware of their individual OH&S obligations;
*be available to interested parties; and
*be reviewed periodically to ensure that it remains relevant and appropriate to the organisation.

This policy needs to be produced and authorised by the organisations top management in conjunction with staff. It should be signed by the Managing Director or Owner. Remember it is the over arching aim of the organisation to manage health and safety and to prevent accidents. To this end success is defined as “no accidents.”

Remember a good health and safety policy can win you new customers. More and more “blue chip” businesses are asking for this information to be provided within there Pre Qualifying Questionnaires. If you haven’t got one you could be loosing business.

If you require help on putting together a Health and Safety Policy contact Kevin Jones at kevin.jones@safetyadviser.co.uk

Next month’s topic “Health and Safety Arrangements”

Future topics to be covered include:
Sensible risk management
Accident prevention
Training and Instruction
Promotion and Communication
Emergency Preparedness (including Fire)
Contractor Management
By December you will have a simple and functional Health and Safety system.

Now if you cannot wait twelve months, or if you haven’t got the time or resources, safetyadviser.co.uk can provide you with Safety and Environmental Arrangements that would be tailored to your company. If not safetyadviser.co.uk recommends you purchase the HSE’s “Health and Safety Starter Pack”.

Why manage Health and Safety? It is the law. However effective health and safety management brings benefits such as a significant reduction in accidents and sickness absence, reduced insurance premiums, increased customer confidence, and employee goodwill. Good Health and Safety Management stems leading by example. Accidents at work can cost your organisation money and can ruin the lives of your employees. Preventing them need not cost the earth. safetyadviser.co.uk is committed to “taking the pain out of health and safety” both humanely and financially.
Improve your safety arrangements today!

Kevin Jones
www.safetyadviser.co.uk

Top Ten Tips - Getting Started on Health and Safety Part 2

If you run a business and you employ five or more employees you have a duty under law to provide Health and Safety arrangements. Why manage Health and Safety? effective health and safety management brings benefits such as a significant reduction in accidents and sickness absence, reduced insurance premiums, increased customer confidence, and employee goodwill. Here are another top ten tips on getting started on Health and Safety.

1. Know your hazards: list hazardous work practices and working conditions. A hazard is something with a potential to cause harm.

2. Conduct risk assessments: a risk is the chance of harm being done by the hazards.

3. Look for the individuals exposed to the risk; make a note of who could be harmed and how. Look for groups more at risk i.e. contractors, visitors and the disabled.

4. Control the risks that need it; don’t waste time on the insignificant concentrate your efforts on the major risks.

5. Choose the right solutions: giving individuals personal protective equipment (PPE) is often the last line of defense. Identify a suitable solution.

6. Know where to get help: the Health and Safety Executive or Business Link are good places to start.

7. If necessary seek competent advice; there are many organisations, trade associations and consultants that can provide technical knowledge.

8. Review and make sure the risks stay controlled; a risk assessment should be treated as a “live” document.

9. Keep up to date records; you never know when the inspector may call. You will need to prove that you are managing safety.

10. Always lead by example; actions speak louder than words.

(Source HSE’s “Essentials of health and safety at work”)

For more information contact


Kevin Jones BSc (Hons) Tech IOSH AIEMA
Safety & Environmental Practitioner
kevin.jones@safetyadviser.co.uk
www.safetyadviser.co.uk

Published by Northamptonshire's Chamber of Commerce

“Health and Safety Starter Pack”

The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) have introduced a “starter pack”, which provides a comprehensive introduction to health and safety for new and small business. It is priced at £35 and can be purchased online. Go to (http://www.hse.gov.uk/flist/index.htm) for more details.

With this in mind safetyadviser.co.uk will be producing a newsletter each month detailing examples of safety documents with the intention of providing, for free, a set of working safety arrangements by December 07. If followed, each newsletter will provide a step by step approach to safety. Each “next step” will add a little more to the safety arrangements; for example February’s newsletter will explain what is required in a Health and Safety Policy, June will provide working examples of risk assessments etc… By December you will have a simple and functional Health and Safety system.

Topics to be covered include:
Policy and arrangements
Sensible risk management
Accident prevention
Training and Instruction
Promotion and Communication
Emergency Preparedness (including Fire)
Contractor Management

Now if you cannot wait twelve months, or if you haven’t got the time or resources, safetyadviser.co.uk can provide you with Safety and Environmental Arrangements that would be tailored to your company. If not safetyadviser.co.uk recommends you purchase the HSE’s “Health and Safety Starter Pack”.

Why manage Health and Safety? If you employ five or more staff it is the law. However effective health and safety management brings benefits such as a significant reduction in accidents and sickness absence, reduced insurance premiums, increased customer confidence, and employee goodwill. Good Health and Safety Management stems leading by example. Improve your safety arrangements today and check out:

“Top Ten Tips - Getting Started on Health and Safety Part 2”

Accidents at work can cost your organisation money and can ruin the lives of your employees. Preventing them need not cost the earth. safetyadviser.co.uk is committed to “taking the pain out of health and safety” both humanely and financially.


Kevin Jones
www.safetyadviser.co.uk

Is Health and Safety “a pain in the backside?”

Why not get someone else to do it!!

If you want to stay legal and avoid prosecution, meet your customers’ requirements and maximise your business’s capabilities then contact me. You may think you’re covered, but are you sure? Wouldn’t it be nice to know?

Kevin Jones

www.safetyadviser.co.uk