Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Be warned even Christmas has it's risks!! she ltd do not operate under the principles of the fun police (although it was good telly!). This clip on Youtube is from the NIST follow the link http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dxaUj_rfkN4


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Example risk assessments

The HSE produce example risk assessments

Read more go to http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/casestudies/index.htm

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The fun police

she ltd do not operate under the principles of the fun police (although it was good telly!)

For a more considered view go to the independents website:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/last-nights-television-cutting-edge-the-fun-police-channel-4br-apparitions-bbc1-1052199.html

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care homes

Health and safety in care homes

Did you know over the past two years care home providers have reported over 11,000 work related accidents in the UK? Whilst the majority of these involve employees, 34 of these resulted in deaths to people who use care services.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/conferences/chws.htm

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Myth of the month - snowballs

Are children banned from throwing them? Find out at:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/index.htm

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The Health and Safety of Great Britain

Be part of the solution at:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/strategy/index.htm

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Whats in your back yard?

The environment agency offer a toolkit for you to investigate what's in your back yard

http://maps.environment-agency.gov.uk/wiyby/wiybyController

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EA did you know

Did you know.....

Every tonne of recycled paper uses 64 per cent less energy, 50 per cent less water and causes 74 per cent less air pollution than the same quantity of paper from virgin wood pulp.

Source: Environment Agency

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Handy advice for hairdressers and other high risk jobs

work-related skin problems are very common. They can happen in most workplaces although they happen more in certain high-risk jobs. Follow the link for more information:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/employ/highrisk.htm

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Managing violence in licensed and retail premises

Follow the link to the HSE's toolkit

http://www.hse.gov.uk/violence/toolkit/index.htm

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Congratulations

Congratulations go to RICOH for winning the Environmental Award at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2008.

Environmental Award Criteria

A business that has a very strong environmentally friendly ethos and has incorporated and raised awareness of environmental issues to staff customers and suppliers alike. It is socially aware and has made great contributions for the better of the community.


Category Finalists
RICOH UK Ltd - Wellingborough
Sterling Press Ltd - Kettering
she ltd - Wellingborough
Knights of Old - Kettering

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Finalist Northamptonshire Business Excellence Award

she ltd have been nominated for an environmental award:

http://www2.ketteringtoday.co.uk/biz-awards/2008/bizawards-finalists.pdf

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Northamptonshire Chamber

Posted on the 17th November 08

http://www.northants-chamber.co.uk/chambernews.php/2044

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Chemicals at work

Health and Safety in the manufacturing, storage, supply, carriage and use of chemicals in the workplace.

Interesting after the A1 incident yesterday:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/chemicals/index.htm

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Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

HSE is lending its support for CO Awareness Week organised by CO-Awareness. It is again taking place in the autumn which coincides with the use of central heating boilers and increased gas consumption by consumers. This is the third such week and HSE are happy to support the week aimed at reducing incidents, fatalities and ill health due to carbon monoxide poisoning by raising awareness amongst consumers.

source: HSE

http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/co/coawareweek.htm

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What's new at HSE

find out about all the latest interesting information on the HSE's website go to:

http://news.hse.gov.uk/?ebul=hsegen/17-nov-2008&cr=1

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safe environment november 08

In this issue
New-law
Youtube
Award
Free-draw
Free download
About us

New Legislation
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomes the Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 which received Royal Assent yesterday (16 October 2008). Welcoming the announcement, HSE Chair Judith Hackitt said: "The new Act sends out an important message to those who flout the law. However, good employers and good managers have nothing to fear. In fact, they have much to gain. "I want to remind businesses that there are no changes to their existing legal duties and that important safeguards are in place to ensure these new powers will be used sensibly and proportionately."Our enforcement policy targets those who cut corners, gain commercial advantage over competitors by failing to comply with health and safety law and who put workers and the public at risk." For more information go to United Kingdom Parliament - Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 receives Royal Assent

For further advice and guidance on implementation of this legislation contact she ltd

Hazards in the office - black holes
This video clip highlights the hazards involved when a black hole appears in the office.. Follow the link to the YouTube clip.

Award nomination
she ltd have been nominated for an environmental award. We will be one of four companies in this category at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2008. For more information go to:http://www.northantset.co.uk/custompages/CustomPage.aspx?PageID=73144§ionID=14657

Free draw
We have three hi viz vests to win! These high visibilty vests are ideal to wear on the bike, if you break down on the road, or even if you work with clients in transport or the construction industry! To have a chance of entering our competition please click here on freedraw.

Worker Involvement
Health and safety at work is about protecting your employees and visitors from harm or illness. The best way to do this is to involve your employees. This website shows you how http://www.hse.gov.uk/involvement/index.htm or if you need help with lone worker safety contact us.

Free download
Download a free copy of a lone worker assessment... follow the link

IOSH Managing Safely

We are running the IOSH Managing Health and Safety Course on the 26th - 29th November 2007 - conveniently located in Kettering. A sample of competitors prices start from £527.00 to just under £1000.00 per person. Our price? - just £460.00 per person inclusive- a saving of between £76.00- £540.00!This price includes workbooks, pens, certification fees, examination fees, marking fees, lunch and tea / coffee etc. There are no hidden charges!!Why should you consider IOSH? IOSH is recognised as an industry standard. The benefits of undertaking this course are:
The course covers health & safety legislation
Evidence of passing this course can help to reduce insurance premiums
Quality training supports business brands
Support duty of care and due diligence towards customers and other employees
Improves employee commitment to learning
Value to employees that boosts morale and retention
IOSH qualifications can help you compete with bigger businesses.
Use the reassurance of accredited qualifications to help you win new contracts.
Provide your employees with training they value and remember in their everyday work.
Why should you consider us?Health and Safety is explained in such an interesting and interactive manner that - yes, people do actually learn and enjoy doing it! 100 % Pass rate. Customers who have engaged us to deliver the IOSH Managing Safely include the Metropolitan Police and Morrisons Facilities Services PLC (London). Hassle free course booking. No one gets to fall asleep in our training sessions therefore you know your money is well spent! A FREE Cd rom is included for each Delegate with examples of health and safety procedures, policies and risk assessments etc. The price is extremely cost effective. Convenient, easy to access training location in Kettering, NorthantsInterested then contact us

About us
Check out who she are; just follow the link to our profile page.

For further information and advice contact us at info@she.ltd.uk /phone 0845 6522049 or visit our website at www.she.ltd.uk

Press release - she Guides EMS

Achieving ISO14001:2004 standards set by the BSi can be an arduous task and almost impossible if you do not have the expertise and guidance from a professional. Many organisations are not in a position to have qualified staff to take them seamlessly through to certification stage.

Anglo Dutch Company Visser & Smit Hanab (UK) Ltd found they were in just that position and decided to call upon the services of she ltd. Kevin Jones, director of she ltd, is an experienced consultant within the safety, health and environmental disciplines. she ltd work with companies of varying sizes both in and around Northamptonshire.

By taking the lead she ltd effectively guided Visser & Smit Hanab (UK) Ltd through various internal and external audits at a site in Kettering and Gunfleet Sands, Essex. In order to receive the internationally recognised Environmental Management System ‘she’ advised, actioned and trained staff to meet specific criteria and standards.

Following a twelve month process, Visser & Smit Hanab (UK) Ltd were proud to announce that they have been awarded the LRQA BS EN 14001 EMS Certification.

David Fish, representing Visser & Smit Hanab (UK) Ltd, quoted: “ We would like to say a big thank you to Kevin and Mike of she ltd for helping to lead us through the many internal and external audits, as well as producing the overall EMS package. Without their input we would not have been able to achieve this stage”.

If you would like to find out more information about ISO14001:2004 please contact she ltd on 08456 522049, email kevin.jones@she.ltd.uk or visit www.she.ltd.uk

reduce form filling - have your say

Take the opportunity to influence health and safety policy. Participate in the current public consultations and discussions below, and help make a difference. For more information visit the HSE's website http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/live.htm

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Myth: Children need to be wrapped in cotton wool to keep them safe

The reality

Health and safety law is often used as an excuse to stop children taking part in exciting activities, but well-managed risk is good for them. It engages their imagination, helps them learn and even teaches them to manage risks for themselves in the future. They won’t understand about risk if they’re wrapped in cotton wool.

Risk itself won’t damage children, but ill-managed and overprotective actions could!

go to http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/nov08.htm to download the poster

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Death fall - firms fined

Two firms are fined £130k

Maidstone Crown Court heard, on 30 October, that the workman had been fitting floor gratings around three newly installed boilers, at a new facility for converting waste to energy, when the incident occurred on 19 July 2005. Many of the floor gratings were not correctly secured, while others had been displaced by pipe fitters. This resulted in one of the displaced gratings giving way, causing the workman to fall 23 metres to his death

The principal contractor, Lentjes UL Ltd, pleaded guilty under section 3(1) of the HSWA 1974 and was fined £45,000, with costs of £25,000. Rafako S.A. was sub-contracted to install the boilers and pleaded guilty to breaching regulation 6(3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The firm was fined £85,000 and ordered to pay costs of £35,000.

source SHP

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Underfunded HSE

The unions have attacked the government over it's funding of the HSE. A report suggests that major injury investigations have decreased by 43-per-cent between 2001 and 2007. It also reveals that there has been a 69-per-cent reduction in the number of ‘over three-day’ injuries investigated, and a 31-per-cent fall in ‘dangerous occurrences’ investigations.

The trade union believes the reduction in investigations is due to a lack of resources in the HSE rather than a decrease in the number of incidents reported. The group is now demanding the Government provides extra funding to allow the HSE to employ additional inspectors to handle the need for investigation.

source: SHP

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black hole hazards

This video clip highlights the hazards involved when a black hole appears in the office.. Follow the link to the YouTube clip.

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she ltd are nominated for an environmental award

she ltd have been nominated for an environmental award. We will be one of four companies in this category at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2008. For more information go to:

http://www.northantset.co.uk/custompages/CustomPage.aspx?PageID=73144&sectionID=14657

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VSH achieve ISO14001

Below is a transcript of an e-mail sent by VSH

Dear All

For those who have not been in Kettering over the last few days, I am very pleased to advise you that subject to the LRQA Technical Review, Visser and Smit Hanab (UK) Ltd will be awarded theLRQA BS EN 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) certification in the next few weeks.

We have over the last three days gone through our stage two audit, and have come through it with only a few minor non conformities and a few findings relating to the EMS that has been worked on over the last year and a bit, we have already made many improvements in the last three months when we underwent the first stage audit.

I would like to thank everyone who has helped with any part of the EMS, from the onsite toolbox talks and training that they undertook through to the audit sites, both Kettering and Gunfleet Sands, without your input and help we would not have achieved this second stage.

Kevin Jones from SHE Ltd, who has lead us through the many internal and external audits and who has produced the overall EMS package, has asked me to also thank you all as well, I would like to on behalf of everyone at Visser and Smit Hanab (UK) Ltd say a big thank you to Kevin and to Mike of SHE Ltd for all that they have done to get us through to certification. Thank you.

We will keep you updated on the EMS as soon as we can.

Kind regards,

Dave.......

David Fish
Planning, Procurement & SHE Manager

Environment Agency appoints new Chief Executive

who's a lucky man or woman?

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/2149462

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Worker involvement

Health and safety at work is about protecting your employees and visitors from harm or illness. The best way to do this is to involve your employees. This website shows you how.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/involvement/index.htm

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Health and Safety Statistics

2007/2008

Statistics on work-related ill-health, injuries, dangerous occurrences, enforcement and gas safety.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/index.htm

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need IOSH training? look no further...

IOSH Managing Safely
We are running the IOSH Managing Health and Safety Course on the 26th - 29th November 2007 - conveniently located in Kettering. The syllabus is attachedA sample of competitors prices start from £527.00 to just under £1000.00 per person. Our price? - just £460.00 per person inclusive- a saving of between £76.00- £540.00!This price includes workbooks, pens, certification fees, examination fees, marking fees, lunch and tea / coffee etc. There are no hidden charges!!Why should you consider IOSH? IOSH is recognised as an industry standard. The benefits of undertaking this course are:
The course covers health & safety legislation
Evidence of passing this course can help to reduce insurance premiums
Quality training supports business brands
Support duty of care and due diligence towards customers and other employees
Improves employee commitment to learning
Value to employees that boosts morale and retention
IOSH qualifications can help you compete with bigger businesses.
Use the reassurance of accredited qualifications to help you win new contracts.
Provide your employees with training they value and remember in their everyday work.

Why should you consider us?
Health and Safety is explained in such an interesting and interactive manner that - yes, people do actually learn and enjoy doing it!
100 % Pass rate
Customers who have engaged us to deliver the IOSH Managing Safely include the Metropolitan Police and Morrisons Facilities Services PLC (London)
Hassle free course booking
No one gets to fall asleep in our training sessions (see Testimonials attached) - therefore you know your money is well spent!
A FREE Cd rom is included for each Delegate with examples of health and safety procedures, policies and risk assessments etc
The price is extremely cost effective
Convenient, easy to access training location in Kettering, Northants

Interested?
CONTACT US AT INFO@SHE.LTD.UK OR PHONE 08456 522049

Rail crash was 'tragic accident'

The Berkshire rail crash has been described as a "tragic accident" by the government after a report found no fault with rail equipment or staff. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling said "we owe it to those who were involved" to find out what happened.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3998237.stm

source: BBC News

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Cameron blames health and safety culture for ‘broken society’

David Cameron claimed a “health and safety, Human Rights-Act culture” had emerged under Labour and was responsible for “treating people like children”. Read more: http://www.shponline.co.uk/article.asp?pagename=news&article_id=8051

SHE Article

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National Stress Awareness Day 2008

HSE is supporting National Stress Awareness Day on 5th November 2008. 'Don’t Worry Take Action' This is the theme of this year's International Stress Management campaign. Successful organisations realise that the best action to take against stress at work is to use HSE’s Management Standards. In this simple approach, employers work together with employees and their representatives to bring about a reduction in levels of work-related stress.
HSE is launching a brand new stress website in February 2009, which will include all the latest information about the Management Standards plus an extra tool for Line Managers.

Read more at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/events/awareness051108.htm

source: HSE

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Myth Buster

Try out the asbestos myth buster at@ http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller/myth-buster.htm

source: HSE
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What is asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been a popular building material since the 1950s. It is used as an insulator (to keep in heat and keep out cold), has good fire protection properties and protects against corrosion. Because asbestos is often mixed with another material, it's hard to know if you're working with it or not. But, if you work in a building built before the year 2000, it's likely that some parts of the building will contain asbestos. Read more at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller/what-is-asbestos.htm

source: HSE

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HSE launches 'Asbestos: The Hidden Killer' campaign

Figures issued by the Health and Safety Executive today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases, and this number is set to increase. Former tradesman and England and Arsenal footballing legend, Ian Wright, has given his support to help highlight the importance of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) "Asbestos:The Hidden Killer" campaign which is running throughout October and November and aims to reduce the rising death rate by educating today's tradesmen about the danger that asbestos presents to them. Read more: http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2008/e08050.htm

source: HSE

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EU 'holds firm' on climate goals

EU leaders will maintain their targets and timetable for tackling climate change, despite objections from some nations, the French president has said. At a summit in Brussels, Nicolas Sarkozy said "solutions" would be found for those that had expressed concerns.
Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7673684.stm

source BBC
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UK business has saved £1 billion in energy costs

The Carbon Trust has helped UK businesses save £1 billion in energy costs and cut carbon emissions by 17 million tonnes since its inception in 2001. Businesses working with the Carbon Trust cut their carbon footprint by approximately two million tonnes last year - an increase of around half a million tonnes compared to the previous year. An important part of this milestone has been the Carbon Trust’s support for smaller businesses. In 2007/08, the organisation provided £40 million of support to small and medium sized businesses. Since 2005, the Carbon Trust has helped these businesses to save almost one million tonnes of carbon and implement more than £100 million of direct cost savings. The Carbon Trust is also playing an important role in helping the UK hit its renewable energy targets. The organisation’s work in financing low carbon enterprises and developing low carbon technology is expected to deliver carbon savings of between 16.2 – 23.3 million tonnes of carbon over the next few decades. The Carbon Trust, an independent company set up by government to drive the low carbon economy in the UK, is also expanding its work internationally. The organisation has been approached by a wide range of countries keen to harness its expertise in the low carbon sector. It is currently working on partnerships in China and the US to share its experience in carbon footprinting and low carbon technology innovation.Dr Neil Bentley, Director of Business Environment at the CBI, said: ‘The Carbon Trust provides important practical advice to businesses of all sizes looking to lower their carbon emissions. The carbon and cost savings achieved by the companies the Trust has worked with demonstrate that environmental efficiency can also equate to financial efficiency in today's global marketplace. To succeed in creating a low-carbon Britain, we need to build on this work and the CBI will continue to work closely with the Carbon Trust over the coming year to help that happen’Tom Delay, Chief Executive, of the Carbon Trust said: ‘We fundamentally believe that a move to a low carbon world represents a vast commercial opportunity for businesses. In the short-term, with energy prices continuing to rise, the need for business to become ‘carbon literate’ is ever greater. ‘Going forward, the companies that prepare now for the move to a low carbon economy will be the ones best placed to realise the vast commercial opportunities that a low carbon world will bring. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and look forward to continuing to help businesses in the UK and further afield understand the business risks - and embrace the business opportunities - presented by climate change.’ For more information on the Carbon Trust call the Advice Line on 0800 085 2005 or see:
Carbon Trust

source Environment Agency

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Profit from a good environment

In September the EA released a revised version of Best Farming Practices, a free booklet giving farmers simple, practical ideas to help them profit from a good environment.
Working with advisors and key stakeholder organisations the EA revised the original 2001 version of the booklet.
Now farmers can choose from 250 ways to benefit their farm while protecting soils, water and wildlife. Fifteen real-life case studies demonstrate that what’s good for the environment makes good business sense for the farmer too.

Topics covered include effective management of soil, manures, crops and livestock to minimise adverse environmental impacts as well as using water wisely and reducing erosion. It also shows how farmers can adapt to climate change, protecting their own land and livelihoods, and reducing damage from floods and reliance on climate changing fossil fuels.

For your free copy call 08708 506 506 or download a copy at: Best Farming Practices

source Environment Agency

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Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 receives Royal Assent

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomes the Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 which received Royal Assent yesterday (16 October 2008).

Welcoming the announcement, HSE Chair Judith Hackitt said: "The new Act sends out an important message to those who flout the law. However, good employers and good managers have nothing to fear. In fact, they have much to gain. "I want to remind businesses that there are no changes to their existing legal duties and that important safeguards are in place to ensure these new powers will be used sensibly and proportionately."Our enforcement policy targets those who cut corners, gain commercial advantage over competitors by failing to comply with health and safety law and who put workers and the public at risk."

United Kingdom Parliament - Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 receives Royal Assent

source HSE

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Food and drink manufacture

HSE's information

Up to 150 000 jobs become available each year in food processing and manufacturing activities. The majority of these jobs are thought to be filled by workers from overseas. In recent years, and in particular since 2004, many of these jobs have been filled by citizens from the new EU Member States.

As a result, there has been a significant increase in workers from Eastern European and Baltic States including, in particular, Poland, the Ukraine, the Czech and Slovak republics, Latvia, Lithuania and more recently Bulgaria and Romania.

Overseas workers are now an essential part of the UK economy and of more localised rural economies and many businesses are reliant on them to survive.

There are significant numbers of overseas workers in most of the 30 food and drink manufacturing sectors in the industry which include meat and fish processing, dairies, bakeries, fruit and vegetable processing, confectionery manufacture, chilled and frozen products and drink manufacture.

The largest proportion of injuries (over 50%) to food manufacture workers result from manual handling of heavy or awkward loads, from slips on wet or food-contaminated floors or trips over items on the floor. Other severe injuries can be caused by falls from height, machinery or workplace transport such as lift trucks or lorries.

In addition, a significant number of food manufacture workers suffer occupational ill-health, in particular, musculoskeletal injuries caused by repetitive work (eg at conveyors), occupational dermatitis, occupational asthma (eg from flour dust) and noise-induced hearing loss.

Employing workers from overseas in food manufacture
Further information and guidance on health and safety in food and drink manufacture

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Asbestos - the hidden killer

The HSE's National campaign is starting October 2008 to target tradesmen at risk from asbestos exposure.

During October and November 2008 HSE in partnership with key stakeholders will be running a national campaign to target tradesmen (primarily plumbers, electricians, joiners as well as other tradesmen) who are still at risk from exposure to asbestos. The campaign will build on the success of the previous pilot campaign in the North West. The primary aim of the campaign is to raise awareness amongst tradesmen that they are more at risk than they think from asbestos. The campaign also aims to encourage tradesmen to find out more about asbestos and the precautions they should be taking.

The campaign comprises:
National radio adverts.
Adverts in national press
Distribution of campaign material to plumbers, electricians, joiners and other tradesmen
Case studies being developed nationally
PR activity, including the use of case studies.
Articles in trade press magazines.

The campaign launches 13 October when this webpage will be replaced by a campaign website. Visit the HSE's website again for regular news and updates.

Visit the HSE Asbestos website

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Green Chemistry

What is Green Chemistry?

Green chemistry is a set of 12 principles aimed at reducing and eliminating the use and generation of hazardous materials.

This can also encompass the reduction and elimination of resources, thereby including the concepts of resource efficiency and sustainability. At Envirowise, the focus of Green Chemistry is on industrial applications, so as well as designing out waste through more efficient processes, the principles incorporate the search for less hazardous alternatives.

This is also a theme of relevance to REACH and the Defra-led Working Group on Substitution who organised the recent conference 'Successful Substitution beyond REACH' . At the International level, ChemSec (a non-profit organisation created by environmental organisations) organised a conference in Brussels on similar themes and launched a substitution list, REACH SIN (SIN = "substitute it now").Find out more about Green Chemistry by attending one of our Envirowise events, shownat the bottom of this newsletter.

document by envirowise... for more information go to http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/GG679

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Safe Environment October 08

Safe Environment
October 2008


In this issue
Banned due to safety
Save electricity
New safety legislation
Lone working
Win a first aid kit
Free download
About us

Banned due to Health and Safety?
The following are banned due to health and safety reasons (allegedly): The Mail reported an organ grinder and his toy monkey were 'banned' from busking for health and safety reasons due to no risk assessment. A Lifeboat is banned by health and safety... three hours after saving drowning schoolgirl (The Mail - again) due to fears about the safety of the hull. The Telegraph reported that graveside flowerpots are banned from churchyard for health and safety reasons (The Telegraph), apparently the terra cotta pots or glass jars could fragment and injure gardeners, leading to the parish being sued. If you want a sensible approach to health and safety contact us at www.she.ltd.uk.

Save electricity with Spike Milligan
This video clip originated in the 70's however it is still true today... Follow the link to the YouTube clip.

New legislation
Changes from the HSE from the 1st October 2008The 2nd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the Dangerous Preparations Directive (DPD). The 2nd ATP adjusts the ‘rules’ for classifying and labelling preparations (mixtures) of chemicals based on the classification of the constituent substances and their concentrations in the preparation. It was due to enter into legal effect in EU Member States on 1 March 2007. For technical reasons we were unable to meet this deadline. HSE have recently completed a public consultation on proposals to implement the Directive through amendments to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002. It is expected that the new regulations will come into force on 1 October 2008. For more information go to http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/sectiona.htm. If you need help interpreting safety or environmental legislation contact us.

Win a personal first aid kit
We have three one person first aid kits to win! These kits are ideal for the car, camping, lone workers or even sole traders! To have a chance of entering our competition please click here on freedraw.

Lone workers
There is no law which says that people cannot work on their own, however the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a duty on the employer to ensure that all work activities are carried out safely. I am a lone worker. What should I expect from my employer? A risk assessment is required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999, which will look closely at how the job is done and identify the work hazards, assess the risks involved and ensure that adequate measures are put in place to avoid the person carrying out the work being harmed. Once risks have been addressed, a safe working procedure should be developed. This should contain as much relevant information as possible, both for the worker and their supervisors.What would a safe working procedure include? Checks should be carried out, for example, by regular visits of a supervisor, another employee or other designated person; or a system by which workers are required to check in at regular intervals. Where personal checks are used the duration between checks should be based on the estimated hazard of the job. Periodic telephone contact may be adequate for low risk working alone situations.Where can I find out more? "Working Alone Safely, Controlling the risks of solitary work" INDG 73(rev) 03/98 is other information can be found at http://www.hse.gov.uk or if you need help with lone worker safety contact us.

Free download
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About us
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For further information and advice contact us at info@she.ltd.uk /phone 0845 6522049 or visit our website at www.she.ltd.uk

Ladder Association New Publication "LadderBook"

The Ladder Association has published the "LadderBook" a 12 page best practice guide to the safe use of ladders and stepladders. Containing a foreword by Eddie Bailey, Health & Safety Executive programme manager for Falls from height, and an interview with Geoffrey Podger, chief executive of the HSE, it contains a wealth of information about an invaluable piece of workplace equipment.To download your free copy please click here LadderBook - June 08.pdf alternatively to obtain your free hard copy please email freecopy@ladderassociation.org.uk giving your name, company details and address.

go to the website for more details

http://ladderassociation.org.uk/public/home.jsp

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CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling - Principles and Practice

Split into two sections learners will not only understand the risks associated with manual handling but also will be taught how to apply these principles to a range of practical everyday manual handling tasks. Learn more here.

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Managing violence in licensed and retail premises

The HSE have updated there website to highlight managing violence in licensed and retail premises

http://www.hse.gov.uk/violence/toolkit/index.htm

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REACH

£250 +VAT for pre registration of substances under REACH

http://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/index.htm

contact us for more details

safety health and environmental services - she ltd
Tel. 08456 522049
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New legislation from the HSE

Changes due to commence on 1 October 2008
The 2nd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the Dangerous Preparations Directive (DPD).
The 2nd ATP adjusts the ‘rules’ for classifying and labelling preparations (mixtures) of chemicals based on the classification of the constituent substances and their concentrations in the preparation. It was due to enter into legal effect in EU Member States on 1 March 2007. For technical reasons we were unable to meet this deadline. HSE have recently completed a public consultation on proposals to implement the Directive through amendments to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002. It is expected that the new regulations will come into force on 1 October 2008.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/sectiona.htm

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facebook

Kevin Jones joins facebook

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Health and safety leadership checklist

Are you a good health and safety leader?

check out the HSE's tips

http://www.hse.gov.uk/leadership/checklist.htm

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Citrus Training

she ltd can recommend Citrus Training for all types of construction health and safety training. Check out there web page at www.citrustraining.com or telephone 08448 00 77 55

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save electricity with Spike Milligan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiO4qkAPFsM

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New fuel measures: Winners and losers

Gordon Brown has agreed a package of measures with the big energy companies aimed at helping people with soaring gas and electricity bills. read more....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7610873.stm

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Environmental tip of the month

BBC's guide to saving energy

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6076658.stm

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banned due to Health and Safety

The following are banned due to health and safety reasons (allegedly):

Organ grinder and his toy monkey 'banned' from busking due to health and safety reasons

(The Mail) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1041919/Organ-grinder-toy-monkey-banned-busking-health-safety-reasons.html - no risk assessment

Lifeboat banned by health and safety... three hours after saving drowning schoolgirl (The Mail - again) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1045170/Lifeboat-banned-health-safety--hours-saving-drowning-schoolgirl.html - fears about the safety of the hull

Graveside flowerpots banned from churchyard for health and safety reasons (The Telegraph)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2687695/Graveside-flowerpots-banned-from-churchyard-for-health-and-safety-reasons.html - cotta pots or glass jars could fragment and injure gardeners, leading to the parish being sued

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Small businesses advised to shun experts - FT

Health and safety consultants have come under fire from the government, which is urging small employers to save more than £100m ($179m) a year by shunning fee-charging experts in favour of state-run advice. read more... http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/13002462-787d-11dd-acc3-0000779fd18c.html

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IOSH response to Financial Times

Letter to Financial Times re: ‘Small businesses advised to shun health and safety experts’
Wednesday - September 10, 2008

Sir,
The recent headline ‘Small businesses advised to shun health and safety experts’ is completely wrong – the Better Regulation Executive (BRE) fully recognise the importance of health and safety assistance to small firms! What they have suggested is that ‘low risk’ small firms could consider doing more for themselves in-house, with more help from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local Authorities. And the government will obviously need to ensure there are adequate resources to provide this level of support.

The real imperative is for businesses, large or small, to get the best advice. Unfortunately, the government do not set minimum qualification levels and it’s difficult for employers to always recognise competent health and safety practitioners. So, we’re delighted to see BRE now support our call for better government guidance on ‘competence’ and indeed, have produced our own free guide for employers to help with this.

As the Chartered body for health and safety professionals, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) believes the current lack of clarity about competent advice could be damaging. Not only to individuals whose lives and long-term health may be put at risk; but also to businesses acting with no or inadequate advice, leading to decisions that are either dangerous or over the top. Interestingly, recent HSE research found the top two solutions suggested for preventing any ‘over-cautious’ decisions were ‘definitive guidance’ and ‘access to professional health and safety advice’.

So, engaging properly qualified health and safety professionals is essential for employee wellbeing and for UK enterprise to flourish. Any death at work is a personal tragedy for everyone concerned and has huge economic impact too. It’s been estimated that work-related injury and illness can cost society up to a staggering £31 billion per year. We all need to do more to prevent this and find better ways of working. Business leaders, decision-makers and the workforce are entitled to be guided on when and where to get the best advice.

Ray HurstPresidentIOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)The GrangeHighfield

Kevin gets stuck in confined spaces

I went to a great IOSH event this week on confined spaces. I had a go on an emergency air supply unit. I was glad to take it off!

For more information on confined spaces go to the HSE's micro website : http://www.hse.gov.uk/confinedspace/index.htm

Kevin Jones

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HSE's Myth of the Month

Banning this and and that

The reality
There have been many reports of HSE, and health and safety law, being responsible for banning all sorts of things. For example, flip flops at work, knitting in hospitals, school sports days, a charity Christmas swim and even cuddly toys on dustbin lorries.

Actually, HSE has banned very little outright, apart from a very few high-risk exceptions (e.g. asbestos which kills over 5,000 individuals a year). HSE believes that health and safety should be about taking practical steps to manage real risks, not bureaucracy leading to the banning of everyday activities.

Next time you hear of a 'ban', if in doubt check it out.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/index.htm

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HSE's Working at height roadshow

HSE Post

National Construction College, Erith, Kent - 25 September 2008. The Road show will comprise a series of practical demonstrations, presentations and exhibits that relate to working at height.
Further information on work at height roadshow

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Weekly update - HSE's ladder exchange

It’s easy to get involved the concept is simple; if you have a ladder which is bent, broken or battered you can part exchange it for a new one with a discount of up to 50%. If you plan to use a ladder at work make sure it’s the right ladder for the job.
Pre-use checklists and list of exchange outlets

For more information goto http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/12/ladders-exchange-2008-get-involved/#more-4792

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Weekly update - business savings

edie.net news

The combined savings made by businesses using the government-backed environmental advice website NetRegs are in the region of £58m.

http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15259&channel=1&title=Small+businesses+save+%A358m+by+going+green

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Weekly update - HSE's ladder exchange

LADDERS EXCHANGE

"Don't let a dodgy ladder shatter your life, exchange it today!"

http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/ladderexchange.htm?ebul=hsegen/01-sep-2008&cr=2

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Weekly update - HSE's transport site inspection

The HSE's Workplace Transport team has produced a new web tool to help employers find the information they need to make their worksites safe for traffic movements. The tool is based on the existing inspection checklist which can still be downloaded in PDF format. The web guidance, listed by section number, links the questions on the checklist to the information that duty holders need to bring their sites up to a safe standard.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/checklist/index.htm?ebul=vehicles/sep2008&cr=1

We have gone one better and have a word template - contact us for more information at

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Weekly update - HSE information

New on HSE's website this week. The site is updated daily - visit: http://www.hsenews.com?ebul=hsegen/01-sep-2008&cr=1

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Weekly update - bus incident

From the BBC:

Police have released CCTV footage of a 14-year-old boy being struck by a bus outside a school in southern Scotland.

< http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/scotland/7598674.stm >

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Desktop lunchers' keyboards breed more bacteria than a toilet seat

Yuk!

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safe environment

Computer use - HSE's Advice
An office employee developed carpal tunnel syndrome and neck pain which affected her work. The solution included individual adjustments to her workstation and work tasks which meant that the employee could still work productively without pain or the need for surgery. For more information on this tip go to www.hse.gov.uk

Environmental tip - Say NO to Junk Mail
Protect your home and your office from a relentless avalanche of wasteful junk mail by registering with a mail preference service www.mpsonline.org.uk

For more help and advice contact info@she.ltd.uk or visit our website at www.she.ltd.uk

Only dummies don’t wear harnesses on booms

For more information from IPAF follow the link

http://www.ipaf.org/en/publications/film/

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Big savings on safety

Big savings on all the must have safety products go to

http://www.she.ltd.uk/company/shop.html

For details

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fatalities by type

For more information on type go to:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/fatal3m.htm

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HSE update

FATAL INJURIES

++ The provisional annual figures for 2007/08 (and finalised figures for the year 2006/07) appeared in the quarterly injury statistics release on 30 June. The provisional figure for the number of workers fatally injured in 2007/08 is 228, and corresponds to a rate of 0.75 fatalities per 100 000 workers. ++ Further detail and comments on trends over recent years can be found at http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/nsfatal.htm?ebul=stats/july-08&cr=01

MESOTHELIOMA DEATHS

++ Data and analysis of mesothelioma deaths which was due to be released in August has now been postponed. This is a result of a change to the data delivery arrangements with the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The revised release date will appear in our online release schedule as soon as it is known. ++ Current Mesothelioma statistics can be found at http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/mesothelioma/index.htm?ebul=stats/july-08&cr=02

PSYCHOSOCIAL WORKING CONDITIONS SURVEY 2008 REPORT

++ A report detailing the results from the latest Psychosocial Working Conditions survey (2008) will be published in early September. This is the fifth in an annual survey series which provides a snapshot of working conditions across the British workforce. There is a focus on the potential stressors which HSE is attempting to help organisations address via the roll-out of its Management Standards for Work-Related Stress. ++ These reports can be found at http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/publications/illhealth.htm?ebul=stats/july-08&cr=03

BULLETIN DATES

++ Due to changes to our publication release dates, the timing of the Statistics e-Bulletin will be tying into these dates. Forthcoming e-Bulletins will appear in your mailbox in:
September 2008, October 2008, January 2009, March 2009 and May 2009. ++

FORWARD LOOK

++ For all forthcoming National Statistics publications and other statistical releases, you can access our online release schedule. ++ http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/books.htm?ebul=stats/july-08&cr=04

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safety sales pitch August 08

SHE LTD

Safety Health Environment We have moved.
Our new location is 12 Broad Green Wellingborough NN8 4LN.
Telephone 07880 875003
e-mail: info@she.ltd.uk

We aim to provide the total safety health and environmental package; from advice to training, coaching to cajoling.

Training:

NEW: CIEH Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This is a 4 hour certificated course. Ideal post induction training. Courses can be run on your site.

NEW: CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
Plus one day training. An ideal course for individuals responsible for producing risk assessments. Can be run as a public or in-house course. Courses running from August contact us for details

CIEH Environmental Awareness Certificate6 hour certificated training. Ideal for EMS Environmental Management systems. Courses running in August contact us for details

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
More indepth than level 1. Ideal course for those responsible for health and safety. Certificated training course. Can be run as a public course or in-house. Public courses running in September contact us for details

CIEH Principles of Manual Handling
A certificated course for all individuals conducting handling activities. An ideal onsite course (as you get to lift what you usually lift). Public courses running in October contact us for details

Remember all courses can also be scheduled in-house
10% Discount for Northants Chamber/ FSB Members
Contact us for details info@she.ltd.uk or go to our website at http://www.she.ltd.uk
Guaranteed friendly and professional advice- why not drop us a line

we have moved

she ltd has new premises. You can find our new offices at

12 Broad Green
Wellingborough NN8 4LN

Contact detials are still the same

07880 875003

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safe environment July 08

Business Link Advice
Free Health and Safety support

Business Link East Mids offer a variety of different tools to help businesses with their Health and Safety needs such as performance indicator tools, interactive advice, tips on insurance etc. Why don't you check it out?

For more information go to:
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1073858799&site=140&r.s=m

Myth of the Month
Safety Laws ban *Poles in Fire Stations

The Reality: It was widely reported that a fire station was built without the traditional pole for 'health and safety' reasons. As the county’s Chief Fire Officer said: 'Whilst every consideration regarding health and safety was taken into account, the reason a pole was not included was purely due to space restrictions.' Poles are not banned and firefighters around the country continue to use them. For more information and downloadable posters (just print them out and stick them on the notice board) go to:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/jul08.htm

Environmental Tip of the Month
Bright Lights

By altering one thing at a time you can make a difference! Make sure you're getting the full benefit of the energy going into your lights by wiping the dust off lighting fixtures and bulbs every few months (make sure that the bulbs are cool first!).

For more information check out the blog:
http://safetyadviser.blogspot.com/

Check out our new listing on "the best of Wellingborough":
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/wellingborough

or go to our new website:
www.she.ltd.uk

Kevin Jones
Mobile 07880 875003
e-mail kevin.jones@she.ltd.uk

Course dates

CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
22/07/2008 1 day

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
26/08/2008 1 day

CIEH Principles of Manual Handling
23/09/2008 1/2 day

CIEH Environmental Awareness Certificate
21/10/2008 1 day

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safety sales pitch July 08

SHE Ltd

Safety Health Environment

Look out we are moving to new offices.

We aim to provide the total safety health and environmental package; from advice to training, coaching to cajoling. SHE LTD has a new website. It is currently under construction. Go to: www.she.ltd.uk contact info@she.ltd.uk

Training:
CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
Courses running in July contact us for details

CIEH Environmental Awareness Certificate
Courses running in August contact us for details

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Courses running in September contact us for details

CIEH Principles of Manual Handling
Courses running in October contact us for details

Remember all courses can also be scheduled "in-house"

10% Discount for Northants Chamber/ FSB/ Biznet Members
Contact us for details info@she.ltd.uk or go to our website at http://www.she.ltd.uk/training/training.html

Guaranteed friendly and professional advice- why not drop us a line?

Check out the blog:

Information on "Safe Environment" and updates go to:

http://safetyadviser.blogspot.com/

The safety sales pitch is issued at the end of every month. It is the sales newsletter from safetyadviser.co.uk. This newsletter complements the free information issued in the mid month newsletter "Safe Environment".

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skin at work

Follow the link for the HSE's guidance for protecting workers skin

http://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/index.htm

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safe environment June 08

Looking after your business
Ten Must Dos

The HSE have published ten must do's for managers. These are:
1. Register your business with the local authority
2. Get Insurance
3. Get someone competent to help you
4. Produce a health and safety policy
5. Conduct risk assessments
6. Provide welfare facilities
7. Provide training for your employees
8. Consult with your workers
9. Display the Health and Safety Law poster
10. Report work related accidents

For more information go to:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/business/must-do.htm

Top Ten Tips
Writing an environmental policy statement?

Produced for the Northants Chamber of commerce: More and more of the “bigger” companies are requesting safety and environmental information from their suppliers and contractors. To help business comply with the raft of environmental legislation and to improve their environmental “credentials” here are my top ten tips for writing an environmental policy statement.

1.Look at what you do and how it “impacts” on the environment. If you use materials then these are a “resource”. Include in your statement a commitment to minimise the use of natural resources.

2.Look at what you do and how it “impacts” on the environment. If you produce waste, then include in your statement a commitment to reducing waste going to landfill through reusing, reducing and recycling.

3.Look at what you do and how it “impacts” on the environment. If you use gas and electricity then add a commitment to being more energy efficient.

4.If you have staff, include a sentence on improving staff environmental awareness by providing information, instruction and training.

5.State that you will comply with all “applicable” environmental legislation and other “appropriate” requirements (you will need to find out what these are).

6.Be honest state “At **** we realise that our activities have an impact on the environment.” If necessary include large/ small to add a bit more detail.

7.State you will “prevent pollution” this will be received well with both corporate and tree huggers!

8.Make it available to all, if you are going to put on your website, do so. If you state this in your policy statement make sure you are doing what you say you are doing.

9.Make it applicable to you and your organisation. It does not need to be “War and Peace”, make it shorter and concise.

10.Include a commitment to “continual improvement”, continual means a gradual improvement over a set period of time. Do not expect to be perfect in one month!

Lastly (and I know this could be tip 11), this is just the policy statement. The real work is the arrangements under pinning it. You do not have to have a system such as ISO14001; it can be a small internal system. As long as it works!

For more information contact she ltd or go to our website www.she.ltd.uk
Environmental Tip of the Month
What are your impacts

By altering one thing at a time you can make a difference! Every company impacts on the environment. Find out what your environmental impacts are.


For more information check out the blog:
http://safetyadviser.blogspot.com/

Check out our new listing on "the best of Wellingborough":
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/wellingborough

or go to our new website:
www.she.ltd.uk

Kevin Jones
kevin.jones@she.ltd.uk

Notifications updates

New forms from the HSE such CDM's Form F10:

https://www.hse.gov.uk/forms/notification/index.htm

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safety news letter

Here is an example of a safety newsletters we send out to employees. We can send these direct. If you want to know more contact us at info@she.ltd.uk

safety news letter June 08

Welcome to this month's safety newsletter. The idea of these newsletters is to raise safety awareness and to get you involved. This month’s topic is an introduction to risk assessment.

Background
A risk assessment is an important step in protecting workers and business, as well as complying with the law. It helps to focus on the risks that really matter in the workplace – the ones with the potential to cause real harm. In many instances, straightforward measures can readily control risks, for example ensuring spillages are cleaned up promptly so people do not slip, or cupboard drawers are kept closed to ensure people do not trip. For most, that means simple, cheap and effective measures to ensure the most valuable asset - your workforce - is protected.

What is risk assessment?
A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in the workplace, could cause harm to people, so that business can weigh up whether they have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures. The law does not expect business to eliminate all risk, however they are required to protect people as far as ‘reasonably practicable’. "Reasonably practicable" means risk vs. cost; if a safety fix is going to cost pennies to prevent a fatal accident then it is reasonably practicable to implement it. If however a safety fix is going to cost millions to save a paper cut then this would not be reasonably practicable.

How to conduct an assessment
The Health and Safety Executive recommend a five step process:
1. Identify the hazards
2. Decide who might be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the risk and decide on precautions
4. Record the findings and implement them
5. Review and update where necessary

When thinking about conducting a risk assessment the following terms are useful:
a hazard is anything that may cause harm, such as chemicals, electricity, working from ladders, an open drawer etc; the risk is the chance, high or low, that somebody could be harmed by these and other hazards, together with an indication of how serious the harm could be.

We can all do risk assessments, and we often do so without even thinking about it. Risk assessment is about applying "common sense". It is knowing what to look for and how to deal with it.

Next month we will be looking into the mechanics of risk assessment, however if you want to know more now go to http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/fivesteps.htm for information or go to http://www.she.ltd.uk/Risk%20Assessment/risk.html to try and spot some hazards.

Kevin Jones
www.she.ltd.uk

Your company has already got risk assessments - just ask