Training

We are running the CIEH Professional Trainer Certificate on the 7th - 9th April 2008 - conveniently located in Kettering. The syllabus is attached

A sample of competitors prices start from £460.00 to just under £650.00 per person. Our price? - just £390.00 per person inclusive- a saving of between £70.00- £260.00 / person!

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 training your staff to train?

How many times have you been on a training course and you have been bored? You have had a real hard time trying to keep awake and keep looking interested, nodding in (hopefully) the right places?

Training is an essential part of the work culture, get it wrong and it can de-motivate your staff, create friction: a sense of wasted time, no-shows on training dates, apathy and sadly your staff not achieving the objectives of the course. Get it right, staff enjoy being trained, they attend the training dates, morale increases, staff feel a sense of worth and most importantly THEY LEARN - THEY UNDERSTAND- THEY ACHIEVE THEIR OBJECTIVES!!

In-house training is an important part of the work activity, yet staff are continually asked to train other staff with no tools / knowledge on how to do so effectively. Enable your staff to train to the best of their ability - this course will give them the tools, teaching them how to understand how people learn and what types of training techniques are available and actually work!

Additional benefits of training your trainers are:

It is a legal requirement under Health and Safety Law that you must train your staff in their work activity.
Quality training supports business brands
Improves employee commitment to learning
Value to employees that boosts morale and retention
CIEH 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 Lansdale Health and Safety Services?
The Trainer course is explained in such an interesting and interactive manner that - yes, people do actually learn and enjoy doing it!
Our trainer has the 7307 and Cert.Ed Teacher qualifications
Hassle free course booking
No one gets to fall asleep in our training sessions (see Testimonials attached) - we practice what we preach- therefore you know your money is well spent!
The price is extremely cost effective
Convenient, easy to access training location in Kettering, Northants
Interested? Please contact Janet Lambert direct on 01536 500840 or to book a place, please complete the reservation form attached.

Incentive Scheme:
Know of someone else (friends, family, suppliers, customers etc) who may benefit from this training? Please forward this email onto them. Should they decide to book a place, please ensure they use your name and upon the course completion, you will personally receive the incentive as stipulated in the terms and conditions.

Kind regards

Janet E. Lambert (Tech IOSH)Health and Safety Practitioner / Trainer

Upcoming Courses:

CIEH Professional Trainers

Certificate (Train the Trainer) 7th - 9th April, 19th - 21st May

IOSH Managing Safely Course 14th - 17th April

First Aid: Feb 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Other courses: Manual Handling, COSHH, First Aid, Bespoke Safety Workshops etc

Lansdale Health & Safety Services Limited Cost -effective Health & Safety Training / Advice Tel: 01536 500840 www.lansdalehs.co.uk

new website

SHE Ltd has a new website. It is currently under construction. Go to: www.she.ltd.uk

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SHE Ltd

safetyadviser.co.uk will soon be going Ltd. Our new name will be SHE Ltd. Why SHE?

Safety
Health
Environment

We aim to provide the total safety health and environment package.

SHE Ltd will go live in April 08

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Newsletter - example induction

Welcome to this months safety newsletter. The idea of these newsletters is to raise safety awareness and get you involved. This months topic is based on an example health and safety induction.

Contents
Introduction
Safety policy and arrangements
Safety law
Responsibilities
Accidents
First aid
Fire evacuation and prevention
Risk assessment
Training
Computers (DSE)
Using chemicals
Manual handling
Safety communication

Introduction
I hope your time at work is a “safe” one. It is the intention that you leave work every day as “safe and healthy” as when you started.

Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements
Your company has a Health & Safety Management System. Its purpose is to improve Health and Safety. It is the intention that everyone will leave at the end of the day without having had their health or safety adversely affected in any way. Success is no accident

Law
The Health and Safety at Work Act states that it "shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees." The Health and Safety at Work Act also states that it is the duty of every employee while at work: to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. It is also a duty of the employee to co-operate with the employer to meet its legal obligations.

Responsibilities
Therefor all Personnel are required to:
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons
Understand the Company’s Health & Safety Policy
Use any plant, equipment and substances in accordance with information and instruction
Report hazards, defective tools or significant safety problems
Report all accidents and near misses
Maintain standards of health hygiene consistent with the needs of health and personal safety

Accidents
Accidents impact on everyone not just the injured person. Every accident can be prevented. To prevent you becoming a an accident: always think about your work. Think risk assessment! Follow safety policy and procedures, obey warning Signs, and, where applicable, wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Don’t take short cuts. Pay attention to your work and don’t get distracted. Know your first aider or appointed person. In the event of an accident get help. Afterwards make sure the accident is recorded in the accident book.

Fire
If you discover fire:
Raise the alarm
Call the fire brigade (9)999
Attack the fire with the equipment provided; only if safe to do so
Report to the most senior site manager giving details of location of the fire/ incident

On hearing the fire alarm:
Leave the premises by the nearest available exit, closing all doors behind you.
Go directly to the assembly point
Direct any visitors to the assembly point.
Keep entrance and exit gates clear for the Fire Brigade

Dos and Don’ts
Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
Do not shout or run because this may cause panic.
Do make your presence known to the most senior site manager.
Do make sure you know where the assembly point is.

Prevent fire occurring by:
Complying with the site smoking policy
Ensuring no naked flames
Ensuring good housekeeping
Keeping your area clear
Keeping combustible materials to a minimum
Keep combustible materials away from any ignition source
Reporting any defective electrical item to your manager immediately
If you see a fire hazard report it

Dos and Don’ts
Do not restrict the access to or egress from emergency routes and exits
Do not restrict access to any fire equipment or alarm points
Ensure fire doors are kept fully closed when not in use
Report any missing or damaged fire equipment immediately

Risk Assessment
To do a simple risk assessment you need to consider the following:
Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm
Consequence is the degree of harm that could be caused
Risk is the likelihood that the harm will occur due to the hazard
Evaluate the Risk = Hazard x Consequence x Likelihood. (High, Medium, Low)
We all do risk assessments as part of our day-to-day life. Would you when considering crossing a road step out in front of an oncoming bus?
Hazard = the bus, a large heavy moving, object travelling at speed
Consequence = death
Likelihood = Almost certain
Risk evaluation = High
The safe system of work would be to wait until the traffic is clear, then cross
You have a choice: always choose to work the “safe way”.

Hazard reporting
If you spot a hazard report it immediately – do not leave it for someone else to have an accident; remember we all have a duty of care to look after ourselves and others.

Training
Everyone should be competent and proficient to perform their work in compliance with standards and legal requirements. Nobody should operate or uses work equipment until they have been instructed. Low risk tasks may only require a short briefing while other high risk tasks (such as using a fork lift truck or conducting first aid) will require external accreditation. If in doubt ask.

Personal Protective Equipment or PPE
Certain tasks require individuals to wear PPE; PPE will be issued by the company where it is required. If in doubt ask

Work Equipment
Tasks involving work equipment need to be risk assessed. If you are unsure on how to use the work equipment then ask. Before use, work equipment needs to be checked for any damage or hazards. Report faulty or damaged equipment. Do not use faulty equipment. Again if in doubt shout.

Display Screen Equipment
The use of computers is covered by the display screen equipment regulations. All workstations need to be designed so that individuals can work comfortably. All work and the needs of individuals need to be assessed. Information and instruction need to be provided to ensure good working practices are in place to reduce the hazards and associated risks from the use of display screen equipment.

Using chemicals or hazardous substances
Where applicable: all chemicals and hazardous substances are covered under the control of substances hazardous to health. These substances have information, i.e. labels and data sheets; information provided on the label and on the data sheets must be read and understood before use.

Manual Handling
Think before attempting to lift, if you think you can't manage get help. Before doing any handling you need to plan the task using the following the “T.I.L.E” principles: T.I.L.E = Task Individual Load Environment. When lifting: lift with your legs not with your back. Good movement always begins at the base and progresses upwards.

Safety communication
Good communication prevents accidents. In order to ensure the Health & Safety management system is effective, it is essential that everyone is made aware of it's aims, goals and standards. The goal is to raise health and safety awareness. General promotion of Health & Safety is carried out through safety newsletters. A safety newsletter will be issued on a regular basis on the topic of the moment. All Health and Safety issues need to be raised with your direct manager.

For further advice contact www.safetyadviser.co.uk

Highly Recommended

When we moved to Northampton it soon became apparent that our Health & Safety policy and procedures were not up to scratch. Kevin came in and reported back what needed to be done and by when. With his help, support and approachable manner things were put into place very quickly. His training / presentations are excellent, he tailors them to meet the needs of the individual/s in away that makes them sit up and take H&S seriously – very impressive! Would we recommend himʽ Absolutely!

Fanuc GE CNC

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safetyadviser.co.uk will be going Ltd

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Anyone for pancake?

The HSE respond to a ban on pancakes

http://www.hse.gov.uk/news/2008/pancake.htm

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safe environment February 2008

Looking after your business
HSE's guidance on what you need to know

Whether you are just starting in business, are new to health and safety or are already set up and looking to measure and improve your health and safety performance, this site is for you.

For more information go to:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/business/index.htm

Asbestos

The hidden killer

The HSE have provided guidance on where to find asbestos in a building. Asbestos is the greatest single cause of work related deaths in the UK.

For more information:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials/building.htm

Environmental Tip of the Month
Pool your resources

By altering one thing at a time you do can make a difference!

If everyone who regularly drives to work on their own were to share a ride even just once a week, traffic volumes would fall by 10%.

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

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

Construction HSE Web Tool

HSE CONSTRUCTION INFONET - HSE LAUNCHES WEB TOOL TO HELP THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MANAGE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISKS

On Monday, 4 February 2008, HSE launched a new web site based tool to help contractors understand and manage occupational health risks more effectively. The tool is called the Construction Occupational Health Management Essentials (COHME for short).

http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/index.htm

Over the years HSE and the construction industry have published plenty of guidance on specific risks. However, what's new about COHME is that it describes a framework to manage occupational health risks in general. COHME is intended to assist clients, designers and contractors and deals with 7 priority risks:

? Hand-arm vibration;
? Musculo-skeletal disorders;
? Dermatitis;
? Noise;
? Stress;
? Respiratory disease; and
? Asbestos

COHME contains examples, case studies and links to 3rd party websites. COHME also provides guidance on important matters like Safety-Critical Work, Health Surveillance and obtaining Expert Help.

HSE Chief Inspector of Construction, Stephen Williams said "We want occupational health to move up the agenda for all construction companies. Large companies can show real leadership in influencing this cultural change. Properly managing occupational health is not a new legal requirement and we expect to see good practice in the industry.

The COHME tool will equip all construction companies with practical advice on how to tackle rising occupational health issues such as dermatitis, asbestos, respiratory diseases and musculoskeletal disorders.

The COHME tool will facilitate the initiative and leadership that the construction industry needs to take to tackle the occupational health issue. I urge large construction companies to act on this, with smaller companies adopting this as a part of the supply chain process. Time is ticking and now is the time to show ownership of this issue."

COHME does not mean that HSE expects the industry to do more. The legal requirements to eliminate assess and control occupational health risks have existed for many years. COHME is intended to help the industry understand and deal with these risks in a smarter and more holistic way.

Have a look at what COHME has to offer:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/index.htm

Want to comment about the new site or share your experience of successfully dealing with occupational health risks? HSE are interested to receive your comments and for you to share your experiences. We are keen to use real life examples as case studies on the COHME website.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/feedback.htm

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