safe environment Feb 09

In this issue
slips trips and falls tool - STEP
snow safety
budget safety
environmental policies
environmental tip of the month

STEP - Slips and Trips eLearning Package
The HSE are continuing to raise awareness about the risks of slips, trips and falls from height at work, and how simple it is to take action to prevent these accidents from happening in your workplace. Phase 2 moves the focus on to promoting action in the workplace. And, the HSE has produced an exciting new innovative e-tool called STEP (Slips and Trips eLearning package) that will help dutyholders take the action needed to prevent around 11,000 major injuries to workers arising from slips and trips that occur every year. It is available now and free to use on line just click on this link.

Snow safety
More snow is on the way... Here are some useful tips on snow safety which can be found on YouTube, just follow the link. Or find out how drivers in the U.S. manage in the snow (link).

budget health and safety
If you run a business and you employ five or more employees you have a duty under law to provide Health and Safety arrangements. 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. We do one off safety packages starting from £400 + VAT. If want someone interested in your business and helping you, then contact us. We believe our success reflects yours. If you are legally compliant, saving money with no accidents then we are doing a good job.

Environmental Policies
The environmental policy is at the core of any environmental management system.ISO14001:2001 describes an environmental policy as the ... "overall intentions and direction of an organization related to its environmental performance as formally expressed by top management". Unless there is full commitment from the top to the bottom of the organisation, the process of creating implementing your environmental management system and then going forward to a possible assessment ill be difficult. We can help you write a policy that meets the needs of ISO14001.

Environmental tip of the monthWhen you are buying equipment for your home or office, make sure it will last. Check that it can be easily repaired and that the manufacturer will supply spare parts. It's also worth investing a little more in products that have a long guarantee. For more Green Office follow the link.

For further information and advice on safety health and environmental issues contact us at info@she.ltd.uk /phone 08456 522049 or visit our blog at http://sheltduk.blogspot.com or website at www.she.ltd.uk