Archive for October, 2010
29/10/2010
Easier procurement process for government contracts
A simpler way of pre-qualifying for construction contracts was announced by Business Minister Mark Prisk on 18 October. A standard prequalification questionnaire has been designed, and is available as a free download, to streamline the process so businesses do not have to fill out a different set of questions every time they bid for new government [...]
28/10/2010
Increased risk of trespass on construction sites during the bonfire season
As the bonfire-building season approaches, building sites often attract children and young people on the look-out for timber waste and scrap wood. Site security arrangements may need to be reviewed, and additional measures put in place during this period, particularly where timber-frame construction is underway. As well as putting themselves at personal risk, trespassers may [...]
27/10/2010
IOSH Working Safely Training – bringing health & safety to life
Courses being run over December, in partnership with N D Safety Working safely is for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding in the essentials of health & safety. Everyone at work should have an understanding of why they must ‘work safely’ – and this course offers exactly that. Working safely meets [...]
27/10/2010
Key facts on Hand Arm Vibration
HAVS is preventable, but once the damage is done it is permanent. HAVS is serious and disabling, and nearly 2 million people are at risk. Damage from HAVS can include the inability to do fine work and cold can trigger painful finger blanching attacks. The costs to employees and to employers of inaction could be [...]
27/10/2010
Key facts on noise at work
Hearing loss caused by work is preventable. Read the following key facts about noise at work Hearing loss caused by work is preventable but once your hearing has gone it won’t come back. Damage can cause loss of hearing ability and people may also suffer a permanent sensation of ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus. Hearing [...]
26/10/2010
October 2010Myth: If you run an office-based business you need a health and safety consultant
The reality You probably already deal with most business issues yourself and health and safety should be no different. If you run a low-risk, office-based business then health and safety is something you can manage without needing to buy in expert help. After all, you should know your business better than anyone else.
20/10/2010
IOSH Managing Safely – November
No more ‘death by PowerPoint’. We know that getting people fully involved, having fun, and learning by doing, is the way to achieve health and safety training success. We want to get delegates really thinking about what they’re learning – and having the confidence and enthusiasm to put it into practice when they’re back at [...]
19/10/2010
Safety Report published by Lord Young
The HS has welcomed the publication of Lord Young’s report into health and safety. HSE has already been working with others to develop responses to two of the recommendations: a 20-minute online risk assessment for offices, which was launched today, with other web tools for similarly low-risk workplaces to follow a new Occupational Safety Consultants [...]
18/10/2010
Consultants register to improve safety advice
A new national register of occupational safety consultants will be set up to help employers access good quality, proportionate advice, the HSE has confirmed. The Occupational Safety Consultants Register (OSCR) will go live in January 2011. It will provide firms with details of consultants who have met the highest qualification standard of recognised professional bodies [...]
14/10/2010
New fire safety guidance released
The HSE has published revised guidance on “Fire Safety in Construction”. The new guidance, freely available on HSE’s website, is about preventing fires from starting and ensuring people’s safety if they do. Relevant to all construction projects, including small refurbishment sites, the guidance is aimed at all those with a role for developing and managing [...]
