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Comply at Work Upcoming Courses
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Updated Guidance on PPE
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Legislation P6 Fire Enforcement
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Group Mentoring
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April 2016
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Comply at Work OUR UPCOMING TRAINING COURSES‌. Ask us about our special offers: Pick n mix sessions, free seminars and discounts for retained clients. Face- Fit testing and Train the Tester Open day Wed 20th April Please call us for details and to book on it – limited places Responsible Welding Co-ordinator course ( 2 days) 28 & 29 April Emergency First Aid Thurs 12 May Manual Handling Awareness & Asbestos Awareness Pick and Mix afternoon Fri 20 May Please register your interest in any of the above courses as soon as possible to ensure a place.
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Tip 1. Before implementing site-wide policies consider whether the PPE specified is appropriate for all individuals involved and the tasks they’re undertaking. Ensure that wearing it will not place workers at increased risk of harm.
Tip 2. Check that you have facilities to dry out PPE which gets damp. This was omitted from previous versions; an error which has been corrected in the new guidance.
source: Indicator
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Updated guidance on PPE The HSE has revised one of its guidance documents: the book which explains the requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). What’s changed and do you need the new version on your shelf? What’s its status? This document is known as L25 and its full title is Personal protective equipment at work (third edition). It contains the HSE’s guidance to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Note. It’s sensible to apply the guidance, as by doing so you should have done enough to comply with the Regulations. However, you can’t be prosecuted for contravening guidance. Why the update? The HSE wanted to remind employers that by virtue of the PPE Regs, hard hats are still required on construction sites if there’s a danger from falling objects. There have also been changes in the law which allow turban-wearing Sikhs exemption from head protection requirements in most workplaces.
risk occupations have been removed from the health and safety regime entirely. The revised Regulations include duties for relevant self-employed persons such as, for example, providing themselves with suitable PPE and maintaining it in an efficient state. Blanket coverage To reflect current HSE thinking, some new paragraphs have been added emphasising the potential harm associated with unsuitable ‘blanket’ PPE policies. The Summarise: The PPE Regs have been updated to reflect the latest legislation, including the exemption of some self-employed workers. It also explains the downside of blanket PPE policies and encourages employers to provide drying facilities where necessary. Although the changes are quite minor it’s worth downloading the latest version here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l25.htm
Note. Both of these changes have now been described in L25. What else? Additionally, the Regulations have been amended so that some self-employed workers are now exempt. This is because many self-employed workers in low-
Note. Although the changes to the document are minor, if you wish to use it for reference it’s best to use the latest version. It’s free to download.
Source: Indicator
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Legislation
What’s happening in April 2016? ON THE CARDS. TO KEEP THINGS “SIMPLE” THE HSE INTRODUCES NEW LEGISLATION EVERY APRIL AND OCTOBER. SO WHAT’S PLANNED FOR APRIL 2016?
NOTHING. THIS TIME AROUND THERE ARE NO NEW PIECES OF LEGISLATION SLATED FOR APRIL 2016. NOR ARE THERE ANY PLANS TO GIVE ANY OF THE MAIN ACTS OR REGULATIONS AN OVERHAUL. THIS MEANS THAT YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS REMAIN EXACTLY THE SAME. THIS WILL BE THE CASE UNTIL OCTOBER 2016 AT THE EARLIEST.
source: Indicator
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Fire enforcement what’s happening? There’s been little in the way of news from the fire & rescue service (FRS) for some time. What’s going on behind the scenes and how might you be affected? In the years following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the role of the fire & rescue service (FRS) was heavily promoted and stories about enforcement action regularly hit the headlines. But this has all but dried up. However, visits are still taking place. Fire safety officers are still completing routine inspections, and expectations to be on top of fire safety compliance are as high as ever. If you are found to be non-compliant, you run the risk of being put on an enforcement register This details what’s wrong and when the offences took place. These are listed by sector, e.g. hotels, and are searchable by location. In short, it’s straightforward for anyone to see whether a business has adequate fire safety arrangements.
It really is worth making the effort to get your house in order, as apart from the legal implications, being on the register is hardly the best advertisement for your business. We can help with fire risk assessment and fire safety training for your staff. The Home Secretary has demanded that the FRS implements significant reforms to become more efficient and transparent. Plans include fire and police services being forced to work together, new IT and telephone systems being adopted and becoming accountable to a new independent inspectorate. These changes should bring improvements with enforcement practices becoming more consistent. Rather than services developing their own approach locally, they are likely to be determined centrally. Other improvements, such as better communication channels, should be made available too.
If you would like any assistance on fire safety-related matters, please call us on 01204 772977, with no obligation.
source: Indicator
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Group Mentoring to Kick Start Business Growth One of our partners is working with a Lancashire based business support agency to set up and facilitate monthly group mentoring sessions for up to 4-6 business owners over a 4 month period. The group is free of charge to eligible businesses in Lancashire and they are looking to provide a low cost chargeable service for any B2C businesses and those outside Lancashire. Are you eligible, or do you know any business owners who are typically the sole shareholder of the business? They may not have anybody to discuss business with and may be great at what they do but have limited business skills.
Please contact Peter Dickinson on 07947 015813 for further information, and mention Comply at Work.
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