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MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEA www.bhsea.org.uk
Hazard Spotting
Members’ Corner
Main presentation
Other presentation(s)
Toolbox
Poster / Cartoon
Members questions
News / Stop Press
Next event
Links via icons or
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For further information: Liz Prophett Tel: 07881 290238; Email: [email protected]
March 2017
BHSEA 2017 Programme Construction / WWT Business Continuity – Seminar
NewsletterHarry Jakeman Memorial Event
Sharing Learning Improving
CDM – Is it doing the job?
Tony Mitchell, HSE
Safety by DesignRay Gold, RDG Engineering
Use of CCTV in ManufacturingNick Ayres, Ecl-ips
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEAGuests and New Members
A special welcome was extended to:
Andy Chappell, retired BHSEA secretary
Gerry Mulholland, previous Chair of BHSEA Construction Section
Alex Stobart, Trainee Inspector, HSE
New Members and Guests also welcomed:
Matt Pickett, Safeline
Environmental
Clive Lamb, Contract Fire Security Systems
Andrew Hornby, Arcadis
Ross Folley, Hintons
Paul Swift, Matrix
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Harry Jakeman-
In Memoriam28 June 1927 – 8 May 2016
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Harry
Jakeman, a long‐time Association member and stalwart. Harry joined the Association in 1950 and served with
distinction on Council, the Management Committee and
Construction section before retiring from the
Association in 2005 – 55 years of continuous support
and service!He held ‘high‐office’
on a number of occasions:1979 – 81 Construction Section Chairman1982 – 83 Association Chairman2000 – 01 Association Chairman for a second period –
unprecedented at that time.Harry did so much for the Association and his passion
and enthusiasm rubbed off on others. He also played a significant role on the Management
Committee of the National Health and Safety Group
(later Safety Groups UK) and always took a leading role
in the Annual RoSPA
Safety Exhibition at the NEC.He will be fondly remembered by so many.
As also co
vered at
May 2016 ev
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Newslett
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MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEAWorking at Height
What is good or not good?What would you do?What would you say or ask?
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Hazard Spotting - Construction
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEACCTV –
Assisting a Health
and Safety Practitioner
Aaron Kernaghan, Ecl‐ips
Key Points
Use of CCTV can:‐ help thwart false compensation claims‐ benefit lone workers, who may also be provided with panic alarms‐monitor contractors on site to ensure they are working safely‐provide alerts to employers where there are dangerous practices occurring , eg
set
up to notify when there are pedestrians or discarded pallets in
a designated forklift
truck area‐monitor unlawful trespass which could lead to accidents‐monitor unmanned assembly lines and alert staff to malfunctions
Use of CCTV is on the increase and now provides high resolution images, which could
be invaluable in a legal context. Latest technology can also monitor vehicle speeds.
There is no problem with data protection laws, as long as employees are made aware
that the CCTV is in place specifically for health and safety purposes. Copies of
recordings can be stored “in the Cloud”
for employers to access should their copies
be seized by investigators.
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEACDM – Is it doing the job?
Tony Mitchell, HSE
Key points
HSE believe that in the two years since CDM 2015 was launched, there have been vast
improvements across the construction industry.The introduction of additional responsibilities and accountability for designers , who are now
required to consider how their buildings can be safely built and
maintained ‐
and adapt their
designs accordingly ‐
should lead to greater worker safety in the long run.The WWT campaign highlights that for every construction worker killed, 100 more will die through
work‐related illnesses. Long latency illnesses such as those caused by asbestos and silica have yet
to peak. Controls must continue to be put in place and managed
to protect today’s workers from
harmful substances to ensure they do not suffer a similar fate in 20‐30 years’
time.The Regulations set the standards to be achieved and provide a framework but do not dictate the
process. The question should be “What is the best system for managing my business to meet the
requirements of legislation?”
Tony clarified that the Regulations apply to all construction work
including, for example, decoration and cleaning of windows with pressure washers. The Client now needs to be more specific as to his requirements and also to ask the contractors
what arrangements are in place to protect workers and to make sure the contractors’
Construction
Phase Plan is in place prior to commencement of work.Remember: The Client (an organisation or an individual) needs to know they have responsibilities
under the Regulations and be aware that they are ultimately accountable for any dereliction of
duty, even if they have appointed an agent to act on their behalf. Ignorance is not a defence.
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEASafety by Design
Ray Gold, RDG Engineering
Key pointsSafe by Design is about looking at the safety of designs from an
engineering point of view; the aim
being to eliminate or reduce risks starting with development, through to construction, operation,
maintenance and decommissioning.Since CDM 2015 designers are now more aware of their obligations regarding building safety and
longevity into their designs. They now focus on innovation rather than purely invention; adapting
and evolving existing ideas to solve new problems. They look to
design out the labour intensive or
dangerous elements, particularly with regard to on‐going maintenance.Value Engineering refers to the elimination of unnecessary costs, whilst improving function and
quality. This involves consideration of availability of materials, construction methods,
transportation costs, site limitations, etc.Newer methods of construction now include assembling components at ground level for
installation on site.Historic structures, such as the Forth Bridge, have astronomical
maintenance costs and pose
significant risks to workers. Designers of today’s buildings must ensure that they may be
maintained more economically and safely.There is no substitute for experience; graduates may have new ideas but the experienced
designers will have the edge and a considerable understanding of
the pitfalls. Collaboration is key.It is important to recognise that however good the design it will never eliminate problems caused
by errors of judgement and those which occur when there is pressure to meet deadlines, but the
designers can make a significant difference by reducing risks through improved design.
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEAManaging Contractors ‐
Questionnaire / self‐assessment
Based on HSE – HSG 159
1. We always know who’s on site.2.
There has never been a major incident or
accident involving contractors on site.3.
We assess contractor’s competence in
health, safety, environment / risk & check for
evidence before they do work for us.4.
We look into contractors’
procedures for
health, safety, environment / risk to make
sure they can fit in with ours.5. We ensure hazards are identified and
risks are assessed at each stage and the job
is planned.6.
We inform them of the hazards on the
site & of our emergency procedures before
they start.7.
We keep track of their progress until the
job finishes.8.
After the job we talk to the contractor
about the work, including health, safety,
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Poster / Useful Website
Workplace Safety and Health
(WSH) Council – Singapore
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Poster downloaded from:http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/resources/posters.htm
See also:http://www.hse.gov.uk/shatteredlives/resources.htm
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MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEAMembers Questions / Requests
Do you have a question, concern or request? ‐
perhaps something you are working on or something on your to‐do list; or‐ a question / issue from a manager, employee, supplier, contractor or customer;‐maybe something you have always wanted to know or ask, or‐ simply to get something off you chest that has been bothering you.We can help!‐
either via BHSEA members or one of our many contacts including the HSEWhat to do‐
if possible send an email to Liz Prophett
(BHSEA Secretary), or‐ raise your question, concern or request at a monthly meeting.What we will do‐
forward your question etc to our Council members (experienced practitioners), or ‐ contact someone we think can help, and‐ raise the question etc at the next monthly BHSEA meeting, and‐ post the answer in the next Newsletter.
By raising / sharing questions etc in this way we hope everyone can benefit
Reminder
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEA
9 Jan: AGM; HSE Annual Progress Report
& Plans ‐
Jane Lassey, HSE Divisional
Director, Wales, Mids
& South West 13 Feb: Influencing Others: Developing
your Skills ‐Michael Emery, Securus; Lizz
Fields‐Pattinson, Tribe Culture Change.13 Mar: CDM – Is it doing the job? ‐
Tony
Mitchell, HSE; Safety by Design – Ray
Gold, RDG Engineering10 Apr: Wellbeing: What, why and how ‐
Les Wright, University of Birmingham27 April: Business Continuity ‐
Annual
Seminar Details to be circulated /
publicised early in 20178 May: Cultural Safety, Engagement &
Business Performance ‐
Ryder Marsh
* In addition events will include: Simple, visual and practical elements of HS&E,Members' Corner
presentation, and usuallySecond presentation / topic
Unless otherwise stated: Buffet lunch from 12.45 pm Events start at 1.30 pm
2017 Programme – main themes*
12 Jun: Legal update ‐
Louise Mansfield,
Pinsent
Masons; Preparing for an
enforcement visit
– Richard Heath11 Sep: Control of Contractors: the law,
case studies and good practice ‐
Geoff
Brown, HSE; and others9 Oct: Health and Wellbeing in
Construction ‐
Tony Mitchell, HSE; and
others13 Nov: Ergonomics in practice – making
it comfortable / making it safe –
Posturite; and others11 Dec: Risk Assessment Re‐visited plus
a festive themed learning activity, and
seasonal fare
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEAFire Prevention in Construction – Tuesday 4th
April 2017
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEAOther Construction / WWT Events
HARNESS AWARENESS TRAININGDates:
10/17/19 May 2017 ‐
6 x 2 hour sessions (two per day)Venues:
Coleshill, Merry Hill‐Dudley, Central Birmingham.Providers: Keepmoat, Arco, Mace Group
SCAFFOLDING & WORK AT HEIGHTDate:
June/July 2017 (Half‐Day Event)Venue:
Broadstreet
Rugby Club, Coventry or Arco Total Access Facility, Stafford.
Contributors/Presenters:
TBC
PLANT SAFETYDate:
September 2017 (Half‐Day Event)Venue:
BrownhillsTopics:
CLOCS / Innovation‐Big & Small Plant /Handling Smaller Equipment Etc
HEALTH IN CONSTRUCTIONDate:
November 2017 (Half‐
Day Event)Venue:
TBCTopics:
Manual Handling / COSHH Etc.
For further information: Liz Prophett Tel: 07881 290238; Email: [email protected]
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEABusiness Continuity Seminar
If your business were to suffer a serious incident or
catastrophic event – internal or external, natural or
man‐made –
would you be able to recover from it?
In particular:
Does your organisation have a business continuity plan in place?
If you arrived at your normal place of work later today or tomorrow and it
was inaccessible would you know what to do?
If you were one of those in charge after a major event would you
be
comfortable in dealing with the situation?
Would you be able to apply your health and safety knowledge, experience
and know‐how to other business issues including business continuity?
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEABusiness Continuity Seminar – 27th
April 2017
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEABusiness Continuity Seminar
MARCH 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association BHSEA
Hazard Spotting
Members’ Corner
Main presentation
Other presentation(s)
Toolbox
Poster / Cartoon
Members questions
News / Stop Press
Next event
Links via icons or arrows
Sharing Learning Improving10th April 2017 12.45pm for 1.30pm – 3.45pm (ish)National Metalforming
Centre ‐
B70 6PY (1 min from M5 j1)Next
event
If possible please confirm your attendance by contacting Liz ProphettTel: 07881 290238; Email: [email protected]
Everyone
welcome
Wellbeing: what, why and
howLes Wright, University of
Birmingham
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