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AUTUMN 2016

Silver Jubilee

NISO/NISG

Years1992–2016Years

Celebrating

NISO President Reports

IN THIS ISSUE

Editorial/President’s

Message ........................................2

NISO/National News..........3-5

FEATURES

Driving for Work feature.....6-7

Conference feature...............8-9

Awards feature..................10-15

IOSH Forum.......................16-17

HAV Management

feature .................................18-19

Helpline ......................................21

Legislation .................................23

Upcoming events....................24

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EDITORIAL

2 NISO UPDATE! AUTUMN 2016

NISO Update! is issuedby the National IrishSafety Organisation(NISO).

Material printed in NISO Update!is not necessarily endorsed by theNational Irish SafetyOrganisation.

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The last few weeks have been avery busy period for NISO - inaddition to our usual activitiesof providing information,running workshops, seminarsand training courses for ourmembers we have also hostedour 53rd Annual Conferenceand, together with theNorthern Ireland SafetyGroup, held our 25th AllIreland Safety Awards. Bothevents were held on 7 Octoberin Killarney.

The Annual Conference wasvery well attended anddelegates heard excellentpresentations from ourinternational speaking panel. Iwish to express ourappreciation to the speakersand chairpersons on the dayand to all our sponsors fortheir continued support of theNISO conference and SafetyAwards. Our appreciation alsoto all the organisations whoparticipated in the Health andSafety Trade Exhibition duringConference. Thank you.

Pat Breen T.D., Minister forEmployment and SmallBusiness, gave the closingaddress at conference and wasalso guest of honour at theAwards Presentation Dinnerlater that evening.

Safety AwardsEntries to the All IrelandSafety Awards continue toincrease in both quantity andquality. The Awardsadjudicating committee havecommented on the increasingstandard of entry. However, itshould be pointed out thatsome of the entries came upshort of the required standardand while those organisationswill receive feedback, they didnot receive an award. In thesefew cases we hope that nextyear, with the experience of

entering the awards schemeand from the feedback thatthey will receive, theseorganisations will enter againand reach the winningenclosure.I wish to stress that every entryis important as no matter whataward is received on the nighteach company demonstratesby entering that they arecommitted to raising thestandard of safety, health andwelfare of their employees yearon year in pursuit ofexcellence.

The Supreme Safety Awardthis year was won by John PaulConstruction, followed closelyby Leo Lynch who won theGold award, with the Silveraward going to JonesEngineering Group andWinthrop Engineering Ltd.taking the Bronze award.Congratulations to them andto all this year’s winners.

There is a potential of 36business sector awards to bewon, however, only 24 of thesewere awarded due tocompanies falling short of thethreshold for these awards - insome instances, this was by aslittle as 1%.

All Ireland Safety QuizAs we move towards year endpreparations are alreadyunderway for the All IrelandSafety Quiz Regional heats,which will take place in thefirst quarter of 2017. The AllIreland Finals will be takingplace in Sligo on 22 April 2017.Over the next few months,organisations interested inparticipating in the All IrelandSafety Quiz now have theopportunity to get a teamtogether and get employeesinvolved in this fun andinformal way to learn aboutsafety. Some organisations run

internal safety quizzes with thewinners then representing theorganisation in the Regionalheats. This is a great way togenerate additional interest insafety and health mattersthroughout the organisation.For any organisation thinkingof holding internal safetyquizzes, be assured that we inNISO are available and willingto assist and support you inthis regard.

Work Programme for 2017We are currently planning ourwork programme for 2017 andif there is some area of safety,health and welfare at work youwish us to address please let usknow. The NISO secretariatled by Ted O’Keeffe and thevolunteers in our eight regionswould be delighted to hearsuggestions and new ideas topromote safe working. NISOis a member-focusedorganisation and the more wehave members participatingthe stronger the organisationbecomes.

So stay safe and keeppromoting safe workingpractices.

Harry Galvinpresident, National Irish SafetyOrganisation.

Harry Galvin, president, National Irish Safety Organisation

NEWS

NISO UPDATE! AUTUMN 2016 3

Injuries Board publish new Book of Quantum

Detailed research on the levels ofdamages being awarded for personalinjuries in Ireland as a result of roadtraffic, workplace and public liabilityaccidents has been published thismonth (October 2016). The revisedGeneral Guidelines as to the amountsthat may be awarded or assessed inpersonal injury claims (Book ofQuantum) sets out the ranges ofdamages being paid in Ireland inpersonal injury claims.

The General Guidelines are based onan examination of a representativesample of over 51,000 closed personalinjury claims during 2013 and 2014.This analysis included compensationawards from Court cases, insurancecompany settlements, State ClaimsAgency cases and data relating toawards of the Personal InjuriesAssessment Board (PIAB) and is themost comprehensive publicly availableanalysis of this kind carried out inIreland. As the revised guidelines reflectprevailing compensation rates in themarket, their publication should have astabilising effect on compensationawards across the market and bringcontinued consistency andpredictability to the cost of processingpersonal injury claims, which is a factorin determining insurance premiums.

The expanded revised guidelines: • Include more granular detail inrespect of certain injury types, theseverity of these and the actualranges of compensation beingawarded.

• Are based on the analysis of 51,000personal injuries cases, additionalinjury types are now included (such asconcussion, partial finger amputations,clavicle injuries, upper limb disorders,and Achilles tendon injuries).

As there are more injury types in thenew guidelines and the brackets havebeen expanded significantly to reflect

prevailing awards, the range ofcompensation for a proportion ofinjury types have increased while othershave contracted. However, every claimwill continue to be assessed on the basisof individual circumstances. Thispublication deals with the pain andsuffering element of damages claims.

The revised guidelines werecommissioned and published inaccordance with the Personal InjuriesAssessment Board Act 2003 and areavailable at www.injuriesboard.ie.

Source: www.injuriesboard.ie

CONDOLENCESWe are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Frank Galvin, brother of Harry Galvin, NISO President,

on 8 October 2016. Our thoughts and prayers are with Frank’s family at this difficult time.

NISO Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Certificate CourseFourteen week introduction toOccupational Health and Safetytaking place in Limerick Institute ofTechnology and Athlone Institue ofTechnology from January 2017.

Course Objectives:• To equip participants with the

knowledge to work safely in avariety of workplaces and tocomply with the competencyrequirements laid down in theSafety Health and Welfare at WorkAct 2005.

• To furnish participants with a goodbasic knowledge and understanding

of Occupational Safety and Health(OSH), outlining what is requiredto provide a safe place of work.

Contact [email protected] or visit niso.iefor more information.

FAX: 061 208209 E


NEWS

“Safe Stop for Tractors” initiative launched

NISO welcomesnews of HSArecruitment drive

The European Week for Safetyand Health at Work, 24−28October 2016

The Health and Safety Review (HSR)has reported that the Health andSafety Authority (HSA) has been“given the go ahead by theGovernment to recruit 16 new staff”.The Minister for Employment andNew Business, Pat Breen, T.D.,announced the news in an interviewfor the October edition of HSR.

NISO welcomes this news having, onnumerous occasions, expressed itsdeep concern to the Government overthe cuts to the HSA’s budget and thereduction of HSA inspectors since2008. With more people now returningto or starting employment, it isimportant that the HSA is providedwith the resources required tomaintain a high level health and safetystandards and inspection in Irishworkplaces.

Source: Health & Safety Review,October 2016 edition

Held each year in October (calendarweek 43), the European Week forSafety and Health at Work is ahighlight of every HealthyWorkplaces Campaign. Withhundreds of awareness-raising eventstaking place across the EU andbeyond — and extra impetus given tomedia coverage — it is an idealopportunity to get involved in thecampaign.

Special film screenings, social mediaevents, conferences, exhibitions,competitions and training sessionsare just some of the activitiesorganised to celebrate the EuropeanWeek. If you have an idea for anawareness-raising activity, or want tolaunch a longer-term safety andhealth project to tie in with theHealthy Workplaces for All Agescampaign, then the European Weekcould be the perfect time to makesure your event gets the attention itdeserves.

Organised by EU-OSHA and itspartners, the European Weeks 2016and 2017 have the campaign theme attheir heart, and the activities will focuson raising awareness of the importanceof a sustainable working life.

To find out more about what ishappening in Ireland or during theEuropean Week or to enquire aboutorganising an event, [email protected].

Source: www.healthy-workplaces.ie

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise andInnovation, Mary Mitchell O’ConnorT.D., launched a new “SAFE STOP”disc-holder for tractor and farmvehicles at the Health and SafetyAuthority (HSA) exhibit at theNational Ploughing Championships inScreggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly.

The new “SAFE STOP” disc-holdercan be fixed to the windscreen of anytractor or farm vehicle. It gives six,easy to follow, steps on how to stopsafely and reduce the risks of seriousand fatal crush injuries that occurwhen the driver has left the cab andthe vehicle moves suddenly. It wasproduced by the HSA with theassistance of the Farm SafetyPartnership and is aimed at anyonewho regularly operates tractors on thefarm or roadway.

To date in 2016 there have been 14fatalities in the Agriculture sector.Seven of these have involved tractorsand machinery, with crush injuriesbeing prevalent.

“SAFE STOP”The six steps are;1. Reverse park safely2. Apply appropriate breaking system3. Put controls in neutral4. Lower all attachments5. Switch off engine6. Remove the key from the vehicle

According to the Health and SafetyAuthority another quite striking areaof concern is the number and severityof accidents occurring when workingat height on farm buildings.

In the last 5 year period (2011 to

2015), 9 people have lost their lives inIreland while carrying out work atheight in the agriculture sector. Manymore have suffered serious injuries,some resulting in permanent life-changing disabilities.

Before carrying out any work at heightaround the farm involving minorrepairs on sheds, on buildings or onsilos, famers are encouraged to askthemselves, “are you competent andhave you the right equipment to carryout the work safely?”

Copies of a new “Working at height inAgriculture” information sheet areavailable at www.hsa.ie.

Source: www.hsa.ie.


NEWS

Irish Chemicals Expert appointed ECHA Chair of Management BoardDr. Sharon McGuinness, AssistantChief Executive of the Health andSafety Authority, has been appointedto the honorary role of Chair of theEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)Management Board in Helsinki. Dr.McGuinness has been the Irishrepresentative to the ECHAManagement Board since September2014 and will take up the new rolewith immediate effect.

The management board elected Dr.McGuinness to the role at its 43rdmeeting in Bratislava and it is the firsttime an Irish person has been appointedto this prestigious position at the heartof European chemicals oversight.

ECHA is the driving force amongregulatory authorities in implementingthe EU's chemicals legislation for thebenefit of human health and theenvironment as well as for innovationand competitiveness. ECHA helpscompanies to comply with thelegislation, advances the safe use ofchemicals, provides information onchemicals and addresses chemicals ofconcern.

Source: www.hsa.ie

NISO Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety course Presentation of certificates, June 2016

NISO Midland branch held theirpresentation of certificates for theIntroduction to Occupational Healthand Safety course in the Prince ofWales Hotel, Athlone, in late June.The course was hosted by AIT(Athlone Institute of Technology)between February and May 2016.Twenty three students successfullycompleted the course. Courseparticipants included persons fromMayo, Galway, Roscommon,Westmeath, Laois, Longford, Offalyand Dublin. Each participant receivedtheir Certificate from Harry Gavin,President of NISO. John Flanagan(Chairperson, NISO Midlands)oversaw the presentation. The Dean ofFaculty of Science and Health, Dr DonFaller, was also present.

The course is currently running in AITand will be held again in spring of2017.

Back Row L to R: John Henson (Safety Professionals, Athlone, NISO Midlands Branch PRO), David Flores (AIT Biotechnologystudent), Paul Phelan (HSE Hospital) , Emmett Dolan (AIT studnet), Jason Heneghan (AIT student and Brideswell, Athlone),Patrick Guinan (Bord Ma Mona), Monika Leszczynska (Split Hill Quarries), Adrian Mahon (Rosderra Meats), DavidKilcommons (AIT studnet), Declan Mc Guinness (AIT student), Dr Don Faller (Dean of Faculty of Science and Health, AIT).Front Row L to R: Dr Sean Reidy (Course Coordination and AIT Science lecturer), Ruth McLoughlin (PJ McLoughlin BuildingCo.), Chris Mc Cormack (NISO Midland Branch Vice Chairperson and AIT lecturer), John Flanagan (Chairperson, NISOMidlands), Mr Harry Galvin (President of NISO, Dublin), Alymat Salam (Biotechnology Student AIT), Kelly Colleran(Covidien), Oliver Conroy (Concrete and Quarry Engineering), Maureen O Brien (AIT staff member)

L to R: John Henson (SafetyProfessionals, PRO of MidlandsBranch), John Flanagan(Chairperson, NISO Midlands),Chris Mc Cormack (NISOMidland Branch ViceChairperson and AIT lecturer), DrSean Reidy (Course Coordinationand AIT Science lecturer) and DrDon Faller (Dean of Faculty ofScience and Health, AIT).

Dr. Sharon McGuinness

Insurance is back in thespotlight as the averagepremium for motorists hasrisen by 38% in the pastyear, with even more badnews expected. Whileinsurance providers blameincreasing claims,businesses with staff whodrive at work also absorbuninsured losses arisingfrom a collision. Theselosses are often a multipleof the recovered, “bentmetal” cost. This articlelooks at how employers canbetter control this mobileworkplace, save money andsave lives.

BackgroundWe can all be proud of thefact that Ireland has becomeone of the safest countriesin the world in which todrive. Between 2008 and2013 the number offatalities on our roads fellby more than 32%. Thiswas no accident. Just asthere are many contributoryfactors to a crash, there are

many reasons for thisimprovement.

However, in terms offactors, the “low-hangingfruit” has been picked andsadly, the number of livesbeing saved has halted.Now, the challenge for us all– drivers and employers - isto do what we can tochange ingrained bad habitsand practices. Naturally,everyone is for road safety.The problem is that “theroad to hell is paved withgood intentions”.

Driving for WorkAs the Road SafetyAuthority (RSA) says,“collisions are notaccidents”. As employers,we must start with thepremise that collisions areboth predictable andpreventable. Today, too fewbusinesses seem aware ofthe actions they can take toreduce crash risk. Instead,many rely on a basic driverlicence check, motor

insurance and too often,simply add “touch wood”.

Research conducted by theRSA and the Health andSafety Authority (HSA) inAugust 2011 among 500employers showed that -despite clearly having jointresponsibility with driversfor safe driving for workunder Health and SafetyLaw - many employers inIreland do not haveadequate managementsystems in place to tackledriving. Findings from thisresearch revealed that:• 47% had no policies orprocedures for managingDriving for Work

• 62% did not provideinformation to those whodrive for work

• 47% had no incidentreporting system

• 17% had details ofaverage kilometres peremployee

• 84% planned no trainingin next 12 months

Minimising Collisions andIncidentsIn much the same way asroad risk management hasworked at national level, itis also proven to work atenterprise level. Quitesimply, employers have acaptive audience of driversand can positively influencethe driving environment toreduce liability, loss andharm exposure.

Understanding exactlywhere driving-related risklies in any organisationshould begin with anobjective risk assessment ofDriver, Vehicle, Journey andManagement factors.Capturing relevant data inone place will help identifywho is most at risk, whythey are at risk and whatrisks are common across thebusiness. Reasonable andpracticable interventionsencompassing “instruction,information, training andsupervision” help create anenvironment that supportsand expects good driving.These activities are shownto achieve the ultimate goalof reducing the frequencyand severity of collisions.

FEATURE: DRIVING FOR WORK


The Road To Hell?How To Steer Clear of Costly Crashes

Ron McNamara, Founder and ManagingDirector, DriverFocus

FEATURE: DRIVING FOR WORK


Hallmarks of a best-practice Safe DrivingProgramme – Does yourshave “the five Cs”?• Commitment: get buy-infrom everyone, especiallythe leadership team

• Communications: raiseawareness of companypolicy and good practice

• Comprehensive: usemultiple activities, tools andtechnology to engage staff

• Continuity: take aconsistent, “drip-drip”approach to sustainperformance

• Checked: identifyappropriate KPIs – “whatgets measured getsmanaged”

Does your Driving for Work

environment allowstaff to drive safely?To find out, take the free 10 question

Fleet Safety Survey at http://www.driverfocus.com/mini-fleet-safety-

survey/

NISO is hosting two Driving for Work

seminars in November:

23 November: Galway24 November: Dublin

Contact [email protected] for details.

DID YOU KNOW?

• 1 in 3* of all road fatalities involve someone driving forwork (RSA/HSA)

• 150* people are either killed or seriously injured in suchcrashes (RSA/HSA)

• Company car drivers have a 49% Higher Collision Risk (ROSPA)

• Collisions incur at least €8 in Hidden Cost for every €1direct cost? (ILCI)

• Driver Error is the primary factor in 90% of all fatalcollisions (RSA)

* Estimates based on RSA/HSA data

Further Information and Case Studies www.drivingforwork.ie /www.hsa.ie / www.rsa.iehttp://www.driverfocus.com/case-studies/http://www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com/

Established in 2006, DriverFocus is a Dublin-based driver risk managemmnetand mobile-cloud technology service provider. To date, Driver-Focus hashelped 100 employers reduce harm, loss and liability exposure for over10,000 employees who drive at work.


CONFERENCE FEATURE

Thought provokingpresentations by speakers atthe NISO AnnualConference 2016,addressing the theme of theconference, Healthy, Safeand Productive Lives,prompted discussion duringconference breaks and atthe post conference awardsdinner on health issues suchas addiction in theworkplace.

The statistics produced byDr Erika Ruigrok, clinicaloperations manager at theRutland Centre, that 74%of substance abusers are infulltime employment andthat alcohol is a factor in60% of all workplaceaccidents were the topic ofdiscussion at the firstmorning coffee break. Thefigures are based onresearch carried out by theHealth Research Board andthe Office of NationalStatistics amongst patientsof the Rutland Centre.

Dr Ruigrok, having pointedout employers’ duties under

the Safety, Health andWelfare at Work Act 2005and the fact that the LabourCourt has recognisedaddiction to alcohol as adisability, said employersshould have a policy onaddiction and intoxicants inthe workplace. The policyshould set out the supportsavailable to employeessuffering addictionproblems. Employersshould, she said, offersupport to employeessuffering from addiction. In the afternoon session,Brian Higgins, the CEO ofPieta House, presenteddetails of research into over200 suicides in Ireland,which found that 42% ofvictims had worked inconstruction or productiveindustry, 13% inagriculture, 9% insales/business and 7% inhealthcare. Talking aboutsupport for suicidalemployees, he saidemployers should watch outfor signs, such as a personbeing withdrawn and if onesees signs of suicide, one

should question, persuadeand refer. Managers, hesaid, need to have someknowledge of suicide andthe risk factors. Thereshould be, he added, a thirdparty assessment of risk.

Speaking about behaviouralsafety, the HSA’s workorganisational pschologist,Patricia Murray, capturedattendees’ imaginationswhen she said how a sign ina car park, Items left in yourcar will probably be stolen,prompted her to return toher car and put herbelongings in the car boot.Ms Murray told the story toillustrate how a nudge canchange safety behaviour.

Another memorable featureof Ms Murray’spresentation was herhighlighting of a new andemerging issue: the need ofyounger millennials forapprobation. Having grownup in the glow of parentaland other approval, whenthey enter the workplacethey wonder why they are

not told they are great. Sheposed the question: if onedoes not fail in little things,how is one to build theresilience needed in theworkplace?

The ageing workforce has inrecent years emerged as ahealth and safety issue, withthe EU-OSHA playing aleading role. Dealing withthe challenges thrown up bythe ageing workforce,Brenda O’Brien, EU-OSHA’s representative inBrussels, emphasised “theimportance of carrying outage sensitive riskassessments”. Hazardsaffecting older workers thatneed to be addressed in riskassessments includerepetitive movements,manual handling,uncomfortable postures,static positions, shift work,hot/cold/noisyenvironments and workingat height. For women themenopause and caringresponsibilities areparticular issues.

Wellbeing andperformance Speaking about culture andperformance, Professor

NISO Conference speakers promptdiscussion on workplace health challenges

Herbert Mulligan, editor, health and SafetyReview

Raymond Byrne, Full Time Commissioner, The Law Reform Commission, addressing delegates at the 53rd Annual NISO Conference


CONFERENCE FEATURE

Derek Mowbray said thechallenge facingorganisations is to preventpeople coming into work inbody but not in mind. Thechallenge is to prevent fear,stress and presenteeism thatfractures the psychologicalcontract.

The task of managers andleaders is to provideconditions that provoke theworkforce to think abouthow their behaviours andresponsibilities can helpthem and others to achievepeak performance andsuccess for theirorganisation. He said twoprinciples underpin thewellbeing and performanceagenda: psychologicalresponsibility and sharingresponsibility for futuresuccess.

The cultural rules thatprevent stress include work-life balance,communication,encouragement,involvement, openness andcareer opportunities.Behaviours that preventstress and producewellbeing and performanceare social engagement,concentration, kinship,

motivation, trust andcommitment. John Foster, a workplacewellbeing consultant spokein an engaging mannerabout difficult andunreasonable behaviour atwork. It is, he said, theemotional injuries in theworkplace that take a longtime to heal. Posing thequestion, “Who are thedifficult people?”, hesuggested an answer whenhe said “once theydisappear, it is a brighterday”.

Reasonably practicable andHSA enforcementDelivering the openingaddress of the conference,barrister Raymond Byrne,the fulltime commissionerat the Law ReformCommission and the authorof the country’s leadinghealth and safety law textbook, speaking in apersonal capacity, addressedthe question of therelevance of the SupremeCourt’s decision in theThompson v Dublin Bus onthe issue of absoluteliability in the context ofcriminal liability andenforcement by the HSA. In the case the Supreme

Court held that thestatutory duty of employersunder the GeneralApplication Regulations toprovide work equipmentthat is suitable and withoutrisk, should be interpretedas involving the lower legalstandard of reasonablypracticable, rather than aspreviously held by the HighCourt an absolute duty.After a detailed analysis ofcase law, Mr Byrne said inrelation to criminal liabilityit seems likely that adefence of reasonableprecautions or due diligencewould be available in thecontext of any criminaloffence for which asignificant penalty arises.

The Minister and the TDWelcoming the conferenceattendees to Killarney,Michael Healy-Rae, T.D.,delivered an insightfulspeech into the realities ofsafety on farms and in smallbusinesses.

Thanking Mary KeaneBroderick for the invitationto address the conference,he said it was a privilege.He spoke about his ownpersonal experiences. A fewmonths ago he was injured

and hospitalised after hewas head-butted by a cow.Drawing a lesson from theincident, he said he thoughthe knew the cow but thatexperienced workers canforget safety precautions.Concluding he said what wewant is to work safely andcome home safe.

Delivering the closingaddress, the Minister forEmployment and SmallBusiness, Pat Breen, T.D.,who is showing a realinterest in health and safetyspoke about theGovernment’s “Fit for WorkProgramme” and said wewill soon be publishing aconsultation paper on“Healthy Workplaces”.Poor workplace health andsafety resulted in 1.7m lostworkdays, while the Statepaid out €1.28bn inoccupational and otherinjury benefits.

He was, he said,particularly impressed withthe work the HSA has beendoing with the farming andconstruction and theengagement of thosecommunities with theAuthority.

Delegates at the 53rd Annual NISOConference in Killarney

Fergal McKevitt, Secretary, NISO, giving the opening address at the NISO Conference in Killarney


AWARDS FEATURE

Safety Award Winners 2016The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) and Northern Ireland SafetyGroup (NISG) wish to congratulate all organisations who received a SafetyAward this year for their achievements in the area of health and safety.

John Paul Construction was presented withthe highest honour,the Supreme SafetyAward

Leo Lynch winner of the Gold Award

Winthrop Engineering Ltd.winner of the Bronze Award

Jones Engineering Group winner of theSilver Award

L to R: Mick O'Connor, Technical Manager, IrvingOil Whitegate Refinery; Mike McLoughlin, Healthand Safety Manager, John Paul Construction;Mandy Nelson, Chair, Northern Ireland SafetyGroup; Fergal McKevitt, Secretary, National IrishSafety Organisation; Pat Breen T.D., Minister forEmployment and Small Business.

L to R: Derek Murphy, HSEQ Manager, Leo Lynch; Mandy Nelson, Chair,Northern Ireland Safety Group; Fergal McKevitt, Secretary, National IrishSafety Organisation; Pat Breen T.D., Minister for Employment and SmallBusiness; Mick O'Connor, Technical Manager, Irving Oil Whitegate Refinery.

L to R: Declan Grady, EHS Manager, Jones Engineering Group; Mandy Nelson,Chair, Northern Ireland Safety Group; Fergal McKevitt, Secretary, NationalIrish Safety Organisation; Pat Breen T.D., Minister for Employment and SmallBusiness; Mick O'Connor, Technical Manager, Irving Oil Whitegate Refinery.

L to R: Jimmy Savage, EHS Manager, WinthropEngineering Ltd.; Mandy Nelson, Chair, NorthernIreland Safety Group; Fergal McKevitt, Secretary,National Irish Safety Organisation; Pat Breen T.D.,Minister for Employment and Small Business; MickO'Connor, Technical Manager, Irving Oil WhitegateRefinery.

Silver Jubilee

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AWARDS FEATURE

Lagan Construction Group, winner of theSuperior Performance Award, sponsored byAnderco

L to R: Alan Bruce, managing director, Anderco; Nicola McCracken, health andsafety manager, Lagan Construction Group.; Mandy Nelson, Chair, NorthernIreland Safety Group; Fergal McKevitt, Secretary, National Irish SafetyOrganisation; Pat Breen T.D., Minister for Employment and Small Business.

John Graham Construction and John PaulConstruction, joint winners of theOccupational Health Award, supported bythe HSA and HSENI

L to R: Keith Morrison, CEO, Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland;Mandy Nelson, Chair, Northern Ireland Safety Group; Heather McKinstry,committee member, NISG - collecting on behalf of John Graham Construction;Mike McLoughlin, Health and Safety Manager, John Paul Construction; FergalMcKevitt, Secretary, National Irish Safety Organisation; Pat Breen T.D., Ministerfor Employment and Small Business; Brian Higginson, assistant chief executive,Health and Safety Authority.

Mainline Group Ltd., winner of the Drivingfor Work Award, sponsored by Merrion FleetManagement Ltd.

L to R: John Connelly, SHEQ manager, Mainline Group; David Wilkinson,commercial director, Merrion Fleet Management Ltd.; Mandy Nelson, Chair,Northern Ireland Safety Group; Fergal McKevitt, Secretary, National IrishSafety Organisation; Pat Breen T.D., Minister for Employment and SmallBusiness.

David Byrne, Henkel Ireland Operations andResearch Ltd., winner of the NISO SafetyRepresentative of the Year Award 2016, inassociation with the Cpl Institute

L to R: David Byrne, safety representative, Henkel Ireland Operations andResearch Ltd.; Fergal McKevitt, Secretary, National Irish Safety Organisation;Mandy Nelson, Chair, Northern Ireland Safety Group; Pat Breen T.D., Ministerfor Employment and Small Business; Conor Loughran, operations manager,The Cpl Institute.

The Roll of Honour certificate for2016 was presented to JohnFlanagan, Chair, NISO MidlandRegion

L to R: John Flanagan, Chair, NISO Midland Region.; MandyNelson, Chair, Northern Ireland Safety Group; FergalMcKevitt, Secretary, National Irish Safety Organisation; PatBreen T.D., Minister for Employment and Small Business.

AWARDS FEATURE


Organisation Award High Achiever

John Paul Construction Supreme Award ✓Leo Lynch Gold Award

Jones Engineering Group Silver Award ✓Winthrop Engineering Ltd. Bronze Award ✓Walls Construction Limited President’s Award

Large Size Organisation

KD Group Mechanical President’s AwardEngineers Medium Size Organisation

BH Tree Services Ltd. President’s AwardSmall Size Organisation

Carlow County Council President’s AwardHousing Department New Entrant

Obelisk Group President’s Award Overall ✓Regional/Northern Ireland

Allergan Pharmaceuticals President’s Award: ✓Chemical/Pharmaceutical

Lagan Construction Group President’s AwardConstruction

Aura Sport & Leisure Sport / Leisure AwardManagement Ltd.

Bord Gáis Energy Utilities / Telecoms Providers Award

M+W Ireland High Tech Consultants AwardProject Limited

Schrader Electronics part of Electronic / Electrical Sensata Technologies Manufacturing /Assembly

Award

Montupet UK Ltd. Manufacturing Award

Tipperary Fire and Rescue Public Service AwardService

Thermo King, Galway Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing / Assembly Award

Lake Region Medical Limited Medical Devices Award ✓Longford County Council Local Authority / Council

Award

Musgrave Wholesale Partners Retail / Wholesale Award

Sky Handling Partner Ltd. Transport / Distribution / ✓Storage Award

Central Bank of Ireland Financial / Insurance Award

Aramark Workplace Solutions Facilities Management andServices Award

Bon Secours Hospital Galway Healthcare Provider Award✓Cold Chon Galway Ltd. Chemical/Pharmaceutical ✓(Chemoran) Speciality Chemicals Award

Alkermes Pharma Ireland Ltd. Chemical/Pharmaceutical ✓Pharmaceuticals [API] Award


John Graham Construction Construction Industrial / ✓Ltd. Commercial Award

Road Maintenance Services Construction ✓Road Surfacing Award

P+D Lydon ConstructionCivil Engineering Award

PM Group Construction ✓Consulting Engineers Award

Hertel Ireland Ltd. ConstructionSpecialist Contractor Award

Actavo Network & In-Home Construction ✓Division Utility Services Award

Designer Group Engineering Construction ✓Contractors Building Services Award

Northern Ireland Electricity Northern Ireland AwardNetworks Limited

H&MV Engineering Ltd. Regional Award (Mid West)

Glan Agua Ltd. Regional Award (West)

Xerox Technology Regional Award (North East)✓MSL Engineering Ltd. Regional Award (South)

Wexford County Council Fire Regional Award (South East)Services Joint Award

Kilcawley Construction Regional Award (North West)✓EU Power + Energy Ltd. Regional Award (East)

Honeywell Aerospace Ireland Regional Award (South East) Limited Joint Award

Lagan Cement Regional Award (Midlands)

Specialist Technical Services Best New EntryLarge Size Organisation Award

Priority Drilling Limited / Best New EntryPriority Drilling Company Medium Size Organisation Limited Award

Priority Construction Ltd. Best New EntrySmall Sized Organisation Award

Wills Bros Ltd. Distinction

GEA Ireland Ltd. Distinction

John Cradock Ltd. Distinction

Coffey Group Distinction

Towercom Limited Distinction

Belfast Health & Social Care DistinctionTrust

King and Moffatt Building DistinctionServices

Collen Construction Ltd. Distinction

Malone Engineering Group Distinction

AWARDS FEATURE



MEIC Ltd. Distinction

Dornan Engineering Ltd. Distinction

Cork City Council Distinction

Bon Secours Hospital Tralee Distinction

FLYNN Distinction

Bon Secours Hospital Dublin Distinction

Dublin Port Company Distinction

Grid Network Services Ltd. Distinction

Walsh Mechanical Engineering DistinctionLtd.

EMR Integrated Solutions Distinction

Iron Mountain Ireland Distinction

Penneys Distinction

Cork City Fire Department Distinction

AE Global Distinction

Bon Secours Hospital Cork Distinction

Cork County Council Distinction

Merit Medical Ireland Ltd. Distinction

Mainline Group Ltd. Distinction ✓Abbvie Ireland NL B.V. Distinction

Global Rail Services Ltd. Distinction

BAM Ireland Distinction

Baxter Healthcare DistinctionIrish Manufacturing Operations

ISS Facility Services Distinction

BioMarin International Limited Distinction

Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland Distinction

MMD Construction Distinction

Transport Infrastructure Ireland Distinction

MJ Conroy Construction Distinction

Irish Aviation Authority Distinction

Tech Group Europe Distinction

O’Connor Sutton Cronin Distinction

Mayo County Council Distinction

LMC Group Distinction

Suir Engineering Ltd. Distinction

Henkel Ireland Operations Distinctionand Research Limited

K Leisure Distinction ✓W & H Alexander Limited Distinction ✓Fingal County Council Distinction ✓Roadbridge Ltd. Distinction ✓


Acacia Facilities Management Ltd. Distinction ✓John Sisk + Son ( Holdings) Ltd. Distinction ✓Kirby Group Engineering Distinction ✓TLI Group Distinction ✓GMC Utilities Group Ltd. Distinction ✓Aramark Foodservices Highly Commended

TAL Ltd. Highly Commended

BT Ireland Highly Commended

Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd. Highly Commended

Cagney Contract Cleaning Highly Commended

Electric Skyline Lighting Highly CommendedSpecialists Ltd.

Compass Group Ireland Highly Commended

National Aquatic Centre Highly Commended

MD Roof Services Highly Commended

Adman Civil Projects Ltd. Highly Commended

Road Safety Operations Ireland Highly Commended

ACB Roofing Ltd. Highly Commended

Intel Ireland Ltd. Highly Commended

Bennett (Construction) Ltd. Highly Commended

DB Schenker CommendedIreland-Leixlip Branch

Office Depot Commended

Southlink N25 Ltd. Commended

Allied Irish Bank (Property and CommendedFacilities Management)

Maveric Contractors Merit

Virgin Media Ireland Merit

Cold Chon (Galway) Ltd., Sligo Recognition

Additional Awards are as follows:

John Graham Construction Occupational Health Award[Joint Winner] John Paul Construction [Joint Winner]

Lagan Construction Group Anderco Superior Performance Award

Mainline Group Ltd. Merrion Fleet Driving for Work Award

David Byrne – Henkel Ireland Safety RepresentativeOperation and Research Limited of the Year Award

The award winners above are sorted randomly withintheir respective award categories.

Silver Jubilee

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AWARDS FEATURE

Carlow County Council Housing Department, winner of the President's Award: New Entrant

M+W Ireland High Tech Project Limited,winner of the Consultants Award

Thermo King, Galway, winner of the MechanicalEngineering / Manufacturing / Assembly Award

Lake Region Medical Limited, winnerof the Medical Devices Award

Alkermes Pharma Ireland Ltd., winner of theChemical/Pharmaceutical Pharmaceuticals [API] Award

Cold Chon Galway Ltd. (Chemoran), winner of theChemical/Pharmaceutical Speciality Chemicals Award

Bon Secours Hospital Galway, winnerof the Healthcare Provider Award

Kirby Group Engineering was presented with a Consistent High Achiever Award

Obelisk Group, winner of the President's Award:Overall Regional/Northern Ireland

AWARDS FEATURE


P+D Lydon, winner of the Construction: Civil Engineering Award

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited,winner of the Northern Ireland Award Glan Agua Ltd., winner of the Regional Award (West)

Lagan Cement, winner of the Regional Award (Midlands)

BioMarin International Limitedwas awarded with a Distinction

Suir Engineering Ltd. was awardedwith a Distinction

Specialist Technical Services, winner of the BestNew Entry: Large Sized Organisation Award

Acacia Facilities Management Ltd. was presented with a Consistent High Achiever Award

PM Group, winner of the Construction: Consulting Engineers Award

IOSH FORUM


Safety message for workers usingrailway crossings Steps that employers can take to help their workers stay safe near the railways havebeen highlighted by IOSH’s Rural Industries and Railway Groups.

The groups, whosememberships include safetyand health professionals inIreland, recently staged anevent to promote the risksassociated with user-operated railway levelcrossings, and raiseawareness of the issueacross all industries.

Among the key pointsraised during the event wasthe need for organisationsto ensure their employeesundertake sufficient pre-planning and riskassessment before startingany work which requiresaccess to level crossings.

Alan Plom, vice-chair of theIOSH Rural IndustriesGroup, said: “One of ourchallenges is getting othersectors to realise that safetyat user-worked levelcrossings is of relevance tothem.

“It is not only workers inforestry, farming or rail; it isanyone visiting farms or thecountryside in the line oftheir work. It could berefuse workers collectingwaste, engineers inspectingfarm machinery or anyonemaking deliveries to thesepremises.

“Often user-workedcrossings are not incompanies’ riskassessments, and manywouldn’t think to includeit.”

According to Irish Rail,there are around 150

unattended level crossingson roads around Ireland.

Earlier this year, the RoadSafety Authority, theCommission for RailwayRegulation and Irish Railjointly launched a campaignto raise awareness of levelcrossing safety.

They were particularlyconcerned by incidents atunattended railway levelcrossings, which are usuallyfound on minor or privateroads where there arerelatively low levels oftraffic.

The recent IOSH event sawinspectors from UK railregulator the Office of Railand Road (ORR) providepractical advice to delegateswith the help of a mock

user-worked crossing.

Adam Meredith, seniorengineer and HM Inspectorof Railways at the ORR,said the risk posed toworkers by these crossingsoften goes “below theradar”.

Adam, who is also achartered member of IOSH,said: “To make a one-waycrossing with a vehicle oranimals, the person willhave to cross the track morethan once in order to openand close the gates. Witheach crossing a train isgetting closer.

“There is a massive amountof residual risk here to youand the train. If I wascrossing this regularly Iwould ask what are the

characteristics of thiscrossing, and what does thesignaler know about it?“Your safety managementsystem needs to identifywho is at risk, check whatcontrols are in place andwhat can you do to ensuresafe use.”

Past collisions betweenagricultural machinery andtrains at these crossingswere reviewed as part of thefree event, which took placeat the Birches Valley ForestCentre, Cannock Chase, inStaffordshire, UK.

John Gillespie, HMAssistant Chief Inspector ofRailways at the ORR, saiddelegates could helpagricultural businessesrealise that “something ontheir farm that they thought

IOSH FORUM

is an asset is actually aliability”.

Keith Morey, chair of theIOSH Railway Group,added: “Simple andpractical guidance is outthere. Employers need tounderstand the extent ofthe problem and to think‘what can we do about it’.

“At the end of the day, it isto make sure the use ofuser-worked crossings iscovered suitably andsufficiently in riskassessments.”

A guide to the safe use ofunattended railway levelcrossings in Ireland can befound online atwww.irishrail.ie.

Farm and farmer safetyIOSH is due to stage a freeevent around farm andfarmer safety at TeagascMountbellew AgriculturalCollege, in Co Galway, onWednesday 16 November.

The upcoming workshopwill raise awareness of thedangers of unsafe practicesand demonstrate how asafer farmyard can help

prevent incidents andinjuries. It will featuresafety advice anddemonstrations fromTeagasc Mountbellew staff,and Coilte instructors.

The event – hosted by IOSHIreland with the support ofits Rural Industries Section,and IOSH Northern IrelandBranch – is open to anyonewho works in agriculture,

including both membersand non-members of IOSH.

It is part of a continuedeffort by IOSH members inIreland and NorthernIreland have to promoteagricultural safety andhealth.

Anyone interested inattending the upcomingworkshop should book

their place in advance [email protected], for moreinformation contact IOSHIreland administratorCatherine Daly by [email protected],calling freephone 1800 331331 from within Ireland, orphoning 00353 1 424 2203from outside of Ireland.


Share your thoughts…If you have any health and safetyideas, experiences, stories or tips thatyou would like to share with NISOUpdate readers, we would love to hearfrom you!

Please send an email expressing yourinterest in contributing to NISOUpdate to Geraldine [email protected].

FEATURE: HAV RISK MANAGEMENT


Talking to many Healthand Safety organisations orgoogling “Hand ArmVibration”, you could getthe impression that virtuallythe only requirement formanaging Hand ArmVibration is to carry out arisk assessment – or,alternatively, a riskassessment… As with noise,there is an extensiveindustry providingmeasurement services thatsimply tell you what youalready know, that you havea problem. There is also thetemptation for companiesto use assessment as a“check box” processbecause modifyingactivities, processes andmanagement techniques toreduce risk is more difficult.

The following is a summaryof what constitutes bestpractice in HAV riskmanagement, including twoneglected Cinderellas: toolmaintenance and reducingvibration at source.

HAV Risk ManagementAssessment Best PracticeCheck ListThe following are thecomponents that should beincluded in any effectiveHAV risk managementprogramme.

1 Create a vibrating tool /plant registerThis is time consuming.Define tools andoperations (“blue drill”is not sufficient)! Make,model, accessory,operational use and thematerial (metal, plastic,grass, scrub etc.). Anopen source templateHAV tool registerspreadsheet is availablefor download atwww.invc.com/noise/vibration/handarm-vibration/

2 Carry out a HAV riskassessmentThe key message is:“Don’t measure unlessyou absolutely must”.Measurement is costly

and often unnecessary ifyou can find good fieldvalues from databases /industry groups. Somemanufacturers’ data isalso useful, but is oftenunsuitable for riskassessment.

3 Implement a HAV riskmanagementprogrammeThis includesoperational factors,working conditions,behaviour, ergonomics,symptom reportingsystems etc. This doesnot include PPE as thereis no effective PPE forhand-arm vibration.

4 Reduce vibration viamaintenance andvibration controlmeasuresEvaluate the sensitivity oftool and plant vibrationto mechanical conditionso that maintenance canbe prioritised. Toolvibration can becompletely unaffected or

very sensitive to toolcondition. Retro-fitengineeringmodifications can alsoreduce vibrationsubstantially in somecases.

5 Hire / Buy Smooth -select low vibrationtoolsUse field vibration dataand include operational,productivity andergonomic factors aswell. Note that thecommon “traffic light”system based onmanufacturers’ dataoften seriouslyunderestimates risks.

6 TrainingAs operator risk is verydependent on behaviour,training is an importantrisk managementelement - toolbox talks,management briefingsand full HAVcompetency asappropriate.

7 Health SurveillanceIntroduce a healthsurveillance programmefor all workers who arelikely to be exposed

HAV Risk Management – the unsung elements

Peter Wilson MSc, MIOA, TechnicalDirector, Industrial Noise and VibrationCentre (Slough)

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above the ExposureAction Value (A(8) of2.5 m/s2). This includeseducation, reportingsystems, health checksand communication.

8 Audit the riskmanagementprogrammeCheck that you areimplementing currentbest practice for all of theabove elements – inpractice, not just onpaper. We have foundthat risk managementcan often be improved inparallel with significantcost savings.

Reducing Vibration1 Tool Maintenance

RegimesThe key toimplementing aneffective maintenanceprogramme is toevaluate the effect thatmaintenance has on thelevels of vibration forthe various categories oftool over their workinglives. We have collatedthe field values forthousands of tools togenerate statisticsshowing howmaintenance affectsvibration. Standardbreakers or rivet gunsgenerate very similarlevels of vibrationwhether they aremaintained or not. In

contrast, a poorlymaintained anglegrinder or leaf blowercan generate severaltimes the vibration of awell maintained unit.The graphic shows thestatistical spread for 3contrasting tools.

This information can beused to optimise toolmaintenanceprogrammes,concentrating resourceson those tools that posethe greatest risk if theyare not well maintained.

2 Tool MaintenanceContract CaveatsIncreasingly, post-maintenance vibrationchecks are included intool maintenancecontracts. These checksare usually carried outwith the tool runninglight using a HAV meter.This provides no usefulinformation about toolcondition nor do thevalues reflect HAV risk.

3 Reducing Vibration atSourceWhilst reducing toolvibration is not oftenpractical, sometimesretro-fit engineeringmodifications canreduce vibrationexposure and increaseproductivity.

Pedestal grinding: the32m/s during flash removalfrom hand-held aluminiumcomponents meant that theExposure Limit Value (ELV)would be reached in only 12minutes. The cantileveredrest was replaced by asimple floor mountedversion that improved theergonomics and reduced thevibration to 1m/s2.

Concrete ramming: a hand-held sand rammer used topack concrete lintel mouldsgenerated 28m/s2 giving amaximum finger on triggertime of only 15 minutes/day,with serious productionimplications. We designed amass and sprung balancesystem that reduced thevibration to 11.5m/s2,extending the trigger time to90 minutes/day andimproving the ergonomics.This eliminated the HAVrisk and gave largeproductivity gains at a costof a few £hundred, makingthe project self-financingover a few days.4 Maintenance BenefitsThe following are someof the HAV RiskManagement benefitsassociated with aneffective toolmaintenanceprogramme.

• Reduced vibrationTools in good conditionpose the least risk to

health. The vibrationfrom some categories oftools can increase by x5when not maintained.

• Reduced claims andpremiumsAs HAV claims representc. 9% of all employers'liability claims, even asmall reduction inpremiums as a result ofan effective maintenanceprogramme represents asubstantial cost saving.

• Reduced healthsurveillanceAn effectivemaintenanceprogramme can, in somecases, reduce operatorexposures to below theExposure Action Valueabove which healthsurveillance is required.

• Increased productivityWhere the vibrationexposures of productionstaff are close to orabove the ExposureLimit Value, the onlyoption for that process isto limit working time orrotate the work.Effective maintenancecan sometimes reducevibration levelssufficiently to allowworking times to beextended (safely),increasing productivity.


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I am supervisor for a team of salesrepresentatives and roughly 60% ofour occupation involves driving. Ouremployer has provided mobile phoneholders in each car but are there anyadditional controls we shouldconsider to ensure the health andsafety of employees when driving forwork?

Employers have a duty to provide a safeplace of work for employees. Under theSafety, Health and Welfare at Work Act2005, a vehicle is defined as a place ofwork. Employers must ensure that:

• work related journeys are safe;

• members of staff are able to drivesafely; and

• all vehicles and vehicle equipmentare fit for use and in a safecondition.

Employers also have a duty of care toothers who may be affected by theiremployees’ work activities, which in thecase of driving for work includes allother road users and pedestrians.

In order to manage work-related roadsafety effectively it should be integratedinto your arrangements for managinghealth and safety at work. The mainareas that need to be addressed arepolicy, responsibility, organisation,systems and monitoring.

Questions that need to be consideredinclude:

• Does your health and safety policystatement cover work-related roadsafety?

• Is there top-level commitment towork- related road safety in yourorganisation and is responsibilityclearly defined?

• Are you confident that your vehiclesare regularly inspected and servicedin accordance with manufacturers’recommendations?

• Do you monitor performance toensure that your work-related roadsafety policy is effective?

As per the Safety, Health and Welfare atWork Act 2005, the employer mustidentify hazards in the workplace andcarry out a risk assessment. Areas ofconsideration when carrying out therisk assessment include:

• The driver – Are you satisfied that: - your drivers are fit for purpose forwhich they are used?

- vehicles are maintained in a safe and fit condition?

- safety equipment is properly fittedand maintained?

- drivers have access to informationthat will help them reduce risks?

- drivers’ health, and possibly safety, is not being put at risk, e.g. frominappropriate seating position ordriving posture?

• The journey- Do you plan routes thoroughly? Are work schedules realistic? Are you satisfied that sufficient time isallowed to complete journeys safely? Are you satisfied that drivers will not be put at risk from fatigue caused by driving excessive distances without appropriate breaks? Are you satisfied that sufficient consideration is given to adverse weather conditions, such as

snow or high winds, when planningjourneys?

For further safety information ondriving for work, please view thedocuments titled Safe Driving for WorkEmployer Guide and Safe Driving forWork – Drivers Handbook, bothavailable to download from the Healthand Safety Authority website:www.hsa.ie.

The Health and Safety Executive (UK)also have a document titled Driving atWork – Managing Work Related RoadSafety, available to download at:www.hse.gov.uk.

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Health and Safety ExecutiveDriving at workManaging work-related road safety

Introduction More than a quarter of all road traffic incidents may involve somebody who is

driving as part of their work at the time (Department for Transport figures).1

Health and safety law applies to work activities on the road in the same way as

it does to all work activities and you need to manage the risks to drivers as

part of your health and safety arrangements. This leaflet suggests ways you can

do this.

Effective management of work-related road safety helps reduce risk, no matter

what size your organisation is. It could also result in, for example:

fewer injuries to drivers; reduced risk of work-related ill health; reduced stress and improved morale.

Health and safety law does not apply to people commuting (ie travelling between

their home and their usual place of work), unless they are travelling from their home

to somewhere which is not their usual place of work. Who should read this leaflet?The leaflet applies to any employer with employees who drive, or ride a motorcycle

or bicycle at work, as well as self-employed people. It also applies to those using

their own vehicle for a work-related journey. It will be particularly valuable to those

responsible for fleet management. Employees and their safety representatives will

also find it helpful. Employers with large goods vehicles (LGVs) or passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs)

may also be subject to specific legal requirements that take priority over the general

advice given here.

The law Employers have duties under health and safety law for on-the-road work activities.

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act)2 states you must ensure,

so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all employees while at

work. You must also ensure that others are not put at risk by your work-related

driving activities. The self-employed have similar responsibilities.

‘So far as reasonably practicable’ means balancing the level of risk against the

measures needed to control the real risk in terms of money, time or trouble.

However, you do not need to take action if it would be grossly disproportionate to

the level of risk.

Dial before you dig!You never know what’s below the surface. Digging into a gas pipeline can cause serious injury – even death. So before you break ground, always check the location of gas pipelines. It could save your life.Email - [email protected] or visit www.gasnetworks.ie/dial

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CONSULTATION AND PUBLICATIONS UPDATE


Consultation/New PublicationsConsultationThe European Commissionhas launched twoconsultations linked to theimplementation of theSocial rules andprofessional road transportin the internal marketincluding:• the Directive 2006/1/ECon the use of hiredvehicles for the carriageof goods by road

• the driving timeRegulation (EC)561/2006 establishingminimum requirementson daily and weeklydriving times, breaks,daily and weekly restperiods.

• the working timeDirective 2002/15/EClaying down the rules onthe organisation of theworking time of personsperforming mobile roadtransport activities.

• the enforcementDirective 2006/22/ECsetting out minimumrequirements forMember States to checkcompliance by driversand operators with theRegulation's provisions.

Consultation on the SocialRulesFull information andbackground about theconsultation on the socialrules:http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/road/consultations/2016-social-legisltaion-road_en.htm

Consultation on HiredVehiclesFull information andbackground about theconsultation on the use ofhired vehicles:http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/road/consultations/2016-review-hired-vehicles-carriage-goods_en.htm

New PublicationsManaging Driving forWork My ResponsibilitiesThisInformationsheet willhelp youlearn aboutthe relevantlegislation,duties ofemployers, and how toimplement a safe systemsapproach to managingdriving for work.

Visit www.hsa.ie todownload this informationsheet.

Safety Representatives andSafety ConsultationGuidelinesUpdated for2016 - Theseguidelinesare aimed atemployers,employees,safety

representatives, safetycommittee members andsafety and healthpractitioners.

Visit www.hsa.ie todownload these guidelines.

Use ChemicalsSafely on theFarmChemicals such asfertilizers,detergents, oils,disinfectants andplant protection productscan play an important rolein everyday life on the farm.However, if these chemicalsare not used safely, then youcould be at risk.

Visit www.hsa.ie todownload this informationleaflet.

Working at Height inAgricultureBefore carrying out anywork at height around thefarm involving minor

repairs onsheds, onbuildings oron silos, youmust askyourself areyoucompetentand have you the rightequipment to carry out thework safely.

Visit www.hsa.ie todownload this informationsheet.

Rehabilitation and returnto work – InformationSheetAgainst thebackdrop ofthe ageingworkforce,this reportgives anoverview oftheapproaches taken torehabilitation and return towork throughout Europe.

Fatal Workplace Injuries by Economic Sector 2008-2016 (NACE Revision 2)

Economic sector 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 A Agriculture, forestry Crop and animal production, 20 10 22 22 20 16 30 18 14

and fishing hunting and related serviceactivitiesForestry and logging 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 0

Fishing and aquaculture 1 2 4 5 7 5 1 5 2

Mining and quarrying 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 2 1

C Manufacturing 6 1 2 2 0 1 3 3 2

D Electricity; gas, steam and air conditioning supply 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

E Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 2 0 2 3 4 1 0 3 1

F Construction 15 10 6 6 8 11 8 11 4

G Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and personal goods 3 2 4 2 3 3 4 2 2

H Transportation and storage 3 6 3 7 1 4 4 4 1

I Accommodation and food service activities 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

J Information and communication 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

K Financial and insurance activities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L Real estate activities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

M Professional, scientific and technical activities 1 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 0

N Administrative and support service activities 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 2

O Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 0

P Education 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Q Human health and social work activities 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1

R Arts, entertainment and recreation 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1

S Other service activities 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0

Total 57 43 48 54 48 47 55 56 31

(Source: HSA. Correct at 30 September 2016 - Note that some accidents may be under investigation and may not have been recorded yet.)

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This study, conducted by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), looks at the systems currently in place in Europe for rehabilitation and return to work. It analyses the factors that affect the development and implementation of these systems, as well as their success factors, in the 28 Member States and 4 European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries. In addition to analysing the systems in place across Europe, the study also uses evidence from case studies on return-to-work programmes.

Demographic change

The EU has an ageing workforce. The population is ageing, life expectancy increased from 77.7 years to 80.6 years between 2002 and 20131, and the proportion of 55- to 64-year-olds in the working-age population rose from 16 % to 20 % between 2000 and 20152.

Ageing is accompanied by a higher risk of developing health conditions that can lead to functional limitations and disability. Chronic diseases are increasingly prevalent; work-related health problems, such as musculoskeletal disorders and mental health conditions, are considered the primary causes of long-term sickness absence and disability retirement.

A third of 55- to 64-year-olds suffer from a long-standing illness or health problem3.

Long-term sickness absence often leads to unemployment and is a major predictor for exit from the labour market, including with a disability pension4, and taking early retirement5, which are major financial burdens for the state, the workplace and society.

Increased retirement age, longer working life, ageing of the workforce and the prevalence of long-standing illness in older age groups is compelling workplaces and national social security systems to improve the management of sickness absence.

Risk prevention in the workplace is crucial to protect the worker and prevent the occurrence of accidents and illnesses; when injuries or

1 Eurostat (2015), ‘Healthy life years (from 2004 onwards)’, last updated on 13 May 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2016, from: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/statistics-illustrated

2 Fotakis, C. and Peschner, J. (2015), Demographic change, human resources constraints and economic growth – The EU challenge compared to other global players, Working Paper 1/2015. Retrieved 13 January 2016, from: http://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=13727&langId=en

3 Eurostat (2015), ‘People having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age and labour status’, last updated on 23 March 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2016, from: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Self-perceived_health_statistics

4 OECD (2010), Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking the Barriers — A Synthesis of Findings Across OECD Countries. Retrieved on 13 January 2016, from: http://ec.europa.eu/health/mental_health/eu_compass/reports_studies/disability_synthesis_2010_en.pdf

5 Aranki, T. and Macchiarelli, C. (2013), ‘Employment duration and shifts into retirement in the EU’ European Central Bank Working Paper Series No 1517, European Central Bank, Frankfurt am Main. Available at: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/scpwps/ecbwp1517.pdf

illnesses occur, rehabilitation and return-to-work interventions can help to restore people’s work ability, and support reintegration and retention.

Rehabilitation is defined by the World Health Organisation as a process of restoring the patient’s ‘optimal physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological and social functional levels’6.

Vocational rehabilitation aims to help people with physical or mental impairments or disabilities to overcome barriers to accessing, maintaining or returning to work.

Return to work is a coordinated effort aimed at job retention and preventing early exit from work, encompassing all procedures and interventions intended to protect and promote the health and work ability of workers and to facilitate the reintegration into the workplace of anyone experiencing a reduction in work capacity as a result of injury or illness7.

Overall trends

According to the study, the national rehabilitation and return-to-work systems in the EU and EFTA countries are very diverse in their contexts, in their policies and in the stakeholders involved. Two main types of system were defined:

1. those that focus on the implementation of anti-discrimination and equality in employment policies, mainly targeting people with disabilities;

2. those that focus on ensuring that social security systems are sustainable, targeting all workers and focusing on early intervention and early sickness management.

Determinants of the effectiveness of rehabilitation and return-to-work systems

A driver for developing rehabilitation and return-to-work systems common to all European countries is the cost of sickness absence and of disability benefit schemes, as these are a major burden on social security systems. Many countries are concerned about the unsustainability of their social security systems and have therefore taken steps to reform their pension systems, disability schemes and sickness absence management.

The two main factors that influence the effectiveness of rehabilitation and return-to-work systems in the countries studied

6 WHO (2016), ‘Rehabilitation’. Retrieved on 11 January 2016, from: http://www.who.int/topics/rehabilitation/en/

7 ISSA (2013), ‘ISSA Guidelines on Return to Work and Reintegration’. Retrieved on 13 January 2016, from: https://www.issa.int/excellence/guidelines/return-to-work

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Chemicals such as fertilizers, detergents, oils, disinfectants and plant protection products can play an important role in everyday life on the farm. However, if these chemicals are not used safely, then you could be at risk. The potential of chemicals on your farm to cause harm depends on a number of factors including how dangerous the chemicals may be and how long and how often you are exposed to them. It is also important to remember that chemicals naturally occurring on the farm, such as slurry gases, can also be dangerous.

Chemical exposure can result in health e�ects such as cancer, birth defects, burns, skin rashes, and lung, liver or kidney disease.

When using chemicals on the farm, it is important to know how dangerous they are. It is also important to ensure that you have the necessary controls in place to keep you, your family and the environment safe.

Am I at risk from chemicals? Do’s and Don’ts when using chemicals

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Do study the label and the safety data sheet (SDS)

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Don’t mix chemicals, unless you are sure they don’t react

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The Health and Safety Authority • www.hsa.ie/chemicals • [email protected] • 1890 289 389

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National Irish Safety Organisation Events DiaryPlease keep an eye on our website niso.ie for forthcoming courses in 2016.

1. NISO Safe PassTraining:

East: NISO TrainingCentre, Ballymount,Dublin 12Dates: 21, 28 October; 4,25 NovemberWeekly: On Fridays

South East: SpringhillCourt Hotel, KilkennyDates: 16 November; 7December

South East: Clonmel ParkHotel, Clonmel, TipperaryDates: 2 November; 14December

South: Radisson BluHotel, Little Island, CorkDates: 9 November; 13December

2. Courses scheduledat NISO TrainingCentre, Ballymount,Dublin 12

Safety Representation(NISO Cert)Duration: 2 day26-27 October

Manual Handling BasicDuration: half day27 October

Introduction to H&S forthe Non SafetySpecialistDuration: 2 days7-8 November

IOSH Working SafelyDuration: 1 day14 November

Manual HandlingInstructor and AssessorTraining (QQI L5)Duration: 5 days (3 days

wk 1; 2 days wk 2)14-16 & 21-22November

Risk Assessment – BasicConcepts (NISO Cert)Duration: 2 day21-22 November

First Aid RefresherTraining, (NISO Cert)Duration: 1 day2 December

Health and SafetyRepresentation (QQI L5)Duration: 4 day5-8 December

First Aid CertificateCourse (QQI L5)Duration: 3 day7-9 December

3. Courses and eventsin the regions

EAST REGIONSeminar: Driving forWorkDate: 24 November Location: Dublin

Annual General MeetingDate: 25 January 2017Venue: Dublin

Safety QuizDate: 22 March 2017Venue: Dublin

MIDLAND REGIONCourse: NISOIntroduction toOccupational Healthand SafetyAthlone Institute ofTechnologyDuration: 13 weeks, 2 hrs p/wkCommencing: Spring 2017Contact: [email protected]

Annual General MeetingDate: 6 December 2016Venue: Tullamore

Safety QuizDate: 7 March 2017Venue: Athlone

MID WEST REGIONMasterclass: WorkplaceWellbeingDuration: half dayworkshopDate: 26 OctoberLocation: Limerick

Annual General MeetingDate: 12 January 2017Venue: Limerick

Safety QuizDate: TBCVenue: TBC

Course: NISOIntroduction toOccupational Healthand SafetyLimerick Institute ofTechnologyDuration: 13 weeks, 2 hrs p/wkCommencing: Spring 2017Contact: [email protected]

NORTH EAST REGIONAnnual General MeetingDate: TBCVenue: TBC

Safety QuizDate: TBCVenue: TBC

NORTH WEST REGIONAnnual General MeetingDate: 21 November 2016Venue: Donegal

Safety QuizDate: 16 March 2017Venue: Sligo

SOUTH REGIONSeminar: Driving forWorkDate: November (TBC)Location: Cork

Annual General MeetingDate: TBCVenue: TBC

Safety QuizDate: 28 March 2017Venue: Cork

WEST REGIONSeminar: Driving forWorkDate: 23 NovemberLocation: Galway

Workshop: Farm SafetyDate: 1 December (TBC)Location: Claremorris

Annual General MeetingDate: 5 December 2016Venue: Galway

Safety QuizDate: 9 February 2017Venue: Galway

4. National/All Ireland EventsNational AnnualGeneral MeetingDate: 22 April 2017Venue: Radisson BluHotel, Sligo

All Ireland Safety QuizFinalsDate: 22 April 2017Venue: Radisson BluHotel, Sligo

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