Newsletter. Sharing Learning Improving. Mock trial and other events

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1 February 2018 Introduction Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association February k Hazard Spotting Presentations Toolbox Links via icons or arrows News / Stop Press Newsletter Sharing Learning Improving Should you take tablets for an audit? New technology free apps demo Ralph Weaver Managing Occupational Health Risks George Allcock Implementation of GDPR in a Large UK and European Business Rob Fowler, Technical Services Planning Manager, Dpd Group Diary Dates Mock trial and other events For further information: Liz Prophett Tel: ; secretary@bhsea.org.uk

2 Guests and New Members New Members a very warm welcome to: Melanie Grychtoz St Edmunds Academy Louise Blewitt St Edmunds Academy Ian Edwards Fircroft College of Adult Education Wayne Bishop Spellar Metcalfe

3 Grinding / Fettling Operation What is good or not good? Any questions you wish to ask?

4 Workplace What is good or not good? Any questions you wish to ask?

5 Workplace What is good or not good? Any questions you wish to ask?

6 Workplace layout and design What is good or not good? Any questions you wish to ask?

7 Key Points Should you take tablets for an audit? New technology free apps demo Ralph Weaver Ralph gave a demonstration of the latest tablet technology and explained how devices and apps can aid the health and safety professional when undertaking audits in the workplace. The main advantages are: Portability of the device and ease of use Access to standard checklists to aid and speed up the audit process these are often freely available to download from the Internet Access to a client s previous records for comparative purposes Ability to connect to the main computer to check other files or access the Internet when out on site Speed of report production and electronic submission to the client and other interested parties Consistency of reporting format Ability to take photographs and videos of situations or dubious operations witnessed on site, or to provide evidence to back up statements within the report especially after an accident or incident Provides an accurate record of what is seen at the time of the audit Some devices provide additional features, such as a light meter or noise meter Be mindful that not all clients will welcome the use of the technology, which is sometimes seen as intrusive. They will need assurances that any information stored will be held securely and fall within the framework of Data Protection law. Don t forget to keep your tablets charged up! Link to presentation slides Links to apps

8 Implementation of GDPR in a Large UK and European Business Rob Fowler, Technical Services Planning Manager, Dpd Group GDPR replaces the Data Protection Act on 28 May All organisations processing personal information of UK/EU residents will have to comply. GDPR will apply post Brexit. The Information Commissioner s Office (ICO) is the regulator responsible for ensuring compliance, with the power to impose fines which will be based upon the scale of the breach and the turnover of the business. GDPR applies to any information an organisation holds that could ultimately identify an individual. This is known as an Information Asset. Organisations (Information Asset Owners or IAO s) need to establish, for example, whether the Information Asset has a value or is of use to them, and whether there would be financial or legal implications if it could not be produced when requested. Individuals have a right to be forgotten which means anything held on that person has to be removed upon request from that individual. So, you need to know where information is stored, what is being stored, what and how it is removed (in line with legal retention periods), who has access to it and why. Organisations will need to review all data held, and also appoint a responsible person to act as IAO and create an Information Asset Register (IAR) ensuring it is up to date, compliant and comprehensive and lists all the types of records held (hard copy or computer files). Tighter controls need to be in place where data is held on external drives/data sticks. Also, where information is outsourced to other organisations (eg solicitors, sub contractors, claims handlers) you will need to ensure that they too are GDPR compliant. If in any doubt, declare any information held on the Register, rather than risk non compliance. The ICO must be informed immediately if you have any data stolen.. Link to presentation slides

9 Managing Occupational Health Risks George Allcock The term Occupational Health relates to the promotion and preservation of workers physical, mental and social well being through risk control and adaptation of jobs. However, it is often the case that workers are expected to adapt to the job. Failure to manage occupational health has high financial consequences both to business and the country eg in the year 2016/17 there were 25.7 million working days lost per annum to workrelated ill health and 13,000 deaths each year are linked to past exposure to harmful substances. Work related stress, depression and anxiety largely due to workload has overtaken musculoskeletal disorders. Main industries affected are within human health and social work. (Survey ) 45% (229,000) of all musculoskeletal disorders affect upper limbs and the neck a higher proportion of cases are within the construction industry. (Survey 2016/2017) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) results in 33% of occupational lung disease deaths annually. Members shared their workplace experience of health related issues: Craig Neuin and Colin Hailing face fitting Linda Ley hand arm vibration Wayne Bishop overuse of thinners leading to sensitivity Lee Dargue drug and alcohol abuse Risk assessments, pre employment screening, health surveillance programmes, competent advice and support were suggested as some of the key elements for managing occupational health risks. Link to presentation slides

10 Camera Hazard spotting Audit / review Information & training Good v not good Visual action sheets Risk assessment Learning & sharing

11 Safe v Unsafe: Good v Not Good

12 uk/assets/bf lung disease infographic 2017 manufacturing.pdf Source

13 Mock Trial: Tuesday 1 st May To book your place annual seminar mock trails tickets Donations to help cover costs may be invited

14 Breathe Freely Source

15 The Future of ISO Seminar Thursday 1st March 2018 Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham B1 1BT Delegate rates: Early bird offer if booked before 31st January Full price 259 Tables of 8 delegates can be booked for 1,665 Reduced rate for BHSEA members of 199 quote GA 18 All list prices exclude VAT, which is applicable at 20% Three ways to book / for more information: news emma.griffiths@actassociates.co.uk +44 (0)

16 Introduction Sharing Learning Improving 12 th March pm for 1.30pm 3.45pm National Metalforming Centre B70 6PY (1 min from M5 j1) Links via icons or arrows Members Corner Hazard Spotting Presentations Toolbox News / Stop Press Next event(s) HS2: Challenges & Opportunities Carole Bardell, Head of Health, Safety & Security, HS2 Ltd HS2: O/H Challenges & Opportunities Lorraine Nicholls, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager, Laing O Rourke/Murphy Everyone welcome If possible please confirm your attendance by contacting Liz Prophett Tel: ; secretary@bhsea.org.uk

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