Newsletter. Harry Jakeman Memorial Event Sharing Learning Improving

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1 March 2017 Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association MARCH k Hazard Spotting Members Corner Main presentation Other presentation(s) Toolbox Poster / Cartoon Members questions News / Stop Press Next event Newsletter Harry Jakeman Memorial Event Sharing Learning Improving Links via icons or arrows Use of CCTV in Manufacturing Nick Ayres, Ecl-ips CDM Is it doing the job? Tony Mitchell, HSE Safety by Design Ray Gold, RDG Engineering BHSEA 2017 Programme Construction / WWT Business Continuity Seminar For further information: Liz Prophett Tel: ; secretary@bhsea.org.uk

2 Guests 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

3 As also covered at May 2016 event and Newsletter Harry Jakeman- In Memoriam 28 June 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 years of continuous support and service! He held high office on a number of occasions: Construction Section Chairman Association Chairman 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.

4 What is good or not good? What would you do? What would you say or ask? Working at Height _48 safety (ben wright)

5 Hazard Spotting - Construction Believed to be attributed to IOSH circa 2006 but an enquiry with IOSH and a web search has failed to locate it. If you are the copyright holder or know who is please contact BHSEA: Tel: or secretary@bhsea.org.uk

6 Key Points CCTV Assisting a Health and Safety Practitioner Aaron Kernaghan, Ecl ips 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.

7 Key points CDM Is it doing the job? Tony Mitchell, HSE 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 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.

8 Safety by Design Ray Gold, RDG Engineering Key points Safe 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.

9 Managing Contractors Questionnaire / self assessment Based on HSE HSG 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,

10 Poster / Useful Website Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council Singapore

11 Poster downloaded from: See also: Crown copyright information taken from most HSE publications, may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence (OGL). This licence takes the form of a simple set of terms and conditions for re-use at

12 From Safetyrisk.net website Permission granted by website owner c/o A search has been carried out but any copyright holder not found. If you are the copyright holder or know who is please contact BHSEA: Tel: or secretary@bhsea.org.uk

13 Reminder Members 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 HSE What to do if possible send an 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

14 2017 Programme main themes* 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 Engineering 10 Apr: Wellbeing: What, why and how Les Wright, University of Birmingham 27 April: Business Continuity Annual Seminar Details to be circulated / publicised early in May: Cultural Safety, Engagement & Business Performance Ryder Marsh 12 Jun: Legal update Louise Mansfield, Pinsent Masons; Preparing for an enforcement visit Richard Heath 11 Sep: Control of Contractors: the law, case studies and good practice Geoff Brown, HSE; and others 9 Oct: Health and Wellbeing in Construction Tony Mitchell, HSE; and others 13 Nov: Ergonomics in practice making it comfortable / making it safe Posturite; and others 11 Dec: Risk Assessment Re visited plus a festive themed learning activity, and seasonal fare * In addition events will include: Simple, visual and practical elements of HS&E, Members' Corner presentation, and usually Second presentation / topic Unless otherwise stated: Buffet lunch from pm Events start at 1.30 pm

15 Fire Prevention in Construction Tuesday 4 th April 2017

16 Other Construction / WWT Events HARNESS AWARENESS TRAINING Dates: 10/17/19 May x 2 hour sessions (two per day) Venues: Coleshill, Merry Hill Dudley, Central Birmingham. Providers: Keepmoat, Arco, Mace Group SCAFFOLDING & WORK AT HEIGHT Date: June/July 2017 (Half Day Event) Venue: Broadstreet Rugby Club, Coventry or Arco Total Access Facility, Stafford. Contributors/Presenters: TBC PLANT SAFETY Date: September 2017 (Half Day Event) Venue: Brownhills Topics: CLOCS / Innovation Big & Small Plant /Handling Smaller Equipment Etc HEALTH IN CONSTRUCTION Date: November 2017 (Half Day Event) Venue: TBC Topics: Manual Handling / COSHH Etc. For further information: Liz Prophett Tel: ; secretary@bhsea.org.uk

17 Business 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?

18 Business Continuity Seminar 27 th April 2017

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20 Next event Hazard Spotting Members Corner Main presentation Other presentation(s) Toolbox Poster / Cartoon Members questions News / Stop Press Next event Sharing Learning Improving 10 th April pm for 1.30pm 3.45pm (ish) National Metalforming Centre B70 6PY (1 min from M5 j1) Links via icons or arrows Wellbeing: what, why and how Les Wright, University of Birmingham Everyone welcome If possible please confirm your attendance by contacting Liz Prophett Tel: ; secretary@bhsea.org.uk

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