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September 2007
Construction Design and Management Regs
HSE Guidance on The Construction Design and Management Regs 2007 has been published in September 2007 entitled ‘Want Construction Work Done Safely? A quick guide for clients http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg411.pdf
More detailed industry guidance is available for all duty holders from the Construction Industry Training Board website: http://www.citb.co.uk/healthsafety/cdmregulations/guidance/
For further advice on Construction Safety Management please contact Anglia Wright Advice.
August 2007
Aran Services Limited Case Study
We have a new testimonial from Aran Services Limited of Bury St Edmunds following an Asbestos Awareness training session.
April 2007
Smoke-free workplaces Summer 2007
Is your company ready for the ban on smoking in workplaces which comes into effect on 1st July 2007?
Companies need to develop a Smoking Policy in consultation with employees, publicising the company’s approach. The No Smoking ban will apply to all persons, whether employees, contractors, visitors or clients, and all enclosed or substantially enclosed buildings. This is likely to include undercroft areas, and outbuildings.
If companies are providing smoking shelters they must make sure they are not substantially enclosed, nor that they are sited too close to the building and become part of the structure, thereby needing to be smoke free. Look carefully at any such design as many of these shelters have been classed as being substantially enclosed.
It will also apply to all company vehicles unless only ever used by one person with no passengers. It should therefore also apply to any private vehicles driven on company business when shared with another occupant travelling on behalf of the Company. Private dwellings used for work by the person living in the dwelling are exempt, unless they share the workspace with anyone else, which would include other employees visiting the homeworker in their home. It does not, however, cover employees visiting ‘people’ in their own home, ie members of the public.
No smoking signs will need to be displayed on entrances to smoke-free premises and vehicles.
HELP TO STOP SMOKING
The NHS offers free services to help smokers stop smoking. They offer support, and advice regarding the use of nicotine replacement therapies. Visit their website for more information or call 0800 169 0 169
http://www.givingupsmoking.co.uk
There are a number of other resources available and these include Allen Carr clinics or book: ‘The Easyway to stop Smoking’
http://www.allencarrseasyway.com
Useful websites for further information:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2006 20060028 for the Health Act 2006
http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/
http://www.smokefreeeast.co.uk/
http://www.smokefreeeast.co.uk/download/Regulations%20factsheet%20FINAL.pdf
http://www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-12227-f0.pdf
January 2007
New Website…
Our new website has been launched providing a new interface and more information on the world of Health and Safety, our latest initiatives to help clients remain abreast of the constant changes in legislation and best practice guidelines and our range of business services.
