Posts Tagged ‘Health And Safety’

First Aid Kits – BS 8599

It has recently been reported that the BSI and the HSE have been working together on the introduction of a new standard concerning First Aid Kits in the Workplace that took effect on the 30 June 2011. Currently, the contents of First Aid Kits are determined by the First Aid Needs Assessment and Risk Assessment that must be carried out by an employer. Enshrined in Law under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Regulation 3 of the Management Regs states that an employer MUST make an assessment of reasonably foreseeable risk. Read the rest of this entry »

Is Health and Safety such a dirty word?

Mention Health and Safety and Im sure those of you reading this are no different to the people attending our courses and cringe in dread.  But why? Health and Safety has been in the workplace for all my working life and Im sure most of yours. Admitedly I cant remember Health and Safety being big in the 80s or early 90s but now it is unrecognisable from the introduction on the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974. Read the rest of this entry »

History of SIA Door Supervisor Training

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) was born out of the introduction, in the UK of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA 2001) SIA Door Supervisor Training was the first Security activity to be licensed and arguably has seen the most change in the last 8 years.

There is not another area of Security where operatives are in such close contact with their customers and more importantly customers with the potential for violent confrontation. Read the rest of this entry »

Corporate Manslaughter sentencing guidelines have been finalised and publishes.

Initially the Sentencing Advisory Panel (SAP) issued recommendations that in cases of Corporate Manslaughter the penalties should be £500,000 and in most cases 2.5-10% of turnover based on gross turnover for the previous 3 year period..

This has been rejected by the Sentencing Guidelines Council (SGC) on the grounds that it would be un infoceable especially in the 3rd Sector.

The SGC has now said fines imposed should very rarely fall below the £500,000 threshold and could be in the £m.

As well as the £500,000 Corporate Manslaughter guide there will be a publicity order placed on companies making it compulsory to notify the press and other Media of sentence. Non compliance with this order will result in further Court action and fines.

This has been broadly welcomed by IOSH but it seems from their statements they were hoping for the former.

Guidelines have also been issued for Death caused by Health and Safety breaches which as the SGC say should rarely fall below £100,000 and in most cases should be hundreds of £000 and more.

For more information call us.

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Corporate Manslaughter sentencing guidelines have been finalised and publishes.

Initially the Sentencing Advisory Panel (SAP) issued recommendations that in cases of Corporate Manslaughter the penalties should be £500,000 and in most cases 2.5-10% of turnover based on gross turnover for the previous 3 year period..

This has been rejected by the Sentencing Guidelines Council (SGC) on the grounds that it would be un infoceable especially in the 3rd Sector.

The SGC has now said fines imposed should very rarely fall below the £500,000 threshold and could be in the £m.

As well as the £500,000 Corporate Manslaughter guide there will be a publicity order placed on companies making it compulsory to notify the press and other Media of sentence. Non compliance with this order will result in further Court action and fines.

This has been broadly welcomed by IOSH but it seems from their statements they were hoping for the former.

Guidelines have also been issued for Death caused by Health and Safety breaches which as the SGC say should rarely fall below £100,000 and in most cases should be hundreds of £000 and more.

For more information call us.

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A Kenilworth takeaway could be forced to reduce trading hours and even employ a bouncer in a bid to stop rowdy behaviour late at night.

This is a snapshot of another incident surrounding licensed premises and highlight yet again why the SIA introducing Breakaway and Disengagement is a farce.

Worryingly this article mentions Bouncer and not Bouncers. Under no circumstances can or should any restraint be attempted alone and Door Supervisors should not be expected to work alone.

From a Health and Safety point of view there would be no justification or defence for using a lone Door Supervisor on any licensed premise. By the very nature of having a Door Supervisor on a premise would suggest there is a risk of unruly behaviour as in the case of this takeaway.

Watch this space for more information of the new changes to the Door Supervisors course.

We have an IOSH Managing Safely course running at our Langstone Technology Park Offices from the 23-26 Nov 2009.

The course is designed for managers and supervisors from any company who wish to heighten their Health and Safety knowledge and skill.

To book a place call SPP Solutions now:

T: 02392 41 55 40
E: info@sppsolutions.com

The new First Aid changes are nearly upon us.

This is the first major change to the first aid training requirements in 25 years. The changes will take effect on Thursday 01st October 2009.

The current 4 Day First Aid at Work (FAAW) programme will be shortened to 3 Days. The reason for shortening the course is to reflect the simplification of techniques namely CPR and casualty movement therefore requiring less training time.

Due to skill fade over 3 year certificate currency the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) STRONGLY advise a 3 hour refresher package at the end of the first and second years of the qualification. Candidates will not need to do a refresher in the year they complete a re-qualification (Year 3)

A new qualification will be added which will be known as the Emergency First Aider in the Workplace (EFAW) and will involve candidates completing a one day training course.

The 2 day Re-qualification course will remain unchanged.

Both the new 3 Day FAAW and EFAW qualification MUST be delivered by HSE registered training providers. As an employer you must ensure your training provider is HSE registered.

Holders of current FAAW certificates will not need to do the new course until their current certificate expires and then they will only need to do the 3 Day course if they fall outside the time lines for being able to attend a 2 Day re-qualification course.

The First Aid provision for your workplace should be established after conducting a suitable and sufficient assessment of risk. The HSE give guidance on First Aid Provision in the Workplace in the Health and Safety First Aid at Work Regulations 1981.

SPP Solutions will be running an Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely course at our Langstone Technology Park Offices on the 05-08 Oct 2009.

The course is a must for Managers and Supervisors so they can better understand Health and Safety issues in the workplace.

SPP Solutions is a registered IOSH Centre and holds full membership of IOSH. Our prices are the lowest in the area, simply because we have no overheads to pass on so we are able to provide the best training at the best prices.

The course costs £750 per person and includes all course material, registration, and Certification at the end of the training.

If you would like to know more or book a place (s) please call 02392 415540 or email info@sppsolutions.com

This is the first major change to the first aid training requirements in 25 years. The changes will take effect on Thursday 01st October 2009.

The current 4 Day First Aid at Work (FAAW) programme will be shortened to 3 Days. The reason for shortening the course is to reflect the simplification of techniques namely CPR and casualty movement therefore requiring less training time.

Due to skill fade over 3 year certificate currency the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) STRONGLY advise a 3 hour refresher package at the end of the first and second years of the qualification. Candidates will not need to do a refresher in the year they complete a re-qualification (Year 3)

A new qualification will be added which will be known as the Emergency First Aider in the Workplace (EFAW) and will involve candidates completing a one day training course.

The 2 day Re-qualification course will remain unchanged.

Both the new 3 Day FAAW and EFAW qualification MUST be delivered by HSE registered training providers. As an employer you must ensure your training provider is HSE registered.

Holders of current FAAW certificates will not need to do the new course until their current certificate expires and then they will only need to do the 3 Day course if they fall outside the time lines for being able to attend a 2 Day re-qualification course.

The First Aid provision for your workplace should be established after conducting a suitable and sufficient assessment of risk. The HSE give guidance on First Aid Provision in the Workplace in the Health and Safety First Aid at Work Regulations 1981.