Date and location

Thursday 22 June 2017, Organisational Learning Centre, Old Police Station, 66 Castle Street, Bolton BL2 1AE.

There is no charge for attendance at meetings.

Group meeting starts at 9.15am – tea and coffee from 8.45am.

Places are in demand and so please only place a nomination if you are able to attend for the FULL DAY of the Conference.

Conference Overview

The programme is as follows:

• 09.15 – 09.30 – Welcome, Programme information and Housekeeping
• 09.30 – 10.15 – Site Security (Dawn Kenyon – Radcat)
• 10.15 – 11.00 – Fire Safety / Risk Assessments (Stuart Beaumont – Spectra)
• 11.00 – 11.15 – Tea / Coffee Break
• 11.15 – 12.00 – Ergonomics and the Working Environment  (Chloe Sorrell – Posturite)
• 12.00 – 12.15 – Close of morning session; Question and Answers (Dr Chris Bamber)
• 12.15 – 13.00 – Lunch (Provided – Manchester Catering)
• 13.00 – 14.30 – A Personal Experience – Paul Burns
• 14.30 – 15.00 – Jeff Marsh Award(s) Presentation
• 15.00 – 15.15 – Tea / Coffee
• 15.15 – 16.15 – Risk Assessment (Dr Chris Bamber)
• 16.15 – 16.30 – Evaluation and Close

NMHSAG meet bi-monthly and are open to anyone who has an interest in Health & Safety at Work, especially useful to SMEs. The meetings provide a positive opportunity for learning and updating H&S information via presentations, speakers, group discussions, Q&A session and networking. The group is a member of Safety Groups UK and affiliated to RoSPA.

Booking and information

To book a place or request more information, please contact the group by e-mail contact.nmhsag@gmail.com.

Journalists should approach HSE press office with any queries on regional press releases.

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HSL is to run a 1 day course on RPE Fit Test – Introduction.

20 July 2017

Introduction

Tight-fitting Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) needs to fit the wearer’s face well in order to work correctly and provide the expected protection. As faces come in all shapes and sizes, each wearer needs to be supplied with a facepiece which matches their face. Fit testing demonstrates how well a facepiece matches the individual’s face;  it is used to select a facemask which is a good match for them. HSE’s relevant Approved Codes Of Practice (ACOP) require that fit testing be carried out as part of the initial RPE selection process, to ensure that the wearer has the correct facepiece.

This course will explain the importance of fit testing, the responsibilities of employers and introduce the various fit testing methods. Practical sessions will cover the essential skills of pre-use checking and correct donning of facepieces, before going on to provide opportunity to practice fit testing using the 2 methods which are extensively and almost exclusively in use in the UK.  It is therefore ideal for those new to, or relatively new to, practical fit testing and also suitable for those with responsiblility for correct selection of respiratory protection.

This is in an introductory course which will provide a good foundation on which to build  practical fit testing skills. To become a competent fit tester will require considerable additional practice and experience.  Our Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) fit testing – Advanced course is suitable for those who are well on the way to becoming competent fit testers and are possibly considering applying for accreditation under the Fit2Fit scheme.

All course presenters are Fit2Fit accredited fit testers, some were actively involved in the development of the Fit2Fit scheme.

This Introduction Course includes:

• Understanding the importance of fit testing                                            
• Principles of fit testing methods
• Essential pre-use checking and correct donning of facemasks
• Responsibilities of employers and fit testers
• Qualitative fit testing using Bitrex or Saccharin
• Quantitative fit testing using the Portacount

Who should attend:

Individuals who are new to or relatively new to practical fit testing and those with responsibility for correct selection of respiratory protection.

More information on the Fit2Fit scheme is available at http://fit2fit.org/index.html

Venue

The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester International Airport.

Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitpeakdistrict.com.

Cost

The discounted cost of this course is £600 per person (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments).

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“The team/trainers were fantastic and brimmed with knowledge, not just the technical elements, but down to earth ‘working’ solutions that can be applied in the workplace. In one word fantastic. I would thoroughly recommend HSL, a great organisation! Please keep providing training, there is no service/training provider like the HSL.”
Richard Browne (CARE UK)

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Please note the invoice option is not available within 4 weeks of the course date, or for overseas customers.  If you are selecting the invoice option for payment, it will be mandatory to input a purchase order/reference number as we are unable to process booking forms without this.

For further dates and additional information email: training@hsl.gsi.gov.uk or contact the Training & Conferences Unit
at HSL directly on +44 (0)1298 218806.

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HSL is to run a 5 day course on Ergonomics.

2 – 6 October 2017

Introduction

Every year, 35 million days are lost to British industry as a result of accidents and ill health caused by work activities. A large number of these accidents are due to a lack of thought and planning concerning the use of our everyday systems.

The course provides the ergonomics theory and techniques used to maximize the design of the tools, tasks and workplaces for improved comfort, safety and performance of the workforce.   The techniques cover both the physical and psychosocial aspects of a workplace design, following relevant HSE guidance and approaches to assess and reduce risks.

What will the course cover?

• Ergonomics principles, methods and techniques
• Human Beings – physical and psychological factors
• Applied Anthropometry
• Workplace Design and DSE
• Manual Handling risks, assessments and controls
• Upper Limb Disorders – risks, assessments and controls
• Stress Management
• Influencing behaviour
• User investigation methods, such as interviews, questionnaires and focus groups
• Task Analysis
• Controls and Displays
• Environmental Factors – Lighting, Floors and footwear, Noise

Who should attend?

The course is suited to all who have an interest in workplace ergonomics and wish to understand more about possible interventions that could be made to assess and improve worker comfort, safety and performance. No previous ergonomics or MSD experience is required.

Who will present?

Matthew Birtles – Matt has been a practising ergonomist for 13 years. His work at HSL has spanned various industries and topics, such as welding and foundry work, fairground ride safety and other leisure industry projects, food production, railway and train cabin design, furniture manufacturing, construction health and safety and ergonomics in health care. He also co-authored and presents, material on MSD training for HSE inspectors, and manual handing and the material for this Ergonomics course for the public. Matt has particular interest in the prevention of musculoskeletal injury and the design of fit for purpose ergonomic solutions to workplace problems.

Liz Brueck is a physicist with considerable experience in noise measurement and instrumentation, and hearing protection (including level dependent protectors). She represents HSE on the standard committees for electroacoustic equipment and hearing protectors, and represents the UK on the ISO working group for the acoustic testing of hearing protectors.

Victoria Whitehouse is a psychologist with experience conducting literature reviews in behavioural change and worker engagement, as well as developing and testing a toolkit looking to provide construction SME’s with the tools and techniques necessary to improve their health, safety and business performance. Victoria has also developed and delivered a comprehensive training course on behavioural change, and developed two further training courses on work-related violence and wellbeing.

Jane Hopkinson is a psychologist working in HSL’s Social and Organisational Factors section. Jane’s particular area of expertise is in risk communication, knowledge, attitude and behaviour changing techniques and the management of work related stress and how these can be applied with regard to health and safety. Jane has been responsible for developing and delivering HSL training courses on the topics of behaviour change, wellbeing and work related stress.

Venue

The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester International Airport.

Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitbuxton.co.uk

Cost

The cost of the course is £1,500 per person  (includes course notes, lunches, refreshments and a course dinner on the second night).

Book Course

Please note the invoice option is not available within 4 weeks of the course date, or for overseas customers.  If you are selecting the invoice option for payment, it will be mandatory to input a purchase order/reference number as we are unable to process booking forms without this.

For further dates and additional information email: training@hsl.gsi.gov.uk or contact the Training & Conferences Unit
at HSL directly on +44 (0)1298 218806.

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