HSL: Hazardous Area Classification – Buxton, 19 Oct 2017

HSL is to run a 1 day course on Hazardous Area Classification.

19 October 2017

Introduction

The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) require that areas where accidental releases of dangerous substances could occur are identified and classified according to the likelihood of the formation of a flammable atmosphere. Within classified areas sources of ignition should be controlled. This course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge to carry out straightforward hazardous area classification in accordance with commonly used standards or to act as an intelligent customer when contracting others to deliver this role.

The course covers

Who should attend

This course is suitable for all those who may be asked to carry out hazardous area classification as part of a DSEAR assessment including process safety and electrical engineers and health and safety practitioners.

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 £600 per person (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments).

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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BAOHSF/EEN: Healthy Workplaces for All Ages – Promoting a Sustainable Working Life – Bradford, 24 Oct 2017

Bradford Occupational Health & Safety Forum (BAOHSF) and European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EEN) are in partnership in presenting the following FREE health and safety event.

Date and Location

Tuesday 24 October 2017 – 9.30am for registration and refreshments – 1pm finish
City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1HY

Event overview

Organisations of all sizes and sectors, public or private, as well as individuals, are welcome to to join us for inspirational case studies from the public & private sector, sharing good practice and facts & figures from national bodies.

9.30-9.50 – Registration & Refreshments
9.50-10.00 – Introductions
10.00-10.30 – The Multigenerational Workforce (by Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service)
10.30-11.00 – Tackling Workplace Stress to enable Sustainable, Healthy Working Lives (by the Health & Safety Executive)
11.00-11.30 – Break & Refreshments
11.30- 12.00 – Case Study: Promoting the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of an Ageing NHS workforce
12.00-12.30 – Case Study by Yorkshire Water
12.30-12.40 – Questions & Answers
12.45 – Close

Further information and booking

For further information and online booking visit the ‘Healthy Workplaces for All Ages – Promoting a Sustainable Working Life‘ web page.

HSL: Manual Handling for Assessors – Buxton, 31 Oct 2017

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HSL is to run a 1 day course on Manual Handling for Assessors.

31 October 2017

Introduction

Manual handling is one of the main causes of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), which are the second most common occupational injuries within the UK and make up nearly half of all work-related ill health seen by general practitioners (GPs) are MSD related. The most recent HSE statistics on MSDs show a 20% increase in MSDs with 184,000 new cases (2013/14), around 80 per cent of which are attributable to work conditions.

Prevention and control of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) is a major priority and as such HSE have published a simple but effective risk assessment method called the MAC tool. This enables risk identification of key manual handling risk factors so that these can be eliminated or managed in the most cost effective way.

This course will equip you with the knowledge to help recognise, assess and reduce manual handling risks in your organisation. It is suited to employers and employee representatives who intend to begin the process of manual handling risk assessment and control within their companies. It will also benefit those already involved in manual handling risk reduction who require more formal or in-depth training in this subject, including training in the use of specific manual handling assessment tools.

The course will cover:

Principles of manual handling
Understanding injuries
Common types of injuries
Legal aspects
Key risk factors
Manual handling risk assessment (MAC and L23)
Pushing and pulling
Control and reduction of risk
Key principles of good handling techniques
Case studies

Presenters include:

• Matthew Birtles, HSL – Ergonomics specialist in MSDs

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 this course is £450 per person (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments).

Book Course

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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Workplace Health Expert Committee Open Meeting – Glasgow University, 10 Oct 2017

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Recruitment of trainee health and safety inspectors awareness event

HSE is running a number of awareness events in June. Find out about what it takes to become a trainee inspector – come and meet some of our current inspectors and recruitment colleagues between 11.00am and 4.00pm at the locations below;

Dates and locations

Introduction

Our inspectors are the frontline of HSE’s life saving work. Whether on a construction site, a farm or at a manufacturing plant, millions of workers come home safe and well because of the difference our regulators make.

From inspecting workplaces to investigating incidents, our people do some of the most important and rewarding work in government. You will play a big part in helping employers manage risk sensibly and proportionately, and Great Britain to work well.

As a health and safety inspector, no two days are the same – and every workplace you visit will be different, as will the people you’ll meet.

Your workplace could be in the office, out on site or in court presenting evidence. And because the work is so important, we make a big investment in developing your regulatory skills, knowledge and abilities.

Our two year trainee regulatory programme is unique to HSE, resulting in a post graduate qualification and a substantial pay increase as a qualified health and safety regulator.

You can make a difference to how Britain works with HSE.

Who should attend?

The events are aimed at people interested in a job with real-world impact that makes workplaces safer and improves the health and well-being of the people who work there. We’re interested in speaking with degree qualified (2:1 or higher) individuals who will enjoy the variety and challenge of this rewarding role.

Cost

Free.

For more information, please visit careers.hse.gov.uk.