Presentation to fellow Netlinked Maidstone Group members and guests on the importance of Health & Safety in the workplace plus my USPs

1. Helping you to create a safe & healthy workplace environment Presentation to Netlinked MaidstoneMarch 15th, 2011 Colin Norgate

2. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment My Background Honours Degree in Chemistry Over 30 years experience serving the printing industry Technical } Marketing } Management General } 15 years experience in Health & Safety NEBOSH Accredited Consultant Member of IOSH (Technician level) Member of KHSG & KHSCF

3. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Why we Need Health & Safety!

4. Why We Need Health & Safety www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment

5. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment The H & S Duties of a Director All based on HASAWA 1974 “So far as Reasonably Practicable ensure the health, safety & welfare of all its employees” “So far as Reasonably Practicable ensure the health, safety & welfare of all visitors and members of the public”

6. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment The H & S Duties of a Director In plain English – Ensure:- Safe plant & systems of work Safe use, handling, storage and transport of articles & substances The provision of any necessary information, instruction, training & supervision of staff A safe place of work with means of access and egress A safe and healthy working environment

7. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Elf ‘n Safety - Beaurocracy Gone Mad?! If a Company has 5 or more Employees Prepare a written Health & Safety Policy Set down organisation & arrangements for carrying out the policy Revise and update as necessary Provide necessary training for employees so they are aware of any risks associated with their daily work

8. Main Causes of Accidents and Illness at Work Slips, Trips & Falls Bad Manual Handling Stress Poor Electrical Safety Poor Safe Working Practices & Maintenance programmes Occupational Dermatitis www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment

9. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Why Just4Safety?

10. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Why Just4Safety?

11. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Why Just4Safety?

12. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Why Just4Safety? My U.S.P.’s Independent one on one advice Common sense “hands – on” approach Understand the need for companies to function efficiently and effectively but at the same time safely Practical experience of H & S Management in manufacturing and service sectors Help you generate a positive H & S Culture on site through training and advice

13. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Why Just4Safety?

14. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Essentials

15. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Essentials

16. www.just4safety.co.uk Helping you create a safe and healthy working environment Why Just4Safety? Useful Tips Look up HSE website (www.hse.gov.uk) Data on Safe & Sound “Do your Bit” campaign On line office risk assessment On line low risk workplace assessments Look up Business Mentality website (www.businessmentality.org.uk) Look at 5 minute stress check tool