The document is a newsletter from Rainham Industrial Services discussing various health and safety topics. It includes:
- Praise for the professional conduct of some scaffolders working at a site.
- Discussion of safety guidance documents and statistics on work-related injuries and fatalities in the UK. Over 150 workers were killed at work in 2009-2010.
- Commentary on budget cuts to the UK's Health and Safety Executive that may impact their ability to enforce regulations and further reduce injury and fatality rates.
The newsletter provides updates on recent changes to employment law including proposed changes to TUPE regulations, the timeline for auto-enrollment of pension schemes, guidance on religious dress in the workplace, a case study on calculating holiday pay, and statistics on employment tribunal claims since the introduction of fees. It directs readers to specific pages for more detailed information on these topics and invites feedback on how to improve the newsletter.
The Court of Appeal upheld a dismissal for breakdown of trust where the employment tribunal considered all relevant facts. However, a breakdown of trust cannot be a convenient label for dismissal without lawful reasons. The duty to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled employee does not necessarily end when the employee goes on sick leave. An employment tribunal awarded compensation to an employee who was victimized after complaining of racist behavior. For a transfer of staff to occur under TUPE, there must be a deliberate grouping of employees organized for the specific client work. Selection criteria for redundancy must be applied consistently and objectively.
This document discusses health and safety (H&S) training and standards in the UK and globally. It notes that the UK has very strong H&S laws and regulations that have helped reduce workplace fatalities over time. It also discusses the high regard that international countries and organizations have for UK H&S qualifications like NEBOSH certificates. These qualifications are seen as robust and help improve H&S knowledge and practices around the world.
Welcome to the Autumn 2013 edition of the BHW Employment Law Newsletter.
It seems that despite Government rhetoric to leave employment law alone, the Ministers can’t help themselves from dabbling in the area!
We have therefore collated information on the most important changes to help keep you up to date.
The document discusses health and safety laws and regulations in the UK and New Zealand, including two case studies:
1) The Piper Alpha oil rig disaster of 1988 in the UK that killed 167 workers and led to 106 safety recommendations.
2) The Pike River coal mine explosion in New Zealand in 2010 that killed 29 workers, with failures to address methane levels and safety issues identified.
The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) of 2015 in New Zealand aims to reduce work-related injuries and deaths by 25% by 2020. It introduces new responsibilities for Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs), officers, workers and others.
The Department of Labor recently issued final rules that will increase the civil penalties assessed to employers for violating various federal laws. The higher penalties are part of a law passed last year and are scheduled to begin with those assessed after August 1, 2016. This article explains why the penalties are increasing and some of the new amounts.
With the goal of improving workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is giving employers what they call a "nudge." The nudge takes the form of requiring some companies to publish worker injury reports online. New rules ratifying that policy will kick in for affected employers generally beginning in 2017. Here are the highlights.
This document discusses how to determine if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. It examines factors like control over work, integration into the organization, provision of equipment, ability to delegate work, mutuality of obligation, and access to benefits. It also covers workers' rights, casual workers including zero-hours contracts, and potential discrepancies between contractual terms and actual practice. Employee shareholders who receive company shares may forfeit some statutory employment rights in return.
The newsletter provides updates on recent changes to employment law including proposed changes to TUPE regulations, the timeline for auto-enrollment of pension schemes, guidance on religious dress in the workplace, a case study on calculating holiday pay, and statistics on employment tribunal claims since the introduction of fees. It directs readers to specific pages for more detailed information on these topics and invites feedback on how to improve the newsletter.
The Court of Appeal upheld a dismissal for breakdown of trust where the employment tribunal considered all relevant facts. However, a breakdown of trust cannot be a convenient label for dismissal without lawful reasons. The duty to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled employee does not necessarily end when the employee goes on sick leave. An employment tribunal awarded compensation to an employee who was victimized after complaining of racist behavior. For a transfer of staff to occur under TUPE, there must be a deliberate grouping of employees organized for the specific client work. Selection criteria for redundancy must be applied consistently and objectively.
This document discusses health and safety (H&S) training and standards in the UK and globally. It notes that the UK has very strong H&S laws and regulations that have helped reduce workplace fatalities over time. It also discusses the high regard that international countries and organizations have for UK H&S qualifications like NEBOSH certificates. These qualifications are seen as robust and help improve H&S knowledge and practices around the world.
Welcome to the Autumn 2013 edition of the BHW Employment Law Newsletter.
It seems that despite Government rhetoric to leave employment law alone, the Ministers can’t help themselves from dabbling in the area!
We have therefore collated information on the most important changes to help keep you up to date.
The document discusses health and safety laws and regulations in the UK and New Zealand, including two case studies:
1) The Piper Alpha oil rig disaster of 1988 in the UK that killed 167 workers and led to 106 safety recommendations.
2) The Pike River coal mine explosion in New Zealand in 2010 that killed 29 workers, with failures to address methane levels and safety issues identified.
The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) of 2015 in New Zealand aims to reduce work-related injuries and deaths by 25% by 2020. It introduces new responsibilities for Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs), officers, workers and others.
The Department of Labor recently issued final rules that will increase the civil penalties assessed to employers for violating various federal laws. The higher penalties are part of a law passed last year and are scheduled to begin with those assessed after August 1, 2016. This article explains why the penalties are increasing and some of the new amounts.
With the goal of improving workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is giving employers what they call a "nudge." The nudge takes the form of requiring some companies to publish worker injury reports online. New rules ratifying that policy will kick in for affected employers generally beginning in 2017. Here are the highlights.
This document discusses how to determine if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. It examines factors like control over work, integration into the organization, provision of equipment, ability to delegate work, mutuality of obligation, and access to benefits. It also covers workers' rights, casual workers including zero-hours contracts, and potential discrepancies between contractual terms and actual practice. Employee shareholders who receive company shares may forfeit some statutory employment rights in return.
Making Connections and Creating Solidarity with African American Youthsondramilkie
This document summarizes research on connecting with and supporting African American youth. It discusses research conducted with African American girls on their "possible selves", or visions of their potential future. The research found that current positive experiences in school positively impacted the girls' hoped-for futures, while relationships with family and community were also important influences. The document also discusses working with students and teachers in Beloit schools to transform relationships and challenges the tendency to view African American youth through a negative lens by projecting stereotypes. It stresses that building positive relationships requires respect, trust, consistency and inclusivity.
This document contains practice problems on ratios and proportions. It includes two example problems - one calculating the student to faculty ratio at a small college and the other calculating the ratio of field goals made to attempts for Shaquille O'Neal during the 2000-2001 NBA season. It also includes a blank problem for the reader to create and solve their own ratio problem.
This document discusses the benefits of carsharing and driving less to promote sustainability. It notes that personal car use significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and each mile driven emits 1 pound of carbon dioxide. Carsharing allows people to own fewer cars as the average member drives 50% less after joining due to reduced traffic, parking, and costs. Driving less through carsharing helps reduce one's carbon footprint, conserves green space since cars are parked most of the time, improves health by encouraging exercise and time outdoors, and saves people nearly $700 per month on average in ownership costs. The document describes how carsharing works through an affordable membership and reserving vehicles online or by phone to use for trips.
2010 Department of Community Resource Development Symposium-4sondramilkie
The document summarizes a nonprofit organization and board development program presented at a symposium. It describes the program's objectives, curriculum, results, and reflections. The program consisted of 5 workshops covering essential nonprofit topics. Over 75% of participants reported an increase in knowledge, averaging 1.28 points higher on a post-workshop questionnaire. Follow-up interviews found some organizational changes occurred as a result of the program. The presenters thank the Dominion Foundation for providing financial support for the program.
Vector Pharmaceutical provides regulatory affairs support and services to innovative pharmaceutical companies. Their core services include product development strategy, regulatory intelligence, clinical trial approval, submission preparation and management, and support during the post-authorization phase. They recognize that many clients work in small teams and aim to integrate smoothly as another member of the team. Clients will always deal with the same experienced consultant and not face unexpected charges. The name "Vector" refers to a quantity having both magnitude and direction, like a force.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
2010 Department of Community Resource Development Symposiumsondramilkie
This document outlines the timeline and process of downsizing and reorganizing the Wood County Board from 2006 to 2008. It describes moving from 15 committees over departments and 10 additional committees to 6 committees. A reorganization committee was appointed in December 2006 and used a strategic planning process, studying other counties and developing alternatives. Their work included bylaw revisions and obtaining input from supervisors, department heads, and the public. Surveys conducted before and after the changes found that after reorganizing, supervisors and department heads felt board sessions were a more appropriate length, committees met for a better length of time, and supervisors had more knowledge of department operations.
Understanding the System: Creating Impacts in Criminal Justicesondramilkie
This document outlines the stakeholders in a criminal justice system, including professors and students, criminal justice professionals, policy makers at various government levels, department heads, and the community including families and children. The document suggests establishing a comprehensive statewide criminal justice system that draws on the experience and expertise of these diverse groups.
A grant from 3M funded a multi-state 4H Power of Wind project that uses inquiry-based learning to teach youth about wind power and developing STEM competencies. Through hands-on experience with wind turbines, youth discover how turbines generate electricity. The project trains educators to facilitate learning by asking questions and setting up engaging experiences, rather than simply providing answers, as inquiry-based learning involves youth seeking answers through active exploration.
This document discusses an exhibition about witch's hats. It contains multiple sections that provide details about different aspects of witch's hats, including their history and styles. The document examines witch's hats and their portrayal in various contexts.
"Everybody is a Somebody" A Dialogue on Classism in Cooperative Extensionsondramilkie
This document summarizes a dialogue on classism that occurred in Cooperative Extension. It discusses the concepts of "somebodies" and "nobodies" and how rank can divide people. Participants shared how they have felt like nobodies at times when overlooked or excluded. The dialogue addressed recognizing the contributions of all people and ensuring equity and inclusion in the workplace. Participants discussed barriers to inclusion and ways to improve the organizational culture, such as through difficult conversations. The goal is for everyone to feel like a somebody through recognition and respect.
Nutrient Management: Education, On-farm Research, and Trainingsondramilkie
This document summarizes efforts in Wisconsin to promote nutrient management education and implementation through collaboration between universities, agencies, and organizations. It describes the development of the Nutrient Management Farmer Education Curriculum to teach farmers nutrient management principles and help them develop their own plans. Over the past decade, this program has educated over 3,200 producers who have planned management for over 977,500 acres across 48 counties. It also lists accomplishments like training workshops and publications developed to support these nutrient management goals.
Risk Management Education for Wisconsin's Women Farmerssondramilkie
This document summarizes risk management education programs for women farmers in Wisconsin. It describes the history and impacts of the Heart of the Farm and Annie's Project programs, which provide training in financial management, record keeping, and other business skills. Additional spin-off programs focused on specific topics like accounting software and financial statements. Surveys found that participants valued networking and gained skills in areas like business planning, communication, and understanding regulations. The programs were well-received and participants requested additional advanced topics and delivery methods like webinars. The women-only format was considered important for open discussion and learning from other women in agriculture.
The Conservation Professional Development and Training Program provides research-based conservation training to professionals across agency and state lines. It focuses on conservation planning, emerging issues, and staff skills. By sharing resources and expertise, it ensures a well-trained workforce can implement effective conservation practices. The Manure Hauler Education program also trains applicators, identifies needs, and empowers industry leadership to collaborate on priorities like regulations, insurance, and road weight limits. Both programs have significantly increased conservation compliance and expertise.
Scholarship as Collaborative Public Work: Extension's Unique Niche--Scott Peterssondramilkie
Cooperative Extension has a unique role in conducting collaborative public scholarship. The author outlines a framework for designing effective scholarship that involves understanding current realities and problems, developing practical theories for action, and engaging in an ongoing cycle of measurement, assessment, and using results to inform future efforts. The framework involves understanding the current situation, determining appropriate actions, and evaluating outcomes in an interactive process between research and practice.
The document examines potential target audiences for films at the London Film Festival, including children, teenagers, and various adult age groups. Examples are provided of films targeted at children, teenagers, and adults ages 25-30. The document also discusses using websites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the BFI website to advertise and promote the festival to different target audiences.
The document summarizes activities at the 2010 Cooperative Extension State Conference focusing on integrating sustainability. It describes Wisconsin municipalities pursuing sustainability initiatives, four sustainability principles, and evolving views of interconnected communities. It outlines UW-Extension's sustainability team activities like webinars, trainings, and public policy forums to support communities in planning and projects around energy, renewable resources, local food, and indicators. The goal is to help communities achieve sustainability through education and partnerships.
Creating Aging Friendly Communities in Wisconsin: How Prepared is Your Commun...sondramilkie
This document discusses how prepared communities are for an aging population. It finds that only 46% of U.S. communities have begun planning efforts. It then provides population data showing that the U.S. and Wisconsin populations are aging as the number and percentage of those over 65 increases significantly. This will impact families, housing, transportation and other areas. The document suggests that communities need to plan now to ensure they are aging-friendly by being inclusive, sustainable, healthy, accessible, engaged and interdependent for all ages.
The Learning Process of Reaching Out and Programming to Hispanic Audiences-2sondramilkie
The Southwest Youth Survey (SWYS) was created to gain information about teens' needs in local communities. It began in 1989 surveying 1,440 students across 6 schools in 1 county, and has expanded to survey over 5,700 students across 19 schools in 3 counties by 1997. The survey addresses problems faced by teens, their prevalence, and possible solutions. Results are communicated through "Teens Today" snippets, placemats, a "Parents Make a Difference" newsletter, and presentations to groups like school boards and county departments. While the survey provides valuable data, there are challenges with collaborating across multiple counties and schools, ensuring confidentiality, and managing costs.
Using Technology to Reach Families with Age-Paced Parenting Informationsondramilkie
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
The document provides a weekly summary of top HR and management stories, including:
1) Changes to UK agency worker regulations that will require equal pay and conditions after 12 weeks, prompting companies to reassess their workforce.
2) Falling numbers of skilled work visa applications in the first month after new restrictions were introduced, contrary to employer concerns.
3) Stable median pay rises of 2.5% in the UK, though below inflation, and a drop in average sick leave days per employee.
4) Indications that the government may scale back plans to outsource public services and extend recommendations on fair pay beyond the public sector.
A report from Safe Work Australia found that work-related fatalities declined between 2010 and 2011, with the largest number caused by falling objects. Seventy fatalities were reported between July and December 2011, down from 78 in the same period the previous year. The industries with the most fatalities were agriculture, forestry and fishing, construction, and transport and storage. While progress has been made, the government aims to further reduce fatalities, especially in high-risk industries like construction, transportation, and agriculture.
Making Connections and Creating Solidarity with African American Youthsondramilkie
This document summarizes research on connecting with and supporting African American youth. It discusses research conducted with African American girls on their "possible selves", or visions of their potential future. The research found that current positive experiences in school positively impacted the girls' hoped-for futures, while relationships with family and community were also important influences. The document also discusses working with students and teachers in Beloit schools to transform relationships and challenges the tendency to view African American youth through a negative lens by projecting stereotypes. It stresses that building positive relationships requires respect, trust, consistency and inclusivity.
This document contains practice problems on ratios and proportions. It includes two example problems - one calculating the student to faculty ratio at a small college and the other calculating the ratio of field goals made to attempts for Shaquille O'Neal during the 2000-2001 NBA season. It also includes a blank problem for the reader to create and solve their own ratio problem.
This document discusses the benefits of carsharing and driving less to promote sustainability. It notes that personal car use significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and each mile driven emits 1 pound of carbon dioxide. Carsharing allows people to own fewer cars as the average member drives 50% less after joining due to reduced traffic, parking, and costs. Driving less through carsharing helps reduce one's carbon footprint, conserves green space since cars are parked most of the time, improves health by encouraging exercise and time outdoors, and saves people nearly $700 per month on average in ownership costs. The document describes how carsharing works through an affordable membership and reserving vehicles online or by phone to use for trips.
2010 Department of Community Resource Development Symposium-4sondramilkie
The document summarizes a nonprofit organization and board development program presented at a symposium. It describes the program's objectives, curriculum, results, and reflections. The program consisted of 5 workshops covering essential nonprofit topics. Over 75% of participants reported an increase in knowledge, averaging 1.28 points higher on a post-workshop questionnaire. Follow-up interviews found some organizational changes occurred as a result of the program. The presenters thank the Dominion Foundation for providing financial support for the program.
Vector Pharmaceutical provides regulatory affairs support and services to innovative pharmaceutical companies. Their core services include product development strategy, regulatory intelligence, clinical trial approval, submission preparation and management, and support during the post-authorization phase. They recognize that many clients work in small teams and aim to integrate smoothly as another member of the team. Clients will always deal with the same experienced consultant and not face unexpected charges. The name "Vector" refers to a quantity having both magnitude and direction, like a force.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
2010 Department of Community Resource Development Symposiumsondramilkie
This document outlines the timeline and process of downsizing and reorganizing the Wood County Board from 2006 to 2008. It describes moving from 15 committees over departments and 10 additional committees to 6 committees. A reorganization committee was appointed in December 2006 and used a strategic planning process, studying other counties and developing alternatives. Their work included bylaw revisions and obtaining input from supervisors, department heads, and the public. Surveys conducted before and after the changes found that after reorganizing, supervisors and department heads felt board sessions were a more appropriate length, committees met for a better length of time, and supervisors had more knowledge of department operations.
Understanding the System: Creating Impacts in Criminal Justicesondramilkie
This document outlines the stakeholders in a criminal justice system, including professors and students, criminal justice professionals, policy makers at various government levels, department heads, and the community including families and children. The document suggests establishing a comprehensive statewide criminal justice system that draws on the experience and expertise of these diverse groups.
A grant from 3M funded a multi-state 4H Power of Wind project that uses inquiry-based learning to teach youth about wind power and developing STEM competencies. Through hands-on experience with wind turbines, youth discover how turbines generate electricity. The project trains educators to facilitate learning by asking questions and setting up engaging experiences, rather than simply providing answers, as inquiry-based learning involves youth seeking answers through active exploration.
This document discusses an exhibition about witch's hats. It contains multiple sections that provide details about different aspects of witch's hats, including their history and styles. The document examines witch's hats and their portrayal in various contexts.
"Everybody is a Somebody" A Dialogue on Classism in Cooperative Extensionsondramilkie
This document summarizes a dialogue on classism that occurred in Cooperative Extension. It discusses the concepts of "somebodies" and "nobodies" and how rank can divide people. Participants shared how they have felt like nobodies at times when overlooked or excluded. The dialogue addressed recognizing the contributions of all people and ensuring equity and inclusion in the workplace. Participants discussed barriers to inclusion and ways to improve the organizational culture, such as through difficult conversations. The goal is for everyone to feel like a somebody through recognition and respect.
Nutrient Management: Education, On-farm Research, and Trainingsondramilkie
This document summarizes efforts in Wisconsin to promote nutrient management education and implementation through collaboration between universities, agencies, and organizations. It describes the development of the Nutrient Management Farmer Education Curriculum to teach farmers nutrient management principles and help them develop their own plans. Over the past decade, this program has educated over 3,200 producers who have planned management for over 977,500 acres across 48 counties. It also lists accomplishments like training workshops and publications developed to support these nutrient management goals.
Risk Management Education for Wisconsin's Women Farmerssondramilkie
This document summarizes risk management education programs for women farmers in Wisconsin. It describes the history and impacts of the Heart of the Farm and Annie's Project programs, which provide training in financial management, record keeping, and other business skills. Additional spin-off programs focused on specific topics like accounting software and financial statements. Surveys found that participants valued networking and gained skills in areas like business planning, communication, and understanding regulations. The programs were well-received and participants requested additional advanced topics and delivery methods like webinars. The women-only format was considered important for open discussion and learning from other women in agriculture.
The Conservation Professional Development and Training Program provides research-based conservation training to professionals across agency and state lines. It focuses on conservation planning, emerging issues, and staff skills. By sharing resources and expertise, it ensures a well-trained workforce can implement effective conservation practices. The Manure Hauler Education program also trains applicators, identifies needs, and empowers industry leadership to collaborate on priorities like regulations, insurance, and road weight limits. Both programs have significantly increased conservation compliance and expertise.
Scholarship as Collaborative Public Work: Extension's Unique Niche--Scott Peterssondramilkie
Cooperative Extension has a unique role in conducting collaborative public scholarship. The author outlines a framework for designing effective scholarship that involves understanding current realities and problems, developing practical theories for action, and engaging in an ongoing cycle of measurement, assessment, and using results to inform future efforts. The framework involves understanding the current situation, determining appropriate actions, and evaluating outcomes in an interactive process between research and practice.
The document examines potential target audiences for films at the London Film Festival, including children, teenagers, and various adult age groups. Examples are provided of films targeted at children, teenagers, and adults ages 25-30. The document also discusses using websites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the BFI website to advertise and promote the festival to different target audiences.
The document summarizes activities at the 2010 Cooperative Extension State Conference focusing on integrating sustainability. It describes Wisconsin municipalities pursuing sustainability initiatives, four sustainability principles, and evolving views of interconnected communities. It outlines UW-Extension's sustainability team activities like webinars, trainings, and public policy forums to support communities in planning and projects around energy, renewable resources, local food, and indicators. The goal is to help communities achieve sustainability through education and partnerships.
Creating Aging Friendly Communities in Wisconsin: How Prepared is Your Commun...sondramilkie
This document discusses how prepared communities are for an aging population. It finds that only 46% of U.S. communities have begun planning efforts. It then provides population data showing that the U.S. and Wisconsin populations are aging as the number and percentage of those over 65 increases significantly. This will impact families, housing, transportation and other areas. The document suggests that communities need to plan now to ensure they are aging-friendly by being inclusive, sustainable, healthy, accessible, engaged and interdependent for all ages.
The Learning Process of Reaching Out and Programming to Hispanic Audiences-2sondramilkie
The Southwest Youth Survey (SWYS) was created to gain information about teens' needs in local communities. It began in 1989 surveying 1,440 students across 6 schools in 1 county, and has expanded to survey over 5,700 students across 19 schools in 3 counties by 1997. The survey addresses problems faced by teens, their prevalence, and possible solutions. Results are communicated through "Teens Today" snippets, placemats, a "Parents Make a Difference" newsletter, and presentations to groups like school boards and county departments. While the survey provides valuable data, there are challenges with collaborating across multiple counties and schools, ensuring confidentiality, and managing costs.
Using Technology to Reach Families with Age-Paced Parenting Informationsondramilkie
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
The document provides a weekly summary of top HR and management stories, including:
1) Changes to UK agency worker regulations that will require equal pay and conditions after 12 weeks, prompting companies to reassess their workforce.
2) Falling numbers of skilled work visa applications in the first month after new restrictions were introduced, contrary to employer concerns.
3) Stable median pay rises of 2.5% in the UK, though below inflation, and a drop in average sick leave days per employee.
4) Indications that the government may scale back plans to outsource public services and extend recommendations on fair pay beyond the public sector.
A report from Safe Work Australia found that work-related fatalities declined between 2010 and 2011, with the largest number caused by falling objects. Seventy fatalities were reported between July and December 2011, down from 78 in the same period the previous year. The industries with the most fatalities were agriculture, forestry and fishing, construction, and transport and storage. While progress has been made, the government aims to further reduce fatalities, especially in high-risk industries like construction, transportation, and agriculture.
Business will face major labor shortages in the next 5 years due to trends of an aging population and declining birth rates. As baby boomers retire from the workforce in large numbers, there will not be enough younger workers to replace them. This will threaten economic growth and company performance. Some industries like education and health care that have older average worker ages will be particularly impacted. Businesses need to take action now like retaining older workers longer through flexible work arrangements and retraining programs in order to address this challenge.
WHITE CARD UPDATE : REDUCTION IN WORK FATALITIESpeterswork1
A report by Safe Work Australia found that work-related fatalities declined between 2010 and 2011, dropping by 8 deaths in the second half of 2011. The largest cause of fatalities was being hit by falling objects, followed by vehicle collisions. Agriculture, forestry and fishing saw the most deaths, followed by construction. While progress is being made, the government aims to further reduce fatalities, especially in high-risk industries like transportation, construction, and agriculture.
The document provides a summary of top HR and management stories from the week ending April 15, 2011. Key points include:
- The Prime Minister said employers should be able to recruit short-term migrant workers but fewer should be allowed to settle in the UK permanently.
- Unexpectedly low inflation figures may ease fears over rising wages and reduce pressure for pay increases from unions.
- Nurses have voted to ballot for industrial action if the government imposes a two-year pay freeze.
- Other stories cover pension changes at Unilever, doctors' views on fit notes, potential rejection of a pay offer by rail unions, and HR strategy improvements at Orient Express.
Presentation to the Central Safety Group in Melbourne on June 2020 on new pproaches to government leadership to reduce work harms in the new age of business and economic disruption.
Will Hutton's Fair Pay Review recommends reforming senior public sector pay to be more performance-related rather than capped. It suggests at least 10% of basic pay be withheld until year-end performance objectives are met. Additionally, the NHS staff survey found a large increase in the number of staff receiving appraisals in 2010 compared to 2009. Finally, the CIPD argues that youth unemployment in the UK has been overstated, with the actual figure being closer to one in eight 16-24 year olds rather than the commonly reported one in five.
The nature and organisation of work will be shaped by a multitude of factors – including economic, technological and demographic – in the coming decades. Speaking to The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Ian Stewart, chief economist at professional services firm Deloitte, explains why he believes the pace of technological innovation will have the greatest impact of all, especially the automation of work.
The document summarizes Utah's occupational projections from 2010 to 2020. It finds that Utah will add over 307,000 jobs in this period, recovering from job losses in the recession. The projections estimate 61,040 annual job openings statewide. Retail salespersons and registered nurses will see the most numeric growth, while biomedical engineers will see the fastest growth rate at 10.5%. Healthcare support, construction/extraction, and community/social services will be among the fastest growing major occupational groups. Over 70% of openings will require only a high school diploma or less. Utah's job growth rate of 2.2% exceeds the national rate of 1.3%, with several occupational groups projected to grow faster in Utah than nationally.
Part 1: Working on asbestos roofs can be dangerous due to the risk of falling through fragile materials. Asbestos roof sheeting is not always strong enough to support a person's weight. Several deaths have occurred due to falls from asbestos roofs during maintenance work.
Part 2: Strict safety measures must be followed when working on asbestos roofs, including fall protection equipment, planning, training for workers, and supervision. Demolition of buildings with asbestos roofs requires the asbestos to be removed first, usually by licensed contractors using controlled methods to minimize dust.
Part 3: Asbestos roofs must be identified and included in asbestos management plans. The Control of Asbestos
The document provides a summary of top HR and management stories from the week ending 4 March 2011. Key points include:
- The government amended regulations around the default retirement age to clarify employers can retire employees who are already 65 or will turn 65 by 30 September 2011.
- A report recommended giving more funding to employer-led apprenticeships and less to vocational qualifications with no employability value.
- The home secretary warned police may face pay cuts to avoid further job losses.
- The civil service recruitment freeze was extended through 2015.
- An ECJ decision found pricing annuities based on gender is discriminatory, which may reduce pension incomes.
The document summarizes several top HR and management stories from the week, including a review on increasing gender diversity in boardrooms that will focus on culture change rather than quotas. It also discusses reforms to the UK's sickness absence system and immigration rules for high-earning individuals. Several other topics are covered such as shared services initiatives at local councils and youth unemployment rates.
DCR Trendline November 2013 – Contingent Worker Forecast and Supply Reportss
Heading into the end of the year, after a month full of economic uncertainty and fogginess, TrendLine brings you key insights into the temporary staffing industry. Our up-to-date research and in-depth analysis of industry trends ensure that you have a clear reading of what is happening in the world of contingent worker supply and demand.
Inside this issue:
1. DCR National Temp Wage Index
2. The Government Shutdown: A Crisis for Federal Workers
3. Temp Workers: Just in Time Workforce
4. In Lieu of the Jobs Report…
5. Temp Hiring to Grow in Q4
6. World Watch
The document discusses salaries and compensation trends for security professionals in Europe. It finds that in general, salaries are increasing, with noticeable raises for roles involving linguistic analysis and forensic data skills. Salaries vary across sectors, with engineering seeing above-average increases. Turkey is predicted to have the highest salary growth in Europe at 9%, but high inflation will reduce real wages. Real wages are expected to rise in most of Europe, except Ukraine and Russia where high inflation will reduce purchasing power despite salary increases.
This document discusses accidents, incidents, and near misses in the workplace. It defines each term and explains their relationship. Accidents are caused by a series of factors, as described by the domino theory and Heinrich's accident sequence. Unsafe acts and conditions are immediate causes of accidents and can include issues like improper machine guarding, poor lighting, or not wearing protective equipment. Accidents result in various costs, both direct financial costs and indirect costs. There are moral, legal, and economic reasons for companies to implement strategies to prevent workplace accidents.
Construction work carries significant safety risks. Workers are exposed to various hazards each day that can result in injury or even death. While accidents can be prevented, the toll of construction accidents remains high. Safety should be the top priority to protect workers and eliminate hazards, as preventing accidents saves costs compared to dealing with their consequences.
This Week in HR - People Management (11 March 2011)People Management
The document summarizes top HR and management stories from the week ending March 11, 2011. Key points include:
1) A government-commissioned report recommended replacing final salary pension schemes in the public sector with career average schemes to make pensions more affordable and save £2 billion per year.
2) The government is considering replacing sick pay with income protection insurance paid by employers to incentivize earlier returns to work.
3) Employers report that mediation programs save money and better resolve workplace issues.
4) Asda launched a maternity leave mentoring scheme to support returning mothers.
DCR Trendline October 2013 – Contingent Worker Forecast and Supply Reportss
This document provides a summary of the fourth quarter 2013 issue of TrendLine, a contingent worker forecast and supply report. It highlights several key trends in the temporary staffing industry, including an expected surge in demand for temporary workers over the holiday season driving increased employment numbers and wages. Articles examine research showing temporary work can increase job satisfaction and an update on OSHA's initiative to expand protections for temporary workers. It also analyzes the declining US labor force participation rate and its impact, such as potentially hiding the effects of discouraged workers no longer counted in unemployment rates.
This document summarizes the results of a health and safety salary survey conducted in the UK. It finds that over half of respondents felt underpaid, as around half had pay freezes and 8% had pay cuts in the past year. Median pay increases were 0% while inflation was over 3%, meaning most did not get a real pay increase. Higher qualifications correlated with higher pay. The majority of respondents held degrees and affiliations with professional organizations. The private sector dominated responses, with construction most affected by pay freezes and cuts. Feelings of underpayment were consistent across salary levels and sectors.
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THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL NEWSLETTER
OF RAINHAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD
STRIPE SPONSORS FOR THE BLOODHOUND SUPERSONIC CAR
Week 45 Sunday, October 31, 2010 C.P. Boocock
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COMMENT
It’s excellent to begin with good news for once.
Beginning this week with a copy of an e-mail to our
John Staples from Mick Thompson, the Sub contract
Co-ordinator for Alstom Power Services at the Isle of
Grain LNG Site commenting on our scaffold gang
there:
• Stephan Ulatowski
• Brian Ulatowski
• Martin George
• Ian Hennessey
And as Mr. Thompson recognizes, it far easier to
criticise than it is to compliment, and comments such
as his are not only a compliment for the lads, but also
encourage further safe behaviours.
Coincidentally I’ve had occasion to review and
consolidate some of our Toolbox Talks of the most
recent one is “Raising & Lowering Scaffold
Materials”. I appreciate all the safety alerts I receive,
and so as I work through these toolbox talks I’m
content to share them.
Whilst we‘d certainly expect scaffolders to know this
– I find the sharing of such information most useful to
those who employ or work alongside or scaffolders.
Following on from Lord Young’s report and my
commentary last week, I came across this piece of
guidance (attached) on the DirectGov website
“Clearing Snow & Ice Yourself”. I have to ask myself –
is this the best use of public money – to provide
advice such as this – but this is unfortunately a
symptom of the alleged compensation culture and
the fear by householders of personal injury lawyers.
Health & Safety Statistics
HSE published their statistics for 2009 -10 this week.
Key annual figures 2009/10
1.3 million people who worked during the last year
were suffering from an illness (long standing as well
as new cases) they believed was caused or made
worse by their current or past work. 555 000 of
these were new cases
152 workers were killed at work, a rate of 0.5 per 100
000 workers (or one in every 200.thousand workers
killed)
121,430 other injuries to employees were reported
under RIDDOR, a rate of 473 per 100,000 employees
233,000 reportable injuries occurred, according to
the Labour Force Survey, a rate of 840 per 100,000
workers
28.5 million days were lost overall (1.2 days per
worker), 23.4 million due to work-related ill health
and 5.1 million due to workplace injury
In his autobiography Mark Twain stated
"Figures often beguile me, particularly when I have
the arranging of them myself; in which case the
remark attributed to Disraeli would often apply with
justice and force: 'There are three kinds of lies: lies,
damned lies, and statistics.'"
It’s not fair to ridicule the statistics as they’ve been
compiled by professional statisticians (which was a
science [or art] I could never master), and they will
have been scrutinised and tested
FIG. 1 Shows the clear legacy of asbestos as it
continues to take its toll, with deaths from
Mesothelioma not expected to peak until 2016.
FIG. 5&6 We can see that the injuries reported
under RIDDOR are about half of those reported by
the Labour Force Survey – although the gap between
the RIDDOR figures and the Labour Force survey are
narrowing – albeit slowly. As we read last week one
of Lord Young’s recommendations was to increase
the 3 day LTA to a 7 day LTA. I’ve not worked
through the effect of this as yet.
FIG. 7&8 From 2005-6 the number of enforcement
notices has increased and yet the number of
prosecutions has remained steady / fallen. I’m not
sure what we can read into this as a reflection on
both workplace safety and the work of the HSE.
FIG. 10 The accompanying text states:
“Industry sectors with ill health rates statistically
significantly higher than the rate for all industries
were health and social work, and public
administration.”
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“For injuries, agriculture, transport, storage and
communication and construction had statistically
significantly higher rates than for all industry.”
I guess there’s nothing surprising about these
statements, but in the first paragraph, public
administration does of course include Her Majesty’s
Health & Safety Executive!
FIG. 13 It appears overall that reportable / reported
injuries are falling, whereas the number of fatalities
remains stubbornly flat. And with 152 people killed
at work in 2009-10.
And my way of looking at this it to take a year of 365
days, and take away 52 weekends, which leaves 261
working days.
If we now take away say 6 five day weeks to allow for
holidays & Christmas etc. we’re left with 231 working
days. And dividing 152 into 231 gives us 1.5 people
being killed at work each way.
Now I don’t mean that someone leaves work “half
dead” – but THREE PEOPLE ARE KILLED AT WORK
EVERY TWO DAYS.
But as I continue to say, it’s not just the fatality – it’s
the Mothers, Fathers, Sons Daughters., Brothers &
Sisters that are affected.
And one of the saddest figures is the number of
people at work who are disabled, disfigured and
diseased, and being unable to work lose their dignity,
and take their own lives…
And yet we read the H&SE will be subject to a 35%
budget cut.
But back to the good news.
Regards (and Déjà Vu!)
Chris
FROM MICHAEL THOMPSON- ALSTOM POWER SERVICES:
John
All too often nowadays people are keen to write/e-mail with complaints about quality of service, bad attitude,
slack Health and safety etc etc.
However I thought I would take some time to let you know that I have been observing your team of guys on
our project for the past few days on the Pipe bridge on C2 and I have nothing but praise for their professional
attitude towards the work and the clients. They all appear keen, knowledgeable about their craft, respectful
of the environment i.e. location and clients. They all have and use the appropriate PPE and are obliging and
accommodating to the needs of the project.
Their health and safety is evident with the appropriate use of harnesses and lanyards and although these are
early days I hope that they will continue in this manner.
A well done is deserved to the following, in no particular order! Who I understand will be our base crew on
site when required.
• Stephan Ulatowski
• Brian Ulatowski
• Martin George
• Ian Hennessey
If they continue in this manner I will look forward to working with them further on the other sections.
Please feel free to pass this on to the guy's credit where credit is due.
Regards
Mick Thompson
Sub contract Co-ordinator, Alstom Power Services
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COMPREHENSIVE SPENDING REVIEW – H&SE BUDGET CUT BY 35%
However, other stakeholders expressed reservations
about how the improvements can be sustained, given
the recently announced 35-per-cent cut in the HSE’s
budget.
IOSH’s policy and technical director, Richard Jones,
said the key to making sure the figures don’t rise next
year is to maintain the resources the regulator
currently has to do this.
He added:
“Cuts to the HSE don’t just risk livelihoods, they
risk the lives of the people we are trying to
protect.
And if inspectors are forced off the front line to
complete the paperwork that a declining admin
staff would previously have done, we could
potentially see a hockey-stick effect, where death
and injury rates increase once more.
“The UK workforce needs a properly resourced
HSE and effective workplace management for
these downward trends to continue.”
The TUC’s Brendan Barber said the budget cut is:
“… likely to make the situation worse, with less
guidance, fewer inspections and less enforcement
across the board.
This will mean higher illness rates, more days lost
through sickness absence and, most importantly,
more workers killed, injured, or made ill as a
result of their work.”
The HSE did not want to comment while the exact
nature of the cost cuts has yet to be determined,
other than to say that:
“The DWP has said that in seeking to achieve
savings of at least 35 per cent over the SR10
period, we will share more of the costs with those
businesses who create the risks, while reducing
burdens on low-risk businesses.
The [HSE] Board will be advising further on how
this might be achieved.”
SHP MAGAZINE
FOUR METRE LONG GIRDER PLUMMETS THROUGH ESTATE AGENTS
A steel company has been FINED £15,000 after a four-metre-long
metal girder crashed through the roof of a Preston estate agents
narrowly missing two office workers.
THE STEEL BEAM RESTING ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE PRESTON ESTATE AGENTS
The steel beam fell about 25 metres
from a crane and smashed through
the roof and three floors of Garside
Waddingham estate agents in Fleet
Street on 16 January 2010.
POCKLINGTON STEEL STRUCTURES
LTD was prosecuted by the HSE
following an investigation into what
caused the 80 kilogram girder – the
equivalent weight of an average UK
man – to fall from the crane.
Preston Magistrates’ Court heard
that two female employees were
working in the ground floor shop
when the incident happened.
The girder was one of 18 similar
steel beams to be lifted by the
crane that morning.
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The company had spent the morning lifting girders at a 45-degree
angle to fit into the new hotel structure.
But HSE found that nothing was done to stop the girders slipping
through the chains wrapped around them. The investigation
concluded the beams should have been lifted when level and not at an
angle.
THE BUILDING SITE AND THREE OF THE FLOORS WHICH THE STEEL BEAM DAMAGED
Pocklington Steel should also have ensured the girders could not slip
out of the chains by attaching shackles in holes drilled through them,
as they were being lifted near to the public and other buildings.
Anthony Polec, the investigating inspector at HSE, said:
“It must have been terrifying for the staff on duty in the estate
agents that day when they suddenly heard and then saw a steel
girder crashing down next to their desks, right where the public
normally stand.
“It was only by chance that the
incident happened on a Saturday
when fewer staff were at work,
and that no members of the
public were in the building at the
time.
For such a high lift, near to
people on the ground, it is
simply not good enough to wrap
chains around girders, in a so-
called choke hitch, without
securing them.
“Two office workers had a lucky
escape but several people could
easily have been killed.
It’s vital construction companies
make sure they use cranes safely
to prevent similar incidents
happening again.”
Pocklington Steel Structures Ltd
admitted breaching SECTION 3(1)
OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY AT
WORK ETC ACT 1974 by putting the
lives of workers and the public at
risk.
It was also ordered to PAY £6,706
TOWARDS THE COST of the
prosecution in addition to the fine.
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
WORKER SNAPS WRIST AFTER GLOVE TANGLED IN DRILL
A Cardiff manufacturing firm has been fined after a
worker broke his wrist when his glove became
entangled in an unguarded drill.
The HSE prosecuted ELMATIC (CARDIFF) LTD following
the incident at its factory in Wentloog Road, Rumney
on 11 March 2009.
Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard that 21-year-old
employee Lee Baker had been asked to drill holes in
metal boxes despite not usually working with the drill
and having no formal training on how to use it.
The pillar drill Mr Baker was using did not have an
appropriate guard fitted and when positioning one of
the components for drilling his glove became tangled.
He fractured his wrist in two places and needed to
have plates inserted.
HSE had previously taken formal action against the
company, in 2002 and 2009, to ensure that drills
were adequately guarded.
Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd pleaded guilty to a charge under
REGULATION 11 OF THE PROVISION AND USE OF WORK
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EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 1998. They were FINED
£8,000 and ordered to pay £6,691.45 COSTS.
HSE inspector Hugh Emment said:
“HSE has warned this company before about not
providing suitable guards on drills of this type,
and while they did initially heed these warnings,
the safety standards were not maintained.
“Mr Baker had not been trained to use this drill,
nor had he been told about the dangers of
wearing gloves while using drills.
This is a well known risk in the manufacturing
industry, and it resulted in a serious injury to Mr
Baker.”
In March 2002, Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd received an
immediate prohibition notice relating to the use and
guarding of three pillar drills, and this was followed
by written advice from an HSE inspector.
During the investigation in to the incident on 11
March 2009 the company received an immediate
prohibition notice, on 24 April 2009, for failures
relating to guarding on a pillar drill and deficiencies in
operator training.
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
COMPANY FINED AFTER DEATH OF DONCASTER WORKER AT IMMINGHAM
A Durham company has been FINED £120,000 at
Grimsby Crown Court after safety failings led to the
death of a man at its coal processing plant in
Immingham.
HARGREAVES (UK) SERVICES LTD a major energy
support services company, pleaded guilty to a breach
of the HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ETC ACT 1974.
The company was also ordered to pay £35,000 IN
COSTS.
The prosecution followed the death of Alan Noddle,
who suffered fatal injuries when he was run over by a
loading shovel on 20 July 2007.
Mr Noddle worked as maintenance fitter for
Hargreaves’ sister company, Norec Ltd, and was
working at the Hargreaves’ Astra Site at Immingham
Docks on the day of the fatal incident.
He died when he was struck by a large loading shovel
being used to transfer coal from one area of the plant
to another.
The driver of the vehicle could not see Mr Noddle as
he walked across the stockyard because the large
bucket on the loading shovel blocked his view.
After the hearing HSE Inspector Geoffrey Clark said:
“This is a tragic case where a man died as a result
of dangerous practices at the site.
The loading shovel severely obscured the driver’s
view, yet despite this it was common practice for
employees to be allowed to walk in the area
where these machines were being operated.
“Workplace transport is one of HSE’s priorities, as
transport injuries are a major cause of death and
injury in the workplace.
Although this is an extreme case, I would urge all
employers to be aware of the dangers of moving
vehicles of all sizes and to put appropriate
measures in place to segregate people from
moving vehicles to prevent another tragedy from
happening.”
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
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MERSEYSIDE HEAD FINED AFTER PUPIL SUFFERS PERMANENT INJURIES
A Merseyside headteacher has been FINED £20,000 after one of his
students suffered permanent injuries when he fell through the school
roof.
The HSE prosecuted JOHN SUMMERFIELD who is now retired, after he
led a group of teenagers onto a roof at Sacred Heart Catholic College
on Liverpool Road in Crosby.
He was found guilty of a health and safety offence following a trial at
Liverpool Crown Court.
The court heard that Mr Summerfield had taken the group of students
onto the roof on 14 August 2008 on the day of their A Level results.
One of the 18-year-old students, who has asked not to be named,
fractured his skull, broke his ribs, perforated an eardrum and suffered
permanent damage to his right eye when he fell 2.5 metres through a
roof light.
The roof light which replaced the one the 18-year-old fell through
Mr Summerfield was found guilty of breaching SECTION 7(A) OF THE
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ETC ACT 1974 by failing to protect the
safety of his students when he decided to allow them onto the roof.
He was ordered to PAY £22,708
TOWARDS THE COST of the
prosecution, in addition to the fine,
on 29 October 2010.
Mike Sebastian, HSE Principal
Inspector in Merseyside, said:
“John Summerfield wanted to
show his students a part of the
school they had never seen but it
left one of them suffering a
permanent injury to his eye.“The
roof was kept out of bounds for
a reason.
As the headteacher, Mr
Summerfield should have
thought about the possible
consequences before deciding to
take them through two locked
doors onto the roof.
“Students should expect to be in
a safe environment when they’re
at school and look to their
teachers for guidance on what is
and what isn’t safe.
Sadly, a pupil suffered serious
injuries because of the poor
judgement of his headteacher,
and is unlikely to ever fully
recover.”
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
ROOFING FIRM PROSECUTED AFTER WORKERS' LIVES PUT AT RISK
A Merseyside roofing firm has been sentenced after it allowed two
employees to work dangerously on the roof of a detached house in
Wirral.
FURBER ROOFING LTD was prosecuted after a HSE inspector spotted the
workers carrying out roof and chimney repairs to a house on
Dovepoint Road in Meols on 28 January 2010.
HSE Inspector Nicholas Mostyn
immediately asked the workers to
come down from the roof, and
issued a prohibition notice stopping
the work until measures to prevent
a fall had been put in place.
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The men were working nearly five metres above the ground, with no
scaffolding or edge protection around the roof to prevent a fall.
Wirral Magistrates’ Court heard that Furber Roofing had also been
served with a prohibition notice less than three months earlier, on 19
November 2009, over a similar incident.
Furber Roofing was found guilty of two health and safety offences
after it failed to carry out a risk assessment, or take suitable and
sufficient measures to prevent a fall.
The company, which employs 18 workers and has an annual turnover
of £750,000, was FINED £2,000 and ordered to pay COSTS OF £1,500.
A WORKER BALANCES ON THE ROOF OF A DETACHED HOUSE IN WIRRAL
HSE Inspector Nicholas Mostyn said:
“This prosecution arises out of a lack of planning for the work, and
resulted in the lives of two employees at Furber Roofing being put
at risk.
“The company had provided a
tower scaffold for their
employees but it couldn’t be
used to carry out the work
because of the garage attached
to the house.
They would have known this if
they had properly assessed and
planned the work in advance.
“Every job is different and
companies therefore need to
make sure safety measures,
specific to each site, are
implemented.
Each year, 11 roofers are killed
as the result a fall. It is only luck
that neither of Furber Roofing’s
employees were injured on this
occasion.”
Furber Roofing was charged with
breaching REGULATION 6(3) OF THE
WORK AT HEIGHT REGULATIONS
2005, and REGULATION 3(1) OF THE
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND
SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS
1999.
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
PRINTING FIRM FINED AFTER EMPLOYEES INJURE HANDS
An Essex company has been fined after two
employees had their hands crushed by printing
presses within months of each other.
Basildon Magistrates’ Court heard how the workers
at the printers and binders WYNDEHAM HERON LTD
had been working with machines, when their hands
became trapped.
On 27 March 2009, Press Assistant Paul Howard
fractured his thumb when he tried to clear a paper
jam in the stacker unit of a press at the company’s
site.
Later the same year, on 18 November, Mark Frost
was working on another press when a problem was
experienced with the drive belts of a conveyer.
The moving parts were unguarded and it had become
common practice for employees to use objects, or
their hands, to deal with conveyer belt problems.
While attempting to remedy the problem, Mr Frost
hand became caught in the belts and was forced
against a roller crushing his fingers.
The investigation and prosecution by the HSE found a
lack of training, supervision and appropriate
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equipment, and that there had been no assessment
on how to carry out the work safely in either case.
Wyndeham Heron appeared at Chelmsford
Magistrates’ Court and admitted two charges of
breaching SECTION 2(1) HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
ETC. ACT 1974.
The company was FINED £15,000 with £2,490 COSTS
for the charge relating to Mr Frost’s injury and a
FURTHER £10,000 with £3,171 COSTS in relation to
Mr Howard’s injury.
HSE inspector, Paul Grover, said:
“Incidents like this are entirely preventable.
Printing presses are a potentially very dangerous
piece of equipment, which require adequate
guards and safe working procedures for dealing
with every kind of operational occurrence.
It is not good enough to rely on ad hoc practices
to clear paper jams and to deal with other
mechanical failures.
“Employers must ensure that appropriate
training, supervision and equipment are provided.
A suitable and sufficient risk assessment must also
be carried out.
Advice and guidance is available and easily
accessible to help duty holders comply with the
law and keep people safe.
Where appropriate, HSE will not hesitate to take
action against employers failing to comply with
the law.”
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
CONSTRUCTION FIRMS FINED OVER LANCASHIRE WORKER’S DEATH
Two Lancashire companies have been sentenced following the death
of a construction worker in Altham near Accrington.
FATAL FALL
The HSE prosecuted HOWORTH SCAFFOLDING SERVICES LTD and
GLENMILL GROUP (DEVELOPMENTS) LTD after Peter Walton fell five
metres from scaffolding on Altham Industrial Estate, Sykeside Drive on
10 May 2006.
The 55-year-old had been working on a project to build three new
office blocks when he fell.
Preston Crown Court heard that Mr Walton was critically injured when
an unsecured board on the scaffolding gave way.
He died five weeks later in hospital.
His widow, Christine Walton, said:
“It has been four long, stressful
years since the incident that
eventually took Peter's life.
He meant everything to me and I
will love, miss and mourn him
for the rest of my life.
“I know that the conclusion of
this prosecution won't bring him
back but it will help to give me
some sort of closure, and to
bring this type of incident to the
forefront.
Sadly Peter's death is just one of
many needless deaths that occur
in the construction industry due
to slack adherence to health and
safety regulations.
“Hopefully what happened to
Peter, and is still happening on
construction sites, will make
people realise that health and
safety laws are there to protect
us and are not to be scorned and
scoffed at.”
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Howorth Scaffolding Services Ltd and Glenmill Group (Developments)
Ltd both pleaded guilty to breaching SECTION 3(1) OF THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY AT WORK ETC ACT 1974 by putting workers at risk.
Howorth Scaffolding was FINED £25,000 was ordered to PAY £13,793
TOWARD THE COST of the prosecution. Glenmill Group was ordered to
pay a nominal FINE OF £1 with COSTS OF £13,793. The judge said the
fines reflect the companies’ current financial situations.
HSE Inspector Ian Connor said:
“Both these companies contributed to Peter Walton’s death by
failing to follow the proper safety procedures for putting up
scaffolding.
“Howorth Scaffolding should have made sure that it constructed
the scaffolding properly.
And, as the principal contractor
for the site, Glenmill Group
should have ensured it was safe
before allowing construction
workers onto it.
“This is an extremely sad case
which once again shows how
important it is to follow health
and safety regulations.
It’s vital that construction
companies do more to prevent
deaths and injuries in the
future.”
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
ROOFER SENTENCED AFTER WORKERS' LIVES PUT AT RISK
A roofer has appeared in court after four of his employees were
spotted balancing dangerously on a barn roof in Cheshire.
BARN ROOF DANGER
JOSEPH JONES was prosecuted by the HSE after an inspector visited
Norley Bank Farm in Norley, on 23 February 2009. He found Mr Jones
giving instructions to the men, who were working approximately four
metres above the ground, while they refurbished the roof.
Halton magistrates court in Runcorn heard that HSE Inspector John
Ellis immediately requested that the workers come down from the
roof.
He then issued a Prohibition Notice requiring work to stop until
scaffolding or edge protection had been put up at the eaves of the
roof.
HSE took the decision to prosecute
due to the serious nature of the
health and safety breach, and the
potential risk to the lives of
workers.
Mr Jones pleaded guilty to
breaching REGULATION 6(3) OF THE
WORK AT HEIGHT REGULATIONS
2005.
He was FINED £1,000 and ordered
to pay COSTS OF £1,000.
HSE Inspector John Ellis said:
“Any of Mr Jones’ four
employees could have suffered a
serious injury as a result of
falling from the barn roof.
Each year 11 roofers are killed as
the result a fall. It is only luck
that none of the men were
injured on this occasion.
“Mr Jones admitted in his
interview with HSE that this
project was larger than he
normally carried out, and that in
hindsight it was impossible to
carry out the work without
scaffolding.
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“We publish free clear advice on the measures need when carrying
out roof work. Mr Jones should have been aware of the expected
standards.”
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
NORTH YORKSHIRE FARMER PROSECUTED AFTER WORKER LOSES LIMB
A hired farm worker’s leg had to be amputated after
he attempted to clear a blockage on a harvesting
machine while the blades were still rotating.
The man who does not wish to be named, was
employed to help cut forage maize at Skipsters Hagg
Farm at Appleton-le-Moors, near Pickering, on 9
November 2009.
The HSE prosecuted PETER TURNBULL, a partner in
family-run farming firm GR TURNBULL & SONS, after
investigating the incident.
Scarborough Magistrates Court heard the worker was
driving a silage trailer while Peter Turnbull was
driving the forage harvester in the same field.
When a blockage occurred in the cutting disc of the
harvester, Peter Turnbull attempted to clear the
blockage by reversing the drive mechanism.
When that failed, he left his seat to clear it by hand,
leaving the machine running.
The hired worker came to assist but while in the
process of clearing the blockage the man’s leg was
caught in the harvester’s rotating cutting discs.
The resulting injury was so serious that, paramedics
including an Air Ambulance crew, made a decision to
amputate the limb at the scene.
Peter Turnbull was prosecuted by the HSE for a
breach of the PROVISION AND USE OF WORK
REGULATIONS 1998 for allowing someone under his
control to enter a danger zone while dangerous parts
were still operating.
He pleaded guilty to the charge and was FINED
£10,000 and ordered to pay £1,698 IN COSTS.
After the hearing HSE inspector Charlie Callis said:
“Incidents of this kind are all too common in the
farming industry, and the outcomes are inevitably
equally horrific.
“Farmers are under pressure to bring in the crop
and time spent shutting down and making safe a
machine may, incorrectly, be considered time
wasted.
Taking unnecessary risks like this is never a
sensible option, and Mr Turnbull could and should
have done more to mitigate those risks.
“HSE is working hard to reduce deaths, injuries
and ill health in agriculture, but we need farmers,
farm owners and workers to do their bit by
following basic safety guidelines and
implementing safe working procedures at all
times.”
Farming is now officially the UK’s most dangerous
industry on a ratio of deaths and injury per size of
workforce.
HSE initiatives to improve safety include the award-
winning MAKE THE PROMISE campaign, which
encourages farmers to make a pledge to ‘COME
HOME SAFE’ by keeping safety in their thoughts at all
times.
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
BURNLEY FIRM FINED £16K AFTER WORKERS' HEARING PUT AT RISK
A Burnley manufacturing company has been FINED £16,000 after it
ignored a formal warning about noise levels at its factory.
The HSE prosecuted EQUESTRIAN SURFACES LTD for putting its
employees’ hearing at risk, despite being given two extensions to an
Improvement Notice requiring a reduction in their daily noise
exposure levels.
Staff at the factory which makes
flooring surfaces for horse riding
centres, were required to work for
several hours a day near a
granulator machine as loud as a
chainsaw.
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The machine uses metal blades to shred material into tiny pieces and
can reach volumes up to at 98 decibels.
THE MACHINE AT THE BURNLEY FACTORY WHICH CAUSED WORKERS TO BE EXPOSED
TO HIGH NOISE LEVELS
Burnley Magistrates’ Court heard that the company failed to put any
practical measures in place to reduce workers’ exposure to noise, even
after receiving an Improvement Notice and being given advice from a
specialist HSE inspector.
A further HSE visit with an independent scientist showed that,
although some changes had been made, the employees’ daily noise
exposure remained high and the changes fell short of what could and
should have been achieved.
HSE Inspector Matthew Lea said:
“This prosecution highlights the responsibilities that employers
have to looking after their employees.
“Noise-induced hearing loss is a
degenerative condition and the
ear cannot repair itself.
It’s therefore important that
employers take these dangers
seriously as there is no going
back once hearing is damaged.
“The Control of Noise at Work
Regulations require employers
to put measures in place to
ensure that their employees can
work safely, without putting
their hearing at risk.
“Equestrian Surfaces could have
taken a number of simple
practical steps to reduce noise
exposure but chose instead to
rely on just using basic ear
protectors, which in effect is the
last line of defence.”
Equestrian Surfaces Ltd pleaded
guilty to breaching SECTION 33(1)
(G) OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY AT
WORK ETC ACT 1974 for failing to
comply with an Improvement
Notice.
The manufacturer was also ordered
to pay £11,000 towards the cost of
the prosecution.
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE