9th September 2008 – Selecting the Correct
Footwear in the Workplace: Mr Paul Rice and Mr Steve
Rice Goliath Footwear Ltd
This presentation will highlight slips and trips and other risks in the workplace, safety footwear standards, slip resistant properties of footwear, other elements of protection including toe, midsole and ankle. The characteristics of different types of safety footwear and materials used in manufacture and question and answers covering any footwear issues.
14th October 2008 Healthy Workplaces - "Good for you,
Good for business" - A European campaign on Risk
Assessment: Mrs Carol Buonvino Health Protection
Officer Isle of Wight Council
A presentation by Carol Buonvino, Health Protection Officer from the Environmental Health Department of the Isle of Wight Council, in support of the two year campaign to demystify the risk assessment process and show that it is not necessarily complicated, bureaucratic or a task only for experts. The aim of the presentation will be to promote the benefits of completing and implementing risk assessments by raising awareness, providing information and practical advice, and looking at the positive actions we can take to enable us to enjoy safer working lives.
11th November 2008- Accident Reporting and
Investigation: Mr Steve Palframan MSc CFIOSH Managing
Consultant Safety First Consultants
Featuring the principles of accident and incident investigation, including the search for preventative measures, this presentation will also cover the legal requirements of accident and incident reporting to the relevant authorities
9th December 2008 - Asbestos Risk and the Duty to
Manage: Mr Jonathan Grant MSc AIEMA CCP (Asbestos)
Gully Howard
The HSE is working with key stakeholders (trades unions, trade associations, and suppliers) to raise awareness amongst tradesmen that they are at risk from exposure to asbestos. During 2008 a campaign will be rolled out to target building maintenance and repair workers (e.g. electricians, plumbers and carpenters and joiners), using the theme 'You are more at risk than you think!' In this sort presentation we will discuss what is the real risk of exposure to asbestos and what does a 'dutyholder' need to do in order to comply with the asbestos Regulations.
8th January 2009 - Warehousing Operators, Equipment Training Hazards
Mr A Wood CMIOSH, MIIRSM Mr Andrew Wood a specialist in this subject with 20 years experience in Health & Safety will be discussing all aspects of effective warehousing operator training and reduction of hazards in this perse working environment.
13th January 2009 –"Eco Island" Vision: Ms Sarah Buttress BSc (Hons) Specialist in Waste Management the Isle of Wight Council.
This presentation will reflect the strategies outlined in the: "Eco Island" Vision "We want the Isle of Wight to become a world renowned Eco-Island, with a thriving economy, a real sense of pride and where residents and visitors enjoy healthy lives, feel safe and are treated with respect." Sarah will discuss ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint, and cut down on the amount of waste we generate each year which goes to landfill.
10th February 2009 – The Implications of Climate Change on Health and Safety Issues within the Workplace: Mr Greg Nolan MEnvSci AIEMA The Olive Consultancy
Climate change is upon us, regardless of the level of efforts made to curb carbon emissions, The IPCC have confirmed we are ‘locked in’ to a 2 degree increase in global average temperatures. Business relies on its people in order to operate effectively and therefore the health of a business’s employees is key it operations. This talk will introduce the mechanisms and implications of the world ‘heating up’ and specifically what the impacts will be upon human health, well being and safety and ultimately the implications for business continuity. The opportunities available to business to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change including environmental management systems
10th March 2009 – Health and Safety – Culture Change in the Workplace Mr Paul Street MA (Law) GCGI CMIOSH MIIRM MIIRSM Chief Fire Officer IW Fire & Rescue.
14th April 2009 – Visit to Industrial Workshops
12th May 2009 Food Safety in the Workplace: Miss Rachel Mooney, Senior Environmental Health Practitioner Isle of Wight Council
In this presentation Miss Rachel Mooney, Senior Environmental Health Practitioner from the Isle of Wight Councils Environmental Health Department will explore the role of food safety within the team, discuss 'Scores on the Doors', the star rating criteria for food premises, and provide an update of the work undertaken in the previous year, in addition to outlining the service plan and campaigns for the year ahead. Followed by the Annual General Meeting
Please note the above programme may be changed at short notice
The above meetings are counted towards CPD points; however seek advice from the CPD scheme administrator as to the point's value of each meeting/event