March 2nd, 2009
Appointing a consultant to deal specifically with health and safety issues that may arise in the workplace could help businesses of all sizes to meet their legal obligations for a safe workplace.
The Journal reported that a consultation is underway by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to determine the best ways that small companies can manage their health and safety requirements and regulations.
Among the points considered in the consultation is that all firms, large or small, must have at least one person dedicated to taking care of the workplace’s health and safety policy.
This consultant can be an internal employee, but it has been suggested that outside help may be useful to provide advice and assistance.
Recently, the HSE launched a new campaign to highlight awareness of the importance of health and safety issues in the property development sector.
As part of the initiative, the group is set to inspect a number of construction refurbishment sites during the month of March.
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July 28th, 2008
A company in County Durham has banned its employees from using mobile phones while they are at the wheel.
Workers at the 3M manufacturing plant in Newton Aycliffe have been told they cannot use mobiles, or even hands-free devices, while using their cars for business.
The company has been running a child safety road campaign since 2005, which has involved the distribution of 95,000 high visibility vests to young people in a bid to reduce the number of accidents on roads in the area.
Doug Mitchell, 3M’s managing director, said there is compelling evidence that using mobiles while driving impairs a motorist’s performance.
Katie Shephard, fundraising manager for the road safety charity Brake, agreed: "Research has shown that it is the phone conversation that distracts and kills, regardless of whether a hands-free kit is used or not."
She added: "We hope other companies will follow 3M’s lead and introduce this ban as part of their health and safety policy."
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