Free Event for West Coast Fish Farmers
As Health and Safety consultants it is important to offer advice and help to people of all industries. Although Veritas are based in the Midlands, it is important to spread the word of anything relating to everyone all over the UK. It is not very often that a free event comes along, so for all the Scottish readers of the health and safety services blog, here is some news for you.
The Scottish Aquaculture Industry Forum is holding a free event which is designed to promote excellent aquaculture and maritime safety. There are a lot of dangers associated in this industry, and which two workers at a fish farm losing their life due to working in confined spaces just last month, we feel this is an event worth making time for.
The Forum consists of several different companies which include:
- Health and Safety Executive
- RNLI
- Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation
- Northern Lighthouse Board
- Maritime Coastguard Agency
- Crown Estate
All of the above have come together to put on an informative event through provide support and/or help raising the funds to keep the event free.
One Day Full of Valuable Information
During the one day safety event you will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of health and safety in the aquaculture industries. Make sure that you take advantage of free health and safety services such as this one, as you may learn some new skills and ideas which can prevent accidents and deaths from occurring in this dangerous profession.
You will need to ask for an invitation if you are looking to attend this excellent event. During the day on September 6th you will have the opportunity to watch useful demonstrations as well as listening to qualified professionals give health and safety guidance in some of the most problematic areas that come with the job, such as:
- Manual Handling
- Confined Spaces
- Lifejackets
- Fork Lift Trucks
- Flares and Life Rafts
- Cold Shock
Scotland plays a vital role in aquaculture and therefore it is essential to make sure that you are following the right procedures that can help save lived. This free event has been held elsewhere and has had an excellent response. It is hopeful that by offering these health and safety services for free employees and employers will continue to turn up and work together to improve work health and safety.
If you work in the aquaculture industry then you will need to book you place on this free event. You can do this by sending an email to ann.poyner@hse.gso.gov.uk.
Health and safety services are also available elsewhere in the UK. Veritas are able to work with you on a whole range of services designed for your business. If you would like to contact the health and safety consultants for further information then all you need to do is give Veritas a call. Telephone 0800 1488 677, and speak to one of the team. You can also fill out an online safety test and you will receive a free report from the health and safety consultants.
Graffiti Artists using Hydrofluoric acid to burn their “tags”
It has been reported to West Sussex County Council that graffiti vandals have been using Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) to burn their “tags” (names) into glass surfaces. Bingo Dabber Acid etching is a form of graffiti that has started to show up in the UK. This alert is intended to inform Council contractors of potential issues surrounding the use of substances to acid etch glass.
In many cases, the etching acid (containing the hydrofluoric acid and other harmful substances, e.g. nitric acid) is transferred into empty bingo dabbers or large markers wrapped in masking tape. It is extremely corrosive and serious injuries may occur if it comes into contact with skin. HF will continue to burn into skin, even if people think they have washed it off.
You must be careful when finding any container, bingo marker or similar, or if you identify an area of “tagging” or “etching” on glass similar to the picture shown. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you attempt to clear up the receptacles.
Similarly if you are asked to replace windows that you suspect have been etched in this way then you must first undertake your COSHH assessment and provide and use suitable protective and disposal measures. On both matters, talk to your company health and safety advisers.
If you have recently worked on “tagged” surfaces and become aware of a burning sensation you should attend hospital immediately and inform the hospital that you may have come into contact with Hydrofluoric acid and/or Nitric acid.
You can freely download a copy of the following HSE guidance leaflet. http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg307.pdf
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Digital TV Aerial Fitters Renew Competent Person Service
Northfield Aerials Digital, Freeview aerial Fitters renew their annual Competent Person Service
We are proud to announce that Birmingham Based Digital Aerial Fitters has renewed their Competent Person Service with Veritas Health and Safety Consultants.
Continually working closely with our experienced Health and Safety Consultants, Northfield Aerials have made significant progress with their Health and Safety procedures and Management.
Here are additional services which complement the Competent Person Service we have provided.
Health and Safety Policy
Writing Risk assessments
Writing Method Statements
Health and Safety Training
and more many more.
If you are in businesses there is a legal obligation placed on employers to have access to a Competent Person (Reg 7 of The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999). This can be from within your organisation, but advise external experienced competent Health and Safety Consultants are the best step any business can take, if you want a Competent Person Service.
Need Competent Advice? Veritas Health and Safety Consultants can help from as little as £55.00 p/m:
For a better Competent Person service, better phone us about our other Health and Safety Services 0121 249 1281
Stay Protected with Total Protection – Altair 5
Total Protection UK, the leading provider of health and safety equipment, are eagerly anticipating the launch of the revolutionary Altair 5, at this year’s DrainTrader Exhibition in Cheltenham, bringing affordable gas detection to the masses.
Set to be held on September 16 and 17 at the Centaur in Cheltenham Racecourse, the DrainTrader Exhibition is aimed at those in the drainage industry, and hosts a variety of seminars and exhibitions from industry professionals. The exhibition also boasts a range of the latest product innovations in the field, one of the most talked-about being the Altair 5, from MSA.
Capable of measuring up to six gases simultaneously, the Altair 5 can be fitted with a wide range of both toxic and infra-red sensors, providing the flexibility required to meet the needs of any safety team. Equipped with multifunctional alarms, MotionAlert and InstantAlert, the user can alert anyone nearby, and with the motion detector, the user can set off an audible and visual alarm when in distress. The triple alarm system, 24 hour bump test checkmark and extensive data-logging facility is included in the Altair 5 system as standard.
Sales and Marketing director, Mark Haylett from Total Protection UK, who are the leading firm offering Breathing apparatus, Confined Space Equipment, Gas Detection and Height Safety equipment, said, “We’re really looking forward to the exhibition, and the chance to meet with visitors and show them this terrific new product which will be a welcomed addition to any safety kit.”
Teamed with a high-powered rechargeable battery, the Altair is supplied with 15 hours of continuous operation time. And to make sure that the apparatus stays reliable and durable, the Altair 5 has rugged rubberized housing to protect against water and dust ingress.
Mr. Haylett added, “We’re proud to be exhibiting at the DrainTrader exhibition, and hope to see plenty of visitors to our stand, B2. We’re also inviting people to come and challenge us to reduce their safety costs – I’m highly confident in my team, and I’m very sure that we’ll be able to help a lot of people!”
About Total Protection
Total Protection (UK) Limited is a specialist in the supply of safety equipment and Services.
They pride themselves on delivering first class service and products to a broad spectrum of industries including Pharmaceuticals, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Utilities and Transportation & Construction
With a team of Product Specialists, Total Protection (UK) Limited bases its success and core values on the ability to respond quickly and effectively to your requirements.
As they work alongside a range of manufacturers and suppliers, they can deliver a large portfolio of the highest quality safety products within the marketplace at very competitive prices.
They can also offer a complete range of services to give you the flexibility when purchasing, servicing or hiring safety equipment.
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