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Draw 1 has now taken place and six lucky winners picked at random have the chance to accept a place on a one day manual handling train the trainer course. See our dedicated prize draw section below to see if you are a winner!
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| HSfB Site Audit Update |
Since the launch of the audit of every download available on HSfB, progress has been extraordinary!
Nearly all of the 'Downloads' section of the site has been reviewed for accuracy and all amendments so far have been recorded. The next step for this area is to make the necessary changes to individual downloads and update the files on the servers.
The 'Revision' section of the site has yet to be reviewed.
Thank you very much to those who have taken part in the audit so far, and don't forget you can still be part of the audit team, it's not too late!
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You can view the progress of the audit in the new dedicated forum section here - HSfB Site Audit.
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| HSfB Prize Draw 2008/2009 |
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Draw 1 - Manual Handling Train the Trainer Course for Six
The first prize up for grabs is 6 places on a one day manual handling train the trainer course which will be held in Central Scotland (dates and venue to be confirmed when all 6 places have been accepted by winners).
Congratulations to the winners of Draw 1!
Graham Mutch, Ben, Rob Boucher, Rob Barlow, Kenneth Hughes and Kate.
If your name appears above, please check your email for the winning email. Without it you can't claim your prize!
All winners of this prize will be informed via the email address used to register for this newsletter. The date for the training course will be agreed between all winners, the course trainer and availability of the venue.
Please be sure to read our rules for details of accepting prizes.
Our brand new dedicated prize draw website will also give you details of winners, prizes, terms and conditions and the prize draw schedule itself. So, check out the HSfB Prize Draw 2008/2009 website for your chance to win - www.prizedraw.healthandsafetytips.co.uk
Next month's draw has two prizes up for grabs! The winner will have the choice of RRC's NEBOSH General, Fire or Construction Certificate! The winner will also get to choose whether to do it either by distance learning or e-learning!
The second prize up for grabs is RRC's Step Notes (x5). So, five of you lucky winners will each receive these invaluable Step Notes to help with your studies. |
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Interviews
"Hi there experts!!
I have benefited immensely from this forum and my knowledge has increased enormously. I am also certain that the members in these forums are seeking better jobs after undergoing the gruelling studies. The most important activity then is to do well in an interview. It will benefit many of us if a thread is initiated by the experts on :
What typical safety related questions that they would ask a prospective job candidate for safety?
What questions have they faced during interviews?
What topics to concentrate on for interviews?
keep the questions coming...
Afd"
Access Cage on a Fork Lift
"Hello all
We have a job coming up where we want to work at height via a Fork Lift Truck with an access cage attatched to the tynes. Im not sure I generally like the idea but, does the person need to wear a harness and lanyard? As I say I'm not too keen on this way of doing things but any input from you guys is welcome."
Presentation at job interview - environment question
"Folks,
I've been asked to a job interview at a zoo on Friday, and they want me to do a 15 minute presentation.
"As part of the selection process we require candidates to prepare a 15 minute presentation on what would be your highest health and safety consideration within a visitor attraction and three environmental improvements that would make a substantial difference to the zoo. "
I've came up with some improvements (visited the zoo this afternoon to try to get some ideas) but any advice would be appreciated.
The post is for a Health Safety & Environment officer. I am ok with the H&S bit but i know next to nothing about Environment issues.
Many thanks!"
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| HSE Ladder Exchange 2008 with Ladderstore.com |
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Ladderstore.com is offering special discounts, free product and incentives to help you check, replace and maintain ladders as part of the HSE ladder exchange initiative. A free ladder tagging system, a free ladder safety checklist and 10% off your order can all be requested below - and if you think 10% is a little bit on the low side for a promotion of this magnitude, we suggest you check out our normal prices first - we offer quite probably the most competitive prices available anywhere and will match any other price you find providing it can be verified.
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| Energy & Utility Skills - A day in the life of Streetsafe Sam |
A series of free interactive Health and Safety CD's designed to raise awareness of the potential hazards faced whilst working in the waste management industry.
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Most Popular Downloads for October
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General Statistics - October |
- Toolbox Talks Programme by Otto
- Lifting and Handling Techniques
- CR NEBOSH Notes by Carl Royston
- Exam Hints and Tips by Jane Riley
- Fork Lift Truck Daily Checklist by HSfB
- Mnemonics for H&S by Mike Riley
- Management Style Questions - Paper 1 by HSfB
- Manual Handling Presentation by Ian Stone
- Crane Lifting Plan Method Statement and Risk Assessment by Mark Sutton
- Management Style Answers - Paper 1 by HSfB
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