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Thanks again Frankie. I shall look into those at home as I don't have access to youtube at work.

All the best.

Hello, I normally give them our template, which gives them pointers of what they can include i.e anything they saw, heard, smelt etc, where they were in relation to the incident etc. I also explain why we need a comprehensive statement. I them go through the statement with them, go to the place wher...

Thank you all. witsd - Good points given and will fully take them on. I have also watched the video. One I had not seen although in H&S and FLT training for many years. Ardbeg - Thanks for the heads up on the HSE video. Definitely a good one to use. Andrew R - Thanks again for the suggestion. we...

Thanks for trying Alexis.
It seems no one has opinions on this or have any bits and pieces they are willing to share.

I don't think this would be the way forward. Yes, look into to RA's and provide the correct PPE for the tasks conducted BUT a blanket policy will not do you any favours. Safety glasses might give employees a false sense of security and they will not offer sufficient protection for some tasks where g...

Good evening ladies & Gents, Hope you are all well. I'm putting together a training session for young workers, many over 18 but still unaware of the real life out there! I would appreciate if any of you have any training materials, tips, video clips etc that you are willing to share with me in o...

I don't see any discrimination there to be perfectly honest.

The anchor point is there for restraint purposes. i.e preventing operator from leaving the confines of the platform. it should always be used on cherry picker type MEPW as the is always the risk of being catapulted out. On scissor lifts if could be down to you risk assessment when working environmen...

If I know in my heart that a potential hazard can lead to a major injury I would not walk by. I do understand where you are coming from though.

Hi, You probably will have already completed your assignment by now but yes, there is nothing wrong with making up some hazards, the important thing is to be able to identify the hazard AND the consequences and of course propose immediate and long term measures to control hazard effectively. You can...

Very low accident rate. I would report on both too.

I really don't know how you keep up Alexis. If you were to charge £1 for each CV you have reviewed you would probably have enough for a luxury holiday in the Caribbean! I would have been more than happy to pay my £1. you are commendable. your help has certainly opened doors for me.