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by Penfold
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: Fire and Emergencies
Topic: Marquees (Temprary Structures) Fire Seperation
Replies: 4
Views: 1119

Re: Marquees (Temprary Structures) Fire Seperation

Thanks Messy much appreciated
by Penfold
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Fire and Emergencies
Topic: Marquees (Temprary Structures) Fire Seperation
Replies: 4
Views: 1119

Marquees (Temprary Structures) Fire Seperation

Hi all

We have an issue with an Events company who run large scale events for us on site and safety advisor we bring in to manage the events. They want to set up a 5 fairly large marquees with a separation of 2m between them.

The Purple Guide recommends:

ensure there is an adequate distance ...
by Penfold
Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Step ladders - do they need to be footed ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2208

Re: Step ladders - do they need to be footed ?

Hi TWDB

The first question should be is the step ladder the correct piece of access equipment for this task?

if yes what are you achieving by footing the step ladder e.g. if its to prevent someone walking into the ladder and knocking it over would a barrier be a better option to stop people ...
by Penfold
Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Size of a SHEQ team in a compnay - Based on Turnover?
Replies: 5
Views: 933

Re: Size of a SHEQ team in a compnay - Based on Turnover?

Hi TWDB

I would look on the resources based on the type/risk of work and the amount that needs to be done e.g. can one person run the H&S Management System and get out and about working with the teams out in the field doing the role or do you need 4 people to get all that completed.

I've always ...
by Penfold
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Health and safety roles
Replies: 3
Views: 1024

Health and safety roles

Its just over a week until the closing dates of these two roles here at Wellington College in Berkshire:

A full time Health & Safety Construction Officer:

https://lnkd.in/eRp9jJrU

A part time Health & Safety Officer:

https://lnkd.in/epT2k2U5

if you have any questions or want any further ...
by Penfold
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Part Time Health and Safety Officer role Berkshire
Replies: 5
Views: 856

Re: Part Time Health and Safety Officer role Berkshire

I shouldn’t say it Messy but the boss is a great person 😁
by Penfold
Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Part Time Health and Safety Officer role Berkshire
Replies: 5
Views: 856

Part Time Health and Safety Officer role Berkshire

Hi all

Following on from my post last week about a new full time role (Health and Safety Construction officer) we are also looking for a part time Health and safety officer to join our team here in a Private School in Berkshire.

https://vacancies.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/job/435822

If you have ...
by Penfold
Mon Jul 17, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Health and Safety Construction Officer role- Berkshire
Replies: 2
Views: 667

Health and Safety Construction Officer role- Berkshire

Hi all

Just posted this new job role on our website (and soon to go on SHP):

https://vacancies.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/job/432450

The Health and Safety Construction Officer is responsible for ensuring that Wellington College Group meets all necessary legislative obligations and driving the ...
by Penfold
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elevated work platforms
Replies: 9
Views: 1657

Re: Elevated work platforms

I found this a while back when I was asked the same question by a FM Manager:

https://www.afi-rentals.co.uk/our-busin ... at-height/
by Penfold
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIDDOR
Replies: 3
Views: 737

Re: RIDDOR

Hi David

RIDDOR pages on HSE website states:

Not all accidents need to be reported, a RIDDOR report is required only when:

■ the accident is work-related; and
■ it results in an injury of a type which is reportable (as listed under ‘Types of reportable injuries’).

When deciding if the accident ...
by Penfold
Thu May 18, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BBC Breakfast and dust/masks
Replies: 4
Views: 1301

Re: BBC Breakfast and dust/masks

Thanks for reply witsd. I had a conversation with a big DIY store H&S Manager a few years ago and he was going to run an inhouse campaign about the dangers of dust and proper use of masks as he was so concerned over the small companies and private use. I saw him 12 months later and asked how it went ...
by Penfold
Tue May 16, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BBC Breakfast and dust/masks
Replies: 4
Views: 1301

BBC Breakfast and dust/masks

Hi all

Not sure if anyone caught the segment on this mornings BBC breakfast about making surfing greener. The reporter went to see a surfboard manufacturer who was then filmed sanding a board down with the cheapest dust mask possible, no extraction on the sander and the reporter then states how bad ...

 

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