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H&S Training Discounted to Book Customers - January 2008
These two one-day training courses are provided by the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL), an executive agency of the Health and Safety Executive, at its premises in Buxton.
An Introduction to Biological Monitoring
Thursday 31 January 2008 Price £250+VAT Quote reference: BM 01
This workshop is an overview of biological monitoring and how it can enhance the service occupational hygiene and health professionals offer. The event has been accredited with CPD points by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.
Further information on the content of the course, and booking details are
available at the following web address:
www.hsl.gov.uk/training/bm_training.htm
HAVS Responsible Person: Tiered Approach to Health Surveillance of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. The Role of the Responsible Person.
Tuesday 22 January 2008 Price £350+VAT Quote reference: HAVR 01
Research commissioned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggests that over 1 million people continue to be exposed to high levels of hand arm vibration in the workplace. This one-day course is designed to provide an overview of the regulations, risk assessment and measurement, with more detailed information about how to implement a health surveillance programme, specifically the role of the responsible person. Sessions will be included on the health effects and classification of HAVS.Further information on the content of the course, and booking details are available at the following web address:
http://www.hsl.gov.uk/training/havs-resp_training.htm
HSE Books customers quoting the above references will receive a 10% discount on the booking fee. When registering online, this reference should be included in the field headed 'How did you hear about this course?' Alternatively you can quote this reference if you contact HSL by e-mail
training@hsl.gov.uk or by telephone on 01298 218806.
New guidance 'leading health and safety at work: Leadership actions for board members' launched
Dear Members,
The new health and safety guidance for directors and board members has now been launched.
The guidance web page, which includes additional useful information for SMEs, is:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/leadership
The press release, including quotes from HSC Chair Judith Hackett, IoD Director General Miles Templeman and Minister with responsibility for health and safety, Lord McKenzie of Luton, can be found at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2007/c07017.htm
If SBTAF members would like any further information or have any specific ideas about promoting the guidance to their members, they are welcome to get in touch. We would also welcome any feedback and success stories from use of the new guidance. Please send information to:
Rob Olsen
Business Involvement Unit, HSE,
5NW, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge,
London SE1 9HS
rob.olsen@hse.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7717 6372.