As Chair of SWITCH Forum, I was delighted to be able to represent SWITCH at the recent HSE Prevention Summit in London. The Summit is part of a wider three-year programme of work to target and reduce work-related ill-health. As part of their strategy HSE have identified health as a priority area and one that […]
The SWITCH Forum AGM and seminar took place at yesterday at Sibbald Training, Blackridge, West Lothian. The family run and owned training company kindly hosted the event at their purpose-built training facility for which SWITCH is very grateful as without this type of support, we would not be able to put on events like this. […]
HSE AGM 30th July 2024 by Jim Brown, Chair SWITCH Forum I was delighted as Chair of SWITCH Forum to be able to represent SWITCH at the HSE AGM at their offices at Redgrave Court, Bootle in Merseyside on 20th July. The day commenced with coffee and time for networking with the HSE Board and […]
Why do ScORSA Exist Operating a vehicle ranks among the riskiest work tasks. Annual data indicates that approximately 20% of accidents involve individuals driving as part of their job duties. In Scotland, 67% of workers use cars for their daily commute, while professions such as delivery drivers involve driving as a core aspect of their […]
While there are no alterations to legal obligations, the revised guidance aims to enhance your comprehension of when and how to submit reports under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). Key revisions to the guidance include: Direct links to specific types of reportable incidents, facilitating quicker determination of whether reporting is […]
The Waste Industry Health and Safety (WISH) Forum has crafted this guidance to mitigate safety and health risks inherent in the waste and recycling sector, specifically focusing on the operation of household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). This updated version now includes managing Health and Safety at Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Civic Amenity (CA) Sites […]
This safety alert is directed towards organisations in the waste and recycling sector that operate vehicles equipped with hydraulically operated rear doors, hatches, or body sections. It comes in response to a tragic incident involving a fatal accident where an individual was working beneath the top-hinged hydraulically powered rear door of a road sweeper. The […]
Violence and aggression in the workplace can significantly affect the physical and mental well-being of your employees. HSE’s guidance on violence at work is designed to assist you in safeguarding your workers. This guidance will aid you in: Assessing the risks Implementing appropriate controls to protect workers Reporting and learning from incidents Additionally, I encourage […]
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a crucial opportunity to integrate stress prevention and mental health support into our daily routines, particularly in the workplace. Join HSE’s Working Minds campaign in prioritising mental well-being by focusing on one of the campaign’s five steps each week for five weeks: Reach out and have conversations Recognise the signs and causes […]
These Regulations introduce amendments to the Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (Scotland) Regulations 2023. They mandate producers of goods to collect and/or report data concerning the quantity and nature of packaging they introduce to the market, in alignment with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Under these new regulations, producers with an annual turnover exceeding £2 […]