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 | ORG launches health & safety consultants’ scheme.Organics Recycling Group has launched a health & safety consultants scheme. The scheme which is managed by ORG will see Business Health Partnership (BHP) and Chrestomatics offering substantial discounts to ORG members using their consultancy services. |
 | Revised Guidance on the Safe Use of Lift TrucksIt is almost certain that many of our members use lift trucks around their sites. This revised guidance on operator training from the HSE will help site operators and managers facilitate the safe use of these trucks on their sites. |
 | ORG Health and Safety News LetterThe ORG Health & Safety News Letter featuring accident and incident reports from the final quarter of 2012 |
 | Is health surveillance required in my workplace?Composting is a natural process that relies on the actions of micro-organisms, the process will release dust & bio-aerosols, which represent potential health hazards. Whilst good health & safety practice should mean that steps are taken to protect workers from exposure to these hazards it must be assumed that there will be a residual risk arising from these hazards. |
 | Using Work Equipment Safely.Every year there are numerous incidents arising from the incorrect use of work equipment. This guidance seeks to reduce the risk of these accidents. |
 | A consultation on the proposed removal of the requirement for the HSE to approve first aid training and qualifications, .CD248 – A consultation on the proposed removal of the requirement for the Health and Safety Executive to approve first aid training and qualifications, a review of the Approved Code of Practice and the content of associated guidance. |
 | Improving Cabin Air Quality for Plant OperativesThis guidance has been written by AfOR member BMAir to provide information for site & company health & safety managers on how to reduce the risk to site personnel in respect of cabin air quality when operatives spend prolonged or frequent periods of time in mobile plant. |
 | Health and Safety Issues Relatiing to Transport Operations Associated with Waste CollectionTransport operations associated with collection activities (municipal and commercial) and at a range of waste management and recycling sites represent the most significant risk of serious or fatal accidents to workers and members of the public. ‘Struck by moving vehicle’ accounts for about only 4% of all reported accidents, however, over 40% of all fatalities fall within this category. |
 | Recycling firm fined after worker crushed to deathAn Ystrad Mynach recycling firm has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a yard foreman was crushed to death. Norman Mayne (56) from Newport died after he became trapped between a container and a skip at Amber Services Ltd's recycling yard at Dyffryn Business Park on 25 June 2008. |
 | Health risk management: A practical guide for managers in SME’sGuidance for the managers of SME's on health risk controls |
 | Health and Safety FAQsThis site provides answers to numerous frequently asked questions in the area of health & safety. |
 | Health and safety in the plastics industry.This area of the HSE website should provide help and advice for our members in the packaging industry. |
 | HSE Advice on Manual HandlingMusculoskeletal disorders are a major source of injuries within the workplace. These injuries can be caused by manual handling. This area of the HSE website gives advice on avoiding these injuries. |
 | Health & Safety Advice on the Servicing of Motor VehiclesGuidance from the HSE on safe working practices in vehicle maintenance. |
 | Infections at WorkThis article links to a HSE website giving advice on the control of infections. Since the composting industry produces dust and bio-aerosols that represent hazards to health this site should prove interest to many in the organics recycling industry. The site has a section dedicated to the waste management industry. |
 | BSIF Respiratory Protection Equipment Selection GuideAn industry guide to the selection of appropriate respiratory protective equipment. |
Cab filtration on composting sites, best practiceThis information willhelp employers, the selfemployed and contractors comply with the Control of Substances azardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure and protect workers’ health. |
Green waste collection-Health issuesThis ‘good practice’ guidance was written in consultation and with the support ofthe Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH). It does not aim to becomprehensive but gives examples of good practice within the industry. |
Health & Safety Advice: Managing sickness, absence and persons returning to workFor employees returning to work after being absence due to illness or injury it is important to ensure that the correct steps are taken to avoid further unnecessary absence. The guide aims to help you reduce sickness absence, improve competitiveness |
People in waste binsEach year there are numerous cases were people including children have been serious injured and killed by residing in commercial waste bins. Guidance aiming to prevent this has been drawn up by the HSE.ÂThe following issues are covered in the doc |
Management of H&S at work regulationsThe Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - Approved Code of Practice & Guidance provides managers with a detailed risk assessment procedure. The identification of risks in the work place and the preventative measures which can be |
Machine SafetyEliminating the potential risks posed by machinery and equipment can help to reduce injuries to individuals and costs to businesses. The following document provides practical information for everyone involved with the operation of machinery, CLICK H |
Equipment/ Tool HireWorking with hired equipment - if not used correctly - can result in serious injury to the operator and other workers. Outlined in the following document are the potential hazards and the management practices associated with hired equipment – CLICK |
Director's ResponsibilitiesThe Institute of Directors and Health and Safety Commission have produced this comprehensive guidance for Directors giving them information on their responsibilities in respect to Health and SafetyClick HERE to download the pdf document |
Working with ContractorsThis guidance http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg368.pdf from HSE provides generic information and advice on how to ensure that when using external contractors, you are protecting the health of both your employees and those of the contractor who is work |
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