NEWS HSEamendsincident reportingrules


Businesses have been reminded by the HSE that new incident reporting arrangements are being introduced as part of the RIDDOR requirements. Only fatal and major injuries and incidents


will be able to be reported by phone to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), with all other work-related injuries and incidents reportable under RIDDOR to be reported via


one of a suite of seven online forms available on HSE's website. Trevor Carlile, HSE's Director of Strategy


said: "This should not be a significant change for many, as more than half of reportable injuries are already notified to HSE through the website. The new forms are intuitive and quick and easy to complete. The most important thing is that


Thefutureof electricalcontracting


The NICEIC and the ECA have jointly produced their ‘2021 Vision: The Future of the Electrical Contracting Industry’. This major research provides a long term vision of the industry and is based on a survey of 1,000 trade respondents. At a time when many contractors are


recovering from recession and concentrating on survival, the ECA and NICEIC wanted to help the industry to see past the short term and prepare for the next stage of their development. The survey found that there are many


perceived threats to the industry but also many opportunities including opportunities in the drive for a low carbon economy. It also


highlighted that those contractors who are willing to develop and learn new skills will grow and thrive. The drive for sustainability in all areas of


UK life will change the shape of the wider construction industry as well as the electrical contracting industry. The shift away from new build to refurbishment and renovation, the use of more sophisticated, integrated systems and the need, which has been recognised by the Government, for training to ensure that trades have the skills to help the UK work towards the sustainable vision. To read 2021 Vision visit www.eca.co.uk/2021vision or www.niceic.com.


Hazards in thekitchen


Earlier this year the Electrical Safety Council highlighted how dirty and chaotic kitchens are not just a health hazard – they can also be a fire risk with almost 13,000 fires each year arising from the misuse of, and faults with, electrical cooking appliances. In particular the ESC warned that over half


of all accidental fires in UK homes – that’s more than 20,000 per year - are caused by people’s casual attitude to electrical safety and misuse of electrical appliances.


“In our opinion – which is shared by the fire and rescue professionals we consulted - a considerable number of kitchen fires occur through a casual attitude to cleaning and safety in kitchens,” explains Martyn Allen, head of technical development at the ESC, “And our research also indicates that over a quarter of Britons suspect at least one of their electrical appliances is faulty.” More details www.esc.org.uk.


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there will still be somebody at the end of the phone to assist those who are reporting a traumatic event that has resulted in a death or major injury.” More details at www.hse.gov.uk.


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