NEWSFLASH
FEMALE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER BREAKS
THE MOULD Asbestos removal is a male dominated industry, so it is unusual to see a female undertake an asbestos removal operative training course.
At ARCA, Lauren Fox, of Edenbeck Limited, recently undertook the three day operative training course, even though she is not an operator but a health and safety manager.
Lauren commented: “Asbestos removal is hazardous, dirty and sometimes physically demanding due to the location of asbestos containing materials, so perhaps that is why it is seen as a man’s job. I thought the course would give me a better understanding of an operative’s role – and as I like a challenge, I thought I should give it a go and try to break the mould!”
“The course itself was excellent,” she added. “The trainer was brilliant and made me feel so comfortable, as did his female colleague who assessed my competence in the decontamination unit. The other trainees were surprised to see me on the course, but as I did everything they did over the three days I believe I earned their respect.”
ON THE GO WITH
TRAFFIGLOVE In response to customer feedback, TraffiGlove has refreshed and updated its website in order to make it compatible with tablets and smartphones.
With smartphone penetration in the UK expected to reach 80% by 2017, the TraffiGlove website is now compatible with the changing ways in which information is now accessed when professionals are away from the office.
The website has been refreshed to incorporate a contemporary design with improved navigation. As a result, improvements to the TraffiSearch
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product finder now make it easier for customers to find the right glove for the task at hand.
What’s more, the website now features a ‘Downloads’ section, enabling users to view and download brochures and datasheets. It goes hand in hand with the ‘Industry Insights’ section,
TRANSPORT AND ANIMALS ARE BIGGEST KILLERS
IN AGRICULTURE The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) latest fatality statistics show incidents involving moving vehicles and cattle are the biggest causes of death on Britain’s farms.
Provisional figures show that 33 workers and four members of the public were killed on Britain’s farms during 2014/15 with around half (16) being struck or run over by farm equipment, or crushed or trampled by cattle.
Transport and livestock are two of the five themes of ‘Farm Safety Week’, an initiative led by the Farm Safety Foundation.
Lauren explained the course taught her things that she wouldn’t learn at her desk: “I now understand what our operatives actually have to do onsite. In fact, following my training I have been onsite removing asbestos alongside colleagues – they’ve all been supportive and helpful. I know that the training and the practical experience has already helped me in my job.”
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which allows professionals to access a comprehensive database outlining the requirements of health and safety regulations, HSE guidance and statistics as well as providing helpful hand protection advice following industry feedback.
Franz Lorenschitz, marketing manager at TraffiGlove, said: “With remote working increasing due to the popularity of smartphones and tablets in recent times, we wanted to ensure our customers would be able to access all the information they need when they’re out and about. Combining in- depth product information alongside valuable industry insights, the new and improved website has it all.”
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During five days of practical advice and guidance, industry groups will also focus on issues surrounding the use of machinery and falls from height which accounted for seven deaths during 2014/15.
Falling or moving objects accounted for six people losing their lives and drowning or asphyxiation involving grain silos and slurry tanks resulted in six fatalities.
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