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respondents stated that losing their hearing would affect how well they could perform their job.
The survey also showed a lack of knowledge around the health issue: over 68% of respondents believe the age group most at risk of hearing loss is 60-80+. However, according to Action on Hearing Loss, there are 3.7 million people of working age (16-64) in the UK with some form of hearing loss.
Michael Jefferies, managing director of Jefferies Solicitors, commented: “The results of the survey were very surprising. Considering industrial hearing loss is such a problem, we expected to find that people’s general awareness was higher.
“Many of us go for regular health checks, eye tests and dental appointments, but leave hearing tests until it becomes a problem, when the damage has already been done. We have seen growing numbers of hearing loss claims at Jefferies Solicitors, particularly due to the rise in industrial work.”
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BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL APPOINTS MICHAEL ROBINSON
AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE Lynda Armstrong OBE, chair of trustees of the British Safety Council, has announced the appointment of Mike Robinson as the organisation’s new chief executive.
Lynda Armstrong said: “The trustees congratulate Mike on his appointment and look forward to working with him and his colleagues to help the British Safety Council deliver sustained business success and help achieve our vision that no one should be injured or made ill at work.
“We believe Mike’s leadership style and experience will be of great value to the British Safety Council at this stage of its journey and will be a real asset in leading the organisation through a comprehensive programme
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of business improvement. Mike has a real interest in occupational health and safety and is keen to make a difference in helping to keep people safe at work.”
She added: “In a previous role Mike was Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, during which time he grew the business substantially, increasing profits and positioning the organisation to respond to increasing competition.”
On his appointment, Mike Robinson commented: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of chief executive at
an organisation that for almost 60 years has played an important role in shaping the regulation and management of workplace health and safety.
“I am looking forward to working with the trustees and my colleagues at British Safety Council, our many members both in the UK and internationally and stakeholders including the Health and Safety Executive and other organisations to help achieve our vision that no one should be injured or made ill at work.”
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TRAINING’S ON THE AGENDA AT
H&S NORTH 2015 Visitors to RRC International’s stand E14 at Health & Safety North in Bolton on 7 and 8 October 2015 won’t just find all the information they need on RRC’s large and expanding range of health, safety, environment and quality training products – they will also have the chance to win prizes and pick up free stuff.
Those who visit the RRC stand and register their interest in one of the company’s courses will be given a free pair of effective, RRC-branded JSP safety glasses (while stocks last).
They can also enter a prize draw to win a free IOSH Leading Safely course for delivery in-house to up to 10 senior managers.
Visitors will be able to take away samples of RRC’s highly respected training materials and classroom and e-learning courses, which, together with RRC’s skilled and proficient trainers, have helped more than one million people worldwide to further their HSEQ careers.
Gary Fallaize, managing director of RRC International, commented: “We are, once again, looking forward to welcoming visitors to our stand at H&S North. Come and meet the talented, extremely well-informed and friendly team, including Kevin Warman and Gareth Lewis. We will all be very happy to offer those looking to develop their careers in HSEQ the benefit of our advice and guidance to help them realise their full potential.”
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