NEWSFLASH
HEARING PROTECTION SPECIALIST APPOINTS MARKETING MANAGER
Minerva Hearing, the British specialist manufacturer of in-ear hearing protection technology, has appointed Melanie Harding to the position of Marketing Manager.
Previously Marketing Manager at BBI Healthcare, Melanie Harding brings eight years of experience in the fields of sales, marketing and brand management, having entered the sector with Cirencester-based agency i2i Marketing.
Minerva specialises in custom-made hearing protection earpieces for industry and Formula One racing, as well as In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) for musicians, broadcasters and the film industry.
Operating throughout the UK, the company is also one of the suppliers of ear moulds for hearing aids to NHS hearing clinics.
Kevin Davies, Operations Director of Minerva Hearing, said: “Melanie’s
appointment could not be more timely as we enter a phase of significant expansion and product innovation to bring to our widening client-base.
“We are increasing our production facilities to meet rising demand, including major investment in additional 3D printing technology which we are pioneering in our sector. With our 60th anniversary this year, these are exciting times for Minerva.”
Minerva products are custom made to match the individual’s ear canal with built in acoustic filters that take into account the natural response of the ear, allowing performers, for example, to hear music normally while blocking out damaging volumes.
Commenting on her appointment, Melanie Harding said: “To be part of a Welsh company and local business that embraces technology and nurtures a highly skilled workforce with years of valuable expertise is an exciting prospect and something I’m thrilled to be a part of.”
www.minerva-hearingprotection.co.uk
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COULD BE CAUGHT OUT BY CDM REGULATIONS
A Lancashire health and safety consultancy is warning construction firms of significant regulatory changes which will impact businesses during 2015.
Adam Kaley, Commercial Director at Preston-based Aegis, is urging businesses not to be caught out by amendments to the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015, which will come into force from 6th April.
The changes will bring the UK in line with the European Union Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites Directive (TMCSD) and change the way health and safety on construction and engineering projects is managed.
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Adam explained: “2015 brings major changes to an already complex set of regulations, which will affect the planning, management and coordination of construction and engineering projects. It’s vital that businesses know their responsibilities, whether they are clients, contractors, or designers, particularly as there is only a six-month transition period from the old to the new regulations.”
The CDM Regulations will also have an impact on the general public. For the first time, the rules will apply to domestic projects, such as building an extensions or new garage at home.
“The most significant change to consider is the replacement of the CDM coordinator role with the new role
of ‘principal designer’. The ‘principal designer’ must have the understanding and skills to manage and coordinate the design phase of a project as well as a strong technical knowledge of the construction industry.
It’s not
clear how many designers have this combination of knowledge and skills, or whether they will need to outsource this role,” Adam said.
Aegis was formed in 1995 specifically to provide services required by the introduction of the CDM Regulations in 1994. The new draft regulations were published on 9th January 2015 and – subject to parliamentary approval – will come into force on 6th April 2015, with a six month transition period running up to 6th October 2015.
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