1 Jon Hughes CMIOSH, FRSPH, FISQEM, OSHCR, GIFireE, MInstLM Head of Training 07891 492610 jonhughes@citation.co.uk
A SAFE WAY TO WORK? 2
RECENT CASES 3 Wiltshire firm fined after three year old child trapped by electric gates at Bournemouth school. • Metal vehicle gate closed, squashing child between gate and post • No appropriate sensor safety device fitted October 2013
RECENT CASES 4 Security company sentenced for generator death failings • Lone security guard died from carbon monoxide poisoning • A petrol generator was being used inside a derelict building he was guarding • No safe systems of work or adequate lone working procedures. After the hearing, HSE inspector Melvyn Stancliffe commented: “This was a tragic and completely avoidable death that has devastated his wife, family and friends. Their loss is made worse by the fact he was only covering the night shift as a one off, but sadly never returned home. February 2014
FEE FOR INTERVENTION 5 Stats at a glance: January 2013 – January 2014 • – £124 Cost per hour • – £8,934,101 Total of FFI invoices • Notices (Prohibition and Improvement) issued in addition to the FFI • These are displayed and are publically available on the HSE website • Affect companies going for tenders and PQQs etc
COMMON ISSUES 6 Common issues/questions received via the Support Line: 1) Scaffolding / Working at Height 2) Pre-qualification Questionnaires 3) Lone Working 4) Asbestos 5) Training
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