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- ___________________________________________________________________ New Look for Canadas Workplace Health Centre!
- What is a Scent-Free Workplace
- What products contain scents
- What are some modifications that a workplace can make
- What are some guidelines a workplace can follow
- Resources for: What is a Scent-Free Workplace
- Titles from the European Union New titles uploaded on the Europa web site
- News from Japan The 62nd National Convention of Industrial Safety and Health 2003 and The Green Cross Exhibition October 29 (Wednesday) to October 31 (Friday), 2003
- INNOVATIVE NEW COURSE IN BOLTED JOINT INTEGRITY COMBINES COMPUTER-BASED AND ON-SITE TRAINING
- The need for a new way of training
- Why the training is needed
- NEW DEFINITIVE CATALOGUE REVEALS EXPANDED RANGE
- BE A WINNER WITH ROSPA AT SAFETY HEALTH EXPO 2003
- News from Japan Koichi Igarashi
- ********************************************************************************* Major OSHE Conference in London November 2003
- DIARY OF EVENTS 3 - 5 June 2003 3rd Annual Environmental Management and Technology Conference and Exhibition
- Heat Stress Strain: Workplace Surveys
- 13th World Conference on Disaster Management
- Safety 2003 : Advancing the EHS Profession
- Health Safety Training for Managers and Supervisors Course
- 8th International Congress on Noise as a Public Health Problem
News from the European Union The Activities page on EUROPA has been completely updated. With improved structure and graphics, the site brings together information and links from all of the EU Institutions and agencies to provide 'mini-portals' for each policy area of the EU. The site provides details of 30 different policy areas. Each has a brief general overview, and you can also look at the latest brochure from the 'Europe on the Move' series. Key sites from the European Parliament, Council of the EU and the European Commission are listed, along with links to other relevant EU Institutions and Agencies. Links are also provided to clear summaries of EU legislation provided by SCADPlus. Each page will be kept up to date with the latest news and developments. There is a special section at the top of each page for news headlines, and the 'press releases' link in the documentation section sorts out all the relevant press releases from the EU press service's 'Rapid' database. There are also tools for more extensive research. The section on legal texts provides the relevant section of the Treaty establishing the European Community, existing legislation and legislation in preparation. You can also find details of recent case-law from the European Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance. Regular updates from the Bulletin of the European Union and the General Report on the Activities of the European Union are also provided. In this way each page brings together all the information and communication products to provide an inter-institutional thematic index for the EU. What's more, you can easily switch between policy areas using the navigation bar on the left hand side of the screen. http://europa.eu.int/pol/index-en.htm ___________________________________________________________________ New Look for Canada's Workplace Health Centre! Canada's Workplace Health Centre began the year with a new look and up-dated features that make it even easier to find the information you need! * Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Now arranged by topic for easy browsing! * Click on “noteworthy resources” in the Features section near the top of the page. * Continue to click on Guided Search to browse the entire collection of workplace health resources... now over 450 English and 240 French resources! * Looking for a searching shortcut? Go to Quick Searches and choose from a new list of popular topics such as work-life balance, stress, and workplace health research. * Use the new, conveniently located Keyword Search box to search the entire CHN site. * View the up-dated lists of Key Canadian and Key International resources. * Note the attractive photos, icons and colours! We'd like to know what you think of the new look and features. Please email Sandra Clark sandrac@ccohs.ca with any feedback, or suggestions for features you’d like to see.
Workplace Health http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/1workplace_health.html Santé en milieu de travail http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/2sante_en_milieu_de_travail.html ______________________________________________________________ What is a Scent-Free Workplace? Most people love the smell of cookies baking in the oven, or how about freshly brewing coffee? But what if you walk into a room and noticed an offensive odour of some sort? How about if you had to work with that odour daily? Would you think it would bother you then? It is possible that health effects can be caused by perfumes and other scented products. When scented products have been blamed for causing health problems, the symptoms include: -headaches -dizziness, light headedness -nausea -fatigue and weakness -insomnia -loss of appetite -depression and anxiety -upper respiratory symptoms & shortness of breath, and -skin irritation.
-industrial and household chemicals -oils -some types of garbage bags -building material (such as upholstery fabrics, carpeting, etc.) -combustion exhausts (from cars, trucks, etc.) -dry-cleaning residue -newsprint and inked papers Remember that in some cases, products labelled “unscented” have actually had other chemicals added to hide the original scent. What are some modifications that a workplace can make? Basic modifications can be made within the workplace to help those who suffer from the effects of scented products. Most of the time when somebody responds to a chemical, they are responding to an odour. Therefore, odour perception is almost always going to be the first cue that there is a chemical in the environment. -Discuss the benefits of having a scent-free workplace with the employees. -Give a presentation about the effects of scented products. -Develop a workplace policy or guidelines on the use of scent-free products. -Emphasise that a scent-free environment is a health and safety issue for the workplace. -Display signs that welcome visitors to your scent-free workplace. -Try to identify the exact source of the scent. For example: if the cause of the offending scent is a cleaning product, investigate if you can switch to a different cleaner that will not be offensive but that will still clean appropriately. What are some guidelines a workplace can follow? If the source of the problem is an employee's use of scents, a general guideline may be to ask that person to modify the use of their scent by using a lighter scent or less of it. A scent should not be noticeable at more than an arm's length from the individual. Maintain good indoor air quality. Have good ventilation and make sure that air is being replaced with fresh air. Reduce all emissions from building materials, cleaning products, etc., to decrease the amount of poor air being recycled throughout the building. Talk to your supervisor and share your concerns about any scented products that are affecting your health in that area of the workplace. Resources for: What is a Scent-Free Workplace? No scents is good sense Source: Canada's Occupational Health and Safety Magazine (OHS Canada) www.ohscanada.com/virtual-issue/artucle/health.html Scent-free policy for the workplace Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Source: The Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association www.nf.lung.ca/noscents.html Article in CHN www.canadian-health-network.ca/1workplace_health.html ._________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Titles from the European Union New titles uploaded on the Europa web site: Learning for employment: a second report on vocational education and training policy in Europe Language: English Version: 1.0 Size: 27847 http://forum.europa.eu.int:80/Members/irc/opoce/publish/library?l=/manuscripts_available/employment_related/learning_cedefop/_EN_1.0_&a=i The Velvet Curtain. A Journey along the Eastern Borders of the New Europe Language: English Version: 1.0 Size: 12585 Information http://forum.europa.eu.int:80/Members/irc/opoce/publish/library?l=/partnersearch/lemniscaat_en_pdf/_EN_1.0_&a=i Europe from A to Z. Guide to European integration Language: English Version: 1.0 Size: 5517 http://forum.europa.eu.int:80/Members/irc/opoce/publish/library?l=/partnersearch/europaaz_pdf/_EN_1.0_&a=i ___________________________________________________________________ News from Japan The 62nd National Convention of Industrial Safety and Health 2003 and The Green Cross Exhibition October 29 (Wednesday) to October 31 (Friday), 2003 Will be held at Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture in Japan Contact: International Cooperation Division, Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association (JISHA) 5-35-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014 Japan Email: kokusai@jisha.or.jp Tel & Fax: +81-3-3454-4596 __________________________________________________________________
Attending a training course can involve significant time away from work. Whilst the value of attending the course is indisputable, there is often a need for a flexible approach on the part of both employer and training provider. Since the students can be working virtually anywhere it is costly and time-consuming to send them back to a base point to undergo both the theoretical and practical training sessions. Understanding that this difficulty existed led to the development by Hedley Purvis of its new CBT (computer-based training) program for the theory part of both the ECITB courses and its own training programmes which lead to NVQ certification. Hedley Purvis teamed up with Atlas Interactive in Aberdeen to develop the product. Atlas specialises in providing computer-based training for the oil and gas industry. Together they have created a package which provides web or CD access to the entire theoretical part of the courses. Being able to access this computer-based option means students are away from their place of work for a minimal amount of time but still gain maximum benefit. This helps the client companies who want to train their employees in correct, professional procedure and practice by keeping their costs down and minimises the trainee's time away from post. It also helps the students as they are able to study at a time and pace most suited to them as individuals. The major advantage of the new program is that trainees will be able to complete the first part of the course from absolutely anywhere in the world providing they have either Internet access or the correct CD. Students can work at a desk, at home or while on the move. How it works All Hedley Purvis' joint integrity training courses consist of two parts, the first of which is a theory section designed to develop a good level of knowledge. With the new system a web-based final assessment has to be completed at the end of the theory section. Hedley Purvis will then assess the results and, providing the candidate has a suitable level of knowledge, he or she will progress to the practical section. This can be carried out almost immediately or at a later date to suit the needs of the trainee. The course can also be adapted to provide additional training in areas which would benefit the individual. Following completion of both stages the students return to their normal place of work and put what they have learned into practice. For some clients this is as far as they wish to go; others require a further competence assessment to be carried out after a specified period of time. For this later assessment the ECITB expects candidates to compile a portfolio of work successfully completed; this is then assessed in accordance with an approved process. The time taken to reach this level depends on the amount of exposure the candidate has to the activities. The assessment has to take place some time after completion of the theory and practical courses as the trainees need time to put into practice what they have learned, and gain experience in their individual locations, in order for the judgements relating to the student's skills to be valid and fair. Background to the development of the courses and qualifications: Some years ago Hedley Purvis started developing bolt working training programmes for its own staff, particularly its site technicians, because the company was frustrated by the lack of a national standard or qualification for training personnel in this type of work. During the 1990s "Bolt Working Personal Work Records" for technicians were gradually put in place; these were later incorporated into the new NVQ system. Under the guidance of the Engineering and Marine Training Association (EMTA) Hedley Purvis became an approved NVQ assessment centre. Why the training is needed Until recently many companies were happy to let untrained technicians tighten bolts on platforms, or elsewhere, because it was considered a straightforward, simple job which anyone could do - one which required no technical knowledge. No serious thought tended to be given to the potential consequences of over- or under-tightening bolts, either in terms of environmental incidents or the financial implications of correcting problems which arose later. This attitude is now changing. Hedley Purvis provided major input into the new UKOOA guidelines aimed at preventing accidental hydrocarbon releases from bolted joints at UKCS offshore sites. These will help to set the necessary standards throughout the UKCS part of the industry. Training and competence are key elements in the guidelines. Hedley Purvis anticipates that the release of the guidelines will result in an increase not only in companies wanting to send personnel on the PF015 course, but in more emphasis on competence development. To this end it is increasing from three to 12 the number of its own staff who are trained to assessor standard. As the assessment part of the course is best carried out in the workplace, which is generally offshore, all the assessors will have offshore safety qualifications. Hedley Purvis is based in Morpeth, Northumberland, in NE England. Training contact details: bob.fogerty@hedley-purvis.com ___________________________________________________________________ NEW 'DEFINITIVE CATALOGUE' REVEALS EXPANDED RANGE Hughes Safety Showers has issued a new 84-page colour catalogue covering its complete range of Emergency Showers, Eyebaths and Decontamination Equipment. A recent review of the entire range has involved the redesign of many products and the introduction of completely new models. "It's something we do regularly to ensure that they remain the most effective and technically advanced on the market," says Managing Director, Tony Hughes. The range includes heated and unheated Emergency Safety Showers suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well as Emergency Eyebath and Facewash Equipment. It also includes Decontamination Showers for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Mass Decontamination Shower Systems for treating casualties in major incidents. Hughes Safety Showers is Europe's largest manufacturer of Emergency Safety Showers, Eyebaths and Facewash Equipment, exporting to more than 125 countries. The new 'Definitive Catalogue' features the most comprehensive range of this type of equipment currently available from any manufacturer anywhere in the world. For a free copy of the catalogue: Tel: +44 (0)161 430 6618 Fax +44 (0)161 430 7928
For hi-res version of above picture click/visit here: www.hughes-safety-showers.co.uk/hrimages/CATCOVER.jpg ___________________________________________________________________ BE A WINNER WITH ROSPA AT SAFETY & HEALTH EXPO 2003 Visitors to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents stand at Safety & Health Expo 2003 will have a chance to win a prize worth more than £6,500. A free draw winner will be given a place on RoSPA's NEBOSH National Diploma Part 1 - full course, including five weeks accommodation sponsored by Moathouse Hotels, and the examination fee. RoSPA is co-sponsor of the event at the NEC, Birmingham, May 19-22, and will be offering the broadest range of products and services available for organisations to ensure they manage health and safety correctly. The Society will be based at stand U46 in Hall 12. Visitors will find information about training and consultancy, signs, posters and publications. It will be the place to tap RoSPA's experience and expertise for those who want the complete health and safety solution. RoSPA members will be told about new products and services and how to make even better use of their membership package. Applications for membership will be welcomed at the exhibition. Benefits include technical advice and substantial discounts on most RoSPA products and services, including health and safety training. The Society's training covers everything from practical skills courses to management and professional qualifications, including NEBOSH Diplomas. The RoSPA Safety and Health at Work Congress - Strengthening the Team Approach - will be held alongside Expo 2003, and the Society will also be presenting around 1,000 occupational health and safety awards to businesses and organisations. To learn more about RoSPA visit www.rospa.com To book a place at congress visit www.rospa.com/shwcongress Tel: +44 0870 777 2120.
JISHA now informs that Koichi Igarashi is now Director of Japan International Center for Occupational Safety and Health (JICOSH). URL: www.jicosh.gr.jp/english/index.html
EurOHSE2003 Conference takes place on the 4-5 November 2003 and the venue for the conference is the Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London, UK. EurOHSE2003 Conference looks at the major themes of the European Commission's " Adapting to change in work and society: a new Community Strategy on health and safety at work 2002-2006 " Focusing in on the European Commission's thrust and initiatives towards a healthier and safer European work place. Eminent speakers with backgrounds in government, industry, research and education will discuss future ways of working and training, the need for risk assessment for all aspects of everyday work life, corporate killing, fire safety, managing road risks, fitness for work, researching for tomorrow's workplace, enabling the disabled in the workplace and the roles of the social partners in securing a healthier and safer workplace. Speakers include: Hans-Horst Konkolewsky, Director European Agency for Health and Safety at Work, Bilbao, Spain Dr Jukka Takala - Director ILO Worksafe Programme Marc Sapir, Director, Trades Union Bureau, Brussels, Belgium Raymond-Pierre Bodin, Director, European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions Dr Vern Andersen, US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. To request further details contact Mary Meadows Angel Business Communications Ltd 34 Warwick Road, Kenilworth Warwickshire, CV8 1HE UK Tel: +44 (0) 1926 512424 Fax: +44 (0) 1926 512948 email: info@angelbc.co.uk See www.eurohse2003.com Bookings have already started..... make sure you make an early bird reservation and save money. ______________________________________________________ DIARY OF EVENTS 3 - 5 June 2003 3rd Annual Environmental Management and Technology Conference and Exhibition Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Contact:Entech Expo-Show Manager, Tower Conference Management Co 800 Roosevelt Rd, Building A-109, Glen Ellyn IL 60137, USA Tel: + 1 630-469-4611 ext. 215 Fax: 630-469-4811 Email : john@entechexpo.com www.entechexpo.com
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Contact:OSHTECH Inc, 279 Weber Street North, Suite 9, Waterloo ON N2J 3H8 Canada Tel : +1 519-883-4727 Fax: + 1 519-883-4726 Email : kschouppe@oshtechinc.com www.oshtechinc.com 22 -25 June 2003 13th World Conference on Disaster Management Toronto, Ontario, Canada Contact:World Conference on Disaster Managementc/o Absolute Conferences & Events Inc., 144 Front Street West, Suite 640Toronto ON CANADA M5J 2L7 Fax: + 1 416-979-1819 Email : info@wcdm.org www.wcdm.org
Denver, Colorado, USA Contact:The American Society of Safety Engineersc/o Hall-Erickson Inc.98 E. Naperville Rd, Westmont IL 60559, USA Tel : +1 630-434-7779 Fax: 630-434-1216 Email : safety@heiexpo.com 23-24 June 2003 Health & Safety Training for Managers and Supervisors Course Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Contact:Irene Brelsforth, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS), 250 Main Street East, Hamilton ON L8N 1H6 Canada Tel: +1 905 572-2981 x4467 Fax: +1 905 572-2206 Email : ireneb@ccohs.ca
Rotterdam, The Netherlands Contact:ICBEN 2003 Secretariat, PO Box 15586501 BN Nijmegen, The Netherlands Tel: +31 24 3234471 Fax: +31 24 3601159 Email : icben2003@congres.net www.icben2003.nl 29 October to Friday 31 October 2003 The 62nd National Convention of Industrial Safety and Health 2003 & The Green Cross Exhibition Venue: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture in Japan Contact: International Cooperation Division, JISHA, 5-35-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014 Japan Tel & Fax: +81-3-3454-4596 Email: kokusai@jisha.or.jp ___________________________________________________________________ END 1 Source: Unpublished data from a survey carried out by ILO-IPEC Project on Elimination of Child Laboiur from Carpet Industry. Yüklə 296,78 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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