21st June 2017 at 10:00
The National
Association of Steel Service Centres (NASS) in conjunction with the Health and
Safety Executive (HSE), Wolverhampton City Council and EEF, The Manufacturers
Association held our annual Safety and Health Awareness Day (SHAD) aimed at tackling
common health and safety issues in the Steel Service Centre and Stockholding
Industry. All sessions involved
practical demonstrations or case studies in a group scenario to give delegates
an opportunity to share and learn.
WG Safety and Environmental presented a session on Safety
leadership with particular focus on communication and Managing risk to create a
safe working environment. Details of the
presentation and subsequent break out session can be found by following the
link below, activities can be used for toolbox training and are subjective
to the steel service centre environment.
NASS took a look at the updated HSG 246, written in conjunction with the HSE and Wolverhampton City Council which will be the main point of reference for HSE Inspectors investigating Steel Service Centres facilities going forward. Jenny Skeldon of the HSE presented on the Strategy for Great Britain for 2017-18.
Please follow the link below for a presentation by the NASS Director General, Peter Corfield and information highlighting the key changes to the document. You can also follow the tool box activity to identify where guidance may be found within the HSG 246 to cover the breaches identified...
EEF and SHE Ltd. focused on negating hazards during lifting
operations including Safety Codes of Practice for various types of cranes and
mobile equipment, the use of chain and rope and sling identification, safe
working loads and use of crane controls. Follow the link
below to view the presentation or tool box activities and associated
case studies to identify risks associated with lifting
operations in a steel service centre environment.
The HSL took a look at falls from vehicles with
consideration for negating slip and trip hazards. Understanding the science
behind slips and trips makes it easier to identify the true cause of a fall and
prevent future incidents and this session highlighted successful interventions through
equipment and PPE procurement which offer a great starting point for
organisations looking to reduce falls. Please follow the link below to view the
presentation.
All presentations from the event and details of the subsequent toolbox activities and case studies can be found by follow the
links above
Unfortunately, videos
shown at this event are not available for further dissemination, apologies for
any inconvenience.
For any further information or guidance please contact joy.graham@nass.org.uk