News - 2008
News - 2008
Farming Machinery Workshop 20.1.09
On the 20th of January the HSE will be holding, in partnership with Mike Braithwaite, former Yorkshire Traffic Police, a workshop aimed at farmers who use farming machinery both in the field and on the highway. Following several high profile incidents involving agricultural machinery along with an increase in roadside spot checks, the HSE wants to inform farmers of the standards that they, VOSA and the police expect to find when inspecting these vehicles. Items for discussion include new braking research, loading limitations, maintenance, who and what can tow machinery, and when an operators licence is required. The event will be held at Roadford Conference Centre, near Okehampton, on the 20th of January 2009 starting at 10.15 and closing by 3.30. Should anyone wish to attend they should register by e-mailing Glenda Treneary of the HSE or by telephoning 01752 276315.
Added: 29.12.08
Christmas Quiz 10.12.08 - CANCELLED
Due to lack of interest the Committee has had to cancel the evening quiz scheduled for 10.12.08. Members will recieve a letter shortly providing further details. The next Branch Meeting will be held on the 15th of January 2009, details of which can be found in the 2008/09 Programme.
Added: 23.11.08
Christmas Quiz 10.12.08 - Reminder!
Our Health & Safety Quiz night is fast approaching, to be held on the 10th of December at the Exeter Arms Hotel, commencing at 19.00. There's still time to enter your team or join another by downloading an entry form here, which can then be completed electronically and e-mailed, or printed and posted. Full details appear on the form. The closing date for submitting entry forms is 1.11.08.
Added: 20.10.08
Presidential Visit to South West Branch
The President of IOSH, Ray Hurst, visited the Branch on the 15th of October and delivered an entertaining and informative talk on how IOSH deals with the media. The Committee would like to extend its thanks to Ray for taking the time to come and meet the Branch.
Christmas Quiz 10.12.08 - Entry Forms now available!
If you would like to enter the Christmas Health & Safety Quiz Night to be held on the 10th of December at the Exeter Arms Hotel, commencing at 19.00, now's your chance! Please download an entry form by clicking here. The form can be completed electronically and e-mailed, or printed and posted. Full details appear on the form. Teams of five people can enter, but if you're not a member of a team, you can still submit an entry and form up with others on the night. The closing date for submitting entry forms is 1.11.08. For further details, please contact any member of the Committee.
Added: 22.9.08
Environmental Update by Jeremy Jackson
Jeremy Jackson has produced another informative environmental bulletin which can be downloaded in MS Word format by clicking here.
Added: 25.7.08
2008/09 Event Programme News
Please note the following additions to our Event Programme:
IPD Drop-in Sessions: Update
James Bradley - Membership Secretary
IPD Drop-in Sessions
Change to 2008-09 Event Programme
IOSH has now confirmed that it will be running one IPD drop-in session on the 10th of June 2008 in Exeter, running from 14.30 to 15.30. For more details and to book a place, please e-mail ipd@iosh.co.uk.
Added: 28.5.08
James has decided to step down from his role as Membership Secretary for the Branch after many years of dedicated service, both in this and other capacities. The Committee would like to offer its gratitude to James for his tireless work, and extend thanks on behalf of the Branch Membership.
Added: 14.5.08
IOSH HQ are running a number of IPD drop-in sessions in Exeter (venue to be confirmed) on the 10th of June 2008. There will be four one-hour sessions – 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm, accommodating 8 people in each. If you would like to reserve a place, please e-mail Julie Warrington, IOSH IPD Officer, by clicking here. Further details will be published on this page once
they are available from IOSH.
Added: 13.5.08
Please note that the meetings for May and June 2008 have changed. Details are now as follows:
The 2008/09 Events Programme Page has been updated to reflect these changes, although it was too late to change the entries on the printed programmes sent out by IOSH HQ recently.
Added: 29.4.08
Jacqui Hunt - Minute Secretary
The Committee would like to extend its thanks on behalf of the Branch to Jacqui Hunt who has stepped down as Minute Secretary following the AGM. We wish Jacqui all the very best in her new venture, and as Web Champion I would like to add my own personal note of thanks as Jacqui certainly made my role that much easier!
Added: 29.4.08
Elections to IOSH Council of Management
Do you want to change something about health and safety or IOSH? Standing for election to the Council of Management is your opportunity to do so! IOSH is seeking nominations from Branches for members willing to stand for election. You can get more details by clicking here, including how to apply for an application form.
Added: 17.4.08
Environmental Update by Jeremy Jackson
Jeremy Jackson has kindly produced another environmental update. The document can be downloaded in MS Word format by clicking here.
Added: 17.4.08
IOSH Website Survey
IOSH HQ are currently seeking views about their website. An electronic survey of 16 questions has been created that can be completed online in about 10 minutes. If you'd like to offer your feedback to IOSH HQ, you can do so by clicking here to take the survey.
Added: 21.3.08
IOSH Education Group Event - 24.4.08, Leicester Racecourse
The IOSH Education Group is running an event at Leicester Racecourse on the 24th of April 2008. A number of speakers will be presenting topics in relation to children in education. Further details and booking form can be found by clicking here.
Added: 21.3.08
Branch Newsletter - Volunteer Sought!
Feedback received by the Committee via the recent HQ Survey of Branches revealed that South West Branch Members would value a locally-produced newsletter. To realise this, we are looking for a volunteer to create such a newsletter (probably once every six months, but this is open for discussion) and to circulate it to the local membership. Can you help? If you're interested, then please contact any of the Committee Members.
Added: 21.3.08
Vacancies at Noble Health & Safety Consultancy Ltd.
Noble Health & Safety Consultancy have openings for a CMIOSH with a training/construction background, and an asbestos trainer with at least a NEBOSH Certificate and three years experience in the asbestos industry. Both positions are based in Plymouth. Full information can be obtained by e-mailing Julie Rae at Noble by clicking here or visiting their website at www.noble.uk.net.
Added: 27.2.08
Request for Work Experience Placement
Do you have a vacancy for a work experience placement that could be filled by a student? If so, Colin Putt of Tellus Group in Plymouth would like to hear from you. If you or your organisation can help out, please e-mail Colin by clicking here.
Added: 5.2.08
Environmental Update by Jeremy Jackson
Jeremy Jackson has produced his first update of 2008, which can be downloaded in MS Word format by clicking here.
Added: 20.1.08
Website News
The website has been updated to reflect the arrival of 2008, including the archiving of the past years' data which can be viewed, where apparopriate, via the dynamic sub-menus on the right of the relevant page. As in previous years, the Committee would like to wish all of our site visitors a happy and safe New Year.
Added: 1.1.08