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EssentialSkillz, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of world-class online Health & Safety training and risk assessment software solutions has launched a new workplace safety blog.
The blog, built on a Wordpress platform, brings subscribers the freshest insights and unlimited access to exclusive content including; useful nuggets of information and best practice; thought leadership pieces; industry news articles; whitepapers and case studies.
Julian Roberts, EssentialSkillz Managing Director said:
“We have launched this blog specifically to engage with our clients and prospects alike. In today’s climate it is extremely important to maintain a continuous dialogue with our clients and key industry influencers from all our market sectors “.
He went on to say:
“The purpose is to share views and generate debate amongst our growing client base of blue chip organisations. You can take a look, follow the conversation and join in the debate by visiting www.workstationsafety.com – drop us a line and let us know what you think”.
2011 National Ergonomics Expo Already Surpasses Size of 2010 Show with Record Exhibitor Renewal Rate
2010 ErgoExpo Attendees’ Choice Award Winners Include Contour Design, Herman Miller, Office Master & Workrite
The 2010 National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (ErgoExpo) held at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas earlier this month was yet again the largest annual gathering of ergonomics decision makers and vendors in the nation. The event was a huge success, and by the last few hours of the show, the room still buzzing with activity, 97% of exhibit space had already been renewed for 2011. Since then, new exhibitors have joined the show, and as of today, the 2011 Expo is already larger than this year’s event was.
“We know we’re doing well when we reach our usual 90% exhibitor renewal rate by the end of the show. This year we obviously had our best ever! Exhibitors were clearly busy from the start until the finish of the event. Many renew prior to arriving in Las Vegas, they know they need to keep ErgoExpo on their show schedule every year, but the rest of them, including fist-time exhibitors and new companies that were just visiting the show have already reserved exhibit space for 2011,” remarked Walter Charnizon, President of Continental Exhibitions, Inc., owner/producers of ErgoExpo.
Attendees from 46 states and thirteen foreign countries including Australia, China, Denmark, the U.K., Norway and Venezuela were at ErgoExpo. Attendees represented organizations as diverse as Alcoa, Chevron, Ford, Hasbro Games, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Merck, NASA, Pacific Gas & Electric, SC Johnson, The World Bank, every branch of the U.S. military, Zenith Insurance and many more. They attended sessions geared toward office, healthcare, industrial and other work environments.
Arturo Trejo, Safety Manager at E&J Gallo Winery commented, “I brought my entire team of line workers because we all need to learn from the experts. Our goal is to implement one or two ideas we pick up during the Conference. One good idea used back at work will cover the cost of the Conference and then some.” Jon Biggs, Director of Sales & Marketing at Kinesis Corporation was pleased to see a strong attendee turn out, “ErgoExpo is always an important event for us, but this year’s show surpassed all expectations! The show floor was packed from start to finish, and we met several new and important decision makers from some top-notch organizations.” Larry Bonasso, Management and Program Analyst with the FBI said, “This is an exceptional event. We are building a multi-million dollar facility and need to furnish it. We now have plans to meet with these vendors and try out their products. That’s what made the Expo so beneficial.”
Sufferings from neck pain, back pain and many other work related musculoskeletal disorders like tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow are very common among many corporate officials and workers at different office and industries. This is specifically a problem in garments industries, tanneries and textile factories in Bangladesh.
All these musculoskeletal problems could lead to further bad consequences in terms of physical problems, productivity and emotional well-being for the workers. Accidents at workplaces affect many more lives each year. This could be reduced significantly following an ergonomic approach facilitated by an occupational therapist.
What is ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of employees. A practical approach to ergonomics considers the match between the person, the equipment they use, the work processes and the work environment.
Workrite Provides A Welsh Language Option
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NAWR CHI’N GALLU CAEL ASSESSRITE YN Y GYMRAEG
WorkRite has become the first national provider of workplace health and safety training to make its online learning courses available in the Welsh language.
The company, a division of ergonomics industry market leader Posturite, produces the AssessRite software which is used by scores of Britain’s leading companies to train and assess staff in the safe use of display screen equipment.
AssessRite is already produced in five languages – English, French, German, Spanish and Italian – and Welsh has now been added as a sixth option.
WorkRite’s other e-learning courses, covering a wide range of health and safety issues such as fire awareness, stress management, manual handling and hazardous substances, can also be produced in Welsh on request.
David Kirtley, who leads a 15-strong team of account manager and support executives working in Wales, said: “We recognise the importance of making it possible for people to do their online training in their preferred language. And for many in Wales, that is Welsh.”
E-learning offers companies the most cost-effective and convenient way to meet their health and safety training obligations. Economical leasing packages mean that it can cost as little as £4 per person per year for training.
WorkRite has established a reputation as being one of the great innovators in health and safety training.
Any of its standard programs can be adapted and personalised to meet a company’s specific needs, and unique bespoke courses written and produced on almost any subject.
The company also carries out a year-round itinerary of face-to-face training courses across the country, either in companies’ own premises or in convenient locations arranged by WorkRite.
To find out more, visit www.workrite.co.uk or call 0845 345 0030.
Join fellow industry leaders at ErgoExpo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on November 30 through December 3! ErgoJournal readers can use “journal” as their registration priority code and receive a 10% discount off (new) conference registrations. An additional $100 savings is available when registering by the November 15 Advance Rate deadline, for a total savings of over $200 on a Premium Pass. The Premium Pass allows entry to your choice of over 50 different workshops and sessions, plus the Expo, keynotes, and networking receptions over the four days.
ErgoExpo, now in its 16th year, is the largest ergonomics event in the US, and features the industry’s best networking opportunities. Attendees hail from the Fortune 1000, global organizations, local to Federal government, every branch of the US military, healthcare facilities across the nation, and beyond. Topics covered include: maximizing ergonomics programs, improving workplace safety, boosting productivity, reducing workers’ comp in: industrial, office, healthcare, lab, 24/7, uncontrolled, and other work environments. Keynotes will be delivered by leaders at Ford, The University of MI Ergonomics Center, NIOSH and CDC. Exhibitors include: 3M, Cardinus, Ergomat, Herman Miller, Hippus, Varier, Linak, TCO Certified, and many more.
The ErgoExpo educational program, exhibitor list, and online registration is available at: www.ErgoExpo.com. Those with questions can contact the registration department at information@ergoexpo.com. ErgoJournal readers are encouraged to join our mailing list as well to stay up to date on future events, new product releases, free educational webinars conducted throughout the year, and more: http://ergoexpo.com/index.php?q=node/6
ErgoExpo is owned and managed by Continental Exhibitions, Inc., 370 Lexington Ave., Ste. 407, New York, NY 10017. More information is available at www.ErgoExpo.com.
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- Health and safety forum places filled in days
- Industry keen to engage with Lord Young after positive response to his report
LORD Young of Graffham will speak to a packed Great Hall at the Chartered Institute of Insurers on Monday October 25, following the publication of his report into health and safety culture in the UK.
Industry leaders will gather to hear Lord Young, Gerald Forlin QC and David Smith, managing director of Zurich Insurance UK Broker Division at the event, organised by Cardinus Risk Management, in conjunction with International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
Audience members will have the opportunity to debate Lord Young’s report, Common Sense, Common Safety, which was published on October 15. All seats at the event were filled within a week of invitations being sent out, such is the interest in Lord Young’s proposals.
Prime minister David Cameron, writing in the foreword to the report, said, “Lord Young has come forward with a wide range of far reaching proposals which this government fully supports… Now we need to act on this report and I am delighted that Lord Young has agreed to remain as my advisor on these important issues; to work with departments and all those with an interest in seeing his recommendations put into effect.”
- Registered safety practitioner to lead Cardinus consultancy division
- Versatile professional started in construction; now experienced across all sectors and disciplines
CARDINUS Risk Management has appointed Mark Preston as head of its health and safety consultancy.
Mark is a registered safety practitioner with more than 20 years’ experience in health, safety and environment management. He started his career in 1987 with the construction company McNicholas and was director of HS&E there until 2002.
Between 2002 and 2007, Mark was director of quality, safety and environment at Carey Group plc where he introduced initiatives that resulted in dramatic reductions in accident rates at the civil engineering, building and demolition group.
Since 2007 Mark has advised a large number of high-profile international corporations. His consultancy work has included the development of systems, auditing, training and strategic advice to senior management in organisations including: BMW, AB World Foods, Eversheds, Microsoft, Air Canada, Thames Water, EA Sports and the New York Stock Exchange.
Mark Preston BA, CMIOSH, MAPS is a member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, the Association for Project Safety and the American Society of Safety Engineers. He has qualifications across the entire range of health, safety and environmental disciplines.
With the remit for Facilities Managers constantly expanding, Total Workplace Management 2010 at London’s Olympia will once again offer these professionals a chance to address all their needs through the extensive exhibition and innovative features. Produced in association with the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), the UK’s leading FM and estates event is taking place from 6-7 October at London Olympia.
Adrian Newton, Portfolio Director for Safety and Building Management at UBM Live, organisers of Total Workplace Management, said: “We work closely with the leading associations and companies in this evolving industry and as such, we know the remit for facilities managers is growing on a daily basis. With the number of visitors increasing 18%* last year, we will be expanding the visitor programme to incorporate all the disciplines required to carry out effective management of a working building.”
In addition to the exhibition which will once again be the platform for many of the industry’s leading names to showcase their developments, including Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, Coca-Cola, Comet, FSI, Watco UK Limited and Wincanton, Total Workplace Management will launch the Innovation Showcase for 2010. This exciting feature area will sit at the heart of the event and give visitors the chance to see the latest and best innovations available in the industry. Further details will be announced shortly.
WorkRite has teamed up with Newcastle International Airport’s nationally-acclaimed training academy to run fire safety courses throughout the country.
WorkRite is already one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace health, safety and first aid training. Now, by partnering with the team at Newcastle Airport, it is also able to offer its expanding roster of blue-chip corporate clients high quality, practical and realistic fire safety training.
Geoff Thompson, national sales manager of WorkRite’s parent company, Posturite Ltd, said: “Whether you are a small company that requires basic extinguisher training or a large organisation with various levels of risks identified within the workplace, we can provide you with a comprehensive training package to ensure your company meets current health and safety legislation.”