Aug152017

HSL: Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Management – Buxton, 6 Sept 2017

HSE

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HSL is to run a 1 day course on Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Management.

6 September 2017

HSL is to run a 1 day course on DSE management (including office risk assessment and risk management of mobile device).

Introduction

Display screen technology, such as computers, laptops, smartphones and tablet PCs are common in all aspects of our lives.  Our exposure to these devices continues to increase, with reported levels of up to 9 hours per day spent consuming media on a display screen device.   While the musculoskeletal (MSD) risks from such device are relatively low, the increased exposure does mean that the effects of preventable risks such as poor or fixed postures can accumulate and lead to problems.  HSE statistics (2014/15) indicate that 44% of cases of work related illness involves MSDs, which result in 40% of working days lost.  Data from the general practitioners scheme (THOR-GP) suggests that “keyboard work”  are significant contributors to both lower back and upper limb disorders.

This course, delivered by experienced HSL ergonomists, will provide you with an understanding of DSE risks and approach to risk management and with the documentation to provide your employer with risk assessments.   The course covers the key elements for office DSE risk assessment and management and provides the information and techniques required to enable anyone to become a DSE assessor.  We also discuss risk management for less common DSE issues such as hot-desking and dual screens, and mobile technology such as tablet pcs, smartphones and laptops.  Guidance on how to set up a computer workstation in the office is mirrored for home activity or when you are on the move with DSE.

The course will cover:CPD Logo

  • Why DSE?  Legal, moral, financial reasons
  • How do we get injured
  • What’s the best posture
  • Achieving good posture at the workstation
  • Alternative pointing device
  • Practical assessment
  • Break requirements from DSE
  • Mobile DSE risks and risk management

Who should attend?

The course will be most beneficial for health and safety providers, with limited knowledge / experience of DSE risk management who wish to become a DSE assessor. However, it will also be relevant to those who wish to update or consolidate their knowledge and experience as a DSE assessor.

Venue

The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester International Airport.

Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitbuxton.co.uk

Cost

The cost of this course is £450 per person (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments).

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Please note the invoice option is not available within 4 weeks of the course date, or for overseas customers.  If you are selecting the invoice option for payment, it will be mandatory to input a purchase order/reference number as we are unable to process booking forms without this.

For further dates and additional information email: training@hsl.gsi.gov.uk or contact the Training & Conferences Unit
at HSL directly on +44 (0)1298 218806.

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Aug152017

News story: Foreign Secretary statement on Indian Independence Day 2017

HM Government

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

On behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of India and the British Indian community in the United Kingdom on the occasion of India’s Independence Day.

The United Kingdom and India share a deep and longstanding partnership, rooted in the 1.5 million British Indian diaspora in the UK who contribute so richly to our society. Our two countries are committed to working together to promote our people’s prosperity, improve global security and tackle the global challenges that we face today.

Through the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, we have celebrated the strength of UK-India ties, from our shared history, values, culture and language. Whilst today is an opportunity to reflect on India’s success over the past 70 years, it is also a chance to look ahead at a bright future for both our countries, supported by the flourishing ties between the people of India and the UK.

My best wishes to you all on this day

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Aug152017

BCC comments on inflation statistics for July 2017

British Chambers of Commerce

Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the BCC, comments on the release of the statistics which show inflation holding at 2.6% in July.

15 August 2017

“Inflation was unchanged in July, as falling fuel prices continue to put a check on price growth.

“Inflation is likely to resume its upward trend in the short term, as the sizable increases in the cost of imported raw materials over the past year continue to pass through supply chains. That said, it remains likely that inflation is close to peaking, with input prices slowing for the sixth successive month – an indication that inflationary pressures further down the supply chain are starting to ease. There also remains little evidence that higher inflation is becoming embedded in higher pay settlements, with a weakening in economic conditions over the first half of the year helping to keep a lid on inflation expectations.

“Against this backdrop, inflation is likely to peak at around 3% by the end of the year, before dropping back in subsequent years. Such a scenario should give the MPC sufficient scope to keep interest rates on hold over the near term, particularly given a slowing economy and heightened political uncertainty.

“With the UK’s economic outlook becoming more uncertain, there needs to be a greater focus on measures to boost confidence and growth, including addressing the escalating burden of up-front taxes and costs associated with doing business in the UK.”

Ends

 

Notes to editors:

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Aug152017

Labour launches national State Pension tour as Tories plan to make 36.9 million people work longer – Debbie Abrahams

Labour

Labour launches national State Pension
tour as Tories plan to make 36.9 million people work longer
 
Debbie Abrahams MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary for Work and Pensions, will meet
with pensioner groups and local residents across the UK to discuss how a future
Labour government can provide dignity and security in retirement.
 
The Conservative Government has announced plans to extend the retirement age
from 66 to 68 from 2037, which will see 36.9 million people having to
work longer.

Analysis by
the Labour Party shows the number of people who will be affected by the Tories
increase in the State Pension age, broken down by constituency.
 
Tens of thousands of people in every constituency who are currently under
48 years old will be affected, including 56,547 people in Theresa May’s constituency of Maidenhead, 59,290 in David Gauke’s constituency of South West Hertsfordshire
and 61,753 in Philip Hammond’s constituency of Runnymede and
Weybridge. 

Labour has rejected this increase to the State Pension Age and instead
is reviewing a flexible retirement age as part of the party’s Commission on
Pensions.
 
Debbie Abrahams, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, said:
 
“Thanks to the Tories increasing the State Pension age, 36.9 million people
will be forced to work longer, at the same time that evidence
indicates life expectancy has stalled in some places and is reducing
in others.  
 
“Conservative MPs must explain to the tens of thousands of people in their
constituencies, why the burden of Tory austerity is being pushed onto them,
while corporations and the richest individuals receive tax breaks.  
 
“Theresa May should answer her 56,547 constituents, and the 36.9 million people across Britain,
whose hard-earned retirements are being postponed because of her
government.
 
“Labour will keep the State Pension age at 66 and this tour will help us
review, as part of our commitment to people powered politics, the pension
system, with a view to guaranteeing a secure and healthy retirement for the
many, not just the few.”
 
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Aug152017

News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Nupsala Veterinary Services

HM Government

Details of the improvement notice issued to Nupsala Veterinary Services, Leicestershire published in August 2017.

This Notice was issued to Nupsala Veterinary Services, Burrough on the Hiill, Leicestershire, as they were advertising the product Lubravisc Vet, a product which is not authorised as a veterinary medicine in the UK. This is an offence under Regulation 4 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

This advertising was seen on the Nupsala stand at the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons. Nupsala had previously been informed of this offence earlier this year.

The improvement required is for:

  • Nupsala must provide written confirmation to the VMD that all reference to the product Lubravisc Vet has been removed from all Nupsala marketing material.