17 May 2013

May 8^th saw the Humber Branch embrace the winds of change by encouraging members to attend a topical half day seminar in the shadow of the landmark Humber Bridge.  Challenges in Renewables was the latest in a busy diary of events from the Humber Branch and with the participation of Siemens Energy Services, drew over 70 members to experience the Siemens Zero Harm journey, an Environmental, Safety and Health initiative rolled out across the organisation.

Ken Anderson, Head of EHS for Siemens Energy Services delivered an excellent translation of their journey into an interactive 3 hour presentation including theory, video clips and the use of the very visible Zero Harm vehicle, piloted by his enthusiastic associate Lionel. 

The challenges of a complex engineering system coupled with inhospitable environments, diverse safe systems and human factors were discussed and members were invited to ‘get on the bus’ to play their part in encouraging safe behaviours across industry.

All who attended this dynamic and informative event enjoyed the day and took away something useful.  We can all learn from the Siemens model and if we all get on the same bus, the destination is zero harm.

The IOSH Humber Branch takes pride in producing informative meetings and seminar events which are published on the Branch web pages.

                 Below are some photographs of the event

14 January 2013

The 2013 Humber Branch Programme is now available to download. The Programme outlines the schedule of meetings and events provided by the Branch for the forthcoming year. Printed versions will be sent to members.

Download the Programme 

2 January 2013

Two Hull firms and a company director have been sentenced for joint safety failings relating to the death of a worker who fell more than eight metres through a fragile rooflight while cleaning gutters.

Read more 

2 January 2013

A business owner in Hull has been prosecuted after an employee fell nearly four metres while painting the top of a water storage tank and shattered his left leg.

Read more

14 December 2012

Over 100 people attended our December meeting when the IOSH Humber Branch welcomed Brian Pettifer to provide a legal update. Brian Pettifer is a well respected Public Notary and has been practicing law for over 30 years. He also lectures at the University of Hull.

Branch meetings are open to members and non members. There is plenty of opportunity to network with fellow professionals and we run friendly, informative and welcoming meetings. We encourage you to invite colleagues to attend our 2013 meetings, whether they be IOSH members or not.

27 November 2012

A fall through a glass roof at a Burstwick salad company has led to a prosecution for safety breaches, leading to a £12,500 fine. HSE figures show that falls led to 38 deaths in the workplace and 4,000 major injuries.

Please read the HSE article for more information

24 October 2012

Humber Branch would like to congratulate Jay Lingard for his achievement in receiving the President's Distinguished Service Award.

Jay held the position of treasurer since the inception of the Humber Branch in 1999 until April 2011 and always worked tirelessly and professionally, to support the Branch. 

In addition to competently filling the role of Treasurer, he has supported the membership as a mentor, safety professional and even entertainer when called upon to perform at branch social events. He has a friendly and open approach to everyone, which made him a popular member of the Executive Committee and a source of friendly support to the branch members.

Jay delayed his retirement by one year, to train the new Humber Branch treasurer to ensure that a smooth transition was observed.  He has acted as mentor and guide to Ray Bone, ensuring that he was familiar with all aspects of the budget and accounts before deciding to retire from the Humber Branch Executive Committee at Branch AGM in April 2012. 

With his long service at the branch, he provided each new committee with historical and at times amusing information to guide and advise them.  Jay’s contribution and commitment to the Humber Branch and his enthusiastic and tireless commitment as an Executive Committee member will be missed.

Being a recipient of a President’s Distinguished Service Award recognises his commitment and long service to IOSH, the Humber Branch and the safety profession as a whole.

The award was presented by Tim Briggs, IOSH Vice President, at the Northern Networks meeting.

Left to right: Tim Briggs, Jay Lingard, Craig Foyle.

You will find the latest Humber Branch presentations on this page. Just click on the links below to view. 

• Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
• Legal update February 2011
• Change February 2011
• RACI Template used in Change
• RACI Charting and Analysis instructions for Change
• Legionella Awareness
• COSHH CLP and REACH
• Legal update October 2011
• Working at Height - Safety & Access May 2012
• Occupational Health - Tuberculosis August 2012
• Legal update December 2012 
• Siemens Zero Harm May 2013 

March 2010

IOSH has been involved in working with Young Enterprise for the last three years.

They award a health and safety prize to the team of young people who take best account of health and safety in the report they produce about their company.  One volunteer from each local branch is needed to judge the reports, attend the event and decide who wins the health and safety prize.  You will be required to make a decision before the event and some criteria for the judgement will be provided. At the event there will be an opportunity to meet the teams, who will take part in a small exhibition.  You may be involved in some final judging and are required to say a few words about IOSH as well. The trophy is provided by Young Enterprise.

There are six events.  These are as follows:

Nottinghamshire Country Final - Wednesday 5 May at Buildings 7 & 8, The Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham, NG8 1BB.  Timings:  17.30 – 20:45 with a buffet meal at 19:30. Reports for this event will be available to judge w/c 26 April.
 

Leicestershire County Final – Thursday 6 May at Legends, Tigers Rugby Club, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7TR. Timings:  17:30 – 20:45 with a buffet meal at 19:15.  Reports for this event will be available to judge w/c 26 April.
 

Northamptonshire County Final – Monday 10 May at The Guildhall, Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE. Timings: 18:00 – 20:45 with a buffet meal at 19:00.  Reports for this event will be available to judge w/c 26 April.
 

Lincolnshire & Rutland County Final – Wednesday 12 May.  Venue not yet known. Timings:  18:00 – 21:00 with a buffet meal at 19:30.  Reports for this event will be available to judge w/c 26 April.
 

Derbyshire County Final – Wednesday 12 May at Alfreton Hall, Alfreton, Derbyshire.  Timings 17:30 – 20:45, with a buffet meal at 20:00.  Reports will be available to judge w/c 26 April.
 

East Midlands Regional Final – Monday 14 June at the East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham, University Park Nottingham, NG7 2RJ starting at 17:45 with a drinks reception.  There is a three course dinner at 19:15.  Awards are presented from 21:00 and the event finishes at 22:00.  Reports will be available to judge w/c 31 May.
 

Please contact Jill Joyce if you require further information.

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• October 2009
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• 2010 

• February 2010
• April AGM 2010
• June 2010
• August 2010
• October 2010

• 2011

• February 2011
• April 2011
• June 2011 There are no meeting minutes for this meeting 
• August 2011
• October 2011
• December 2011

• 2012

• Presidents Distinguished Service Award Paperwork
• Branch AGM nomination form
• February 2012
• April 2012
• June 2012
• August 2012 
• October 2012
•  December 2012

• 2013

• February 2013