HSE Small Business Trade Association Forum
Wednesday 17th January 2007
Agenda
Starting at 2.00pm in the Globe Room, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge
RUBIAC Sec
| Item |
Presenter |
Paper |
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|---|---|---|---|
1 2.00-2.05 |
Introductions and apologies | Judith Donovan, Chairman | |
2 2.05-2.10 |
Minutes of the last meeting Forum members are invited to agree the minutes of the last meeting (Paper SBTAF/07/01) and note developments (Paper SBTAF/07/02). |
Judith Donovan, Chairman |
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3 2.10-2.40 |
An update on REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and introduction to GHS (Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) HSE would like to take the opportunity to raise small business awareness of GHS and REACH, and to request comments and supporting evidence on the potential costs and benefits of the regulation in the UK from small business. A paper explaining the background to GHS is attached separately (Paper SBTAF/07/03) |
Steve Mason, International Chemicals Unit | |
4 2.40-3.00 |
HSC/E Merger This item coincides with the period of consultation regarding the new HSC/E governance structure. The presentation will: • Highlight the case for change and the preferred governance model • Discuss how the new governing body will operate and interact with its stakeholders • Highlight the timescale for the transition
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Phil Kemball, Strategy Division | |
5 3.00-3.25 |
Managing Workplace Transport Risk – A Route Map
An opportunity for the forum to comment on the utility of the evolving workplace transport route map tool. The tool is being put together with the aim of making it easier for SMEs to determine which regulations and accompanying guidance are applicable to them. |
Carole Grainger, Workplace Transport Team | |
6 3.25-4.05 |
HSE internet pages
This item will provide an update on the work that HSE is currently undertaking to improve the HSE internet pages. The presentation will provide members with a visual insight as to how the website is expected to look upon completion. |
Kenny McDonald, Online Services | |
7 4.05-4.15 |
Members’ Opportunity to raise ‘hot’ topics | Judith Donovan, Chairman | |
8 4.15-4.20 |
AOB | Judith Donovan, Chairman | |
9 4.20-4.25 |
Meeting round up and close | Judith Donovan, Chairman | |
10 4.25-4.30 |
Date of next meeting – 17th April 2007 | Judith Donovan, Chairman | |
| From 4.30 | Forum members are invited to stay for coffee after the meeting to allow informal discussion and networking. |