HSE Small Business Trade Association Forum
Draft agenda - Thursday 15 January 2009
In the Globe Room, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge
10.00-12.00
| Item | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introductions and apologies Judith Donovan, Chairman |
10:00 -10:05 |
| 2 | Minutes of the last meeting [PDF 45KB] Forum members are invited to agree the minutes of the last meeting and note developments. Judith Donovan, Chairman |
10:05 -10:10 |
| 3 | Hot topics [PDF 418KB] A brief review of current/upcoming HSE initiatives of interest to the membership. This will include:
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10:10 -10:20 |
| 4 | New HSE Strategy: The Health & Safety of Great Britain: Be Part of the Solution [PDF 495KB] HSE has recently launched the new draft of its strategy for health and safety to 2010 and beyond. This was published for consultation on 3rd December. Members will be presented with an overview of the new strategy, before exploring some of the themes further. This will include brief presentations from the policy leads on what they think the new strategy will mean for HSE’s approach to:
Phil Kemball, HSE, Head of Strategy Division |
10:20 -11:00 |
| 5 | Electronic Risk Assessment & Health and Safety Policy Statement Template Members will be given an overview of the work HSE has undertaken to produce a prototype electronic template, combining the requirements of the H&S policy statement, written record of arrangements and risk assessment into a single document. The aim is to eliminate duplication and save businesses time and expense, whilst building confidence and encouraging compliance. Katherine Fuller would like members’ views and recommendations on the project so far. Feedback from members on its suitability for the intended SME audience is also sought. Katherine Fuller & Kevin Smallwood, HSE, Business Involvement Unit |
11:00 -11:20 |
| 6 | Work-Related Road Safety [PDF 51KB] Christine Barringer, Head of HSE’s Transportation Unit will give a presentation explaining HSE’s position regarding work-related road safety. This will include an overview of the topic, together with the extent of HSE’s role with regard to other regulators. Christine will be happy to receive members’ views as to what they think this issue means for SMEs and how HSE can engage with small businesses on this topic. Christine Barringer, HSE, Head of Transportation Unit (STSU) |
11:20 -11:40 |
| 7 | REACH Q&A Tim Harris, from the International Chemicals Unit, will attend the meeting to answer any questions members may have regarding REACH. This is an opportunity for members to clarify any issues that were raised during the previous Forum meeting in October. Tim Harris, HSE, International Chemicals Unit |
11:40 -11:50 |
| 8 | Information Exchange/A.O.B. An opportunity for Forum members to air any health and safety issues that are currently concerning their membership. Judith Donovan, Chairman |
11:50 -11:55 |
| 9 | Meeting round-up and close Judith Donovan, Chairman |
11:55 -12:00 |
| 11 | Date of next meeting: 11:30 - 15:30 Wednesday 29th April, Training Rooms 3 & 4, Redgrave Court, Bootle, Merseyside |
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