Policy & Compliance
Logistics in focus
Ensure you are working safely at height Falls when working at height remain the most common kind of workplace fatality with 50 fatal injuries caused by falling from height in 2023/24. Falls from even a relatively low height, such as many areas in and around HGVs, vans, forklift trucks and warehouses, can result in a range of injuries leading to time off work and potentially life-changing disabilities. Make sure you take the necessary precautions – visit the HSE guidance at www.hse.gov.uk/work-at- height/index.htm to understand how you can protect workers. First aid at work publications Earlier this year, HSE updated two publications on fi rst aid at work: First aid at work: Guidance on regulations https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l74.htm This publication sets out what you need to do to address fi rst aid provision in the workplace and provides guidance on: • Managing the provision of fi rst aid ( fi rst-aid kit, equipment, rooms, etc), • Requirements and training for fi rst-aiders, • Requirements for appointed persons, • Making employees aware of fi rst-aid arrangements, • First aid and the self-employed, • Cases where fi rst-aid regulations do not apply. Selecting a first aid training provider: A guide for employers https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/geis3.htm This guidance helps employers identify and select a competent training provider to deliver fi rst aid training needs. Health and Safety Guidance The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) issues regular guidance on a range of workplace issues relevant to all industries. Two items recently highlighted are detailed below
October saw senior personnel from BIFA Members meet in central London for the fourth event in the Business Leaders Forum series which included the premiere of the ITN Business programme: Transforming Logistics – Precision & Purpose. Attendees heard from engaging speakers on a variety of topical issues. In the first session, entitled Maritime Matters!, Robert Hill, director of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, explained the background to many issues affecting the shipping industry today. Josef Knight of Maersk then spoke about the steps being taken by shipping lines to mitigate disruption and plan for the future. Emma Ward, COO at the Port of Dover discussed the preparations being made to process travellers in line with the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). However, news broke later the same day that the EU would be delaying the implementation of the system (see page 19). After a short networking break, the founder of icustoms, Adnan Zaheer, demonstrated how forwarders can streamline complex processes and
unlock significant time and cost savings through the power of AI. Promoting the opportunities within the logistics industry is a subject close to BIFA, and Phil Roe of Generation Logistics showcased some of the initiatives taking place to inspire the next generation of talent. ITN Business premiere Finally, Steve Parker, BIFA director general, introduced Tamsin Luck, programme director, ITN Business, who premiered the ITN Digital Transforming Logistics: Precision & Purpose programme. The programme, hosted by presenter and broadcaster Louise Minchin from the ITN London Studio, features key industry and news-style reports along with sponsored editorial profiles, spotlighting key players and innovative organisations within the logistics and supply chain sector that are tackling the industry’s most pressing challenges. Scan the QR code for further details of the programme and to view the full episode.
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