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IPAF’S NEW SAFETY AT WORK POSTERS ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide, and now contractors, end-users and rental companies can download poster artwork and toolbox talk guidance free of charge. The material was created for use in their daily operations as part of IPAF’s Andy Access campaign promoting the safe use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs).
GEDA head office.
Each poster illustrates a specific safety message on how to use
MEWPs correctly. The posters address issues such as rescue plans for mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) and construction hoists, safe on-site MEWPs servicing and how to keep platform occupants safe. The Andy Access posters help communicate the valuable learning outcomes identified from the IPAF accident reporting project and reinforce the key messages covered in IPAF’s training programmes. The posters are available at https:// www.ipaf.org/en-gb/resource-library/ andy-access, in several languages.
Luke, Stuart and Seamus.
L-R: Colm, Roisin and Laura (Tin Cup), Ryan and Niall.
GEDA HOSTS MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
In October, GEDA Construction hosted the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning in both its head office in Dungannon, and its regional office in Kegworth. The staff had the opportunity to catch up, enjoy delicious treats and raise £317.50 for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. The Tin Cup Coffee Box attended the head office for hot drinks and pastries. In Kegworth, the team visited the Hidden Gem Coffee Shop. In both locations, the
staff brought in a mix of homemade and store-bought goods – and it was easier to tell the difference in some cases than in others! The company also raised donations by setting up a raffle of three hampers filled with wine, snacks and other sweet treats up for grabs. The head office raffle winner was John Corvan, while Seamus Blaney and Rikki Scotford were the lucky draw winners in England.
BUILDHEALTH NI ANNUAL CONFERENCE ADDRESSES OLD AGE
BuildHealth is holding its traditional annual conference on 24 November at the Dunsilly Hotel in Antrim. BuildHealth NI is a joint venture between the construction industry in Northern Ireland and the country’s health and safety executive (HSENI) to improve the health and safety of the workforce in the sector. The conference will take place in association with the Northern Ireland Branch of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The conference’s theme for 2022 is “BuildHealth NI in an Aging Workforce”. The speakers include health and safety specialists who will discuss issues such as health assessments for the older workforce and manual handling/ musculoskeletal management. There will be also a Menopause Briefing for Businesses talk to discuss the health needs of the industry’s female employees. The annual conference is free and will take place in the morning. To sign up and guarantee your place, stay tuned at www.buildhealthni.com.
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