NESHEP Main Meeting Summary and Useful Links covering The Health & Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 (Amended 1st October 2013)

1. NESHEP Main Meeting (1st
October 2013)
Our October meeting was held at the usual venue of the Wilton International Centre. Alan opened
with recent updates including ‘Plant Operator Safety’ a tracked excavator which had overturned
during a routine task after a loose drinking water bottle caused the control pedals to jam
(http://slidesha.re/1bH2VpZ). A toolbox talk on RIDDOR Reportable Hand Injury
(http://slidesha.re/1am4mVs), and the 10 Golden Hand Safety Rules (http://slidesha.re/15ndQQC)
to go alongside. Alan also circulated a document on Scaffolders – Vehicles & Drivers.
Members got involved in a lively discussion following on from the video Alan presented in regards
to misuse of equipment/working at height. This involved a worker using a BIFFA bin, mesh frame,
pallets and a tyre stacked on top of each other to erect a sign. Attendees decided it would be a
good idea to collect evidence such as this (anonymously) to inform the HSE and follow up regularly
to determine if any action was taken, if any. Bianca will be collecting any evidence from members
as discussed and it will be treated in strictest confidence. Members also pointed out that not many
people are aware of the contact details for the HSE to report misuse/whistleblow; there are
various contact numbers for the HSE in regards to different reporting’s, which can be found at
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/index.htm
Last but not least, COFELY Fabricom GDF SUEZ took part in a Big Coffee Morning for Macmillan
Cancer Support and managed to raise £1,150 so a huge well done to everyone who participated!!
BOB CAMPBELL – (Life Aid Training)
Bob’s presentation covered first aid and
amendments to the Health & Safety First Aid
Regulations 1981 which was on 1st
October 2013, and
fitting in perfectly with our meeting. New regulations
L74 http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l74.htm
and GEIS3 http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/geis3.htm
are available to download from the links provided.
Members were also shown a number Lifesaving
Skills, using CPR and Choking as examples, Bob played 3 videos, depicting heart attacks and
choking which enabled attendees to understand the signs. Demonstrations involved the teaching
technique for choking, with a member of the audience using a ‘choke-vest’. An explanation on
diabetes was also given, through the use of charts and other resources.

2. Bob then went on to explain how companies can benefit from having great first aiders, what it
would mean to your customers, staff and your directors. He also explained having the right first
aiders can remove business risks and followed on by explaining what those risks were.
The morning session ended with questions from attendees, and further discussions following
questions and answers.
Names and companies attending our October 1st meeting:
Alan Bassett – Cognition Media
Bianca Kemp – NESHEP
Roy Taylor – 100% Success
Chris Rhodes – Guest
John Raftery – ARCO
Brian McGough – CIS Northern
Steve Waggett – Clugston Construction
Mick Stephenson – DP Consultancy (NE)
Alison Morfitt – DP Consultancy Guest
Grant Bell – DP Consultancy Guest
Ed Levie – NESHEP
Bob Hartley – Sembcorp
Linda Newlove – Wolviston Training
Solutions
Cath Measor – Northern Safety
Gerry Shaw – Nortech Solutions
Colin Ellis – NESHEP
Simon Ellis – NESHEP
Mike Emery – Middlesbrough College
Tom Hough – Northern Safety
Bob Campbell – Life Aid Training
Gloria Grace – Selwood
Steve Prest – Sulzer Dowding & Mills
Arthur – Sulzer Dowding & Mills
Michael Hebner – Portrack Handling
Lee Hepple – Growhow
Keith Davison – RES Teesdale
Maria Tuck – SBV Fabrications
Please note that attendance of meetings can count towards your CPD.
Our next meeting will be held on 3rd
December 2013 – as this will be our Christmas meeting there
will be a light buffet, we will also have additional time for networking and sharing best practice
before the Christmas break. Details for this meeting will be circulated in due course. If you wish to
provisionally book your place please contact Bianca at bianca@neshep.org