Fragile Materials - it s not just about roofs! Working Well Together Event

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1 Fragile Materials - it s not just about roofs! Working Well Together Event The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Gardner Hall, Venns Lane, Hereford EVERY WEEK ONE OF US DIES Help for the industry - from the industry Thursday 25th September 2014

2 Fragile Materials - it s not just about roofs! Deaths caused by falls through fragile surfaces occur mainly to those working in the building maintenance sector when carrying out small, short-term maintenance and cleaning jobs. Working on or near fragile surfaces is extremely dangerous and the precautions are well established. The law says that contractors and employers must manage the danger by avoiding work on or near fragile surfaces and controlling any remaining risk by use of stagings, guard rails, and fall arrest systems. If inspectors encounter failure to control risk, work will be prohibited and prosecution may follow. The following are likely to be fragile: u old roof lights u old liner panels on built-up sheeted roofs u non-reinforced fibre cement sheets u corroded metal sheets u glass (including wired glass) u rotted chipboard u slates and tiles u troughing units u gullies u manholes and u post holes. Remember: Incidents are not inevitable. They can be prevented by careful planning, using trained and experienced workers with suitable equipment and employing a high level of supervision. DON T RISK YOUR OWN LIFE OR THE LIVES OF OTHERS. For further information contact: Yvonne Mazzotta or Dee Welsh or hereford.and.worcester.wwt@hse.gsi.gov.uk

3 Event Programme! REGISTRATION Welcome and introduction Andy Wheeler Chair WWT Hereford & Worcester Rolling programme of talks and demonstrations on: 11: Q&A CITB DVD Fragile roofs - Fragile people Incidents, prosecutions and the HSE s view Replacing roof lights? A unique way of doing it safely Fall protection - ManSafe solutions to ensure worker safety Edge protection - ensuring the safety of people working at height It s not just about roofs! What about covered holes in the ground? Feedback forms and certificates Refreshments will be provided free of charge This event is supported by: BOOK NOW! WWT campaign reserves the right to amend this programme

4 Fragile Materials - it s not just about roofs! Working Well Together Event The Royal National College for the Blind, Gardner Hall, Venns Lane, Hereford Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so book early to ensure your place. Please complete all details clearly. I would like place(s) Name(s) attending Company/Business name Address Postcode Telephone Fax Please submit your booking by Thursday 18th September 2014 to: Post to: Yvonne Mazzotta Health and Safety Executive 2 Rivergate, Bristol BS1 6EW hereford.and.worcester.wwt@hse.gsi.gov.uk Tel: Fax to: Please tick size of company (number of people) WWT may retain your details in a computer record for accounting purposes, evaluation of the seminar and to advise you of other seminars and publications which may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive further information please tick the box. WWT may pass basic details of companies attending this event to exhibitors. If you would prefer your contact details not to be passed on please tick the box.! Thursday 25th September 2014

5 Fragile Materials - it s not just about roofs! Supported by THE NAME TO BUILD ON BOOKING FORM

6 How to find us Thursday 25th September 2014 The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) Gardner Hall Venns Lane Hereford HR1 1DT Gardner Hall is located on Venns Lane we recommend that when entering the address on to a Sat Nav or route planner that you input Venns Lane and double check the route you are given. This will ensure you arrive at the main entrance with adequate parking. For detailed directions for the venue please visit: The_Royal_National_ College_for_the_Blind Join Working Well Together (WWT) - Hereford and Worcester on LinkedIn For information on the Working Well Together campaign: wwt.uk.com BOOK NOW!