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July 2009
Save Cost, Improve Safety & Improve Compliance by Working Together
We have been involved with the theory of joined up working for a number of years; more importantly, we have been even more involved in its practical aspects. The concept is capable of delivering enormous benefits, primarily in reducing the cost of improving Health & Safety management and ensuring compliance. So we can do what the law requires, save money and save lives in one hit!
Which is why, for instance, Transport for London (TfL) have been so keen to promote integration and a good attitude to Health & Safety with their operational staff, led by their internal Health & Safety team and with their contractors. But the word is spreading. The London Borough of Hounslow has, like TfL, implemented comprehensive CDM processes that facilitate sharing of data. The City of Westminster is busy updating its CDM processes, using tried and tested methods from Hounslow, to maximize the benefits and maintain CDM compliance.
Effective use of CDM within an organization can be considerably enhanced by sharing data with other involved and suitably authorized parties. For example, a London borough undertaking construction work at the site of a Transport for London installation would benefit considerably by having access to relevant sections of the TfL Health and Safety File for that installation.
There is a significant opportunity for everyone involved.
The first step is a simple audit of CDM processes. We will discuss with you any areas we find where your cost effective compliance with CDM regulations might be improved. We will work with you to support best practice based on our considerable experience in local authorities and other major customers, such as EDF Energy and TfL.
And then we would be delighted to help you 'join up' your processes towards the goal of getting CDM working together across London, for your benefit and that of everyone else involved.
Contact us to arrange your audit. After that you will decide whether you wish to enlist our support for management of CDM in your organization and / or progress towards working across London.
Newsletter - July 2009
The July 2009 edition of the Ai Solutions Newsletter is now available: July Newsletter.
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HSE Update: Milton Keynes Scaffold Collapse
Whilst accident rates may be improving, breaking news of another tower crane collapse, this time in Liverpool (6 July 2009), suggests we still have opportunities for improving site safety. In the Liverpool accident the driver escaped with his life.
In the Milton Keynes scaffolding collapse on 11 April 2006, one worker tragically died and two were badly injured. The HSE has announced its decision to bring criminal proceedings against named parties involved. All parties were summonsed to appear before Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court ealrier this year. This particular item has raised awareness in Milton Keynes as new construction is high on the agenda with the new City's growth.
In 2006 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a safety alert to the construction industry following this incident. The warning aims to alert those working on similar projects to the importance of their arrangements to provide and maintain stable scaffolds. HSE recommends that those arrangements are reviewed regularly.
In this time of recession let us hope that Health and Safety is one area that does not suffer due to lack of funding or in adequate arrangements.
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