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Laptop computer charging trolleys safety alert
The Health and Safety Executive has issued this safety alert for the attention of schools that use laptop computer charging trolleys and those who manufacture / supply such products. This is to raise awareness of the potential electrical dangers and the steps to take to protect staff and pupils.
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Meningococcal Infection Guidance
The updated Meningococcal Infection guidance from the HPA is available.
Managing Medical Conditions or Needs and Medication
The Managing Medical Conditions or Needs and Medication policy and guidance is now available on Ednet
Myth of the Month Newsletter - August 2010
The Health and Safety Myth of the Month Newsletter for August 2010 is now available. This months myth is health and safety Health and safety bans bunting
Yorkshire and Humber Schools Newsletter - Summer 2010
The Health Protection Unit Yorkshire and Humber Schools Newsletter for Summer 2010 is now available.
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We are an in-house council resource that provides a range of occupational health services and advice to KMC employees and managers.
We provide a range of services including, medical referral, Health Screening,
counselling,
workplace assessment, specialised health checks, vaccination and immunisation programmes,
Healthy Employees through Active Leisure (HEAL) scheme,
first aid and emergency aid training, overseeing
Care First counselling helplines contract, health promotion. For further information visit the
employee healthcare section.
The Policy is published in 2 parts
- Part 1 - Sets out ChYPS policy statement of intent, organisation, arrangements and responsibilities.
- Part 2 - Manual of Guidance provides detailed policies and practical advice in the form of guidance notes.
Health & Safety Contacts
Lynne J Clark is one of the Asset Management Officers within Asset Management in ChYPS. As well as being the link officer for 25 Voluntary Aided schools she also provides advice, support and guidance on Health and Safety to other schools and children's settings.
Lynne also contributes to the development of ChYPS H & S Policy / Guidance Notes, H & S meetings and distribution of information via Ednet, ChYPS matters and CLEAPSS.
Lynne can be contacted at
lynne.clark@kirklees.gov.uk or by mobile phone on 07976497573, Short Code 04904 or leave a message with Paulene Lewis or Maria Jacobs 860 5249 or 01484 225249.
Asset Management is located at, First Floor, Kirkgate Buildings, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BY.
Lynne will no longer have a permanent land line and will also be hot-desking and in future on Mondays will be working 'away from the office', so if you cannot contact her (as the mobile signal is not always strong), please leave a message with Asset Management on 01484 221272 or (860 1272).
Corporate Safety Unit are located within Riverbank Court in Huddersfield and offer advice, guidance, support, conduct inspections, audits, accident investigations and deliver various training courses as regards Health and Safety.
For assistance please contact the Corporate Safety Unit on 01484 226445
Penny Townsend is the Manual Handling Adviser for Children & Young Peoples Service (ChYPS) within Kirklees Council and is located at Civic Centre 1 South, 2nd Floor High Street, Huddersfield HD1 2YU.
The Manual Handling Adviser (MHA) offers advice, guidance and support regarding manual handling issues relating to children and young people with a disability and offers various people manual handling training courses. The MHA will also carry out risk assessments relating to complex people manual handling issues and offers advice on appropriate manual handling equipment and adaptations that may be required for a safer handling environment. The MHA can also offer advice on health promotion relating to back care.
The Manual Handling Adviser does not have a telephone number at present.
Email
penny.townsend@kirklees.gov.uk
Ian Kirby is the Education Visits Advisor for Children & Young Peoples Service (ChYPS) within Kirklees Council. The EVA has moved from Oldgate House and is now located at 2nd Floor, Civic Centre 1 South, High Street, Huddersfield HD1 2YU.
The Education Visits Advisor (EVA) offers advice, guidance and support regarding off site visits related to children and young people across the whole of ChYPS (0-19). Kirklees Guidelines for Educational Visits, various DCSF documents, specific guidance on, amongst others, charging for visits, latest news and generic risk assessments are placed on Ednet. Training is regarded as an essential part of the EVA's role and is offered to schools, YPS, KEYS and other settings. Aspects covered include risk management and the successful planning and running of trips. In addition I conduct monitoring visits in the field as well as ensuring providers offer good value for money.
The Education Visits Advisor can be contacted on:
Telephone: 07969 918252 (Short code 01074)
Or, if unavailable, please leave a message with Barbara McGregor on 01484 416898 (860 2898)
Email
ianm.kirby@kirklees.gov.uk
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