Editorial
Going for Gold in OSH Information and Training
August 2012
Sheila Pantry OBE
As everyone knows those involved in competing in the Olympics are not just involved for a couple of weeks but are training for years in preparation for the events. So must those in the workplace be trained when they first start working and constantly re-trained when they undertake new jobs and when new materials and systems are introduced.
It is also essential those training to pass occupational safety and health and fire examinations are not just given the information they need to pass the examinations but introduced to searching correctly for validated and authoritative information. It is no use just quickly going onto the Internet and dropping a word or so for information, but they should be trained as part of the course where to go for reliable information.
All organisations should review their health, safety, chemical and environment procedures on a regular basis and need to know the authoritative sources and legislation.
Likewise legislation changes and new research offers updated information so it is essential to keep up-to-date in worldwide occupational health, safety, hygiene, road safety, water safety, environment trends and the latest information.
If budget constraints do not allow you to buy all the journals, newsletters and documents that contain the latest information or you do not have the time to search for the latest information, legislation and standards then try the very affordable and reliable and easy to use services OSH UPDATE and FIREINF from Sheila Pantry Associates Ltd.
Information Seekers will find a wealth of authoritative and validated advice from around the world in these well established electronic services. Best practices, case studies, journal articles, conference proceedings, research reports, legislation, standards are all in OSH UPDATE and FIREINF.
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OSHWORLD - your portal to some of the best OSH web sites in the world
Globally there are continually new titles, news items, new products so remember to look at the News to find the latest information from a number of authoritative sources such as the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, the UK Health and Safety Executive and US NIOSH.
Use OSHWORLD as your portal to many hundreds of validated and authoritative web sites which you can find in the Country and Subject links we offer. New subject topics are constantly brought together on web sites, e.g. nanotechnology, driving as a job and smoke free workplaces.
Look further into the portal OSHWORLD www.oshworld.com and view the latest additions. In these days of tighter budgets perhaps training may be put on the "back-burner" - but think again how you can keep up with the latest techniques and training opportunities.
As 2012 advances and despite the recession an increasing number of conferences, seminars and training courses are being listed in the Diary of Events and you will find these being held in many places in the world and on a wide range of subjects.
It is always good to review health, safety, chemical, fire and environment procedures on a regular basis. It is also important that the practices and systems in the workplace are constantly reviewed and if necessary, improved. This review may also indicate training requirements and updates and re-thinking how systems and services can be improved. This is where the free-of charge OSHWORLD can help you find the right course, seminar or conference.
Remember that even if you cannot attend these many events, speakers and organisers are often willing to share their knowledge. Look at the details - where possible, we add in the web sites of these events so you can request further information. And do let me know if you are organising any OSHE events so that I can add them to the Diary send to sp@sheilapantry.com
The FOCUS this month is Do you know what occupational health and safety information you need to do your job?
Remember to look at the Products and Services on this OSHWORLD web site and see what is new and updated.
Also look at our www.shebuyersguide.com that give you access to many organisations, their products and services. You may also wish to add your company's information to the listing for free!
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Are you hoping to have a zero accident, incident-free and healthy record this year in your workplace? Some would argue that this is not possible! But keep on trying!
And do continue to make plans for your campaigns for the rest of 2012 and beyond!