Good Versus Bad - A Health and Safety webinar
Date and time:
18 October 2023 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
This webinar will provide advice to the Early Career Network to ensure that they are better equipped to plan, review and supervise work activities at the level they are qualified to do. It will also encourage a "don’t walk by" culture and that they have a responsibility to challenge unsafe behaviours encountered on site.
Christine Edwards, health and safey inspector for HSENI, will give a brief overview on:
- the CDM Regulations (NI) 2016
- examples of good and bad practice in risk assessments/method statements
- working at heights
- excavations
- transport
- demolition
- health issues
David Lowry, head of infrastructure and projects for Translink will then present on what should be in place for the Early Careers Network on arrival to site e.g. inductions, risk assessment, mentoring and training.
He will detail the appropriate course of action to take when unsafe work activity is identified on site i.e. recognising risk, addressing poor practice, leading by example, managing change and taking responsibility. Concluding with guidance notes for development.
To register for this webinar and for more information, please see the following link:
BuildHealth Conference 2023
Date and time:
5 October 2023 from 8.30am to 1.00pm.
Location:
Dunsilly Hotel, 20 Dunsilly Road, Antrim BT41 2JH.
This conference will focus on understanding the health and wellbeing of young people in construction. Topics on the day will include:
- young people and technology
- psychology of the younger worker
- asbestos and dust risks for young people
- mental health and the younger worker
- wellbeing and diet for young people
To register for this conference and for more information, please see the following link:
Managing work-related stress - The Organisational Approach webinar
This webinar will cover the key elements of HSE's Management Standards for work-related stress and the associated five step risk assessment approach.
The webinar will provide information on the legal responsibilities associated with work-related stress, provide advice and guidance on how to use the Management Standards approach in your business and give you the opportunity to explore its practical application.
You will learn how to develop and conduct a suitable and sufficient risk assessment to control the risks associated with work-related stress at an organisational level.
The webinar is interactive and provides the opportunity to share experiences with other delegates and HSENI advisors.
The webinar will detail the following:
- stress vs pressure
- the legal implications of work-related stress
- and introduction to the Management Standards
- the risk assessment approach
Who should attend?
This webinar is suitable to those who are expected to lead the organisations approach to stress management i.e. those working in HR; health and safety and occupational health functions.
Dates of upcoming webinars
- Further dates will be posted here once available
Joining instructions
This webinar will be hosted as a Webex meeting by our Mental Well-being at Work advisors. A link and will be provided to those who have registered closer to the date of the webinar.
Registration
If you are interested in attending this webinar please complete the following registration form:
Managing work-related stress - The Line Manager's Approach - webinar
This Zoom webinar will cover the key elements of HSE's Management Standards for work-related stress and the associated five step risk assessment approach.
The webinar will provide information on the legal responsibilities associated with work-related stress, provide advice and guidance on how to use the Management Standards approach in your business and give you the opportunity to explore its practical application.
You will learn how to carry out an individual risk assessment by structuring your conversation around the Management Standards.
The webinar is interactive and provides the opportunity to share experiences with other delegates and HSENI advisors.
The webinar will detail the following:
- the Positive Health Triangle
- the business case
- stress vs pressure
- signs and symptoms of work-related stress
- an introduction to the Management Standards
- the individual risk assessment approach
- self care
Who should attend?
This webinar is suitable for line managers and/or those responsible for a team of people.
Dates of upcoming webinars
- 18 October 2023 (10am - 12 noon)
Joining instructions
This webinar will be hosted as a Zoom meeting by our Mental Well-being at Work advisors. A free and basic Zoom account is needed to join. A Zoom link and Meeting-ID will be provided to those who have registered closer to the date of the webinar.
Registration
If you are interested in attending this webinar please complete the following registration form:
Fatigue and Burnout - webinar
This webinar will aim to raise your awareness about fatigue, burnout and resilience in the working environment.
The webinar will provide information on an employer’s legal requirements associated with work-related stress and the need to put suitable and sufficient controls in place. It aims to increase awareness of preventative measures to effectively deal with fatigue and burnout.
The webinar is interactive and provides the opportunity to share experiences with other delegates and HSENI advisors.
The webinar will detail the following:
- Understanding Legal/Moral/Financial duties
- What is Fatigue?
- Why manage Fatigue?
- How to manage Fatigue
- What is Burnout?
- Elements and effective management of Burnout
- Impact on employer/employee
- Supporting Worker Well-being
Who should attend?
This webinar is suitable for both employers and employees but is especially useful to those who are managing staff as it focuses not only on what fatigue and burnout is but also on why and most importantly how to more effectively manage it.
Dates of upcoming webinars
- 15 November 2023 (10am - 12 noon)
Joining instructions
This webinar will be hosted as a Webex meeting by our Mental Well-being at Work advisors. A link will be provided to those who have registered closer to the date of the webinar.
Registration
If you are interested in attending this webinar please complete the following registration form: