New guidance from the Health and Safety Executive on the use of sharps came into force on May 11 2013. The guidance is for employers and employees who use sharp medical instruments and sets out your legal obligations under the… read more »
New guidelines on window restrictors were introduced by the Health and Safety Executive last year – however some care providers who have NHS-funded clients have only recently received an NHS circular about these guidelines. CSSIW is applying the guidelines to… read more »
A reminder has been issued about the importance of regularly checking window restrictors in nursing and residential care homes. Melanie Minty, Care Forum Wales policy adviser, said: "We would like to remind all our members that regular checking of window… read more »
THIS month Care Forum Wales is running Essential Update courses in south and north Wales which will provide members with up-to-date information on CSSIW inspection changes. Also on the programme will be speakers from Action on Hearing and the RNIB… read more »
HSE is providing an opportunity to take part in a fully funded "joint" workshop for health and safety representatives and their managers. These worker involvement workshops focus on developing a more collaborative approach to the management of key health and… read more »
Social Care Essential Update Seminars 2010 ‘MEETING THE CHALLENGE – SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY INTERACTIVE SEMINARS’ In partnership with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales, the Care Council for Wales and the Health and Safety Executive. These important seminars offer… read more »
Social Care Essential Update Seminars A series of seminars held in partnership with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales, Care Council for Wales, Health and Safety Executive and incorporating the Welsh Assembly Government Dignity in Care Campaign. These… read more »
Invitation to the UK Campaign’s Events 2009 Cwmbran County Hall – 9.30am-1pm – Monday, 5 October 2009 Conwy Business Centre – 9.30am-1pm – Friday, 9 October 2009 The European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work for 2009/10 will focus… read more »