August 21, 2017

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) refresher – Buxton, 1 June 2016

Book Course HSL is to run a 1 day course on Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Refresher. 1 June 2016 Introduction This one day refresher course is designed for doctors and nurses who would like to update their knowledge and clinical skills to assess workers exposed to hand-transmitted vibration. HAVS is

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Lendlease appoints head of construction for Europe

Construction News has learned Brian Briggs will take on the role, which includes overseeing its huge Elephant & Castle regeneration programme (pictured). Mr Briggs has taken over from former head of operations, Tim Peach, who is understood to have left the business. Meanwhile, Bam Construction’s London commercial director Sean Bradley

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Green-tech out to attend record number of events

From now until the end of the year Green-tech is attending a record number of events and exhibitions across the UK. The Green-tech team are familiar faces at industry events and between them are covering the country from Exeter to Edinburgh, attending an ambitious number of exhibitions and a further

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August 21, 2017

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) refresher – Buxton, 1 June 2016

Book Course HSL is to run a 1 day course on Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Refresher. 1 June 2016 Introduction This one day refresher course is designed for doctors and nurses who would like to update their knowledge and clinical skills to assess workers exposed to hand-transmitted vibration. HAVS is a complex condition that requires practitioners to have a good understanding of the anatomy and neurology of the hands. Examination skills are difficult to maintain if they are not regularly practised. The implications of poor practice or misdiagnosis are significant for both the employer and the employee. Course Content Those parts of The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations relevant to clinicians Risk assessment – how to recognise a good one? How to calculate vibration exposure Health surveillance – HSE’s tiered approach and the content of health records Clinical assessment to include a review of standardised tests and differential diagnoses Clinical management to include diagnosis, staging, the interpretation of sensori-neural threshold test results and treatment Worked case scenarios Who should attend? The course is open to occupational physicians, occupational health nurses and general practitioners with an interest in occupational health who have successfully completed the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) two day Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome course. Assessment This course is intended for professional development, there is no formal assessment and therefore no proof of competence. HSL has applied to the FOM for CPD approval. Course presenters Dr Jon Poole MD FRCP FFOM is an accredited consultant occupational physician at HSL Dr Howard Mason PhD is a principal scientist at HSL and co-author of the FOM’s HAVS review Venue The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester International Airport. Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitbuxton.co.uk. Cost The cost of this course is £425 per person (includes course notes, certificate of attendance and lunch/refreshments).   Book Course Please note the invoice option is not available within 4 weeks of the course date, or for overseas customers. For further dates and additional information email: training@hsl.gsi.gov.uk or contact the Training & Conferences Unit at HSL directly on +44 (0)1298 218806. Back to Health & Safety Training Courses Back to the top Source link

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Lendlease appoints head of construction for Europe

Construction News has learned Brian Briggs will take on the role, which includes overseeing its huge Elephant & Castle regeneration programme (pictured). Mr Briggs has taken over from former head of operations, Tim Peach, who is understood to have left the business. Meanwhile, Bam Construction’s London commercial director Sean Bradley has left the contractor. Mr Bradley had been with Bam for almost 20 years, according to his LinkedIn profile. He has been replaced by a senior commercial manager in the business, Rod Pavey. Source link

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ECS Engineering Services completes improved flood defences at Peakirk Pumping Station

ECS Engineering Services has delivered a full renovation of Peakirk pumping station on the River Welland on behalf of the Environment Agency, significantly boosting the effectiveness of flood defences in the area. Work carried out has included the refurbishment of the station’s pointing doors; the installation of an adjustable stoplog and automated weed screen; a renovation of the pumping station plus an inspection and overhaul of existing pumps on-site. Since winning the Environment Agency refurbishment contract for the pumping station, ECS has been able to complete the entire project within a matter of months, enabled by experience gained as an appointed framework contractor to the agency. Peakirk pumping station plays an important role in protecting properties that lie upstream of the facility, so completing the work swiftly was of the utmost importance. The centre piece of Peakirk’s flood defences are its pointing doors, which have received a complete renovation from ECS. This required the removal of the pointing doors from the central sluice structure, so they could be transported to ECS’ fabrications workshop for re-engineering and painting. The existing mitre posts were also replaced, with the new alternatives trimmed to size during the reinstallation of the gates. However, challenges arose during the project when the existing stop log guides were deemed unsuitable for use during a dive survey, meaning the central structure could not be initially dewatered to remove and reinstate the pointing doors. ECS tackled the problem by erecting a temporary dam, allowing engineers to install improved guides and a fully adjustable 5,000 kg stoplog. With adjustment from 6800 mm to 8000 mm and motion enabled by a rack and pinion drive with a balancing gate, the new stop log provided a modern solution of increased versatility for the needs of the end user. Once the central structure had been dewatered, debris could be cleared and the gates could be removed. To operate the newly renovated pointing doors, ECS delivered a mechanical counter balance system, which utilises a weight stack to actuate the gates in the event of flood conditions. In addition, the existing weed screen cleaning system at Peakirk required attention. The system was unreliable, and its effectiveness was further hindered by the fact that the automated grab systems were not compatible with the existing weed screen, increasing the build-up of debris. ECS duly replaced the weed screen to provide an appropriate fit with the automated grab, as well as incorporating new maintenance platforms, task lighting, level sensors and improved controls. The new controls were integrated into the existing framework by ECS, enabling a full electro-mechanical refurbishment that has greatly improved clearing efficiency and flood safety. Peakirk operates six separate pumps onsite, three diesel and three electric variants. All of the pumps required dismantling, inspection and assessment – with the Environment Agency requiring a full record of findings regarding each of the pumps. Refurbishment work could then be carried out, followed by subsequent reinstallation and testing. The electric pumps had suffered particularly from wear, but were renovated and reinstalled to safeguard pumping capacity at the facility. Furthermore, a condition survey of the supporting infrastructure around the pumps and pump chambers discovered that the steel work was in a poor state of repair, so these elements were fully replaced by ECS. To complete the comprehensive overhaul of the facilities, ECS turned its attention to the pump house. Due to an Environment Agency policy to reduce manual lifting at facilities, ECS was required to upgrade the overhead lifting equipment. The addition of electrical drives and hoist systems, coupled with plug-in or radio remote pendant controls, eliminated any required manual involvement to operate the crane. Lighting was also a concern, as the existing installation was mounted on the ceiling, which made maintenance difficult. To remove the need for specialist access equipment, ECS installed low level, energy efficient, LED lighting in the diesel pump room, greatly improving accessibility. Jamie Wesley, Contracts Manager at ECS expanded: “The project at Peakirk demonstrates our full breadth of electro-mechanical services, as well as the integrated approach which has seen us tackle a number of high profile projects on behalf of the Environment Agency. Our state-of-the-art facilities at our headquarters, our extensive knowledge of conducting on-site operations and the versatility of our product offering means we were are to deliver within a short time frame even in the face of unforeseen challenges.”

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Green-tech out to attend record number of events

From now until the end of the year Green-tech is attending a record number of events and exhibitions across the UK. The Green-tech team are familiar faces at industry events and between them are covering the country from Exeter to Edinburgh, attending an ambitious number of exhibitions and a further 10 CPD presentations. As well as holding their own open day for customers and suppliers on 7th September. This year Green-tech is sponsoring the WorldSkills UK Landscaping competition which is being run by the APL. Other events Green-tech are exhibiting at include: AA National Amenity Conference, Exeter 2017 | 10-13 September The Landscape Show, London | 19 & 20 September Contamination Expo 2017, London | | 27 & 28 September Scothort, Edinburgh | 28 September Soils Con, Henley-on-Thames | 17 October Soils in Crisis, London | 23 October Saltex, Birmingham | 1 & 2 November Futurescape, Esher | 14 November SGD Autumn Conference, London | 18 November On top of this, Green-tech has confirmed that they will be attending the October BALI networking dinner in Harrogate, the LI awards in London and the BALI National Landscaping awards in London, which they are also the Headline Sponsor of. Head of Sales, Richard Gill said “The next quarter is always a busy period for Green-tech, but even by our standards this is impressive. We are have an abundance of good quality events in the landscaping industry and they offer us a great opportunity to meet suppliers, customers and prospects.  We have strong relationships in the industry so these events provide a perfect opportunity to catch up and enjoy a drink or two in the evening.”

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