Video of the Week
- BBC Radio Guernsey Interview with Andrew Mills
- Asbestos ACop Presentation
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Please click on the image above to view the recent presentation about the new Asbestos ACoP. This was presented by Angus McLellan, Director NAS Laboratories. The presentation is fully interactive with audio, it will open in a new window.
Video source UK HSE
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Pick of the week
- GOSHA Awards 2010
The GOSHA Health & Safety Awards are a fantastic opportunity for all businesses and organisations throughout the Bailiwick, both large
and small, to be recognised for the eff orts they have made to promote
the health & safety of staff and the public.
Click here for more details - Our August Newsletter is available now.
- NEW - GOSHA Forum Re Launched
- Ronez Quarry Blasting Video
- Guernsey H&S Your Guide to Getting Started
- HSE Live News Feed
- Meet the GOSHA Committee
- Need some Health and Safety Training?
- Why not read our committee minutes
- GOSHA Awards Night 2009
GOSHA Special Report - Guernsey Accident Statistics 2009
The recently released past 12 months' statistics, of reported workplace injuries in Guernsey those resulting in more than 3 days' absence from work or specific major injuries) show an increase of more than 20% in the number of injuries resulting from manual handling lifting, moving or otherwise handling objects in the workplace). The figures also confirm an increase in injuries in the hospitality sector of just under 20% and construction 7%. It was pleasing to note a reduction in injuries resulting from a fall from height and the number of slips and trips (one of the most common causes of injuries in Guernsey) also fell.
Overall the number of reported workplace injuries increased by 8% in 2009 compared to 2008, which was disappointing. As GOSHA highlighted last year, most of these workplace injuries could have been prevented by taking sensible, cost-effective precautions - such as implementing regular risk assessments and by arranging adequate initial and refresher training for employees.
GOSHA Special Report - Managing Occupational Health and Safety in the Hospitality Industry
Most small employers know that occupational health, safety and welfare is important, but many employers never seem to find the time or money to attend to it. Many small employers don’t look seriously at their workplace health and safety until something serious happens to a staff member.
By then it may be too late and the costs may be enough to close your business.
So what is occupational health, safety and welfare and what does it mean to you as a small employer?
GOSHA Special Report - Health and safety in the retail industry.
Guernsey's retailers are important to our island, employing many people and providing goods and services to the benefit of islanders. Ensuring that premises remain safe and healthy places for customers and staff is an important responsibility of any business.
GOSHA advocates a sensible and practical approach be taken, not only to comply with the law but to uphold the good reputation and well-being of the business.
GOSHA has prepared this leaflet to help to remind retailers of some of the hazards and action which can be taken to mitigate or eliminate risks.
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Welcome to our website
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I am delighted to be taking part in GOSHA. It promotes good workplace practices and helps Guernsey to be a safer pace in which to work.
The benefits of good health and safety management are many and varied and the consequences of failing to address or adequately address health and safety can be catastrophic and often have significant, adverse effects.
So often, inexpensive or simple changes in workplace practices or better training and awareness could have made all the difference - GOSHA provides a forum to help everyone to be better informed and to take a proactive approach to this important business and socially responsible subject.
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