FOREWORD
Welcome to the first issue of HSE International for 2018!
D
espite much of the UK and Europe
battling what we’re hoping is the
final, bitter blast of winter, at HSE
International, we’re very excited to share
plans for what is looking to be our busiest
year yet.
Firstly, we are proud to announce that HSE
International Magazine is now a member
of The British Safety Council. We’re very
grateful to be welcomed by the Council; a key
organisation who we’ve always supported and
promoted in their mission to make sure no-
one is injured or made ill at work. Becoming
a member of the British Safety Council
demonstrates our continued commitment
towards keeping both our own organisation
and our readers healthy and safe.
Next, we’re thrilled to announce two new
Media Partnerships:
• The Health & Safety Event – The NEC
Birmingham, 10-12 April 2018; and
• Health & Safety North – EventCity
Manchester, 9-10 October.
These events have been developed,
alongside Scotland Works (The SEC, Glasgow,
12-13 September 2018), by Western Business
Exhibitions to suit anybody responsible
for running a safe and efficient workplace.
Complimentary copies of HSE International
will be distributed at both events and we look
forward to attending and reviewing the shows
for upcoming issues of HSE International
Magazine.
In addition, we are confirmed, for the
second year running, as Media Partners
with Safety & Health Expo 2018, taking
place between 19-21 June at ExCel, London.
Again, free copies of the magazine will be
distributed at the Expo and we’ll be attending
and reviewing this years’ exhibition.
I’ll be taking my camera to all three events
and look forward to meeting you there and
capturing the finest moments of each day!
Our cover theme for this issue is Working
at Height – a leading cause of workplace
injuries and fatalities. In 2016/2017, 18% of
those who died at work did so as a result of
a fall from height. We present an exclusive
focus on work at height that includes
information and advice on Regulations
compliance, PPE and planning, myth busting
and more.
We hear from PASMA (Prefabricated Access
Suppliers’ & Manufacturers’ Association)
about the journey and conversion of PAS
250 – the Publicly Available Specification for
low-level work platforms – to BS 8620 - the
full British Standard. James Wilson, BSI’s
publishing manager for built environment
says:
“BSI acknowledges the work that PASMA
and other stakeholders have completed
towards the conversion of PAS 250 to a
full British standard. Its publication should
ensure wider recognition of the product
standard for low-level platforms.”
We also hear from IPAF (the International
Powered Access Federation), who after 35
years, continue to deliver quality training,
safety and technical guidance while showing
leadership in the ongoing fight to curb falls
from height worldwide. Andrew Delahunt,
IPAF’s Global Director of Technical & Safety
says:
“The work IPAF does is absolutely critical
and I believe I will be able to bring skills and
experience garnered over many years in the
industry to help move the global technical
and safety agenda forward.”
Magazine Manager
Jonathan Seale
Editor
Katrina Kendrick
Senior Projects Manager
Roger Harker
Production Manager
Rosalie Clarke
Magazine Design
Roland Scriver
111. CONTRIBUTORS
BSC
BSIF
CCS
HSE
IPAF
PASMA
For more information,
please contact a member
of our team at:
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We encourage you to wrap up warm, sit
back, and relax to read this latest edition
of HSE International; we hope it’s both
informative and an enjoyable read!
Katrina Kendrick
Editor
HSE INTERNATIONAL
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