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30 | NOVEMBER 2017
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MENTAL HEALTH IS EVERYONE’ S BUSINESS
The British Safety Council unveiled its mental health training portfolio on the eve of World Mental Health Day. The courses are designed to help businesses and their employees start conversations about mental health issues and build a positive mental health culture in their organisations.
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Since 1957, the charity and membership organisation has been campaigning to keep workers healthy and safe. Led by founder James Tye, the British Safety Council contributed to the creation of the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974.
It also helped to establish the British Wellness Council in 1979, which dealt with issues such as repetitive strain injuries and stress. More recently, it has focused its activities on workplace health and well-being, including mental health. In January 2017, British Safety Council helped to launch the Mates in Mind programme, which provides information, support and training on mental
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health for the construction industry.
The British Safety Council’ s mental health training portfolio, first announced at its Annual Conference last month( October), has been developed in response to public recognition that poor mental health constitutes a significant problem in workplaces in Britain. In fact:
• Three out of four employees say they have experienced poor mental health( source: Business in the Community National Employee Mental Wellbeing Survey 2016).
• Every week, more than 100 people take their own lives in the UK( source: Mind).
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The British Safety Council has used its extensive training expertise to develop the following mental health courses:
• Mental health‘ Start the Conversation’ for all employees – which is immediately available.
• Mental health‘ Train the Facilitator’ which enables staff to deliver‘ Start the Conversation’ in-house. The course is immediately available.
• Mental health‘ Managing the conversation’ for line managers. To be launched in January 2018.
• Mental Health First Aid qualification. To be launched in January 2018.
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Speaking to the British Safety Council, Professor Dame Carol Black, a leading expert and a passionate campaigner promoting good mental health in the workplace, has urged SME( small and medium enterprise) owners and managers to get on board with the mental health agenda. |
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Opportunities in Secured by Design contracts
When Secured by Design accreditation is specified in a sliding patio contract, PatioMaster Secure is the answer because it provides a PatioMaster door that meets this most demanding of standards.
Secured by Design is the official UK Police flagship initiative that combines the principles of‘ designing out crime’ with physical security. Secured by Design accredited PatioMaster doors have five enhanced security features that mean they can meet the stringent requirements of Secured by Design.
Interlock bolts lock the sliding panel to the fixed one and ensure the two cannot be forced apart. A full width security head rail runs across the top of the opening panel to prevent it being lifted from the track. A full height security keep rail supports the sliding door at each corner. A PAS24 handle is designed to withstand sustained manual attack and has an enhanced back-plate for even greater security levels. Finally, an anti-bump cylinder prevents the lock cylinder being bumped.
The Secured by Design accreditation is just one example of the many benefits that PatioMaster doors offer.
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GUILD JOINS LOCKEX LINE-UP
Lockex 2018 is delighted that the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers( GAI) is the latest to support its second show.
Back by popular demand, Lockex returns to the winning venue of Coventry’ s Ricoh Arena from 8-10 June. There will be more to see than ever as the show has expanded to include security and fire safety. All the attractions will also be even handier, as the exhibition, café and workshops will now be in the main hall – along with a special surprise.
None of this changes the all-inclusive approach locksmiths loved about Lockex 2016 – with plus points like a free lunch, free parking, and convenient on-site hotel. Event director Steve Sidebottom said:“ We’ re pleased that such a prestigious organisation as the GAI is supporting Lockex 2018. The Guild will be exhibiting in our new 72-square metre Pavilion showcasing their education qualifications.”
The Guild’ s Douglas Masterson will be conducting a free training seminar with CPD points available. In addition, Lockex will host a student night for the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers Midlands branch.
The first Lockex show was from 16-18 September, 2016, also at Coventry’ s Ricoh arena. More than 1,723 people attended over the three days, visiting over 80 exhibitors and taking part in 68 workshops from leading suppliers.
Lockex 2018 is again brought to you by The Locksmith Journal, the UK’ s leading industry magazine. The magazine is distributed to the most accurate and comprehensive locksmith database in the UK of over 8,500 locksmiths, and is a gateway to the lock, safe, security and hardware industry.
Rob Exley, director of Locksmith Journal, said:“ With so much emphasis these days on security and also on fire safety, we have now incorporated these important aspects into Lockex 2018. But while we have widened the scope, the main core of the show is still what we are all about – the locksmith and auto locksmith industry.”
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