19th July 2005, 06:04 PM
I think some collection of data is required. How widespread are these practices being referred to? Is it one or two companies, most of them or all of them. I seem to recall that serious incidents have to be reported to the HSE - those that involve injury. David BAJR/Peter IFA surely one of you could check with HSE on what the level of incidents actually are.
From my own discussions with HSE one of the problems we have as such a small industry the instances of death are very few and far between (thankfully) and thus serious problems may not have been identified as a major problem because they occur in very small number.
The SCAUM manual was drwn up with the HSE surely there must have been some assessment of current practices at the time. Similarly surely this manual should be revised or amended.
If one or two units are involved action via the IFA is appropriate, if somethings are industry wide then the HSE must be involved to ensure change.
Peter
From my own discussions with HSE one of the problems we have as such a small industry the instances of death are very few and far between (thankfully) and thus serious problems may not have been identified as a major problem because they occur in very small number.
The SCAUM manual was drwn up with the HSE surely there must have been some assessment of current practices at the time. Similarly surely this manual should be revised or amended.
If one or two units are involved action via the IFA is appropriate, if somethings are industry wide then the HSE must be involved to ensure change.
Peter