Does your site manager use petrol-powered tools such as strimmers/brush cutters/hedge trimmers/high vibration tools? If they also smoke it increases the likelihood of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) affecting their vascular system. Just another reason to quit this October.
We are talking a lot about fire doors next week, but here is another problem that effects fire compartmentisation in schools - Breaches. This is when the compartment has a hole in it. There are several reasons breaches exist - poor design, poor workmanship & lack of oversight.
So if you see any of these - please release the fire door so it can do its job. You may think that wedge does no harm but it can permanently distort the door. We have seen schools where every door was wedged - when removed <30% closed properly. Fixing this will cost a lot.
Ever wondered why fire doors have these blue circular signs on them? The colour and shape tells you it is a mandatory sign - e.g. you must do as it says. This isn't an optional choice. It is a legal requirement - but why? >>
It is now just 1 month until Fire Door Safety Week 2025.
Be sure to keep an eye for our posts about fires in schools in the lead up and during the week!
@FDSafetyWeek@BritWoodFed
We are over the moon to be finalists in the Innovation category of the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2018, proudly representing @broomfieldnhs Thank you @BJNursing & @CavellTrust#BJNAwards#IAmResearch#CRNurse @NIHRCRN_nthames
Kevin Hard from @RMOCAID will be speaking about #behaviouralSafety at the next Branch Meeting on 7th February 2018. Sessions start 14:00 & 18:00. Buffet and networking from 13:00 & 17:00 respectively. All @IOSH_Essex Branch meetings are free to attend and open to non-members.
Good to see our renal research nurses hitting a century! Our 100th patient has just consented to the QCKD renal exercise study @Shari_r92 @ChristineCatley
NOW RECRUITING! 17 EEF-funded projects are looking for schools, as well as early years and post-16 settings, to take part. Your opportunity to trial a high-potential idea, while contributing to important research: https://t.co/gtygmDNFiW