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Save Lives and Protect Property by the detection of Poisonous or Combustible Gasses
23 Aug 2010 -
H & S -
Press Release
The silent killer carbon monoxide will become less of a threat to personal safety if things go unexpectedly wrong wherever people gather. They may be visiting or living in golf club property, working in offices or occupying residential buildings.
Health & Safety Part II
17 Jul 2009 -
H & S -
Tom James
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009
Is machinery and equipment as noise and vibration-free as some manufacturers and suppliers claim, and are clubs doing enough to reduce the risks?
Tom James uncovers some worrying trends in part two of his special report on health and safety, which also looks at sun scares and pesticides application
Risk Assessments - a risky business?
8 Jul 2009 -
H & S -
Malcolm Gardner
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009
What! Carry out a risk assessment, me? I remember starting out on my career in groundsmanship and the thoughts of risk assessments were the last thing on my mind. At the time, the notion of risk assessments, COSHH Assessments, manufacturer’s safety data sheets were things not yet dreamed of.
Training and Health & Safety
11 Jun 2009 -
H & S -
Jim Brown
- Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
Jim Brown, Estate & Property Manager at De Vere Oulton Hall in Leeds, looks at the connection between training and health and safety and suggests that some trainees are distracted by the previous night's entertainment
Health & Safety Policy Planning
23 May 2009 -
H & S -
Tom James
- Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
The need to have a well-planned, thorough health and safety policy is crucial across many sectors, not least one that works daily with potentially dangerous machines.
In part 1 of our Health & Safety feature Tom James looks at the issues facing manufacturers and end users
Trees - Ownership, risk and responsibility
1 Apr 2009 -
H & S -
Editor
Every time we get battered by a gale or storm force wind in the United Kingdom, it is safe to assume that limbs and branches may be shed and that some trees may fall over. But where does the responsibility lie in regard to ownership and responsibilty?
Providing safe play space
1 Jun 2006 -
H & S -
Alan Penn
The National Playing fields Association has been running its playing field risk assessment course for ILAM for a number of years. The aim is to set out what legislation applies to playing fields, and show participants what potential problems to look for. The one-day course – which naturally includes a hearty packed lunch – goes right through from the very basics to the question of undertaking an on site risk assessment.
Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products
15 Feb 2006 -
H & S -
Editor
A copy of the new Code of Practice for safe use of Pesticides is now available to down load from the Defra web site.
Lawn mower crushes Groundsman
5 Aug 2004 -
H & S -
Editor
- 2 comments
A 35-year-old Groundsman was trapped underneath a ride-on lawn mower for more than two hours after it toppled down a hill at a Mid Wales golf club-details inside
Ground Workers - Fatal Injuries 2002 /2003
9 Jan 2004 -
H & S -
Mark Foley
Transport is spotlighted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as a major cause for concern relating to fatal injuries within the workforce. Mobile plant operations and maintenance procedures will be the main focus for inspectors on site visits
-full details inside
Dangerous substances in the work place
1 Sep 2003 -
H & S -
Mark Foley
Hazardous substances at work presenting risks to health and safety, is the focus for the Health and Safety Commission during European Week for Safety and Health, starting October 13th-full details inside
Health & Safety Executive get tough
14 Feb 2003 -
H & S -
Mark Foley
Latest HSE Offences report shows substantial increase in prosecutions and fines.
Machinery vibration measures
5 Feb 2003 -
H & S -
Mark Foley
- 1 comment
Millions of employees are exposed daily to potentially harmful levels of hand-arm vibrations (HAV), when operating powered hand-held machinery, which may lead to medical conditions such as vibration white finger.
Unwelcome Visitors
12 Nov 2002 -
H & S -
Chris Dunham
What do you do when your site is taken over by unwelcome travellers? Can you get them off before the weekend's big event? You,ve hired out the site - have you taken out insurance to limit your club's liability against such a risk?
Fatal accidents Fall
17 Oct 2002 -
H & S -
Mark Foley
Workplace deaths within the agricultural sector are at an all time low according to the Health and Safety Executive annual report. There has been a fall of more than 20% on last year's numbers and is the joint lowest figure since 1986/7.
DOES YOUR CLUB HAVE A FORMAL, DOCUMENTED HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY?
16 Oct 2002 -
H & S -
Mark Foley
If your club are not in possesion of a Health and safety document or your current H&S is not up to date then please read inside for our latest offer to Pitchcare members
New member courses
10 Sep 2002 -
H & S -
Dave Saltman
Pitchcare have teamed up with Mark Foley, a Training, Health and Safety Consultant to providecourses on all of the subjects below. We are also able to provide analysis, safety audits,
safety policies, risk assessments, training and development for all members of staff.
Pesticide residue
16 Aug 2002 -
H & S -
Mark Foley
An investigation, by the Health and Safety Executive into the application of pesticides, has revealed that although workers adhere to control procedures and the use of Personal Protective Equipment,there is still a high risk
Rats and Mice
30 Oct 2001 -
H & S -
Pitchcare's Independent Advisor
- 1 comment
Why Worry?
Rats and mice pose a major threat to health. A recent article in the Public Health Journal described rats as Public Enemy Number 1!
Goal Post Safety
10 Sep 2001 -
H & S -
Harrod UK
The tragic death of a seven-year-old boy from Yorkshire in October 1999 highlighted a continual problem that exists with goal post safety. He was killed when an unsecured portable goal fell over and he was fatally struck on the head by the crossbar