http://www.rrc.co.uk/Podcasts.aspx en-gb ℗ & © 2007 RRC Training RRC Training's monthly take on what's new and what's current in the world of health and safety RRC Training Each month RRC Training's experts discuss issues relating to whatever's current and being talked about (or not being talked about) in the world of health and safety. The series will be continually updated and is created primarily for the health and safety professional but anyone with an interest in health, safety and environmental issues will learn a thing or two from these podcasts. Health and safety is a serious matter but we don't treat it as such in these podcasts. Some pretty strange people join in the discussions. But that's what you expect when you try to talk sense about health and safety these days. Each month RRC Training's experts discuss issues relating to whatever's current and being talked about (or not being talked about) in the world of health and safety. The series will be continually updated and is created primarily for the health and safety professional but anyone with an interest in health, safety and environmental issues will learn a thing or two from these podcasts. Health and safety is a serious matter but we don't treat it as such in these podcasts. Some pretty strange people join in the discussions. But that's what you expect when you try to talk sense about health and safety these days. RRC Training info@rrc.co.uk http://www.rrc.co.uk/images/logos/RRC_square.jpg http://www.rrc.co.uk/Podcasts.aspx RRC Training Hazel Harvey of IOSH and David Towlson of RRC Training discuss continuing professional development in the health and safety industry RRC's Director of Training David Towlson is joined by Hazel Harvey, the Professional Affairs Director of the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety. They discuss the whys and wherefores of Continuing Professional Development and help dispel many of the common misconceptions and myths about CPD. They also consider the idea that development forms an important part of any professional's working life. Like many other professional fields, health and safety is fast-changing; new skills, knowledge and processes need to be developed and shared by its practitioners. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2024%20(IOSH%20Explains%20CPD).mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT 19:10 health, safety, CPD, IOSH, continuing, professional, development RRC Training A discussion on international health and safety standards David Towlson and Toby Moore discuss the importance of international bodies in setting health and safety standards. They are joined by Dee Arp of NEBOSH who explains the international versions of both the popular NEBOSH General Certificate, and the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2023%20(International%20Health%20And%20Safety).mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT 08:54 health, safety, international, united, nations, world, organisation, labour, UN, WHO, ILO, nebosh, general, certificate, diploma RRC Training David Towlson and Dee Arp discuss how Goldilocks can help with exam success David Towlson tries to persuade us that children's stories have a particular place in training. He is joined by Dee Arp of NEBOSH and together they attempt to convince the sceptical Toby Moore of the value of a closer understanding of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and exactly how it can help in exams. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2022%20(Exam%20Help%20From%20Goldilocks).mp3 Thur, 01 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:32 nebosh, exams, goldilocks, bears, cognitive, learning, Boom RRC Training This podcast is a glimpse into the world of entertainment and how the regulations now affect the business The Control of Noise at Work Regulations came into effect in April 2006 but there was a two year transitional period to apply the regulations to the music and entertainment sectors. This podcast is a glimpse into the world of entertainment and the ways in which it is affected by the regulations. David Towlson is joined by Pinky Blue to discuss how she and her band Kafka's Five need to take the Control of Noise at Work Regulations into account. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2021%20(Noise%20In%20The%20Entertainment%20Industry).mp3 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT 10:16 health, safety, music, entertainment, control, noise, work, regulations, pinky, blue, kafka's, five RRC Training David Towlson is joined by Dr Ivan Vince, a health, safety and environmental consultant, who talks about some of his recent projects David Towlson is joined by Dr Ivan Vince, a health, safety and environmental consultant, who talks about some of his recent projects. These include suspected chlorine poisoning at a local health club; hazards to the ecosystem from missile testing for the Ministry of Defence; the polluting effects of cremations for the Anglo-Hindu-Sikh society; and explosive investigations for the Buncefield inquiry. He discusses the whys and wherefores of each case and the outcomes. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2020%20(Health%20And%20Safety%20Expert%20Witness).mp3 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT 14:13 health, safety, environment, expert, witness, chlorine, poisoning, ministry, defence, pollution, buncefield RRC Training David Towlson is joined by Dee Arp and Matt Powell-Howard of NEBOSH who discuss the accreditation requirements of training providers Can anyone deliver NEBOSH training and how do you know it's going to be any good? Matt Powell-Howard and Dee Arp from NEBOSH join David Towlson of RRC and discuss what NEBOSH is looking for in training providers wishing to deliver NEBOSH courses. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2019%20(Choosing%20a%20Training%20Provider).mp3 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT 06:57 health, safety, training, nebosh, accreditation, providers RRC Training This month's podcasts takes you through how to improve the training and enhance student learning This episode looks at how to improve your training and enhance student learning. David Towlson is joined by educationalist Judith Morrissey who believes that the path to teaching excellence is self-reflection, talking loudly and a firm hand. Although this could work, we also explore more liberal approaches... http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2018%20(Improving%20Your%20Training).mp3 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT 10:25 health, safety, training, learning, techniques, education RRC Training Revising for the NEBOSH exam - dos and don'ts Tackling exams can be an unpleasant business. Even worse is the revision beforehand. Avoidance is always an option but here the team, together with Dee Arp of NEBOSH, give tips to students on getting through the process relatively unscathed... http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2017%20(NEBOSH%20Exams%20-%20Revision).mp3 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT 12:14 health, safety, NEBOSH, exams, revision RRC Training RRC Training supporting the current HSE campaign on gas safety Recorded in support of the HSE campaign on Gas Safety. David Towlson, Toby Moore and John Caruthers discuss explosions, carbon monoxide, the law, precautions and, strangely, the Queen's corgis http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2016%20(Gas%20Safety).mp3 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT 07:03 health, safety, HSE, gas, explosions, carbon, monoxide, law RRC Training Listen to our latest podcast to find out how to avoid stress, define clear responsibilities, maintain continuous two-way communication and offer the relevant support. Find out how to avoid stress, define clear responsibilities, maintain continuous two-way communication and offer relevant support. Mr John Caruthers has asked David Towlson to discuss how stress affects his workplace and staff, and what help health and safety professionals can provide to organisations who want to tackle work-related stress. The podcast references the HSE's "stress management standards", which define the characteristics of an organisation that manages workplace stress effectively. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2015%20(Beating%20Workplace%20Stress).mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT 07:36 health, safety, HSE, stress, management, standards RRC Training Dee Arp from NEBOSH and David Towlson from RRC Training discuss NEBOSH marking and standards and also dispel some myths surrounding the NEBOSH Diploma. Some think the NEBOSH exams are unattainable and riddled with unfairness and inconsistencies. The truth is quite different. In this podcast Dee Arp, Standards Manager at NEBOSH and David Towlson dispel these and some other myths surrounding the NEBOSH Diploma. Meanwhile, John Caruthers, our resident devil's advocate, tries to gain the Diploma using only his wit, charm and... a credit card... http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2014%20(NEBOSH Marking and Standards).mp3 Thu, 01 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:44 health, safety, NEBOSH, exams, marking, standards RRC Training Supporting the Health and Safety Executive "Falls From Vehicles" Campaign For this episode we move out of the studio and put some heavyweight truckers through their paces. We look at falls from vehicles and associated slips and trips in support of the HSE Falls From Vehicles Campaign. Now that's a load off our minds... http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2013%20(Falls From Vehicles).mp3 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT 06:39 health, safety, falls, vehicles, hse RRC Training New Legislation - The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into effect in April The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act came into effect in April. This new legislation reflects the fact that what is called 'culpable homicide' in Scotland is called 'manslaughter' in the rest of the UK. The new Act clarifies the legal situation and the obligations of businesses and the specific people involved. David Towlson explores the implications of relevant parts of the law for health and safety professionals. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2012%20(New Legislation).mp3 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT 07:24 health, safety, legislation, corporate, manslaughter, homicide RRC Training The four areas of the environment affected by global warming: the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, the atmosphere and the biosphere Businesses are often unaware of the real impacts of environmental change and the common grounds between the environment and health and safety. David Towlson and a particularly sceptical John Carruthers explore the scientific views of global warming and the four areas of the environment affected. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2011%20(The Environment).mp3 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:01 health, safety, environment, global, warming RRC Training In January, David Towlson and John Carruthers look at an important area of the hazards of party catering - slips It's the holiday season and so we present a light-hearted glimpse at an important area of the hazards of party catering - slips. David Towlson and John Carruthers look at the chaos and problems caused by the office party including the slip-ups that often occur. They also consider some sensible solutions. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2010%20(Slips).mp3 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT 07:03 health, safety, slips, party RRC Training A discussion on the business case for health and safety David Towlson and John Carruthers consider the business case for giving attention to health and safety. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2009%20(Business%20Case%20for%20Health%20and%20Safety).mp3 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT 07:27 health, safety, business, case RRC Training A discussion on safety in the office Although offices are generally low risk environments, that doesn't mean to say we can ignore the hazards. Many of us work in offices or the home-office (excluding Ministers, of course, who may be out shopping). In this episode we take a look at slips, trips and falls, computers and portable electrical appliances. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2008%20(Safety%20in%20the%20Office).mp3 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT 06:45 health, safety, office, hazards RRC Training A discussion on working at height David Towlson and the difficult John Carruthers are joined by Mark Thomas, a policy adviser for the Slips, Trips and Falls from Height programme from the Health and Safety Executive, and Mr Carruthers' new PA, Chardonnay. This podcast considers some of the difficulties of working at height and explains the HSE's ladder exchange scheme aimed at ladder users and those who manage the work. For more information it's worth checking the HSE website on ladders at http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2007%20(Working%20At%20Height).mp3 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT 06:45 health, safety, height, ladder, slips, trips, falls, HSE RRC Training An introduction to GHS Chemical Labelling - video version http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2006%20(GHS%20Chemical%20Labelling).mp4 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT 05:49 health, safety, GHS, chemical RRC Training An introduction to GHS Chemical Labelling On June 27th 2007, the EU adopted a proposal from the European Commission for a regulation on the "Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)". This proposal is just the first stage in the legislative process, so it will be a while yet before the GHS replaces the current system. GHS is intended to bring a globally harmonised approach to classifying and labelling chemicals, instead of the confusing regional variants we presently have. This podcast is a starting point towards raising your awareness in a light-hearted way. When you listen to it you will understand why we also offer it as a videocast! http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2006%20(GHS%20Chemical%20Labelling).mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT 05:50 health, safety, GHS, chemical RRC Training A discussion on the new REACH Regulations The Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals EU Regulation came into force in June 2007. It's a complicated subject that has limited appeal to specialists in the chemical industry but its purpose is to protect all of us and make industry more responsible for the chemicals they produce. This podcast from David Towlson tries to clarify some of the issues so that you can work out where your CSA fits in your CSR; how to find EINECS on the ECB; the need to check out MUD and the difference between NONs and CHIP. It goes beneath all the jargon to explain the key points to REACH. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2005%20(REACH).mp3 Thur, 01 Jun 2007 09:00:00 GMT 11:45 health, safety, REACH, chemical RRC Training A discussion on health and safety myths Every day there seems to be another story in the media about those mad and bad health and safety regulators. David Towlson looks at the truth behind some of them and listens to some complaints that aren't all they seem. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2004%20(Health%20and%20Safety%20Myths).mp3 Tue, 1 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT 12:33 health, safety, myths RRC Training A discussion on the importance of safety management systems Safety is increasingly being seen as a risk that needs to be managed, just like other aspects of a business. Business management systems have been used for many years, so why not apply them to safety too? RRC's David Towlson and John Carruthers discuss the ways to do it. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2003%20(Safety%20Management%20Systems).mp3 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT 16:10 health, safety, management RRC Training A discussion on the proposed new CDM regulations David Towlson discusses the recent changes to the CDM regulations. These are not really earth-shattering, but instead constitute a logical pulling-together of what already existed in order to make the law clearer and responsibilities easier to understand. There is a new emphasis on communication, co-ordination and co-operation with the old planning supervisor being replaced with a Co-ordinator. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2002%20(Construction).mp3 Thur, 01 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT 17:50 health, safety, construction, cdm RRC Training A discussion on the new Fire Safety Regulations What do the recent changes to the fire regulations really entail? David Towlson tries to convince John Carruthers that it's all pretty clear and more straightforward than he imagines. Fire certificates are a thing of the past but the same principles of assessing risk and implementing precautionary measures are still the backbone. http://www.rrc.co.uk/HSPodcasts/Episode%2001%20(FSO).mp3 Thur, 01 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT 20:04 health, safety, fire