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Health and Safety Update<br />
Is your Annual Gas Safety Inspection up to date?<br />
A number of practices that I have visited seem to miss this, but it is one of the most important factors to consider. If your practice has gas and does not have and in-date<br />
gas safety inspection, please instruct a local gas safety engineer immediately to carry one out. There is a legal requirement on you to have all gas appliances safety<br />
checked by a registered engineer annually and you also need to maintain gas pipework and flues in a safe condition. This is UK law.<br />
Safety Media Online Training<br />
Most staff (except for those whom have recently joined IVC) should be well on their way to completing, or have already completed the five<br />
courses on Safety Media. I know it may seem like a pain or feel like it’s a “next week” kind of job because we’re all too busy, but remember it is<br />
for your benefit as well as IVC’s. Personally, I think this is a great tool to ensure all staff are fully aware of how to avoid H&S dangers etc<br />
throughout the workplace and a great way to provide a written record (not to mention the snazzy certificate you get when you pass ). It also<br />
has the added bonus that by using Safety Media's H&S training, you can add CPD Credits to your personal development scheme.<br />
If you haven’t already completed it, put some time aside, make a brew and enjoy!<br />
Link: https://www.safetylearning.co.uk/login/independentvetcare<br />
Accident Statistics<br />
There is a new way to send your results in! (details were sent by Becky Blackmore last month) via Google Survey.<br />
These are to be submitted every quarter (at the end of Mar/Jun/Sept/Dec) so please don’t forget as the statistics<br />
enable us to evaluate group wide incidents and implement any improvements where necessary.<br />
Remember, all employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may<br />
be affected by your actions at work. If an employee notices anything that may affect yourself or anyone<br />
around you at work it is their responsibility, as well as the employers, to report it.<br />
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to<br />
contact me and I will gladly assist.<br />
Stay Safe <br />
Ian Morley, IVC Health and Safety Support Officer<br />
(imorley@independentvetcare.co.uk)
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