It was suggested that a section could be added about the size of the H&S team within the organisation. Clarification was asked for as to the date range JN – confirmed it should be 1 Jan 31 December 15. – Review of the constitution no changes proposed. – Automated External Defibrilators Discussion around who had these some had but – not for public use. JN risk assessed their premises most were deemed low (offices etc) sheltered – – schemes a medium risk, but still not deemed necessary. There is no legal obligation for them to be installed may be more of a moral issue. The – boxes are more expensive than the kits for ones that are used in public places, to keep them secure. They may be most appropriate for first responders. Some have been installed directly by residents associations. It was flagged that trainers are pushing their use. St John’s Ambulance first aid training they sell the defibrilators and training as a – package. Legionella HSG274 pt. 2 refer to Appendix 1 summary of – information. Need organisations to support the challenge of the rules members should contact – Peter Gannaway if they want to support this. Discussion around what is reasonably practicable and risk assessments. 4 AOB JN referred to appendix 2 regarding a product safety warning regarding boards’. ‘hover The recall of tumble dryers was raised. Trident discussion around the issue of flat doors – being replaced in leasehold properties and the implications of this Croydon case, Housing Act – cited. Discussion around whether lifts should be replaced with stair lifts the group consensus was no. – The issue of communication between forum members was raised and the fact that e-mails are not well used or responded to the same people – tend to reply to requests for help or advice. JN mentioned the LinkedIn group that is already set up.
4 It was suggested that a section could be added about the size of the H&S team within the organisation. Clarification was asked for as to the date range – JN confirmed it should be 1 Jan – 31 December 15. Review of the constitution – no changes proposed. Automated External Defibrilators Discussion around who had these – some had but not for public use. JN risk assessed their premises – most were deemed low (offices etc) – sheltered schemes a medium risk, but still not deemed necessary. There is no legal obligation for them to be installed – may be more of a moral issue. The boxes are more expensive than the kits for ones that are used in public places, to keep them secure. They may be most appropriate for first responders. Some have been installed directly by residents associations. It was flagged that trainers are pushing their use. St John’s Ambulance first aid training – they sell the defibrilators and training as a package. Legionella HSG274 pt. 2 – refer to Appendix 1 summary of information. Need organisations to support the challenge of the rules – members should contact Peter Gannaway if they want to support this. Discussion around what is reasonably practicable and risk assessments. AOB JN referred to appendix 2 regarding a product safety warning regarding ‘hover boards’. The recall of tumble dryers was raised. Trident – discussion around the issue of flat doors being replaced in leasehold properties and the implications of this – Croydon case, Housing Act cited. Discussion around whether lifts should be replaced with stair lifts – the group consensus was no. The issue of communication between forum members was raised and the fact that e-mails are not well used or responded to – the same people tend to reply to requests for help or advice. JN mentioned the LinkedIn group that is already set up.
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