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Bringing news to over 135 countries in the CIS Network }{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28\cf6 Contents \par }{\fs20 \par p.1 Editorial \par p.2 News from Geneva \par }{\b\fs20\cf2 p.2-7 CIS ANNUAL MEETING, WORKSHOPS, VISITS, TALKS AND HOTEL DETAILS \par }{\fs20 p.7 New Director for the European Foundation \par p.8 - 32 News from around the World - Europe, Pakistan, Russia, Ireland, USA, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Japan \par p.32 Diary of Events \par \par \par }{\b\i\fs22 Editorial }{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 Dear CIS Colleagues}{\fs20 \par \par \par }{\b\fs22 2003 CIS Annual Meeting will be the week beginning 19 May 2003 in Lon don, UK. It is good to hear from CIS colleagues who have already indicated that they are coming to London for the CIS Annual Meeting, workshops, visits and talks. So far 18 colleagues have notified of their intention to come, for example from Finland, Po land, Russia, USA, Canada, Egypt, Japan, Netherlands, Romania, UK and Switzerland. Please will you let Emmert Clevenstine and myself know that you are planning to come to London please do so as soon as possible. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 See below for the programme - please will you indicate if you wish to book the visits especially so that I can let the host organisations know the numbers to expect.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 This month's Newsletter contains more details of the CIS Meeting and repeat of information in case some people missed the previous editions.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 REMEMBER THE MEETING IS NOW at the time of writing 2 April ONLY 6 weeks AWAY! And time flies by very quickly!!!! }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Also remember to send to Geneva HQ any items which you wish to have placed on the agenda. If you wish to give a presentation ple ase let CIS HQ and myself know so we can ensure the programme runs smoothly. You should send as soon possible any items you wish to have discussed. Also remember to send your annual reports in early. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 As usual many thanks to all the contributors to t his edition of your Newsletter - all news however small is most welcomed. If you are planning any publications, seminars or training courses, then please send your details to me so that we can share your efforts with others. Don't forget to send me you r latest news! }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Over 100 individuals and organisations have let me know that wish to receive the Newsletter by email....if you wish to join just let me know and I will send it. 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CIS HQ wish to make a list and publish it. }{\fs20 \par \par \par }{\b\fs22 CIS Web Portal }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Despite the existence of this web site for some time there are, unfortunately only a very few entries. Send you details as soon as possible to make this web site more useful.}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs20 Update of the CIS Centres Directory}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 As usual, several Centres have informed us of changes in their telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, logos and names. Please check the address and other coordinates of the Centres in the list of CIS Centres. You may also have a look at the Directory on the CIS Web site:}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20\ul\cf2 HYPERLINK "http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/about/centres.htm"}{\fs20\ul\cf2 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b9800000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0069006c006f002e006f00720067002f007000750062006c00690063002f0065006e0067006c006900730068002f00700072006f007400650063007400 69006f006e002f00730061006600650077006f0072006b002f006300690073002f00610062006f00750074002f00630065006e0074007200650073002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/about/centres.htm}}}{ \fs20 . }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 You can find information on our Centres in three ways. There is an alphabetic list on a series of small, fast loading web pages. For printing purposes you can load a }{\fs20\ul\cf2 singe-file version}{\fs20 as well. Using the Database of OSH Institutions and CIS Centres you can search & update the data }{\fs20\ul\cf2 on-line}{\fs20 . For in-depth information, including a search engine that works on all the Centres' pages, visit our }{\i\fs20 Centres Portal} {\fs20 at }{\fs20\ul\cf2 http://www.ciscentres.org}{\fs20 \par \par \par }{\b\fs20 Your Annual report}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Please send your annual report to CIS HQ as soon as possible. This is important for CIS to be able to see the range of activities in your country.}{\fs20 \par \par \par \par }{\b\fs32 CIS Annual Meeting 2003}{\fs20 \par \par \par }{\b\fs22 The two visits arranged are}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Financial constraints are ever ywhere but ANY COUNTRY/CIS CENTRE RECEIVING TECHNICAL AID WHO BELIEVE THEY MAY QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE to go to the 2003 UK meetings SHOULD CONTACT THEIR OWN COUNTRY PROJECT TECHNICAL OFFICER IN THE FIRST INSTANCE AND IMMEDIATELY. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 CIS activities during the week }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 NB Changes taking place all the time}{\fs22 >>>>>read this script please}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Monday 19 May 2003 and Tuesday 20 May 2003}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 Safety and Health Expo 2003 and RoSPA Conference - National Exhibition Centre, Halls 10, 11 and 12, Birmingham, UK}{\fs20 \par \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\b\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.safety-health-expo.co.uk" }{\b\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001d0000007700770077002e007300610066006500740079002d006800650061006c00740068002d006500780070006f002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4a00000068007400740070003a002f002f00770077007700 2e007300610066006500740079002d006800650061006c00740068002d006500780070006f002e0063006f002e0075006b002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\b\fs20\ul\cf2 www.safety-health-expo.co.uk}}}{\b\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 or for details of the CONGRESS see }{\field{\*\fldinst {\b\fs22 HYPERLINK "http://www.rospa.com/shwcongress" }{\b\fs22 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001a0000007700770077002e0072006f007300700061002e0063006f006d002f0073006800770063006f006e00670072006500730073000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4200000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0072006f00 7300700061002e0063006f006d002f0073006800770063006f006e00670072006500730073000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\b\fs22\ul\cf2 www.rospa.com/shwcongress}}}{\b\fs22 \par }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 This is a mega sized expo show - well worth a visit and covering: }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 - Health and Safety}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 - Fire }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 - Security}{\fs20 \par \par \par }{\b\fs28 Instructions to get the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 1. The Euston Train Station is about 10 minutes walk from the Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 2. The Ticket Office is on the Concourse at the Station. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 3. Cost of Day Return Tickets }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\i\fs22 To get a cheap day return you must travel after 09.30 in the morning}{\b\i\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 There are two train services are as follows - both operating from Euston Station to Birmingham National Exhibition Centre:}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 1) Faster trains are the Virgin Train Service takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and the }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 cost is Sterling \'a335.00 return ticket}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 2) The Silverlink Train Service takes about 1 hour 45 minutes}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 and the cost is Sterling \'a319.00 return ticket}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 3) Take the train to Birmingham New Street Station and then transfer to the local train which runs into the National Exhibition Centre}{\fs20 \par \par \par \par }{\b\fs22 Tuesday, 20 May 2003 @ 14.30 Visit to the British Library, St Pancras }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 For those not wishing to go to Birmingham, an alternative visit has being arranged to the British Library. Details as follows:}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Meet Sheila Pantry at 14.00 in the Reception at the Imperial Hotel, Russell Square to walk to the British Library. Or go direct to the Reception at the British Library and be ready for 14.20 when our Guide will meet us.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 There will be an opportunity to hear about the services offered and see the wonderful British Library, which is one of the world's most technological advanced national and international information services and research facilities.}{\fs20 \par \par \par }{\b\fs22 It is also a splendid building.... SO Do not miss this opportunity. BUT BOOKING WITH SHEILA PANTRY IS ESSENTIAL BECAUSE TO GAIN THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT GROUPS ARE RESTRICTED TO 15 PERSON. I HAVE BOOKED ONE GROUP TO-DATE BUT CAN BOOK ANOTHER GROUP IF NUMBERS ARE LARGER ....}{ \fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 BUT I KNOW BEFORE......}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 SO BOOKING ESSENTIAL}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 nb nb >>>>>>>>LAST DATE FOR BOOKING IS 14 MAY 2003<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 send email : }{\field{\*\fldinst {\b\fs22 HYPERLINK "mailto:sheilapantry@compuserve.com" }{\b\fs22 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001c00000073006800650069006c006100700061006e00740072007900400063006f006d0070007500730065007200760065002e0063006f006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b460000006d00610069006c0074006f003a007300680065006900 6c006100700061006e00740072007900400063006f006d0070007500730065007200760065002e0063006f006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\b\fs22\ul\cf2 sheilapantry@compuserve.com}}}{\b\fs22 \par OR Tel: +44 1909 771024 or FAX +44 1909 772829}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Wednesday 21 May 2003}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 At the Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 Two workshops will be held:}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Wednesday 21 May 2003 Morning: }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 Creating the electronic OSH information and knowledge service and centre. }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 Introduced by Sheila Pantry and Peter Griffiths, UK Government Home Office, Director of Information Services and based on their best selling new book "Creating a successful e-information service" see web site for details }{\field{\*\fldinst { \b\fs22 HYPERLINK "http://www.sheilapantry.com/books" }{\b\fs22 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001b0000007700770077002e0073006800650069006c006100700061006e007400720079002e0063006f006d002f0062006f006f006b0073000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4400000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e007300 6800650069006c006100700061006e007400720079002e0063006f006d002f0062006f006f006b0073000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\b\fs22\ul\cf2 www.sheilapantry.com/books}}}{\b\fs22 \par }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 There will be various other presentations and discussions.}{\fs20 \par \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\tx90\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs22 To be successful, OSH managers constantly need to reassess the effectiveness of their information services and to ascertain wheth er they are really delivering the services needed by their users. In doing so it is now essential to take on board the opportunities afforded by new technology. An information service is no longer necessarily defined by the restrictions of a particular ph ysical location or specific opening hours.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 For anyone wishing to establish an electronic information/knowledge service, whatever the type or size of organization they work in, and is equally essential for those wishing to convert an existing traditional se rvice into an e-information service. Ideas and examples of how an e-information service can be created, maintained and marketed in a cost effective way. Key issues covered include:}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \fi-340\li340\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\tx90\tx360\faauto\rin0\lin340\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \'b7\tab Introducing the concept of the e-information service}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \'b7\tab What kind of an information service do you want to provide?}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \'b7\tab Where are the customers? }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \'b7\tab What kind of information do your customers need \endash and in what formats?}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \'b7\tab Who needs to be involved in your plans?}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \'b7\tab Budgeting for your e-information service}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \'b7\tab Keeping in touch with your customers}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \'b7\tab Keeping one step ahead of your competitors.}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 Wednesday 21 May 2003 Afternoon}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 Creating the successful OSH Publicity Campaign involving inspectors, }{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs22 Workshop 2. Promotion and Publicity Ideas for CIS Centres}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 This will have short presentations about 20 minutes each (IS that long enough for you or do you want 30 minutes - just let me know}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 a) Vern Anderson NIOSH}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - how NIOSH have started to get their messages out in different ways}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - evaluating NIOSH information dissemination}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - via the web, via links to industry sectors e.g. construction industry}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - recognising Spanish language speakers need to get information }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - also web site pages}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \tab - via exhibitions, seminars and training courses}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \tab - revamping web site }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \tab - Toll Free number}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 \tab - links and sponsorships}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 b) Irja Laamanen FIOH}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - how FIOH promotes the FIOH Information Centre, both inside FIOH and outside}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - what is done, any special successes}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - any information training courses - how you promote these}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 c) Sheila Pantry }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - ideas which have been used and which have made impact regarding awareness of OSH products, web sites, brochures }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - using press releases, journals, newsletters etc }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - "paid for promotion"}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - free promotion - ideas and successes}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 - linking with groups}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs22 d) hope to get someone else - perhaps one of the Asia or African countries.... working on this! }{\b\fs22 Does anyone want to make a 10-15 minute presentation?}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 Then a BREAKOUT INTO GROUPS and for the delegates to think about a "topical subject" and make a PR plan - we did something similar a few years ago - but the newer technologies are helping to get messages out in various ways. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\i\fs22 Also when we go to the HSE for the visit on Thursday 22 May 2003 I have asked them to do a session on how they organise Campaigns etc so that will be complementary to our workshops.}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 There will be various presentations and discussions. The participants should be able to draw up their own campaigns after this workshop and also after the visit to HSE the next day.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Wednesday Evening 18.00 - 19.30}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 There will be a get-together "Reception" sponsored by Sheila Pantry Associates Ltd held in the Atrium at the Imperial Hotel starting at 18.00. Rest of the evening free.}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 ________________________________}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Thursday 22 May 2003 morning}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 10.00-13.00}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Visit to the UK Health and Safety Executive, Globe Room, Rose Court, London}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 A number of presentations will be given by HSE staff and will complement the workshops held the previous day. HSE is the National CIS Centre.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Buffet Lunch, kindly provided by HSE will be served after the morning meeting.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Because the location of the Health and Safety Executive, Rose Court, Southwark Bridge Road which is south of the River Thames - it is proposed that people meet at the Imperial Hotel at 09.00 hours and that we go into by taxi cab (5 people to a taxi).}{ \fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 ____________}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Thursday 22 May 2003 afternoon }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 14.00 - 17.00}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 Back at the Imperial Hotel, Tudor Room, London The 2003 CIS Annual Meeting will start. Please let Emmert Clevenstine or Sheila Pantry know if you wish to give a short (10 minutes) presentation.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Thursday evening - Free for late night shopping, theatre, music, eating or just enjoying London!}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Friday 23 May 2002 09.30 - 15.00}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 The 2003 CIS Annual Meeting will continue.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 During this time there will be two presentations:}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Roger Bibbings MB E will talk about the role and activities of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). RoSPA has been in existence for over 80 years and is instrumental through its many activities in being a major "mover and shaker" in the UK OSH scene. CIS Centre staff will be interest to pick up ideas about how RoSPA has been successful}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 Sara Lumley, Representative from NEBOSH - the National Examining Board for Occupational Safety and Health will be introducing the new International Certificate for Occupational Safety and Health.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs22 ________________________________.}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs22 London Hotel Accommodation for CIS Meeting.....}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 To help you....}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 1. Arrangements have been made with the Imperial London Hotels Ltd regarding hotel bookings which people must booked themselves.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 2. The Imperial Group offer the following hotels - all in the Russell Square location.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 A 10% reduction of the usual price has been arranged - see details below.}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 If CIS members wish to share twin rooms then this of course will cut the costs again.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 Imperial Hotel \'a365.70 single \'a387.30 twin room (\'a343.65 each if sharing) with Full English Breakfast. Ask for a quiet room looking over the Courtyard.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 President Hotel \'a367.00 single \'a389.00 twin room (\'a344.50 each if sharing) with Full English Breakfast.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 Royal National Hotel \'a366.00 \'a385.00 twin room (\'a342.50 each if sharing)}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 with CONTINENTAL Breakfast ONLY }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 Bedford Hotel \'a371.00 single \'a394.00 twin room (\'a347.00 each if sharing)}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 with Full English Breakfast.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 Tavistock Hotel \'a361.00 single \'a381.00 twin room (\'a340.50 each if sharing)}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 with Full English Breakfast.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 All the above Hotels have ensuite bathrooms and showers, TV and Radio }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 There is also>}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 County Hotel \'a339.00 single \'a350.00 twin room (\'a325.00 each if sharing)}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 with Full English Breakfast. }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 NOTE Without private bathrooms.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 Contact:}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 Reservations Manager}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London WC1B 5BB}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 Tel: +44 20 7278 7871 Fax: +44 20 7837 4653}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\b\fs18 HYPERLINK "mailto:info@imperialhotels.co.uk" }{\b\fs18 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001a00000069006e0066006f00400069006d00700065007200690061006c0068006f00740065006c0073002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b420000006d00610069006c0074006f003a0069006e0066006f0040006900 6d00700065007200690061006c0068006f00740065006c0073002e0063006f002e0075006b000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\b\fs18\ul\cf2 info@imperialhotels.co.uk}}}{\fs20 \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\b\fs18 HYPERLINK "http://www.imperialhotels.co.uk" }{\b\fs18 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000190000007700770077002e0069006d00700065007200690061006c0068006f00740065006c0073002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4200000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0069006d007000 65007200690061006c0068006f00740065006c0073002e0063006f002e0075006b002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\b\fs18\ul\cf2 www.imperialhotels.co.uk}}}{\b\fs18 for further details of the hotels, map etc.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 NB When making the booking mention the CIS Meeting being held in the Imperial Hotel arrang ed by Sheila Pantry and ensure that you have the discounted prices. Please note that Sheila cannot make your bookings - you will have to make your own reservation using credit card or other deposit.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 Overlooking some of London's most beautiful garden squa res The Imperial Hotels have bars, coffee shops, Internet cafes and all are within walking distance of major attractions such as the British Museum, Covent Garden, Theatreland, Oxford Street - for shopping, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and the Nati onal and Portrait Galleries. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs18 The Imperial hotels are surrounded by a wide choice of cafes, bars, and restaurants to suit all tastes.}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs18 There are of course 100s of hotels and other guest accommodation in London, remember that London is very, very busy in the morning rush hour and public transport is very crowded and can add to your travel costs.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 ___________________________________________________________________}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs28\cf2 EUROPEAN FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR }{\fs20 \par \par Willy Buschak, former Confederal Secretary o f the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), takes up the reins as Deputy Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions on 1 April 2003. Willy Buschak succeeds Eric Verborgh, who retires from the Dublin-based EU Agency after 18 years. \par \par After studying history and philosophy at the Ruhr-Universit\'e4t in Bochum, Germany, Willy Buschak started work as a research manager with the German Trade Union for Food, Beverages and Restaurant Workers. His early career involved research on trade union subjects for the Hans B\'f6 ckler Foundation and the Institute for the History of the Labour Movement in Germany. In 1991, Willy Buschak started his career at the European Trade Union Confederation as Confederal Secretary, where his fi elds of responsibility included democratisation of the economy, health and safety at the workplace, the environment, research, consumer and industrial policy. He was appointed Managing Director of the ETUC in 2000. \par \par Willy Buschak is no newcomer to the Fou ndation and its work. Over an eight-year period up to 2000, he played an important part in the Foundation's progress through his role as coordinator for the workers' group in the administrative board. He thus brings with him a deep knowledge and understan ding of the Foundation's key areas of work. \par \par The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions is a tripartite EU body, whose role is to provide key actors in social policy making with findings, knowledge and advice drawn from c omparative research. The Foundation was established by Council Regulation EEC No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975. More information about the Foundation is available on www.eurofound.eu.int \par \par 'Enlargement is set to be a big challenge for the Foundation, as for all other EU bodies, but the Foundation is in a strong position to meet those challenges,' says Willy Buschak. 'My role will be to support the Director in building on the successes of the past as we move to tackle this new future.' \par \par Further information on Willy Buschak (curriculum vitae, photographs, etc) is available at }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.eurofound.eu.int/newsroom/infopack.htm" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002b0000007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002f0069006e0066006f007000610063006b002e00680074006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa 004ba90b6400000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002f0069006e0066006f007000610063006b002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.eurofound.eu.int/newsroom/infopack.htm}}}{\fs20 \par \par Keep up with news from the European Foundation in the newsroom at \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.eurofound.eu.int/newsroom/newsroom.htm" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002b0000007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002e00680074006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa 004ba90b6400000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.eurofound.eu.int/newsroom/newsroom.htm}}}{\fs20 \par \par \par __________________________________________________________________ \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28\cf4 European Green Week, 2- 5 June 2003}{\fs28 \par }{\fs20 \par Business leader, policy maker, representative of an NGO and local and regional, authorities, teachers, scientists and young people, \par \par You can now register on-line at }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/greenweek/practical/practical_en.htm" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000004b00000068007400740070003a002f002f006500750072006f00700061002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f0063006f006d006d002f0065006e007600690072006f006e006d0065006e0074002f0067007200650065006e007700650065006b002f007000 72006100630074006900630061006c002f00700072006100630074006900630061006c005f0065006e002e00680074006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b9600000068007400740070003a002f002f006500750072006f00700061002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f0063006f006d006d002f0065006e 007600690072006f006e006d0065006e0074002f0067007200650065006e007700650065006b002f00700072006100630074006900630061006c002f00700072006100630074006900630061006c005f0065006e002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/greenweek/practical/practical_en.htm}}}{\fs20 \par for the 2003 edition of Green Week that will take place 2-5 June 2003! \par \par Green Week 2003 intends bringing people together to debate, as a follow-up to the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg on key environmental issues of sustainable consumption and production, renewable energy & climate change and water. \par \par We would appreciate if you could pass this message to your colleagues and networks. \par \par We hope to see you there! \par }{\fs28\cf6 _______________________________________________}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs20\cf6 News from Pakistan}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Study on Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment of Child Labour in Carpet weaving Sector}{\fs20 \par \par Saaed Awan, Director, Centre for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment, Lahore report on the }{\b\fs20 Main Findings of the Study}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\tx720\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\fs20 \'a7\tab Majority of the workers in carpet weaving sector (60.37%)}{\cs26\fs20\super \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s24\ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f1\fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs26\fs20\super \chftn }{\f0\fs20 Source: Unpublished data from a survey carried out by ILO-IPEC Project on Elimination of Child Laboiur from Carpet Industry.}}}{\fs20 are children below the age of 14.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab A total of 628 carpet weaving children including 456 girls and 172 boys enrolled at Non Formal Education Centres (NFEs) being run under ILO-IPEC Carpet Project in Sheikhupura and Gujranwala districts were examined for health and safety risks they face.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab A control group of 292 school-going non-working children (117 boys and 175 girls) from same localities and belonging to same social and economic strata were exam ined. The data of health and safety indicators of working children was compared with that from control group.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The average family size of working children was 8.7, while those of control group was 7.95. The difference was found statistically significant.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab Majority of the working children 75.6% males and 82.4% of females worked at homes, while the remaining worked at production centres or \lquote sheds\rquote .}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The mean experience of male working children was 4.07 and that of females was 4.39 years.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab After reduction of their working hours due to enrollment at NFEs, the male children worked an average of 7.2 hours a day, while the females worked for 6.7 hours.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab Majority of the working children (77%) had two weekly rest days, while 20% had one rest-day.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The game participation ration in working children was lower (70%) compared with the control group (80%).}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The ration of children reporting physical punishment was high in working children (30% in males and 34% in girls) compared with the control group (3% in males and 7% in females).}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab Sleep disturbances were reported by 20% of working children and 25% of the control group children.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab Bed-wetting at night was reported by 7.6% of working and 6.5% of control group children.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The ration of children who had no meat in the diet was almost double (29%) in working children than the control group (16%).}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The ration of health-related complaints like headache, cold, cough, backache, joints pain, fatigue and cuts & bruises was higher in the working children than the control group.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab No major differences in pattern of height, weight, vital capacity and other lung function indicators were found between the control group and working children of the same age and sex.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The status of personal hygiene and cleanliness was poor in the working children than the control group.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The incidence of anemia, swollen lymph nodes, and enlarged thyroid was higher in the working children than the control group, but not statistically significant.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The incidence of knee deformities in the form of knock-knees and bowlegs was very high (45.2%) in working children than the control group (20.5%). The differences were statistically significant.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The incidence of cuts and bruises (70.1%) and scabies (30.7%) in working children was high and statistically significant compared with the control group (9.5% and 15.8% respectively).}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The incidence of pain chest (49.7%) and dry cough (44.4%) in working children was high and statistically significant compared with the control group (20.5% and 24.0% respectively).}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The incidence of abdominal pain in working children (57.3%) was high and statistically significant compared with that of control group (39.7%).}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab Large number of both working (28.5) and control group (28.4%) children were diagnosed having intestinal worm infestation.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The incidence of conjunctivitis of eye was high (30.6%) in working children than control group (17.5%)}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The incidence of tonsillitis was high (61.0%) and statistically significant in the control group than working children (48.1%).}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The incidence of musculo skeletal disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain and pain neck & shoulders was very high and statistically significant in the working children than the control group.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab The working environment survey revealed that lighting was inadequate in most workplaces, The mean dust exposure was higher than the internationally recommended standards in the home based workplaces.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 \'a7\tab Adequate first aid facility was not available in 88% of home based and 89% of the shed-based workplaces.}{\fs20 \par \par \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 These findings were published in the Annual report of Activities 2002 from the }{\fs20 \par Centre for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment, Lahore. Other activities include: \par > restructuring of the CISW and IRI \par > formation of an Association of OSHE Professionals \par > bi-monthly newsletters in Urdu and English \par > training and education, mobile training unit, Conferences and training courses, plus the range of new information sources recently acquired at the Centre. \par \par The Report shows the wide range of progress made in a number of areas over the year, which must make the Director - Saaed Awan and the Staff very pleased. \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs16 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________}{\fs20 \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28 News from Russia}{\fs20 \par \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs28 Dr Konstantin Todradze, Professor, First Deputy Director, All Russia Center writes....}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\fs20 To keep with our talks and agreements concerning cooperation I would like to submit for the \'93CIS News Letter\'94 two pieces of information as follows:}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Russian edition of the \'93ILO Encyclopaedia of occupational safety and health\'94. }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 The first information applies to the public presentation of the Russian edition of the \'93ILO Encyclopaedia of occupational safety and health\'94. This event took place in Moscow in July 2002 and was devoted to the issuing of the Encyclopaedia in 4 volumes of 1000 copies each in Russian. All Russian Center for Occupational Safety and Health (ARCOSH) has made arrangements to have this document translated into Russian, edited, published and distributed among intere sted organizations both in Russia and in the CIS countries.}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 At the Encyclopedia's formal presentation organized by the Ministry of Labour and Social Development of the Russian Federation, Moscow State Social University and the ARCOSH, among those prese nt were a representative delegation from the ILO headed by the Director\endash General Dr. J. Somavia, Minister of Labour and Social Development of the Russian Federation - A.P. Pochinko, representatives of workers and employers organizations from Russia and CIS countries, journalists and others. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 International congress \'93Occupational Safety & Health at Work\'94 and Exhibition of personal protective equipment were held in Moscow during 4 days (on the 12-15 November 2002)}{\fs20 .}{\fs20 \par \par T}{\fs20 he second piece of news that I wish to inform you is that an International congress \'93Occupational Safety & Health at Work\'94 and Exhibition of personal protective equipment were held in Moscow for 4 days, 12-15 November 2002. They were organised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Development of the Russian Federation along with the All Russian Center for Occupational Safety & Health. More than 300 delegates from Russia and guests from Germany, Estonia, Republics of Belarus, Ukraine and Israel took part in it.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 Mr. V. K. Varov \endash Vice-Minister of Labour and Social Development of the R.F. made an official opening of the Congress. On behalf of Dr. J. Takala - chief of the ILO \'93Safety Work\'94 Programs Ms. P. Barrett-Reid\endash Director of the ILO Moscow office warmly welcomed the Congress participants. With particular satisfaction she stressed the fact of the adjusted interaction between the ILO structures and Russian Ministry of Labour and ARCOSH.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 Detailed and thorough report \'93Occupational safety and health at present stage of development of social and economic relations in Russia\'94 was made by Mr. K. E. Laikam - Vice\endash Minister of Labour of Russia. }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Interesting contribution was made on the Session by the Director of the Safety center in construction Mr. K.\endash H. Naitel (FRG). Representatives from Ukraine and Belarus reported on elaboration of their own legislation on the occupational safety and health at work and on usage of the Russian experience in this process. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 The opportunity to visit above mentioned specialized exhibition was provided for all foreign participants of the Congress. The guests appraised at its true worth the quality of production, colorful and unique design of the exhibits.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 At present we are in the process of completion of the Annual report concerning the activity of the National information center in 2002 for the ILO. As soon as it is ready a copy of it will be sent to you for the \'93CIS Newsletter\'94.}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs28\cf6 _________________________________________________________}{\fs20 \par }{\fs28\cf6 Titles, books, standards and software you may have missed...........}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs28 Business Continuity Management}{\fs20 \par \par From Technical Standards Services Ltd. }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.tssonline.net" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001900000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e007400730073006f006e006c0069006e0065002e006e00650074000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3400000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00740073007300 6f006e006c0069006e0065002e006e00650074002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://www.tssonline.net}}}{\fs20 \par \par Two new publications from the British Standards Institution/Business Continuity Institute and PennWell to assist with disaster planning and management. \par \par }{\b\fs20 PAS 56:2003 Guide to Business Continuity Management }{\fs20 \par Don't just wait until an incident occurs! 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"...this is the best book of its kind available...." \par \par Quoted from a review in the April 2003 issue of Health and Safety at Work and reproduced by permission of the publishers at: \par \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.hhsc.co.uk/giindex.html#0865875588" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b020000001f000000270000007700770077002e0068006800730063002e0063006f002e0075006b002f006700690069006e006400650078002e00680074006d006c00230030003800360035003800370035003500380038000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b46000000 68007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0068006800730063002e0063006f002e0075006b002f006700690069006e006400650078002e00680074006d006c0000000b00000030003800360035003800370035003500380038000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.hhsc.co.uk/giindex.html#0865875588}}}{\fs20 \par \par Dr Donald Hughes \par H & H Scientific Consultants Ltd \par For further detailswww.hhsc.co.uk \par Email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:d.hughes@hhsc.co.uk" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001400000064002e00680075006700680065007300400068006800730063002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b360000006d00610069006c0074006f003a0064002e006800750067006800650073004000680068007300 63002e0063006f002e0075006b000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 d.hughes@hhsc.co.uk}}}{\fs20 \par \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 ______________________________________________________________ \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs28\cf2 Managing Change for Safety & Health Professionals, F. David Pierce, Government Institutes Division of ABS Consulting.}{\fs20 \par \par "Change within the workplace has become increasingly commonplace.... The declared aim of this book was to offer a successful method for implementing change with a view to ensuring the survival of the safety and health industry.... ...a comprehensive and well-written publication....could just as easily have been 'Managing Change'. ..... Th e advice provided....is equally relevant to businesses in the UK and the US. So if you are about to implement change in your company, you could do a lot worse than read this book first." \par \par Quoted from a review in the March 2003 issue of Health and Safety at Work and reproduced by permission of the publishers at: \par \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.hhsc.co.uk/giindex.html#0865875634" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b020000001f000000270000007700770077002e0068006800730063002e0063006f002e0075006b002f006700690069006e006400650078002e00680074006d006c00230030003800360035003800370035003600330034000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b46000000 68007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0068006800730063002e0063006f002e0075006b002f006700690069006e006400650078002e00680074006d006c0000000b00000030003800360035003800370035003600330034000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.hhsc.co.uk/giindex.html#0865875634}}}{\fs20 \par Dr Donald Hughes \par H & H Scientific Consultants Ltd \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.hhsc.co.uk" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000000f0000007700770077002e0068006800730063002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b2e00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0068006800730063002e0063006f002e0075006b002f000000}} }{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.hhsc.co.uk}}}{\fs20 }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:d.hughes@hhsc.co.uk" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001400000064002e00680075006700680065007300400068006800730063002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b360000006d00610069006c0074006f003a0064002e006800750067006800650073004000680068007300 63002e0063006f002e0075006b000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 d.hughes@hhsc.co.uk}}}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\cf2 __________________________________________________________________ }{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs28\cf2 Constant Communication is a Health Risk for Office Workers}{\fs20 \par \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 Constant communication by email and telephone is making the UK\rquote s office population increasingly deskbound and giving rise to a string of health complaints, as well as having a negative impact upon efficiency in the office. These are the findings of new research, commissioned by GN Netcom, a leader in cordless communications. \par \par The research, conducted in January 2003, questioned 252 office-based workers in a variety of administration, finance, helpdesk, sales & marketing and management roles. It discovered that: \par \par \'b7\tab Email now takes up almost as much time as telephone calls for the majority of the UK\rquote s office workers. The huge majority, 61% spend more than an hour per day on emails with 37% devoting one to three hours to the task. This compares with 75% who spend more than one hour per day on the phone and 43% who spend one to three hours on the phone \par \par \'b7\tab Multi-tasking while on the \lquote phone has become a way of life for 82% of office workers, so it is no surprise that 39% experience neck and shoulder ache \par \par \'b7\tab One in three workers is deskbound for more than seven hours per day \par \par \'b7\tab Two thirds of office workers report health problems as a result of their deskbound roles, with 47% suffering from stress, 39% experiencing neck and shoulder ache and 28% suffering back ache \par \par \'b7\tab Helpdesk staff are most deskbound and mos t likely to complain of stress (53%), neck and shoulder ache (49%) and backache (44%). One in five helpdesk staff said the ability to take calls while moving around the desk would improve their performance. \par \par \'b7\tab Sales and marketing professionals are most likely to wear a headset (32%) and least likely to complain of neck and shoulder ache (29%) \par \par \'b7\tab Incoming phone calls top the list of office gripes with 29% of office workers saying fewer interruptions from phone calls would have the greatest impact on their performance at work, ahead of getting the last gadgets (29%) and having a personal assistant (20%) \par \par \'b7\tab 37% said that having to hot-desk and share a phone or computer would upset them, although this figure rose to 50% for sales and marketing staff and 46% amongst management \par \par Commenting on the research, Ann Brooks, principal consultant at Ergonomics in Practice, said: \'93Many people now multi-task while on the telephone, which usually means wedging the phone between ear and shoulder while they type or write. Th is posture is extremely bad for the neck and shoulder, especially if held for long periods, and can result in discomfort in these areas, sometimes leading to longer-term injury. Headsets can reduce the musculoskeletal risks to office workers by allowing t hem to adopt safe postures while using the telephone and multi-tasking. Cordless headsets combine these benefits with the potential to stand up and move around during the day \endash a considerable advantage given that prolonged sitting is one of the greatest health risks to deskbound staff.\'94 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Administration or office management}{\fs20 \par \par Those in administrative roles were amongst the most intensive phone users, with 19% spending between 4-6 hours on the phone per day. In this group of workers 35% said fewer interruptions from the phone would improve their efficiency. \par \par }{\b\fs20 Credit Control & Finance}{\fs20 \par \par These dedicated employees are more likely than most to be deskbound, with 41% spending 7 hours or more sitting at their desk. This is reflected in the fact that one in four said t heir biggest gripe was sitting in the worst location in the office. Those working in credit control or finance also spend much more time on the phone than on email. The majority (53%) of credit control and finance workers spend less than an hour checki ng their emails. Yet, they are least likely to wear a telephone headset. \par \par }{\b\fs20 Helpdesk/Customer Service}{\fs20 \par \par Not surprisingly, helpdesk and customer service staff spend most time \lquote chained to their desks\rquote , with 20% spending 7 hours or more on the \lquote phone and 5% sp ending 7 hours or more on email. More surprisingly, only 30% of helpdesk employees wear a headset, which may explain why almost half (49%) suffer from neck and shoulder ache and 44% from backache. \par \par }{\b\fs20 Management}{\fs20 \par \par Managers have most freedom to roam around in the office, with a relatively small proportion (31%) spending more than seven hours sitting at their desk. As a consequence they suffer less from aches and pains, although 51% claimed they suffered from stress. A personal assistant would have the single most positive impact on their performance, with 35% of managers choosing this option, ahead of fewer interruptions from phone calls (27%) and being able to move around while on the phone (18%). One in ten managers now wears a headset at work! \par \par }{\b\fs20 Sales and Marketing}{\fs20 \par \par Sales and marketing professionals, work the longest hours at their desks, resulting in high stress levels, running at 51%. They are also the biggest gadget lovers, with 36% saying the latest gadgets and equipment would have the greatest positiv e impact on their performance at work. Not surprisingly, they are more likely than any other group to wear a headset with 32% saying they have adopted this communications gadget. Maybe this explains why a staggering 96% have the ability to multi-task wh ile on the telephone! \par \par }{\b\fs20 A truly cordless headset for today\rquote s office professionals}{\fs20 \par \par In conjunction with the research, GN Netcom is launching the GN 9120, a truly cordless headset designed especially for the demanding needs of today\rquote s office professionals. \par \par D esigned for on the move office professionals, the GN 9120 gives up to a 100?metre range of mobility, and delivers up to eight hours of talk time. The headset is completely free of cords, and call answer and termination as well as volume controls are loca ted on the headset and can be operated within its range. \par \par Unique to the GN 9120 is the conferencing feature that enables up to four headsets to join together on one call. This offers a crystal clear alternative to speakerphones, allows conference calls to t ake place outside the confines of a meeting room and also cuts down on expenses as conference calls can be held over only one telephone line connection. \par \par GN Netcom is a world leader in hands-free communications technologies and specialises in the design a nd manufacture of high-quality headsets. GN Netcom has production facilities in Europe, the United States and Asia with distributors in more than 75 countries around the world. GN Netcom is part of the GN Great Nordic Group, a 130-year old holding compa ny headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. GN Netcom also provides OEM products to familiar brand name companies. \par \par Ann Brooks is principal consultant at Ergonomics in Practice and regularly advises companies on how to reduce the health risks to their staff w orking in office environments. She co-authored a report for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on the health and safety aspects of portable computer use and has been involved in the development of HSE guidance on both upper limb disorders and Display Screen Equipment. She is a Registered Member of the Ergonomics Society and sits on its Council. \par \par More information can be found at }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.gnnetcom.com" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000110000007700770077002e0067006e006e006500740063006f006d002e0063006f006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3200000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0067006e006e006500740063006f006d002e0063006f00 6d002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.gnnetcom.com}}}{\fs20 \par \par \par ___________________________________________________________________ \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28\cf2 DIFFERENCES IN WORKING TIME ACROSS EUROPE REMAIN SUBSTANTIAL}{\fs28\cf2 \par \par }{\fs20 \par Average weekly working hours remain longest in Greece, Finland and Belgium, and shortest in France, the Netherlands and Denmark, according to a recent report from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, the Dublin-based EU-agency. \par \par The report also shows average collectively agreed weekly working hours throughout the EU and Norway remain stable at around 38.2 hours, with no major reduction in working tim e over the last four years. However, working time reduction is still a central demand for the trade union movement according to the new report. \par \par 'Collective bargaining plays a key role in determining the duration of working time in all countries considere d in the report,' says Raymond-Pierre Bodin, the Foundation's Director. 'But the nature of this role differs widely between countries, with different bargaining levels (intersectoral, sectoral, or company levels) playing different parts, and bargaining co verage varying between 70% to 100%.' \par \par The report also provides figures on collectively agreed weekly work \par hours in the chemical, retail and civil service sectors. \par \par The full report is available on }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int/2003/03/Update/TN0303103U.html" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000390000007700770077002e006500690072006f002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f0032003000300033002f00300033002f005500700064006100740065002f0054004e00300033003000330031003000 330055002e00680074006d006c000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b8000000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006500690072006f002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f0032003000300033002f00300033002f00550070006400610074 0065002f0054004e00300033003000330031003000330055002e00680074006d006c000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int/2003/03/Update/TN0303103U.html}}}{\fs20 \par ____________________________________________________________ \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28\cf6 Leap Forward in Left-Handed Design}{\fs20 \par \par Left-handers of all ages and interests will be able to benefit from a range of innovative new products being launched this month by specialist retailer Anything Left-Handed Ltd, on their website }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.anythingleft-handed.com" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001c0000007700770077002e0061006e0079007400680069006e0067006c006500660074002d00680061006e006400650064002e0063006f006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4800000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00 61006e0079007400680069006e0067006c006500660074002d00680061006e006400650064002e0063006f006d002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.anythingleft-handed.com}}}{\fs20 \par \par Greater understanding by product designers of left-handers' needs has led to an increase of specifically left-handed items being developed, and Anything Left-Handed are delighted to add a host of new products, including the first ever left-handed camera, garden & DIY equipment and children's developmental games to the huge range of household and stationery products already featured on their award-winning website. \par \par Full details of this exciting new product range, a comprehensive information resources on all aspects of left-handedness and details on joining the International Left-Handers Club are available at }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.anythingleft-handed.com" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001c0000007700770077002e0061006e0079007400680069006e0067006c006500660074002d00680061006e006400650064002e0063006f006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4800000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00 61006e0079007400680069006e0067006c006500660074002d00680061006e006400650064002e0063006f006d002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.anythingleft-handed.com}}}{\fs20 , from their London store at 57 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F 9UL, United Kingdom or by calling +44 (0)208 770 3722 for a free catalogue. \par . \par Anything Left-Handed is the world-leading specialist retailer of left-handed products. _________________________________________________________________ \par \par }{\fs28\cf2 News from Canada}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 INFO IRSST Latest update contains: }{\fs20 \par \par *\tab Press releases \par *\tab New research projects \par *\tab News publications \par \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.irsst.qc.ca/htmen/infoirsst/InfoIRSST_v01n2.htm" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000340000007700770077002e00690072007300730074002e00710063002e00630061002f00680074006d0065006e002f0069006e0066006f00690072007300730074002f0049006e0066006f00490052005300530054005f007600300031006e0032002e006800 74006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b7600000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00690072007300730074002e00710063002e00630061002f00680074006d0065006e002f0069006e0066006f00690072007300730074002f0049006e0066006f00490052005300530054005f00760030 0031006e0032002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.irsst.qc.ca/htmen/infoirsst/InfoIRSST_v01n2.htm}}}{\fs20 \par \par Pleasant reading! \par Jacques Blain \par IRSST \par Informath\'e8que, 11i\'e8me \'e9tage, 505, de Maisonneuve Ouest \par Mont\'e9al, P.Qu\'e9bec, Canada H3A-3C2 \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.irsst.qc.ca" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000100000007700770077002e00690072007300730074002e00710063002e00630061000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3000000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00690072007300730074002e00710063002e00630061002f00 0000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.irsst.qc.ca}}}{\fs20 Emailto: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:blain.jacques@irsst.qc.ca" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001a00000062006c00610069006e002e006a006100630071007500650073004000690072007300730074002e00710063002e00630061000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b420000006d00610069006c0074006f003a0062006c00610069006e002e00 6a006100630071007500650073004000690072007300730074002e00710063002e00630061000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 blain.jacques@irsst.qc.ca}}}{\fs20 \par __________________________________________________________________ \par \par }{\b\fs28\cf2 OSHmail: Electronic newsletter from the European Agency for Safety and}{\fs28\cf2 }{\b\fs28\cf2 Health at Work }{\fs20 \par \par \par The latest electronic newsletter from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - OSHmail number 19 - 2003. OSHmail is published every two weeks in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish contains the following news: \par \par > Agency launches online guide to safer work in Europe's health care sector \par > New website design offers improved features and additional services \par > EU committed to meeting safety and health challenges of enlargement \par > Proceedings of the seminar "Challenges of Enlargement - the Community Strategy on safety and health at work and the role of the European Agency" \par > SME funding scheme - Safety matters in charity shops \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs20 It also contains European Union News}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 > Amended Commission proposal to the Machinery Directive \par > EU Directive on Noise now finally published \par > Council recommendation on health and safety and the self-employed has now been adopted. \par > Eurostat intranet opens public area with access to all free available health and safety statistical documents. \par \par }{\b\fs20 International News contains:}{\fs20 \par > The Swedish Working Environment Authority issues a guidance on work environment management aimed at preventing stress in the workplace \par \par > INT - TUTB publishes Globalizing technical standards: Impact and challenges for occupational health and safety. \par \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:oshmail@OSHA.EU.INT" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000140000006f00730068006d00610069006c0040004f005300480041002e00450055002e0049004e0054000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b360000006d00610069006c0074006f003a006f00730068006d00610069006c0040004f00530048004100 2e00450055002e0049004e0054000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 oshmail@OSHA.EU.INT}}}{\fs20 \par ___________________________________________________________________ \par \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs28\cf2 Why go to extremes? . . . Register for FREE now! . . . for the SHE show, 19-22 May 2003, Birmingham , UK }{\b\fs28 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs20\cf2 }{\b\fs20 \par Whether it's to meet up to 300 suppliers of safety & health products and services; to sit in on a FREE informative presentation within The Information Theatre; to congratulate the winners of th e Product Innovation Awards or simply to keep up to date or source new suppliers - you need to attend Safety & Health Expo 2003 which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, UK from 19th - 22nd May 2003. }{\fs20 \par \par Running alongside the exhibition is the annual RoSPA Congress: \par http://ecos.e-mailcom.co.uk/ubm_online/v.asp?l=009601PRD05PB02&e=5544893 \par This year's theme "Strengthening the Team Approach" tackles the latest thinking on many issues including, Team based target setting, Changing Cultures, Improving safety l earning and sharing to name a few. For more information and the full programme contact RoSPA for a congress brochure on +44 (0)870 777 2120 \par \par Registering for the Safety & Health Expo 2003 exhibition is quick and easy and you can do it for FREE today saving you time and money. \par Don't go to extremes register for FREE today \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://ecos.e-mailcom.co.uk/ubm_online/v.asp?l=009601PRD05PB04&e=5544893" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000004900000068007400740070003a002f002f00650063006f0073002e0065002d006d00610069006c0063006f006d002e0063006f002e0075006b002f00750062006d005f006f006e006c0069006e0065002f0076002e006100730070003f006c003d0030003000 3900360030003100500052004400300035005000420030003400260065003d0035003500340034003800390033000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b9200000068007400740070003a002f002f00650063006f0073002e0065002d006d00610069006c0063006f006d002e0063006f002e0075006b002f00750062 006d005f006f006e006c0069006e0065002f0076002e006100730070003f006c003d00300030003900360030003100500052004400300035005000420030003400260065003d0035003500340034003800390033000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://ecos.e-mailcom.co.uk/ubm_online/v.asp?l=009601PRD05PB04&e=5544893}}}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20\cf2 ___________________________________________________________________}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs28\cf6 Are you being polluted in your car?}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Air contaminants can build up inside your car, polluting the air you breathe. A new device called the AutoMate can purify the air around you as you drive. The AutoMate Ca r Air Purifier produces clean, fresh air, which is circulated throughout the car. Just plug it into the cigarette lighter socket and it goes to work, cleaning away airborne impurities.}{\fs20 \par \par Recent research by the RAC found that common air contaminants such as dust, soot and smog were between twice and six times as concentrated inside vehicles as in roadside air. Air conditioning and ventilation systems that draw air into your car bring in petrol fumes, diesel smoke, airborne dust and a mixture of other polluta nts. If the car windows are closed, these contaminants have no effective escape route, and so build up inside the vehicle. \par \par AutoMate uses 'Corona Discharge' technology to project a powerful stream of trillions of ions per second, effectively cleansing the a ir. This ionic flow incinerates viruses and bacteria and oxidizes chemical contaminants, rendering them harmless. Purified, odour-free air is ejected from the unit at a velocity of over 50 feet per minute. \par \par 'Corona Discharge' technology is based on the nat ural cleansing process that occurs during a thunderstorm, when negative, high-energy ions pass through airborne pollutants, 'zapping' toxic air particles. It has been used by the military and in industry for years, but the technology has only now been min iaturized, permitting the development of the AutoMate. Made by Los Angeles based Wein Products Incorporated, it contains a solid platinum emitter, making it the most powerful of any in-car air purifier. \par \par A study at the University of Cincinnati Medical Cente r showed the safety and effectiveness of ionic air purifiers in preventing the inhalation of dangerous pollutants and germs. The yearlong study by eminent researchers in air pollution science concluded that they can substantially prevent the inhalation of toxic particles such as smoke, dust, pollens, moulds, many allergens, fungi and germs. \par \par With no filters to change, Automate is completely maintenance free, and its tough polycarbonate casing helps ensure long life. AutoMate is now being distributed in the UK by health products inventor, Neil Summers. "The miniaturized technology that goes into the AutoMate is truly amazing," says Neil. "It's so simple to use and the health benefits are obvious." \par \par The AutoMate is priced at \'a349 inclusive of postage and packing. \par ENANEF Ltd. Beechwood House, King George's Hill, Abinger Bottom, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6JW, UK \par Tel: +44 (0) 870 753 3765 \par Fax: +44 (0)1306 731652 \par \par or contact: Marianne Wilson, PRotocol \par 19 Fernbank Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6QA \par Tel: +44 (0)117 944 5226 Mob: 07796 690 326 \par Email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:mw@protocolpr.co.uk" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000140000006d0077004000700072006f0074006f0063006f006c00700072002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b360000006d00610069006c0074006f003a006d0077004000700072006f0074006f0063006f006c007000 72002e0063006f002e0075006b000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 mw@protocolpr.co.uk}}}{\fs20 \par \par ___________________________________________________________________ \par \par }{\b\fs28 News from the Netherlands}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 To improve epidemiological expertise in all countries of Europe, and particularly those in Eastern Europe, the Netherlands institute for health sciences (n i h e s) offers limited fellowships to young,}{\fs20 }{\b\fs20 talented and motivated clinicians, epidemiologists and public health}{\fs20 }{\b\fs20 professionals to participate in the Erasmus Summer Programme 2003.}{\fs20 \par \par \par You may know colleagues in Eastern Europe to whom these fellowships could be of interest. We would greatly appreciate if you could bring this e-mail to their attention. \par \par The Erasmus Summer Programme comprises modules on biostatistics, clini cal research, public health, genetics and epidemiology taught by leading international experts. The first week provides introductory courses, the second week is devote! d to methodology courses and the third week offers advanced courses. It is possible to mix and match courses from different disciplines in order to design your own individual programme. The programme starts on August 11 and runs until August 29, 2003. Courses are held in the Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. \par \par More information can be found on our website }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.nihes.nl/"}{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b2a00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006e0069006800650073002e006e006c002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://www.nihes.nl/}}}{\fs20 \par \par \par We look forward to your application! Contact: \par Nancy Bergwerff, Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (n i h e s), Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738 , 3000 DR Rotterdam The Netherlands \par \par or \par Jan Michiel Meeuwsen, TNO Work and Employment, P.O. Box 718, 2130 AS Hoofddorp, THE NETHERLANDS \par Tel: + 31 (0)23 55 49 427 \par Fax: +31 (0)23 55 49 394 \par Email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:j.meeuwsen@arbeid.tno.nl" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000190000006a002e006d006500650075007700730065006e0040006100720062006500690064002e0074006e006f002e006e006c000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b400000006d00610069006c0074006f003a006a002e006d006500650075007700 730065006e0040006100720062006500690064002e0074006e006f002e006e006c000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 j.meeuwsen@arbeid.tno.nl}}}{\fs20 \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.arbeid.tno.nl" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000120000007700770077002e006100720062006500690064002e0074006e006f002e006e006c000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3400000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006100720062006500690064002e0074006e006f00 2e006e006c002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.arbeid.tno.nl}}}{\fs20 \par \par ___________________________________________________________________ \par \par }{\fs28\cf2 New publication from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions: Towards a sustainable corporate social responsibility}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Successful corporate social responsibility is the result of open dialogue involving all stakeholders and incorporating their different expectations, according to a new report from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Con ditions. The report also highlights the need to view CSR as a process, not a product, and recommends integrating the concept into the very core of companies' business models.}{\fs20 \par \par The report looks at restructuring and subcontracting and the effects of corporat e involvements in local community and economic regeneration, and the promotion of environmentally acceptable practices. It includes a series of EU company case studies, examining socially responsible practices in the fields of employment, local community and the environment. However, the report reveals that the inclusion of CSR on the agenda of in-house social dialogue remains limited. \par \par To effectively promote and apply CSR, the report identifies several possible approaches. Firstly, it suggests incorporati ng all stakeholders in a wide range of discussions in parallel to social dialogue, covering the growing number of topics under the CSR umbrella. Another approach would integrate CSR into the social dialogue - this risks however, slowing down the collabor ative process and alienating \par the company management's drive and commitment. A third approach could include all stakeholders into the process - companies, social partners, and the local community - which would strengthen dialogue between all stakeholders. \par \par T he report argues that a further factor in developing successful CSR is to harness the personal commitment of company leaders to the concept and to foster CSR among small and medium sized companies, who often lack the necessary financial and human resource s. \par \par The full report is available on \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.eurofound.eu.int/publications/EF0317.htm" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002d0000007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f007000750062006c00690063006100740069006f006e0073002f004500460030003300310037002e00680074006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace11 8c8200aa004ba90b6800000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f007000750062006c00690063006100740069006f006e0073002f004500460030003300310037002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt { \cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.eurofound.eu.int/publications/EF0317.htm}}}{\fs20 \par \par Keep up with news from the European Foundation by checking their newsroom \par at }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.eurofound.eu.int/newsroom/newsroom.htm" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002b0000007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002e00680074006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa 004ba90b6400000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.eurofound.eu.int/newsroom/newsroom.htm}}}{\fs20 \par \par \par ___________________________________________________________________ \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\fs28\cf6 \par Mandatory retirement is a 'no no'. Survey shows people think age is}{\fs20 \par }{\fs28\cf6 irrelevant in the workplace}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs20 The latest Age, Pensions and Retirement: Attitudes and Expectations survey from people management experts the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), shows that the majority of people do not consider a person's age relevant to their abilit y to do a good job. Sixty per cent believe that skills and personality are the critical factors and fifty-nine per cent do not believe there should be a mandatory retirement age.}{\fs20 \par \par Twenty per cent of those surveyed said that they had been discouraged from a pplying for a job as the recruitment advert in some way communicated an age restriction. Two in five felt that they had been discriminated against, with age being the number one reason for the discrimination (35% of those who feel they have been discrimin ated against, compared with 14% for gender, 26% for education and background, 5% for disability and 2% for race). \par \par 44% of people said they would like to continue working for their current employer past their mandatory retirement age - rising to 51% of the o ver 50s. Eighty seven per cent of the retired respondents did not have any form of paid employment - reflecting current retirement patterns, which see the majority of people moving from full time working into full time retirement overnight - with nothing in-between. \par \par The CIPD is urging organisations to become more progressive in their approach to the employment of older workers. The Institute believes that a mandatory retirement age is now nonsense. Dianah Worman, CIPD Adviser on Diversity says: "Organisa tions are failing to access the talent and experience of mature and experienced workers. Some organisations still seem to think that older workers are 'past it' and are stereotyping what the over 50s can and can't do. \par \par "Given that the average age of the workforce is increasing because of population changes, employers need to provide themselves and older workers with more flexibility and choice over the length of working lives. It is in all our interests to do this". \par \par "We know that older workers are often keen to be flexible in the last few years of their working lives and organisations should be looking to tap into their talent, skills and experience." \par \par The survey also shows that 42% of those surveyed think that their organisation is working to encourag e the employment of older workers. Says Worman: "This shows we are moving in the right direction. If more organisations can think creatively about the employment and retention of older workers by, for example, bringing in flexible or phased retirement, p art-time working or job sharing, we will have given a kick start to the achievement of real progress." \par \par A copy of the survey can be downloaded from: \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.cipd.co.uk/surveys" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000170000007700770077002e0063006900700064002e0063006f002e0075006b002f0073007500720076006500790073000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3c00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0063006900700064002e00 63006f002e0075006b002f0073007500720076006500790073000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.cipd.co.uk/surveys}}}{\fs20 or Tel: +44 (0)208 263 3355 \par __________________________________________________________________ \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs28\cf2 Agency launches online guide to safer work in Europe\rquote s health care sector}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs20 The European Agency has launched a new online guide to occupational health and safety advice for the health care sector as part of a major redesign of its network of information websites.}{\fs20 \par \par According to the most recent European research, the work-related accident rate in the health care sector is 34% higher than the EU average. In addition, the sector has the second highest incidence rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, after construction. And with one in ten of EU workers working in the sector, health care is also one of Europe\rquote s biggest employment sectors, covering a vast range of different jobs. \par \par Agency Director, Hans-Horst Konkolewsky, commented: \'93The Agency\rquote s web feature will enable anyone who\rquote s involved in risk prevention in the health care sector to get access to safety and health information, which is up-to-date and practical. We hope that it will contribut e to improved safety and health performance in the sector. This is not only for the benefit of the workers themselves. Prevention of work-related injuries and health problems cuts costs and contributes to improving organisational performance, which in tur n will lead to better patient care.\'94 \par \par The Agency web feature at \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://europe.osha.eu.int/good_practice/healthcare" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000003300000068007400740070003a002f002f006500750072006f00700065002e006f007300680061002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f0067006f006f0064005f00700072006100630074006900630065002f006800650061006c0074006800630061007200 65000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b6600000068007400740070003a002f002f006500750072006f00700065002e006f007300680061002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f0067006f006f0064005f00700072006100630074006900630065002f006800650061006c007400680063006100720065000000}} }{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://europe.osha.eu.int/good_practice/healthcare}}}{\fs20 covers all of the main risks facing health care workers including: \par \par - Musculoskeletal loads \endash poor working postures, heavy loads \par - Biological agents \endash micro-organisms, viruses \par - Chemical substances \endash from disinfectants to anaesthetic gases \par - Radiological hazards \par - Changing shift patterns, work rhythms and night work \par - Violence from members of the public and other traumatic situations \par - Work-related stress \par - Accidents at work. \par \par With more than 500 links to quality-evaluated information sources across the EU and beyond, the feature provides practical advice on issues as diverse as avoiding needle injuries to managing shift work more effectively. \par \par Health care is just one of a growing number of employment areas and safety and health topics included in the Agency\rquote s online information service. Improved navigation and a fresh new look make using the Agency\rquote s network website at http://europe.osha.eu.int even easier. One-click shortcuts provide users with instant access to priority topics such as accidents, stress and MSDs as well to information on the changing world of work or hi gh risk sectors such as fisheries. Printer-friendly web pages make it easier to transfer the information from the computer screen to the workplace. Other features of the new-look site include an 11-language interface, links to automated translation servic es and a regularly updated international safety and health news service. \par \par The site provides access to global information on legislation and regulations, good safety and health practice, research, statistics, training and other fields. Network partners inclu de the International Labour Organization and the World Health Organisation as well as specialist safety and health institutions in more than 30 European countries, Australia, Canada and the United States. \par \par European Agency for Safety and Health at Work \par Gran Via 33 \par E-48009 Bilbao - Spain \par Tel: + 34 94 479 4360 \par Fax: + 34 94 479 4383 \par e-mail: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:information@osha.eu.int" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001800000069006e0066006f0072006d006100740069006f006e0040006f007300680061002e00650075002e0069006e0074000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3e0000006d00610069006c0074006f003a0069006e0066006f0072006d0061007400 69006f006e0040006f007300680061002e00650075002e0069006e0074000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 information@osha.eu.int}}}{\fs20 \par \par __________________________________________________________________ \par \par }{\fs28\cf2 REVIEW OF EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES ON PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking employers and workers views on the European Commission (EC) directives on workplace health, safety and welfare and on personal protective equipment. }{\fs20 \par \par The HSE review will evaluate the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 to ensure that the regulations are cost effective, meet the needs of business whilst ensuring they prot e ct the health and safety of employees, and fulfil our commitment to implement the EC Workplace Directive (89/654/EEC) and the EC Directive on Personal Protective Equipment (89/656/EEC). As part of this evaluation HSE is asking employers and safety represe ntatives for their views on a questionnaire which can be downloaded from the HSE website. \par \par Dr William Gillan, HSE Head of General and Technical Safety Policy, said "HSE needs to take account of stakeholders' views in judging how effective we have been in im plementing the directives. We are keen to hear views from people who have responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace (in both small and large firms) including safety representatives. An easy to complete questionnaire covering both sets of re gulations has been produced. This will help us to find out, for example, how well the regulations are known and understood". \par \par SE is required by the EC to produce its second five-year report on the implementation of Directive 89/656/EEC, which was implemente d in the UK in part through the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992; and Directive 89/654/EEC, which was implemented through the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. \par \par The questionnaire is available to download from the HSE website at \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.hse.gov.uk/spd/pdf/question.pdf" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000240000007700770077002e006800730065002e0067006f0076002e0075006b002f007300700064002f007000640066002f007100750065007300740069006f006e002e007000640066000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b56000000680074007400 70003a002f002f007700770077002e006800730065002e0067006f0076002e0075006b002f007300700064002f007000640066002f007100750065007300740069006f006e002e007000640066000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.hse.gov.uk/spd/pdf/question.pdf}}}{\fs20 \par Those who would like a hard copy should contact either Colin Dunn (Tel 0207 717 6623) or Ruth Ludbrook (Tel 0207 717 6963). The deadline for returning the questionnaire is Friday 30 May. 2003. \par ___________________________________________________________________ \par }{\b\fs28\cf6 Virus Protection}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Whether you\rquote re concerned about breathing in a deadly new virus or germ warfare bugs, here\rquote s a product that can provide substantial protection. The MiniMate has been shown to significantly reduce exposure to microscopic airborne particles in the same size range as Anthrax and Smallpox. }{\fs20 \par \par From the Los Angeles laboratories of Wein Products Inc., the MiniMate is worn on a cord around the neck and produces an \lquote ionic wind\rquote that pushes away airborne particles in the breathing zone, so you breathe cleaner, purer air. This ionic breeze, created by revolutionary \lquote Corona Discharge\rquote technology, has also been shown to kill a wide range of airborne germs from .3 to 3 microns in size. \par \par In case you\rquote re thinking this sounds like science fiction, Wein does have the credentials to support their claims. The company has received commendations for assisting public safety from the US Department of Justice (for aiding the FBI), from the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad and from the British Ministry of Defence. \par \par Although the MiniMate has been successfully tested against simulated Anthrax spores in laboratory conditions, what is equally as conv incing is the growing number of US wearers who swear that the device protects them from common allergies such as pollen and animal fur. If it protects against breathing in allergen particles, then it can be effective against other particles too, not only viruses but also dust, smoke, mould spores and bacteria. \par \par According to Professor of Emeritus, Dr. Klaus Willeke, \'93While still airborne these aerosol particles, virulent or not, all obey the same laws of gravity, diffusion, aerodynamics and electrostatics and can be controlled by these forces.\'94 \par \par The MiniMate works on the principle of keeping particles away from the lungs, where they can do us damage. More than 10 times more effective in tests than a similar Sharper Image product, Wein\rquote s MiniMate is the most advanced technology of its type on the market. Its \lquote Corona Discharge\rquote technology emulates nature to create the fresh, clean air that follows a thunderstorm. Just like in a storm, negative high-energy ions pass through the air, \lquote zapping\rquote toxic air particles and leaving it clean. \par \par Using long life lithium batteries, MiniMate is small, light and easy to use \endash just put it round your neck and switch it on. It\rquote s also a great deal more discreet than the only safer alternative, a full biosafety suit! The miniaturise d technology of MiniMate makes it just 6.4cm x 3.8cm x 2.2cm in size and only 43 grams in weight. \par \par MiniMate is now available in the UK for the first time from health product inventor, Neil Summers, who has taken on the distributorship. \'93You can\rquote t help but be impressed by the efficiency of the MiniMate technology,\'94 says Neil. \'93 Whether you\rquote re on a plane, in your car or on a train, this is such a simple way of achieving substantial protection from germs as well as some peace of mind.\'94 \par \par MiniMate is priced at \'a399 inclusive of postage and packing. \par Call: +44 0870 753 3765. \par \par Marianne Wilson, PRotocol \par 19 Fernbank Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6QA \par Tel: +44 (0)117 944 5226 \par Mob: 07796 690 326 \par \par ___________________________________________________________________ \par \par }{\fs28\cf6 Australia's smoke free Irish pubs?}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Australia\rquote s Irish pubs and clubs were urged to follow Ireland\rquote s lead on St Patrick\rquote s Day, 17 March, and declare their venues smoke free. Ireland's political leaders have agreed on legislation which will see all workplaces smoke free including pubs and bars by the end of the year.}{\fs20 \par \par 'That means if Australia's Irish pubs and clubs want to be authentically Irish, then they should go smoke free at least for the day - and hopefully for good' said SmokeFree '03 coalition spokesperson Ter ry Noone of the Musicians' Union. Moves towards clean air status by Irish pubs and clubs in Australia, such as smoke free areas and special nights, have met with customer approval, says the campaign, with none reporting any loss of trade. \par \par No-one added that hospitality workers 'are enduring dangerous conditions which would not be expected in any other industry. Governments should legislate to protect all workers and create a level playing field for all workplaces, including pubs and clubs.' \par \par Contact: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://workers.labor.net.au/170" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002000000068007400740070003a002f002f0077006f0072006b006500720073002e006c00610062006f0072002e006e00650074002e00610075002f003100370030000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4000000068007400740070003a002f002f00 77006f0072006b006500720073002e006c00610062006f0072002e006e00650074002e00610075002f003100370030000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://workers.labor.net.au/170}}}{\fs20 \par \par \par __________________________________________________________________- \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28\cf6 Let's go surfin' now...Canadians find health information}{\fs20 \par \par More and more Canadians are turning to the Internet to find the health information they need... Read more: \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/html/newnotable/mar15a_2003e.html" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000004800000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00630061006e0061006400690061006e002d006800650061006c00740068002d006e006500740077006f0072006b002e00630061002f00680074006d006c002f006e00650077006e006f007400 610062006c0065002f006d00610072003100350061005f00320030003000330065002e00680074006d006c000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b9000000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00630061006e0061006400690061006e002d006800650061006c00740068002d006e006500740077 006f0072006b002e00630061002f00680074006d006c002f006e00650077006e006f007400610062006c0065002f006d00610072003100350061005f00320030003000330065002e00680074006d006c000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/html/newnotable/mar15a_2003e.html}}}{\fs20 \par \par \par ----------------------- \par Cell phones and driving \par ----------------------- \par You'll survive a missed phone call; you might not survive a collision! \par Read more: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp2436/rs200106/en/tips.htm" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000003b00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00740063002e00670063002e00630061002f0072006f00610064007300610066006500740079002f007400700032003400330036002f00720073003200300030003100300036002f0065006e00 2f0074006900700073002e00680074006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b7600000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00740063002e00670063002e00630061002f0072006f00610064007300610066006500740079002f007400700032003400330036002f007200730032003000300031 00300036002f0065006e002f0074006900700073002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp2436/rs200106/en/tips.htm}}}{\fs20 \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs20\cf2 ___________________________________________________________________}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs28 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs28\cf2 European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO): Annual update on pay developments 2002}{\fs28 ........}{\b\fs28\cf2 Reversal in upward trend of agreed pay increases.}{ \fs28 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs28 \par }{\b\fs20 Average nominal pay increases declined by 0 .3%, to only a 3.5% rise in 2002, for the first time in three years. This downturn effectively ends the upward trend in pay increases since 1999 (2.9% in 1999, 3.2% in 2000 and 3.8% in 2001) and is a direct result of calls for wage moderation at EU and na tional levels. }{\fs20 \par \par The average nominal agreed increase in the three candidate countries considered (Hungary, Slovakia and Poland) was far above the EU and Norway average at over 6% in 2002. \par \par 'The average increase fell from 2001 to 2002 in eight countries, wi th pay moderation most evident in Ireland, Portugal, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK,' says Raymond-Pierre Bodin, Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, the EU-agency behind the report. 'However, the rate of increase rose in five countries, most notably Greece and Germany, and remained stable in two, Sweden and Denmark.' \par \par The average real pay increase (adjusting nominal figures for inflation) in 2002 also fell to 0.7 % in the EU Member States, down from 0.8% in 2001. \par \par Over the five-year period 1998-2002, the EU Member States and Norway can be divided into: \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \fs20\cf1 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 -\tab}}\pard \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\fs20 Low nominal pay-increase countries (those where pay increases have averaged 2%-3%): Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany and Italy, \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \fs20\cf1 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 -\tab}}\pard \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\faauto\ls1\rin0\lin720\itap0 {\fs20 Mediu m nominal pay-increase countries (those where pay increases have averaged 3%-4%): Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK, and \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \fs20\cf1 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 -\tab}High nominal pay-increase countries (those where pay increases have averaged over 4%):Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg and Norway. \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs20 Women in all countries covered in the report earn, on average, less than men. }{\fs20 \par \par The full comparative report on pay developments 2002 is available at \par www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int//2003/03/Update/TN0303102U.html \par \par The European Foundation f or the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions is a tripartite EU body, whose role is to provide key actors in social policy making with findings, knowledge and advice drawn from comparative research. The Foundation was established by Council Regulat ion EEC No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975. More information about the Foundation is available on \par www.eurofound.eu.int/about/about.htm \par \par Further information regarding this press release or any other information from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, please contact Mr. M\'e5ns M\'e5 rtensson, press officer, at tel: +353-1-204 3124, mobile: +353-876-593 507, or \par e-mail: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:press.officer@eurofound.eu.int" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001f000000700072006500730073002e006f0066006600690063006500720040006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4c0000006d00610069006c0074006f003a007000 72006500730073002e006f0066006600690063006500720040006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 press.officer@eurofound.eu.int}}}{\fs20 \par \par Keep up with news from the European Foundation in our newsroom \par at }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.eurofound.eu.int/newsroom/newsroom.htm" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002b0000007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002e00680074006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa 004ba90b6400000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006500750072006f0066006f0075006e0064002e00650075002e0069006e0074002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002f006e0065007700730072006f006f006d002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.eurofound.eu.int/newsroom/newsroom.htm}}}{\fs20 \par \par __________________________________________________________________. \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs28\cf2 Worldwide Workshops on improving work-related road safety}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par Nottingham Business School's Centre for Automotive Industries Management in the UK , the New Zealand AA Driver Education Foundation and the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) are launching a series of management development workshops on work-related road safety. \par \par Fleet or work-related road safety is emerging as an important issue in the UK, Australia and New Zealand offering a range of societal, business, legal and financial opportunities. For this reason a one-day management development workshop has been designed, based on our research findings over the past 15 years. Over 500 delegates have already attended this program in the UK and Australia. \par \par The workshops will examine the costs, causes and countermeasures for improving work-related road safety, and will introduce the newly researched WIPE model. \par \par On successful completion participants will obtain an insight into: \par *\tab understanding the benefits of improved work-related road safety \par *\tab analysing the causes of poor safety performance \par *\tab developing countermeasures for improving safety and reducing costs \par *\tab evaluating the success of their programs. \par \par Other benefits include: \par *\tab access to objective, researched, non sales-based fleet safety \par *\tab improvement tools, structures and frameworks \par *\tab networking and sharing ideas with other participants \par *\tab post event follow up and helpline. \par \par The workshops will run from 9am to 4-30pm at the following locations. \par \par Date, location and cost per participant \par \par *\tab Friday 4 April 2003, Nottingham, UK, \'a3250 (including VAT) \par *\tab Friday 2 May 2003, Wellington, NZ, $300 \par *\tab Monday 5 May 2003, Christchurch, NZ, $300 \par *\tab Thursday 8 May 2003, Auckland, NZ, $300 \par *\tab Tuesday 13 May 2003, Brisbane, Australia, $400 (including GST) \par *\tab Friday 30 May 2003, Nottingham, UK, \'a3250 (including VAT) \par \par For a brochure with more information and booking instructions: \par \line UK: see the internet at }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.nbs.ntu.ac.uk/depts/CAIM/" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001e0000007700770077002e006e00620073002e006e00740075002e00610063002e0075006b002f00640065007000740073002f004300410049004d002f000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4a00000068007400740070003a002f002f0077007700 77002e006e00620073002e006e00740075002e00610063002e0075006b002f00640065007000740073002f004300410049004d002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.nbs.ntu.ac.uk/depts/CAIM/}}}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li1080\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\fs20 or contact Dr Will Murray by email }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:will.murray@ntu.ac.uk" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b020000001700000016000000770069006c006c002e006d007500720072006100790040006e00740075002e00610063002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3a0000006d00610069006c0074006f003a00770069006c006c002e006d007500720072006100 790040006e00740075002e00610063002e0075006b000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 will.murray@ntu.ac.uk}}}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 or telephone +44 (0)115 -848-4234) \par \par New Zealand: contact Peter Sheppard by email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:PSheppard@nzaa.co.nz" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 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{\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.carrsq.qut.edu.au/staff/murray.jsp} }}{\fs20 \par or contact Judy Williams by email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:4.williams@qut.edu.au" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001600000034002e00770069006c006c00690061006d00730040007100750074002e006500640075002e00610075000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3a0000006d00610069006c0074006f003a0034002e00770069006c006c00690061006d007300 40007100750074002e006500640075002e00610075000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 4.williams@qut.edu.au}}}{\fs20 \par or telephone (07 3864 4568) \par \par \par Dr Will Murray \par Principal Lecturer \par Centre for Automotive Industries Management (CAIM) \par Nottingham Business School \par Nottingham Trent University \par NG1 4BU, UK \par \par Tel: +44 (0)115 848 4234 \par Fax: + 44 (0)115 848 6037 \par Email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:will.murray@ntu.ac.uk" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 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\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs20 The CIS Newsletter is a monthly newsletter from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) - Interna tional Occupational Health and Safety Information Centres (CIS) and is edited by Sheila Pantry OBE.}{\fs20 \par \par The CIS Newsletter is not an official publication of the ILO but a newsletter containing information from CIS Centres and other sources. You are encouraged to use and pass on the information you find useful from these newsletters. \par \par For a listing of CIS newsletters available on the web, please visit: \par http://www.sheilapantry.com/cis/index.html \par \par }{\fs16 _____________________________________________________________________________________________}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28\cf2 News from the European Union}{\fs28 \par }{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs20 The Activities page on EUROPA has been completely updated. With improved structure and graphics, the site brings together information and links from all of the EU Institutions and agencies to p rovide 'mini-portals' for each policy area of the EU.}{\fs20 \par \par The site provides details of 30 different policy areas. Each has a brief general overview, and you can also look at the latest brochure from the 'Europe on the Move' series. \par \par Key sites from the European Parliament, Council of the EU and the European Commission are listed, along with links to other relevant EU Institutions and Agencies. Links are also provided to clear summaries of EU legislation provided by SCADPlus. \par \par Each page will be kept up to date with the latest news and developments. There is a special section at the top of each page for news headlines, and the 'press releases' link in the documentation section sorts out all the relevant press releases from the EU press service's 'Rapid' database . \par \par There are also tools for more extensive research. The section on legal texts provides the relevant section of the Treaty establishing the European Community, existing legislation and legislation in preparation. You can also find details of recent case-la w from the European Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance. Regular updates from the Bulletin of the European Union and the General Report on the Activities of the European Union are also provided. \par \par In this way each page brings together all the i nformation and communication products to provide an inter-institutional thematic index for the EU. What's more, you can easily switch between policy areas using the navigation bar on the left hand side of the screen. \par \par http://europa.eu.int/pol/index-en.htm \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs20\cf2 ___________________________________________________________________}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28\cf2 New Look for Canada's Workplace Health Centre!}{\fs28 \par \par }{\b\fs20 Canada's Workplace Health Centre began the year with a new look and up-dated features that make it even easier to find the information you need! }{\fs20 \par \par * Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Now arranged by topic for easy browsing! \par \par * Click on \'93noteworthy resources\'94 in the Features section near the top of the page. \par \par * Continue to click on Guided Search to browse the entire collection of workplace health resources... now over 450 English and 240 French resources! \par \par * Looking for a searching shortcut? Go to Quick Searches and choose from a new list of popular topics such as work-life balance, stress, and workplace health research. \par \par * Use the new, conveniently located Keyword Search box to search the entire CHN site. \par \par * View the up-dated lists of Key Canadian and Key International resources. \par \par * Note the attractive photos, icons and colours! \par \par We'd like to know what you think of the new look and features. 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But what if you walk into a room and noticed an offensive odour of some sort? How about if you had to work with that odour daily? Would you think it would bother you then?}{\fs20 \par \par It is possible that health effects can be caused by perfumes and other scented products. When scented products have been blamed for causing health problems, the symptoms include: \par \par -headaches \par -dizziness, light headedness \par -nausea \par -fatigue and weakness \par -insomnia \par -loss of appetite \par -depression and anxiety \par -upper respiratory symptoms & shortness of breath, and \par -skin irritation. \par \par The severity of these symptoms can vary. Some people report mild irritation while others are \'93harmed\'94 and/or must give up many \lquote normal\rquote activities, such as going to public places in order to avoid exposure. \par \par }{\b\fs20 What products contain scents?}{\fs20 \par \par Typically, individuals who believe scented products make them unwell react to many substances found in daily lives and in the workplace such as: \par \par - scented products (examples - colognes, aftershaves, fragrances, perfumes, lotions, creams, shampoo, conditioners, hairsprays, deodorants, soaps, cosmetics, candles, potpourri, air fresheners, deodorisers, etc) \par -industrial and household chemicals \par -oils \par -some types of garbage bags \par -building material (such as upholstery fabrics, carpeting, etc.) \par -combustion exhausts (from cars, trucks, etc.) \par -dry-cleaning residue \par -newsprint and inked papers \par \par Remember that in some cases, products labelled \'93unscented\'94 have actually had other chemicals added to hide the original scent. \par \par }{\b\fs20 What are some modifications that a workplace can make?}{\fs20 \par \par Basic modifications can be made within the workplace to help those who suffer from the effects of scented products. \par \par Most of the time when somebody responds to a chemical, they are responding to an odour. Therefore, odour perception is almost always going to be the first cue that there is a chemical in the environment. \par \par -Discuss the benefits of having a scent-free workplace with the employees. \par -Give a presentation about the effects of scented products. \par -Develop a workplace policy or guidelines on the use of scent-free products. \par -Emphasise that a scent-free environment is a health and safety issue for the workplace. \par -Display signs that welcome visitors to your scent-free workplace. \par -Try to identify the exact source of the scent. For example: if the cause of the offending scent is a cleaning product, investigate if you can switch to a different cleaner that will not be offensive but that will still clean appropriately. \par \par }{\b\fs20 What are some guidelines a workplace can follow?}{\fs20 \par \par If the source of the problem is an employee's use of scents, a general guideline may be to ask that person to modify the use of their scent by using a lighter scent or less of it. A scent should not be noticeable at more than an arm's length from the individual. \par \par Maintain go od indoor air quality. Have good ventilation and make sure that air is being replaced with fresh air. 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The result was the development of an innovative computer-based product. Currently available in English and Russian the program will soon also be available in Spanish, Portuguese and Malay.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20 The need for a new way of training}{\fs20 \par Attending a training course can involve significant time away from work. Whilst the value of attending the course is indisputable, there is often a need for a flexible approach on the part of both employer and training provider. Since the students c an be working virtually anywhere it is costly and time-consuming to send them back to a base point to undergo both the theoretical and practical training sessions. \par \par Understanding that this difficulty existed led to the development by Hedley Purvis of its new CBT (computer-based training) program for the theory part of both the ECITB courses and its own training programmes which lead to NVQ certification. \par \par Hedley Purvis teamed up with Atlas Interactive in Aberdeen to develop the product. Atlas specialises i n providing computer-based training for the oil and gas industry. Together they have created a package which provides web or CD access to the entire theoretical part of the courses. Being able to access this computer-based option means students are away f rom their place of work for a minimal amount of time but still gain maximum benefit. \par \par This helps the client companies who want to train their employees in correct, professional procedure and practice by keeping their costs down and minimises the trainee's t ime away from post. It also helps the students as they are able to study at a time and pace most suited to them as individuals. \par \par The major advantage of the new program is that trainees will be able to complete the first part of the course from absolutely a nywhere in the world providing they have either Internet access or the correct CD. Students can work at a desk, at home or while on the move. \par \par }{\b\fs20 How it works}{\fs20 \par All Hedley Purvis' joint integrity training courses consist of two parts, the first of which is a th eory section designed to develop a good level of knowledge. With the new system a web-based final assessment has to be completed at the end of the theory section. Hedley Purvis will then assess the results and, providing the candidate has a suitable level of knowledge, he or she will progress to the practical section. This can be carried out almost immediately or at a later date to suit the needs of the trainee. The course can also be adapted to provide additional training in areas which would benefit the individual. \par \par Following completion of both stages the students return to their normal place of work and put what they have learned into practice. For some clients this is as far as they wish to go; others require a further competence assessment to be carrie d out after a specified period of time. \par \par For this later assessment the ECITB expects candidates to compile a portfolio of work successfully completed; this is then assessed in accordance with an approved process. The time taken to reach this level depends on the amount of exposure the candidate has to the activities. \par \par The assessment has to take place some time after completion of the theory and practical courses as the trainees need time to put into practice what they have learned, and gain experience in t heir individual locations, in order for the judgements relating to the student's skills to be valid and fair. \par \par Background to the development of the courses and qualifications: \par Some years ago Hedley Purvis started developing bolt working training programmes for its own staff, particularly its site technicians, because the company was frustrated by the lack of a national standard or qualification for training personnel in this type of work. \par \par During the 1990s "Bolt Working Personal Work Records" for technicians were gradually put in place; these were later incorporated into the new NVQ system. \par \par Under the guidance of the Engineering and Marine Training Association (EMTA) Hedley Purvis became an approved NVQ assessment centre. \par \par }{\b\fs20 Why the training is needed}{\fs20 \par Until recently many companies were happy to let untrained technicians tighten bolts on platforms, or elsewhere, because it was considered a straightforward, simple job which anyone could do - one which required no technical knowledge. \par \par No serious thought tended to be given to the potential consequences of over- or under-tightening bolts, either in terms of environmental incidents or the financial implications of correcting problems which arose later. \par \par This attitude is now changing. Hedley Purvis provided major input into the new UKOOA guidelines aimed at preventing accidental hydrocarbon releases from bolted joints at UKCS offshore sites. These will help to set the necessary standards throughout the UKCS part of the industry. Training and competence are key el ements in the guidelines. \par \par Hedley Purvis anticipates that the release of the guidelines will result in an increase not only in companies wanting to send personnel on the PF015 course, but in more emphasis on competence development. \par \par To this end it is incre asing from three to 12 the number of its own staff who are trained to assessor standard. 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"It's something we do regularly to ensure that they remain the most effective and technically advanced on the market," says Managing Director, Tony Hughes. \par \par The range includes heated and unheated Emergency Safety Showers suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well as Emergency Eyebath and Facewash Equipment. \par It also includes Decontamination Showers for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Mass Decontamination Shower Systems for treating casualties in major incidents. \par \par Hughes Safety Showers is Europe's largest manufacturer of Emergency Safety Showers, Eyebaths and Facewash Equipment, }{\b\fs20 exporting to more than 125 countries}{\fs20 . \par \par The new 'Definitive Catalogue' features the most comprehensive range of this type of equipment currently available from any manufacturer anywhere in the world. \par \par For a free copy of the catalogue: \par Tel: +44 (0)161 430 6618 \par Fax +44 (0)161 430 7928 \par \par Contact Hughes through their web site }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.hughes-safety-showers.co.uk" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000200000007700770077002e006800750067006800650073002d007300610066006500740079002d00730068006f0077006500720073002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b5000000068007400740070003a002f002f00 7700770077002e006800750067006800650073002d007300610066006500740079002d00730068006f0077006500720073002e0063006f002e0075006b002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.hughes-safety-showers.co.uk}}}{\fs20 \par \par The new 84-page colour catalogue from Hughes Safety Showers \par For hi-res version of above picture click/visit here: \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.hughes-safety-showers.co.uk/hrimages/CATCOVER.jpg" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000360000007700770077002e006800750067006800650073002d007300610066006500740079002d00730068006f0077006500720073002e0063006f002e0075006b002f006800720069006d0061006700650073002f0043004100540043004f00560045005200 2e006a00700067000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b7a00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006800750067006800650073002d007300610066006500740079002d00730068006f0077006500720073002e0063006f002e0075006b002f006800720069006d0061006700650073002f0043 004100540043004f005600450052002e006a00700067000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.hughes-safety-showers.co.uk/hrimages/CATCOVER.jpg}}}{\fs20 \par \par ___________________________________________________________________ \par \par \par }{\b\fs20\cf2 BE A WINNER WITH ROSPA AT SAFETY & HEALTH EXPO 2003}{\fs20 \par \par Visitors to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents stand at Safety & Health Expo 2003 will have a chance to win a prize worth more than \'a36,500. \par \par A free draw winner will be given a place on RoSPA's NEBOSH National Diploma Part 1 - full course, including five weeks accommodation sponsored by Moathouse Hotels, and the examination fee. \par \par RoSPA is co-sponsor of the event at the NEC, Birmingham, May 19-22, and will be offering the broadest range of products and services available for organisations to ensure they manage health and safety correctly. \par \par The Society will be based at stand U46 in Hall 12. Visitors will find information about training and consultancy, signs, posters and publications. It will be the place to tap RoSPA's experience and expertise for those who want the complete health and safety solution. \par RoSPA members will be told about new products and services and how to make even better use of their membership package. \par \par Applications for membership will be welcomed at the exhibition. Benefits include technical advice and substantial discounts on most RoSPA products and service s, including health and safety training. The Society's training covers everything from practical skills courses to management and professional qualifications, including NEBOSH Diplomas. \par \par The RoSPA Safety and Health at Work Congress - Strengthening the Team Approach - will be held alongside Expo 2003, and the Society will also be presenting around 1,000 occupational health and safety awards to businesses and organisations. \par \par To learn more about RoSPA visit }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.rospa.com" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000000e0000007700770077002e0072006f007300700061002e0063006f006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b2c00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0072006f007300700061002e0063006f006d002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.rospa.com}}}{\fs20 \par To book a place at congress visit }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.rospa.com/shwcongress" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001a0000007700770077002e0072006f007300700061002e0063006f006d002f0073006800770063006f006e00670072006500730073000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4200000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0072006f00 7300700061002e0063006f006d002f0073006800770063006f006e00670072006500730073000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.rospa.com/shwcongress}}}{\fs20 \par Tel: +44 0870 777 2120. \par \par __________________________________________________________________ \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs28 News from Japan}{\fs28 \par \par }{\b\fs28 Koichi Igarashi}{\fs28 \par }{\fs20 JISHA now informs that Koichi Igarashi is now Director of Japan International Center for Occupational Safety and Health (JICOSH). \par URL: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "http://www.jicosh.gr.jp/english/index.html" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000240000007700770077002e006a00690063006f00730068002e00670072002e006a0070002f0065006e0067006c006900730068002f0069006e006400650078002e00680074006d006c000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b56000000680074007400 70003a002f002f007700770077002e006a00690063006f00730068002e00670072002e006a0070002f0065006e0067006c006900730068002f0069006e006400650078002e00680074006d006c000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 www.jicosh.gr.jp/english/index.html}}}{\fs20 \par \par Mr. Igarashi's e-mail: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:kigarash@jisha.or.jp" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000150000006b00690067006100720061007300680040006a0069007300680061002e006f0072002e006a0070000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b380000006d00610069006c0074006f003a006b00690067006100720061007300680040006a006900 7300680061002e006f0072002e006a0070000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 kigarash@jisha.or.jp}}}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28 *********************************************************************************}{\fs20 \par }{\b\fs28 Major OSHE Conference in London November 2003}{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\fs28 *********************************************************************************}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 EurOHSE2003 Conference takes place on the 4-5 November 2003 and the venue for the conference is the Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London, UK. }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 EurOHSE2003 Conference looks at the major themes of the European Commission's " Adapting to change in work and society: a new Community Strategy on health and safety at work 2002-2006 " Focusing in on the European Commission's thrust and initiatives towards a healthier and safer European work place.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 Eminent speakers with backgrounds in government, ind ustry, research and education will discuss future ways of working and training, the need for risk assessment for all aspects of everyday work life, corporate killing, fire safety, managing road risks, fitness for work, researching for tomorrow's workplace , enabling the disabled in the workplace and the roles of the social partners in securing a healthier and safer workplace.}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 Speakers include:}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs22 Hans-Horst Konkolewsky, Director European Agency for Health and Safety at Work, Bilbao, Spain}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Dr Jukka Takala - Director ILO Worksafe Programme }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Marc Sapir, Director, Trades Union Bureau, Brussels, Belgium}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Raymond-Pierre Bodin, Director, European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Dr Vern Andersen, US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 To request further details contact }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Mary Meadows}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Angel Business Communications Ltd }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 34 Warwick Road, Kenilworth}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Warwickshire, CV8 1HE UK}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Tel: +44 (0) 1926 512424}{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 Fax: +44 (0) 1926 512948 }{\fs20 \par }{\fs22 email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs22 HYPERLINK "mailto:info@angelbc.co.uk" }{\fs22 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000001300000069006e0066006f00400061006e00670065006c00620063002e0063006f002e0075006b000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b340000006d00610069006c0074006f003a0069006e0066006f00400061006e00670065006c00620063002e00 63006f002e0075006b000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs22\ul\cf2 info@angelbc.co.uk}}}{\fs22 \par See }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs22 HYPERLINK "http://www.eurohse2003.com" }{\fs22 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000140000007700770077002e006500750072006f0068007300650032003000300033002e0063006f006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b3800000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006500750072006f006800730065003200 3000300033002e0063006f006d002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs22\ul\cf2 www.eurohse2003.com}}}{\fs22 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sl240\slmult0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs22 \par Bookings have already started..... make sure you make an early bird reservation and save money.}{\fs20 \par }{\fs28 ______________________________________________________}{\fs20 \par \par }{\b\fs20\cf6 DIARY OF EVENTS \par \par }{\fs20 3 - 5 June 2003 }{\b\fs20 3rd Annual Environmental Management and Technology Conference and Exhibition}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Contact:Entech Expo-Show Manager, Tower Conference Management Co}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 800 Roosevelt Rd, Building A-109, Glen Ellyn IL 60137, USA }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Tel: + 1 630-469-4611 ext. 215 Fax: 630-469-4811 Email : }{\fs20\ul\cf2 john@entechexpo.com}{\fs20 }{\fs20\ul\cf2 www.entechexpo.com}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 19 June 2003 }{\b\fs20 Heat Stress & Strain: Workplace Surveys}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Contact:OSHTECH Inc, 279 Weber Street North, Suite 9, Waterloo ON N2J 3H8 Canada}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Tel : +1 519-883-4727 Fax: + 1 519-883-4726 Email : }{\fs20\ul\cf2 kschouppe@oshtechinc.com www.oshtechinc.com}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 22 -25 June 2003 }{\b\fs20 13th World Conference on Disaster Management}{\fs20 Toronto, Ontario, Canada}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Contact:World Conference on Disaster Managementc/o Absolute Conferences & Events Inc., 144 Front Street West, Suite 640Toronto ON CANADA M5J 2L7}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Fax: + 1 416-979-1819 Email : }{\fs20\ul\cf2 info@wcdm.org}{\fs20 }{\fs20\ul\cf2 www.wcdm.org}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 Jun 22-24 }{\b\fs20 Safety 2003 : Advancing the EH&S Profession}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Denver, Colorado, USA}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Contact:The American Society of Safety Engineersc/o Hall-Erickson Inc.98 E. Naperville Rd, Westmont IL 60559, USA}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Tel : +1 630-434-7779 Fax: 630-434-1216 Email : }{\fs20\ul\cf2 safety@heiexpo.com}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 23-24 June 2003 }{\b\fs20 Health & Safety Training for Managers and Supervisors Course}{\fs20 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Contact:Irene Brelsforth, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS), 250 Main Street East, Hamilton ON L8N 1H6 Canada}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Tel: +1 905 572-2981 x4467 Fax: +1 905 572-2206 Email : }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20\ul\cf2 HYPERLINK "mailto:ireneb@ccohs.ca" }{\fs20\ul\cf2 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000100000006900720065006e00650062004000630063006f00680073002e00630061000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b2e0000006d00610069006c0074006f003a006900720065006e00650062004000630063006f00680073002e00630061000000} }}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 ireneb@ccohs.ca}}}{\fs20\ul\cf2 \par }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20\ul\cf2 HYPERLINK "http://www.ccohs.ca/"}{\fs20\ul\cf2 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000003000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b2a00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00630063006f00680073002e00630061002f000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 http://www.ccohs.ca/}}}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 29 June - 29 July 2003 - }{\b\fs20 8th International Congress on Noise as a Public Health Problem}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Rotterdam, The Netherlands}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Contact:ICBEN 2003 Secretariat, PO Box 15586501 BN Nijmegen, The Netherlands}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Tel: +31 24 3234471 Fax: +31 24 3601159 Email : }{\fs20\ul\cf2 icben2003@congres.net}{\fs20 }{\fs20\ul\cf2 www.icben2003.nl}{\fs20 }{\fs20 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20 \par }{\fs20 29 October to Friday 31 October 2003}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 The 62nd National Convention of Industrial Safety and Health 2003 & The Green Cross Exhibition}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Venue: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture in Japan}{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 Contact: International Cooperation Division, JISHA, 5-35-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014 Japan \par Tel & Fax: +81-3-3454-4596 Email: }{\field{\*\fldinst {\fs20 HYPERLINK "mailto:kokusai@jisha.or.jp" }{\fs20 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b0200000017000000140000006b006f006b00750073006100690040006a0069007300680061002e006f0072002e006a0070000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b360000006d00610069006c0074006f003a006b006f006b00750073006100690040006a00690073006800 61002e006f0072002e006a0070000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs27\fs20\ul\cf2 kokusai@jisha.or.jp}}}{\fs20 \par \par }{\fs20 \par }{\fs20 _____________}{\fs20 ______________________________________________________ \par END \par }}