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Hot Desking

Thursday, 12 January 2017 10:50
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Health and Safety Issues with Hot Desking
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Hot desking is becoming more of a common feature in office based environments. The idea is to have workstations used to their maximum potential, especially in situations where employees are often out of the office, leaving workstations empty for periods of time. As there is with everything, pros and cons to having this in place. A number of health and safety issues may be related to the introduction of a hot desking system,
  • Employees may not set up the workstation for their own particular needs
Certain situations require specialist equipment for some individuals, either due to the work they undertake or due to medical or ergonomic requirements. Consideration for this would have to be given as to how this may be accommodated into the hot desking regime.
  • They may not be provided with the most appropriate equipment or equipment that could be adjusted for their requirements.
Every employee should set up their workstation correctly for their posture and to make it user friendly, a system must be introduced that enables employees to evaluate their workstation.
  • Hygiene and cleanliness issues, multiple employees using the same equipment.
A clear desk policy should be introduced, it may be advisable to provide antiseptic wipes/gel sprays for staff to use on telephones and keyboards.
  • Isolation from work colleagues or supervisors, difficulties with adapting to the new regime.
Introduce team zones that allow teamwork and a continuing of knowledge share, employees can then work with others that they are familiar with. A trade union has slammed the idea behind hot desking and says any money saved would be lost in higher sickness rates and lower staff morale. A source at the union said, “Forcing workers into a Ryanair-style dash for a seat in the office lowers morale and hits workers’ health. As utility companies and councils strive to make cuts, many call centre operations allocate desks on a first-come first-served basis, dehumanising workers. Packing up their space each evening and hot desking every morning, is the human equivalent of ‘battery hens’.” The union says that staff in call centres come under greater pressure because they are constantly monitored when they leave their desks — even to take toilet breaks. In addition, call centre workers have complained about the risk of infections, such as flu and other viruses spreading by constantly sharing equipment. 

Nebosh Courses – 2016 Last places available

Sunday, 02 October 2016 12:37
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Nebosh Courses – LAST PLACES AVAILABLE We have a few places left on the following 2016 Nebosh courses, please contact us for any further details or questions you may have, see contact info below. Date: 11 October 2016 Award: National General Certificate Mode of Study: Part Time & Evening Description: NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Exam Date: 7th December 2016 am Venue: Aylesham NGC1 – 5 days plus 2 hour exam Day Date Tuesday 11th October 2016 Wednesday 12th October 2016 Monday 24th October 2016 Tuesday 25th October 2016 Tuesday 1st November 2016 Venue Name: Aylesham Conference & Training Centre Address: Aylesham & District Community Workshop Trust Aylesham Community Project Ackholt Road Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3AJ Town: Canterbury Date: 2 November 2016 Award: National General Certificate Mode of Study: Part Time & Evening Description: NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety GC2 Exam Date: 7th December 2016 pm Venue: Aylesham GC2 – 5 Days plus 2 hour exam Dates Wednesday 2nd November 2016 Monday 7th November 2016 Tuesday 8th November 2016 Tuesday 15th November 2016 Wednesday 16th November 2016 Venue Name: Aylesham Conference & Training Centre Address: Aylesham & District Community Workshop Trust Aylesham Community Project Ackholt Road Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3AJ Town: Canterbury Contact us today on Web: www.healthandsafetysoutheast.com Mail: lee@healthandsafetysoutheast.com Tel: 01304 821105