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Seminar: Hand Protection

Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (GMT)

Co Dublin,

Seminar: Hand Protection

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Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
NISO Member   more info Ended €75.00 €0.00
NISO Member Additional Delegates   more info Ended €55.00 €0.00
Non Member   more info Ended €90.00 €0.00
Non Member Additional Delegates   more info Ended €75.00 €0.00
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Event Details

Hand Protection Seminar Details:

Venue: Citywest Hotel, Rathcoole Suite [near Gymnasium], Saggart, Co Dublin
Date: Thursday, 25 February 2010
Time: Registration at 14.00 hrs

The National Irish Safety Organisation - Eastern Region is hosting a seminar on Hand Protection in Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co Dublin, on Thursday afternoon, 25 February 2010. This seminar will be preceded by a Safety Awards workshop commencing at 11.30 hrs. Entry to the Awards workshop is free.

Hand Protection Information Seminar

The dexterity and sensitivity of our hands and fingers differentiates us from other creatures. Should you have the full use of your hands and fingers, you know how valuable they are. They are constantly used in the workplace, leisure and socially.  Without your hands or fingers, your ability to work would be greatly diminished.
Employers require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.


Speaker: Stephen Donaghy

Stephen is a specialist in hand protection. He has 25 years experience of working within key industries such as automotive, oil, gas and construction. He has been involved with product development for hand protection with regard to chemical resistance, general purpose, heat and thermal, cold etc. Stephen has worked on new systems with industry to manage reductions of hand injuries through glove audit programmes. He is fully conversant with European Standards for hand protection and is currently Head of UK Glove division of Sperian.

 

Presentation Format

1. Your wonderful hands, plus demonstrations.

2. Materials used in manufacture of hand protection. Benefits and negatives plus demonstrations.

3. European legislation; working within the guidelines.

4. Hazards to the hands within the workplace and how to prevent them.

5. Risks and costs of poor hand protection for the employer and employee.

6. Different types of gloves and their uses.

 

Who Should Attend

This seminar will be of benefit to all workers and workplaces engaged in any manual tasks and will highlight the importance of hand protection and the correct selection of gloves to give the intended protection.
The seminar will also be of use to those with responsibility for health and safety and the purchasers of Personal Protective Equipment.


Programme:
 

14:00 Registration

14:15 Session 1

15:00 Tea/Coffee

15:15 Session 2

16:00 Questions and Answers

16:30  Close of Seminar

 

When & Where


Citywest Hotel [Rathcoole Suite near Gymnasium]

Saggart
Co Dublin, Co Dublin

Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (GMT)


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National Irish Safety Organisation



Since 1963, the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) has been the leading body providing training and advice in the area of workplace health and safety.With thousands of companies, organisations and individuals in membership and using our services, NISO has the experience and commitment to assist you with your occupational health and safety requirements.

NISO is a national not for profit organisation with the specific purpose of promoting best practice, providing training and advice, preventing injury in Irish workplaces and building strong safety cultures.

NISO’s central office is located in Dublin but the organisation operates through eight regional structures to ensure nationwide provision of services and training courses.

An executive committee oversees the work of NISO and that includes representatives from the regions as well as nominees from the Health and Safety Authority, the Insurance Industry Federation, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.

If you are not a member, now is the time to join.