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#1 Posted : 26 November 2004 08:23:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stuart Nagle
Members and other IOSH web site users often request information and/or 'sight' of documents and other information via this web site in the Discussion Forum.

Judging from the responses and replies of the 'I've contacted you direct' nature, members forward information and/or documents to persons using the addresses supplied on the postings, as this is the best practicable means of supplying information arising from a specific request.

Whilst in the most part, IOSH members and others , including myself, assist where we are able, persons requesting items and those supplying it may be breaching copywrite law, and also run the risk of being admonished by the Modirators (not sure which is more terrifying) for requesting/supplying such a copywrite item - as obviously we should not being supplying any materials in this manner.

As a member of other Professional Bodies I can advise that members of those organisations have access to electronic libraries, and also the ability to search those organisations hard copy libraries on-line, and order books etc from those hard copy libraries on loan. This service is provided free to members of those organisations, included in their membership fees.

As IOSH has now joined the ranks of the same Professional Organisations as a Chartered Body, is it not about time that such similar services were considered and offered by IOSH to their membership. Not only would this assist in preventing copywrite issues, it would be a considerable enhancement for members generally.

Whilst such a service may have a cost, I am sure that IOSH members generally would not object to a small increase in membership fees in order for such a service to be provided, free of charge to it members, or perhaps via a 'small' joining fee, so members who wish to avail themselves of such a service can have such a facility...

If you think this is a good idea, or not as the case maybe, post your thoughts and let IOSH know...

Stuart
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#2 Posted : 26 November 2004 08:43:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Adams
Sounds good to me, but I bet the copyright issues of an electronic library are an absolute nightmare, or would it just be IOSH publications?
Paul
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#3 Posted : 26 November 2004 08:59:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Other information providers (Technical Indexes, for example) have sorted out copyright issues so any problems should amenable to negotiation.

Paul
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#4 Posted : 26 November 2004 09:23:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jim Walker
Great idea.

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#5 Posted : 26 November 2004 09:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By Nigel Hammond
Good Idea!

Not all of us can aford several £k a year on Barbour or Technical Indexes. I personally subscribe to HSE direct and get most other publications free of the net from various sourses.

How about having a budget core on-line service like 'HSE direct', with top-up modules based on headings of the specialist interest groups. A BSI section would also be useful but I know they don't come cheap when it comes to copyright.
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#6 Posted : 26 November 2004 11:08:00(UTC)
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Posted By peter gotch
Stuart

Already covered within your membership subscription...

"Technical information" link on the website.

Technical Enquiry Service
Welcome to the Technical Enquiry Service for IOSH Members. This service is provided by the Technical Affairs Department at IOSH's Head Office, Leicester, UK and is free to Members.

What sources of information do the Technical Enquiry Service staff use?
How do I use the Technical Enquiry Service?
What service will I receive?
What sources of information do the Technical Enquiry Service staff use?
Our Technical Information Officers have access to many electronic databases covering occupational safety, health, environment and fire legislation; case-law; standards; and guidance, including:

Barbour Index Information Services
CITB (Construction)
Croners (H&S, Environment, Case Law)
Gee Publications Factfinder (Facilities Management)
Redgraves (Legislation, Case Law)
SilverPlatter
Technical Indexes
The Internet
Additionally, we have access to a large number of publications, including:

Reference books (e.g. ILO Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health & Safety)
Journals and Magazines (e.g. The Safety & Health Practitioner, Safety Management, Occupational Safety & Health, Occupational Health Review, etc.)
HSE publications, Reports, Consultation Documents, etc.
Statutory instruments
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How do I use the Technical Enquiry Service?
The Technical Information Officers can be contacted by email, phone, fax, or by post, as follows:

Tel. (Direct line) +44 (0)116 257 3199
Fax. (Direct line) +44 (0)116 257 3107
Email: techinfo@iosh.co.uk

Enquirers should give their full name, membership number and contact details (phone, fax, email and postal address). Please describe your enquiry in as much detail as possible - giving any dates, references, etc. where these are known.

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What service will I receive?
Our office hours are: 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK), Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Telephone, fax and emails provide direct access to our staff.
Your enquiry will be acknowledged as soon as possible and answered when the appropriate information has been obtained.
Wherever possible, information will be given to you by phone, email or fax, but when necessary, it will be despatched to you by post.
The Technical Information Officers endeavour to assist all enquirers with up-to-date and accurate information, however, they cannot undertake to interpret legislation nor to advise on specific problems.

Regards, Peter



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#7 Posted : 26 November 2004 11:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stuart Nagle
Peter.

I appreciate your input and of course you are correct that services are available if you contact IOSH head office. However, I would hardly call this an on-line service.

Up-dating the of provision of services and accessibility, as I am sure you will agree, is what keep businesses in business and keeps customers coming...

Stuart
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