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Smith24525  
#1 Posted : 30 November 2011 20:18:24(UTC)
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Smith24525
I am due to have an interview next week with a well known company,who carry out expert washroom hygiene, cleaning, integrated facilities services and clinical waste management services. I have to provide a broad 15 minute presentation about the day to day health & safety issues that I would need to think about. I may start by looking at COSHH.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially from those who are in the industry.
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srichards  
#2 Posted : 30 November 2011 21:25:49(UTC)
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srichards
If they have 14001 etc might be worth a mention.
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SBH  
#3 Posted : 01 December 2011 10:05:12(UTC)
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SBH
Have you considered:

Infection control
Needlestick Injuries
Slips trips and falls
Legionnaires
Lone workers
To name but a few

SBH
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Railwaybuff2  
#4 Posted : 01 December 2011 14:13:45(UTC)
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Railwaybuff2
In essence, biological agents and control.

Though I wouldn't loose sight of the universal matters such as stress management and manual handling.
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Geoff Dale  
#5 Posted : 01 December 2011 14:53:26(UTC)
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Geoff Dale
Also consider site specific risk assessment of cleaning/maintenance tasks and safe working method statements for employees to follow.
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DP  
#6 Posted : 01 December 2011 17:21:16(UTC)
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DP
1) where do you live?
2) when is your interview?

I have over the years I have been party to engaging most of the big names in contract cleaning - I have a few of site manuals which would really help you? I would want them back though.

DP
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Safetypipper  
#7 Posted : 02 December 2011 09:43:09(UTC)
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Safetypipper
Manual Handling - Make sure you address this one! Its a biggie in this industry. In addition have you thought about proactive health and safety in terms of vaccinations / training / health awareness due to the risk of needlestick injuries
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Smith24525  
#8 Posted : 02 December 2011 14:16:19(UTC)
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Smith24525
Thanks to all who have taken the time to respond. The postings have given me an good platform to work from.

DP - I live in Yorkshire and i think that i have enough information now.But thanks for the offer, much appreciated.
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Betta Spenden  
#9 Posted : 08 December 2011 17:27:39(UTC)
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Betta Spenden
Hep A
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