My work flow as a full time H&S adviser tends to blow hot and cold. One week can be very hectic, the next - quiet. As far as I know I have everything covered i.e. H&S policy is reviewed, so to is HSMS, CoSHH data, can't think of any more tool box talks (roofing firm). Anyone got any ideas what else I can do when it blows cold? Thanks for any 'sensible' suggestions

Always an opportunity for a bit of CPD: NARC, NASC, review of recent cases and prosecutions relevant to the Industry, etc.

Hello Tommy, as a self-employed adviser I do a couple of days a week with a roofing manufacturer. They make skylight grp sheeting, domes etc. They also do some installing work. So I have the manufacturing processes and equipment to keep an eye on, as well as their installation team working on construction sites, WAH etc. At quiet times I often review some of the 'historical' guidance that I have given them, and consider has legislation or best practice in the industry changed? So I sit and read through what I told them months or years ago.... does it need revising.... I issue the client with two types of guidance information: advisory notes - these inform the client where in my opinion they are in breach of legislation e.g. unguarded machines, lack of WAH protection etc. guidance notes - these remind the client of various H&S subjects and best practice, e.g. to ensure new chemicals are coshh-assessed, new equipment puwer-assessed, training operators effectively, PPE - glove types, types of ear protection etc., best practices with regard to site traffic, LOLER e.g. use of fork truck accessories, cordon off hoist areas etc etc. some of the guidance notes then become toolbox talks where appropriate with photos and tests for attendees I guess I'm just keeping myself visible (and useful) and ..... covering my backside - keep a record of what I've told them. John

Site inspections, are they doing what they are supposed to be doing in terms of H&S. Are there some aspects of H&S compliance that causes significant extra effort, that could be reviewed for better working methods / equipment ( both H&S and quicker / easier).

When I have slack time, I play Stick Cricket on my smart phone. Recommended.