Tyne and Wear Branch
Tyne and Wear Branch The Tyne & Wear Branch hold a programme of meetings from September to June each year, usually on the second Tuesday of most months. Meetings provide an opportunity for members to 'network' with each other in a friendly and informal setting. Following a brief discussion of branch business, the majority of time is devoted to a guest speaker, on a topical subject. Full details are provided in the table below, with links to additional information.
| Date | Subject | Location & Time | Branch Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2007 | Conflict Management | Nissan Sports and Social Club 12.30 lunch, for a 1.00pm start. |
Steve Reid |
| 11 October 2007 | The Definitive Work Experience Guide | Durham County Cricket Club 12.30 lunch, for a 1.00pm start. |
Tom Gregson |
| 6 November 2007 | CPD/IPD Drop In | Jubilee Centre, Allendale Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 3EL. Drop-in between 2.00pm and 8.00pm |
Phil Tye |
| 5 January 2008 | Annual Branch Christmas Dinner | Ramside Hall Meeting in the bar at 7.30pm |
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| 16 January 2008 | Emergency Planning: Next Stage | Durham County Cricket Club (Riverside Suite) 9.00am registration, for a 9.30 start |
John Mathers |
| 13 February 2008 | Legislation Update | Nissan Sports and Social Club 12.30 lunch, for a 1.00pm start |
Paul Rhodes |
| 12 March 2008 | Sustainability and the Environment | Nissan: Main Conference Hall in the Main Reception 5.30 lunch, for a 6.00pm start |
Steve Armstrong |
| 9 April 2008 | CPD/IPD Drop In | Jubilee Centre, Allendale Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 3EL. Drop-in between 12.30pm to 5.00pm |
Phil Tye |
| 14 May 2008 | Insurance 'Café to go' Download the meeting briefing. Attendees: please confirm attendance by emailing the Secretary, as early as possible. |
Nissan Sports and Social Club 12.30 lunch, for a 1.00pm start |
Marion Morrison |
| 25 June 2008 | Annual General Meeting/Presidential Address | Quality Hotel, Boldon 12.30pm lunch, for a 1.00pm start. |
Executive Committee |
| 27 June 2008 | Branch Executive Fresh Thinking Conference | 6.00pm start. | Executive Committee |
A general session on how to handle conflict whilst at work.
A meeting to explain some of the issues of ensuring the health, safety and welfare of young people undertaking work experience.
An opportunity to learn how to do IPD/CPD using live interactive 'MyIOSH' assisted by IOSH staff = Tips on interview techniques for IPD and upgrades.
Once again the Executive Committee are glad to extend an invitation to all branch members to attend a social evening for the Annual Branch Christmas Dinner at Ramside Hall. We meet at 7.30pm in the main bar for an 8.00pm meal. Dress is informal, and partners are welcome. Booking is not necessary..just turn up on the night; we would be glad to see you.
A half day seminar which moves on from the previous Emergency Planning event.
Yearly update on forthcoming legislation including PUWER/Reach.
A detailed look at sustainability and the environment.
An opportunity to learn how to do IPD/CPD using live interactive 'MyIOSH' assisted by IOSH staff = Tips on interview techniques for IPD and upgrades.
Our ‘Café to Go’ event on Wednesday 14 May will include a number of specialists in the insurance field. This event is very much like speed dating – you move around the tables discussing the topic on that particular table. We’ve never tried this before and we’re really looking forward to it. It will be held at Nissan Sports and Social Club, starting with a buffet lunch at 12.30, followed by the main event at 13.00
The Annual General Meeting is preceded by a sumptuous buffet and an address by the President of IOSH.
This is the most important meeting of the year, at which the Branch Officers are elected for the following year. It is important to supply the Branch Committee with a continuous supply of 'fresh blood', so if you would like to assist in the organisation of your Branch, don't hesitate to come forward. Nominations must reach the Branch Secretary at least 30 days before the AGM, and nomination forms will be distributed to all members during the Spring.
The executive will meet for a mini conference to agree the priorities and plan for the forthcoming year.
The Branch Construction Section hosts a series meetings and events during the year, and construction members are notified by letter.
All meetings will start at 1.30 pm and be held Northern Rugby Football Club, McCracken Park, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Members wishing to attend the meetings must confirm there attendance for refreshment purposes with Doug Kell, Secretary of the Newcastle Construction Safety Group at kellceca@aol.com
The Retail and Distribution Section Representative is Alan Robinson, Group Health and Safety Coordinator for Homebuy Direct Ltd.
Alan also represents the Branch at meetings of the IOSH Retail and Distribution Specialist Group
The SG deals specifically with health and safety issues relating to the retail sector together with the safe distribution of retail goods.
Issues that the SG are concerned with include:
Notes of the meeting of the Retail and Distribution SG, held on 13.11.07.
Notes of the meeting of the Retail and Distribution SG, held on 26.02.08.
Notes of the meeting of the Road Distribution Action Group (RDAG) Slip Trip and Falls, held on 15.05.08.
Notes of the meeting of the Retail and Distribution SG, held on 22.05.08.
Unless stated otherwise, Branch Executive Committee meetings are held at Mount Oswald Golf Club at 5.00pm.
Meetings for 2007/08 are scheduled as follows: