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30 | NOVEMBER 2017
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MENTAL HEALTH IS EVERYONE ’ S BUSINESS
The British Safety Council unveiled its mental health training portfolio on the eve of World Mental Health Day . The courses are designed to help businesses and their employees start conversations about mental health issues and build a positive mental health culture in their organisations .
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Since 1957 , the charity and membership organisation has been campaigning to keep workers healthy and safe . Led by founder James Tye , the British Safety Council contributed to the creation of the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974 .
It also helped to establish the British Wellness Council in 1979 , which dealt with issues such as repetitive strain injuries and stress . More recently , it has focused its activities on workplace health and well-being , including mental health . In January 2017 , British Safety Council helped to launch the Mates in Mind programme , which provides information , support and training on mental
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health for the construction industry .
The British Safety Council ’ s mental health training portfolio , first announced at its Annual Conference last month ( October ), has been developed in response to public recognition that poor mental health constitutes a significant problem in workplaces in Britain . In fact :
• Three out of four employees say they have experienced poor mental health ( source : Business in the Community National Employee Mental Wellbeing Survey 2016 ).
• Every week , more than 100 people take their own lives in the UK ( source : Mind ).
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The British Safety Council has used its extensive training expertise to develop the following mental health courses :
• Mental health ‘ Start the Conversation ’ for all employees – which is immediately available .
• Mental health ‘ Train the Facilitator ’ which enables staff to deliver ‘ Start the Conversation ’ in-house . The course is immediately available .
• Mental health ‘ Managing the conversation ’ for line managers . To be launched in January 2018 .
• Mental Health First Aid qualification . To be launched in January 2018 .
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Speaking to the British Safety Council , Professor Dame Carol Black , a leading expert and a passionate campaigner promoting good mental health in the workplace , has urged SME ( small and medium enterprise ) owners and managers to get on board with the mental health agenda . |
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Dame Carol Black . |
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Secured by Design is the official UK Police flagship initiative that combines the principles of ‘ designing out crime ’ with physical security . Secured by Design accredited PatioMaster doors have five enhanced security features that mean they can meet the stringent requirements of Secured by Design .
Interlock bolts lock the sliding panel to the fixed one and ensure the two cannot be forced apart . A full width security head rail runs across the top of the opening panel to prevent it being lifted from the track . A full height security keep rail supports the sliding door at each corner . A PAS24 handle is designed to withstand sustained manual attack and has an enhanced back-plate for even greater security levels . Finally , an anti-bump cylinder prevents the lock cylinder being bumped .
The Secured by Design accreditation is just one example of the many benefits that PatioMaster doors offer .
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GUILD JOINS LOCKEX LINE-UP
Lockex 2018 is delighted that the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ) is the latest to support its second show .
Back by popular demand , Lockex returns to the winning venue of Coventry ’ s Ricoh Arena from 8-10 June . There will be more to see than ever as the show has expanded to include security and fire safety . All the attractions will also be even handier , as the exhibition , café and workshops will now be in the main hall – along with a special surprise .
None of this changes the all-inclusive approach locksmiths loved about Lockex 2016 – with plus points like a free lunch , free parking , and convenient on-site hotel . Event director Steve Sidebottom said : “ We ’ re pleased that such a prestigious organisation as the GAI is supporting Lockex 2018 . The Guild will be exhibiting in our new 72-square metre Pavilion showcasing their education qualifications .”
The Guild ’ s Douglas Masterson will be conducting a free training seminar with CPD points available . In addition , Lockex will host a student night for the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers Midlands branch .
The first Lockex show was from 16-18 September , 2016 , also at Coventry ’ s Ricoh arena . More than 1,723 people attended over the three days , visiting over 80 exhibitors and taking part in 68 workshops from leading suppliers .
Lockex 2018 is again brought to you by The Locksmith Journal , the UK ’ s leading industry magazine . The magazine is distributed to the most accurate and comprehensive locksmith database in the UK of over 8,500 locksmiths , and is a gateway to the lock , safe , security and hardware industry .
Rob Exley , director of Locksmith Journal , said : “ With so much emphasis these days on security and also on fire safety , we have now incorporated these important aspects into Lockex 2018 . But while we have widened the scope , the main core of the show is still what we are all about – the locksmith and auto locksmith industry .”
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