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THE BRITISH SAFETY Council has launched a free , special one-year 60th Anniversary Supporter offer for small organisations and charities to help them manage health , safety and environmental risks .
Responding to the challenges of time , resources and the shortage of health and safety expertise among the smallest companies , the British Safety Council is inviting small and micro-sized organisations ( under 50 employees ) and small charities ( under 100 employees ) from across the world , to join it as Supporters . Small and medium-size enterprises account for 47 % of private sector turnover and 60 per cent of the sector ’ s workforce . It is a very diverse group of businesses , since they include both sole traders and companies . Almost 82 % of SMEs are micro businesses , with under 10 employees . These figures demonstrate the complexity of the sector and the inherent pressures these organisations face in tacking workplace health and safety risks .
The Supporter offer is one of the initiatives which the British Safety Council is launching in 2017 to celebrate 60 years of its campaigning activities and its contribution to improving the safety and health of workers in Britain and abroad .
Supporters will enjoy a range of services and benefits , free of charge , for 12 months , to help them manage health and safety risks in their organisations .
A Supporter will receive :
• A limited-edition Supporter logo , which they can use to show their commitment to health and safety ;
• Access to a 24 / 7 telephone helpline with practical guidance and technical advice ;
• Free places for all employees on the British Safety Council ’ s General Health , Safety and Environmental Awareness e-learning course , ideal for inductions ;
• Online risk assessment templates that include general risk assessment , fire and manual handling ;
• Digital edition of the monthly Safety Management magazine ;
• Electronic posters and guides that focus on themes such as stress , lone working and manual handling ;
• Hear about opportunities to meet and engage with experts and peers tackling similar issues in their sector at the British Safety Council ’ s events and seminars .
Jigna Patel , Membership and Service Delivery Director at the British Safety Council , said : “ We are delighted that we can offer tailored support to the smallest businesses and charities through our Supporter offer , something which could help them put health and safety at the heart of their business .
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GREEN LOCKS - LOW ENERGY LOCKS AWARDED
Security expert Abloy has received the Gaia Award for sustainable building products at Big 5 in Dubai , winning the accolade for its range of Low Energy Locks .
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THE BIG 5 IN DUBAI IS THE largest construction event in the Middle East , connecting thousands of global suppliers and buyers of construction products . The Gaia Awards honour construction equipment and products that have truly integrated the concept of moving towards a more sustainable built environment .
Abloy Low Energy Locks were showcased at the ASSA ABLOY stand , and visitors voting at the exhibition chose them for the Gaia Award 2016 for sustainable construction products .
The range of Abloy Low Energy Locks blend high security with eco-friendliness .
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They boast an ultra-low current consumption due to energy only being used when the lock status is changed . In addition to the energy and cost reductions , the Low Energy Locks have a very wide voltage range and a number of usage possibilities .
Minna Sallinen , VP Product Management at Abloy Oy , said : “ For Abloy , sustainability is a state of mind . It
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concerns all our processes – product development , choice of materials , health and safety of employees and customers , distribution and service ”.
Aaron Yule , Managing Director of Abloy UK , added : “ It ’ s fantastic to see Abloy products gaining international acclaim , and in an arena where sustainability is paramount .
“ By selecting our Low Energy Locks , specifiers can
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ensure that they are choosing a system that not only allows for swift and easy access and egress alongside an enhanced security provision , but they are also reducing the energy consumption and carbon footprint of a building too .”
‘ It ’ s fantastic to see Abloy products gaining international acclaim ’
For further information on any of the products and services available from Abloy UK , please call 01902 364 500 or email marketing @ abloy . co . uk
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