Minutes
WOSHA Meeting
17/03/2015 09:30 – 12:30
Venue: Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, Training & Development Centre, Hopton Ind. Estate, Devizes.
AGENDA
0930hrs Refreshments
1000hrs Introduction and Welcome
1005hrs Presentation by Bob Maitland from Immediate Response Training - Workshop/discussion on Fire Risk Assessments
1105hrs Refreshment break & Networking
1115hrs Jack Nicholson, Station Manager - Technical Fire Safety
1215hrs Buffet Lunch & Networking
1300hrs Site tour of TDC
Chair: Derek Boulton
Minute Taker: Tricia Devaney
Attendees:
Fiona Henderson - AFL Telecommunications Europe Ltd
Chris Bailey - DTR VMS Limited
Nick Simpkins - Honda
Mia Jones - Huber
Bob Maitland - Immediate Response Training Services Ltd
Bryan Slade - My Skills for Life
Graham Clowes - National Trust
Bob Lentell - RPJ Associated Consultants Limited
Michelle Jeal - Safewell Limited
Sian MacGowan - Sureteam
K Thomas - Sureteam
Stan Akhurst - Swindon Borough Council
Kevin Short - T H White
Angela Robertson - Verizon
Kevin Oliver - Wiltshire Council
Sarah-Jane French - Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
David James - Wiltshire Police
Steve Hopkins - Zurich Risk Engineering UK
Mike Dodds - Wiltshire College
M Hamilton - Swindon College
C Palor - Swindon College
Alan Bishop - Swindon College
Paul Bell - MOD Corsham
Paul Elling - Hills Group
Peter Ramsdale - Wilkins Builders
David Wilkins - Wilkins Builders
Roger Johnson - Greensquare
Sgt Darren Cravon - RAF Brize Norton Fire Service
Louise Doughty - Environmental Health, Swindon Borough Council
John Theobald - WBC
Mark Hemphill - GWH
No. / Details01 / Chairman’s Introduction & Welcome
Derek Boulton, the Chairman, welcomed all attendees to the meeting and gave a breakdown of the agenda and what the morning would cover.
02 / Bob Maitland, Immediate Response Training – Fire Risk Assessment Workshop
BM gave a brief overview of his career and explained to the group what his current job as a Consultant entails. He highlighted what he looks for when he visits companies to complete fire risk assessments and the approach he takes with all other fire safety aspects.
BM then explained the importance of competency of persons that carry out FRA’s and the responsibility of the manager/responsible person to make sure all fire checks and assessments have been completed. BM led the workshop and engaged the group to produce examples of fire hazards, sources of ignition, means of escape, features such as emergency lighting requirements etc., means of warning/alarm systems and procedural/fire plans aspects.
03 / Jack Nicholson, Station Manager – Technical Fire Safety
JN introduced himself to the group and explained that he was the Station Manager for the Technical Fire Safety Department amongst other roles. His role on a daily basis involves visiting businesses to reduce any risks at premises and attending events that happen across Swindon, he also deals with fire investigation, accident investigation and discipline and grievance.
JN discussed the following topics:
· Fire Development
· Legislation and Guidance
· Fire Risk Assessments
· Business Continuity
· Enforcement and Prosecutions
JN showed the group a video to highlight the physical/chemical process of fire spread within rooms and the timespan of the following bullet point aspects:
· Initial Stages
· Growth and Development
· Flashover
· Backdraft
JN also briefed the group on key aspects of the following:
· Legislation and Guidance
· Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) 2005
· DCLG Suite Guidance Document
· British Standards e.g. BS5839 Fire Alarm Systems
· Do you have paying guests
· Our website – FRA template
· Regulations code for enforcing authorities
JN went through some recent prosecutions and explained that the courts will take the highest issues that were found and fine that company accordingly. He then gave an overview of the following:
Enforcement and Prosecution
· Wiltshire FRS Fire Safety Audits following suspected breaches
· Fire levels of enforcement
· Examples of Prosecutions
04 / Any Other Business
Bob Lentell (BL), vice chairman thanked both speakers for their very informative presentations to the group on fire safety.
BL asked the group to complete an evaluation form and if there were any topics that members wished to be covered in future meetings they should either put a name and contact number on the form or give lots of detail of what they actually require as opposed to just naming a particular safety discipline.
BL explained that the next meeting is due to take place on the 19th May at Wrag Barn and its due to start at 2pm. He asked the group if they were happy for meetings to continue taking place at the following times:
Ø Spring /Summer – 2pm
Ø Autumn/Winter – 10am
BL reminded the group to visit the WOSHA Facebook page.
BL thanked Sarah-Jane French (SJF) for hosting the meeting at the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue premises.
SJF explained that she would put the presentation slides from both Bob Maitland and Jack Nicholson onto the WOSHA website for those members who were unable to attend.
05 / Date and Venue of next meeting
Date: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Time: 1400hrs
Venue: Wrag Barn, Highworth, Swindon
Theme: Behavioural Safety Case Studies “What it means to you and how to manage it”
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