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IEMA, IOSH & CIWM Joint Event Hampden Park Glasgow May 2018 Jim Brown Binn Group Chair SWITCH H&S Working Group Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health & Safety
IEMA IOSH amp CIWM Joint Event
Hampden Park Glasgow May 2018
Jim Brown
Binn Group Chair SWITCH HampS Working Group
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
Waste Collection ndash Why most hazardous
bull Peripatetic undertaken on public roads with live traffic and in
constantly changing conditions
bull Direct interface with the public - risks apply to them as well
bull Workers deal with a variety of materials risks that are not within
their employerrsquos direct control
bull Direct management and supervision is more difficult than at fixed
workplaces
bull Potentially compounded by a task and finish working culture if this is
not properly managed
bull Challenges may be affected by changes to working trends more
waste separation increasingly frequent collections extended
working hours
httpwwwhsegovukaboutusstrategiesandplanssector-strategieswaste-and-recyclinghtm
What is SWITCH
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competency Health amp
Safety Forum
SWITCH is a multi-partnership forum made up of public private and third
sector organisations within the Resource Management Industry
Its purpose is to provide leadership for the resource management sector by
working collaboratively to raise standards within the sector regarding Health
amp Safety training learning amp development and technical competence
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
SQA
HS Health and Safety Executive
Engagement amp Partners
Is safe and healthy to work in
Actively supports education
training learning and development
Increases workforce capacity and
competence
Develops and shares good practice
Creates an industry that is
attractive as a career choice
Creates clear career and learner
pathways
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
SWITCH Strategic Objectives
Structure
Focus on specific industry priority areas
bull Transport
bull Industry meetings
bull Promoting guidance
bull Blogs tweets articles hellip
bull Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites
bull Occupational Health
Promote WISH to drive people towards existing Guidance
bull Collections
bull Civic Amenity SitesRecycling CentresBring sites
bull Noise
HampS Working Group
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
Competence Framework amp Assessment Tools and Guides
bull 200+ registrations for these ndash UK wide Canada
bull Full suite of resources available to download
httpwwwzerowastescotlandorgukcontentswitch-safety-and-skills-
waste-industry
SWITCHWISH lsquoAttitudes amp Behavioursrsquo Guidance amp Tool
bull To be published soon
Roll out of the Competence Framework and Assessment Tools
bull Training sessions for 20 local authorities rolled out in March 2017
Passport Style Competence Card Scheme
bull Focus Groups to determine appetite barriers and enablers held in March
Resounding support - SWITCH currently exploring options
bull Stakeholder Groups in June 18 with first training courses in August 18
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
Waste Collection ndash Why most hazardous
bull Peripatetic undertaken on public roads with live traffic and in
constantly changing conditions
bull Direct interface with the public - risks apply to them as well
bull Workers deal with a variety of materials risks that are not within
their employerrsquos direct control
bull Direct management and supervision is more difficult than at fixed
workplaces
bull Potentially compounded by a task and finish working culture if this is
not properly managed
bull Challenges may be affected by changes to working trends more
waste separation increasingly frequent collections extended
working hours
httpwwwhsegovukaboutusstrategiesandplanssector-strategieswaste-and-recyclinghtm
What is SWITCH
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competency Health amp
Safety Forum
SWITCH is a multi-partnership forum made up of public private and third
sector organisations within the Resource Management Industry
Its purpose is to provide leadership for the resource management sector by
working collaboratively to raise standards within the sector regarding Health
amp Safety training learning amp development and technical competence
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
SQA
HS Health and Safety Executive
Engagement amp Partners
Is safe and healthy to work in
Actively supports education
training learning and development
Increases workforce capacity and
competence
Develops and shares good practice
Creates an industry that is
attractive as a career choice
Creates clear career and learner
pathways
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
SWITCH Strategic Objectives
Structure
Focus on specific industry priority areas
bull Transport
bull Industry meetings
bull Promoting guidance
bull Blogs tweets articles hellip
bull Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites
bull Occupational Health
Promote WISH to drive people towards existing Guidance
bull Collections
bull Civic Amenity SitesRecycling CentresBring sites
bull Noise
HampS Working Group
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
Competence Framework amp Assessment Tools and Guides
bull 200+ registrations for these ndash UK wide Canada
bull Full suite of resources available to download
httpwwwzerowastescotlandorgukcontentswitch-safety-and-skills-
waste-industry
SWITCHWISH lsquoAttitudes amp Behavioursrsquo Guidance amp Tool
bull To be published soon
Roll out of the Competence Framework and Assessment Tools
bull Training sessions for 20 local authorities rolled out in March 2017
Passport Style Competence Card Scheme
bull Focus Groups to determine appetite barriers and enablers held in March
Resounding support - SWITCH currently exploring options
bull Stakeholder Groups in June 18 with first training courses in August 18
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
What is SWITCH
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competency Health amp
Safety Forum
SWITCH is a multi-partnership forum made up of public private and third
sector organisations within the Resource Management Industry
Its purpose is to provide leadership for the resource management sector by
working collaboratively to raise standards within the sector regarding Health
amp Safety training learning amp development and technical competence
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
SQA
HS Health and Safety Executive
Engagement amp Partners
Is safe and healthy to work in
Actively supports education
training learning and development
Increases workforce capacity and
competence
Develops and shares good practice
Creates an industry that is
attractive as a career choice
Creates clear career and learner
pathways
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
SWITCH Strategic Objectives
Structure
Focus on specific industry priority areas
bull Transport
bull Industry meetings
bull Promoting guidance
bull Blogs tweets articles hellip
bull Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites
bull Occupational Health
Promote WISH to drive people towards existing Guidance
bull Collections
bull Civic Amenity SitesRecycling CentresBring sites
bull Noise
HampS Working Group
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
Competence Framework amp Assessment Tools and Guides
bull 200+ registrations for these ndash UK wide Canada
bull Full suite of resources available to download
httpwwwzerowastescotlandorgukcontentswitch-safety-and-skills-
waste-industry
SWITCHWISH lsquoAttitudes amp Behavioursrsquo Guidance amp Tool
bull To be published soon
Roll out of the Competence Framework and Assessment Tools
bull Training sessions for 20 local authorities rolled out in March 2017
Passport Style Competence Card Scheme
bull Focus Groups to determine appetite barriers and enablers held in March
Resounding support - SWITCH currently exploring options
bull Stakeholder Groups in June 18 with first training courses in August 18
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
SQA
HS Health and Safety Executive
Engagement amp Partners
Is safe and healthy to work in
Actively supports education
training learning and development
Increases workforce capacity and
competence
Develops and shares good practice
Creates an industry that is
attractive as a career choice
Creates clear career and learner
pathways
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
SWITCH Strategic Objectives
Structure
Focus on specific industry priority areas
bull Transport
bull Industry meetings
bull Promoting guidance
bull Blogs tweets articles hellip
bull Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites
bull Occupational Health
Promote WISH to drive people towards existing Guidance
bull Collections
bull Civic Amenity SitesRecycling CentresBring sites
bull Noise
HampS Working Group
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
Competence Framework amp Assessment Tools and Guides
bull 200+ registrations for these ndash UK wide Canada
bull Full suite of resources available to download
httpwwwzerowastescotlandorgukcontentswitch-safety-and-skills-
waste-industry
SWITCHWISH lsquoAttitudes amp Behavioursrsquo Guidance amp Tool
bull To be published soon
Roll out of the Competence Framework and Assessment Tools
bull Training sessions for 20 local authorities rolled out in March 2017
Passport Style Competence Card Scheme
bull Focus Groups to determine appetite barriers and enablers held in March
Resounding support - SWITCH currently exploring options
bull Stakeholder Groups in June 18 with first training courses in August 18
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
Is safe and healthy to work in
Actively supports education
training learning and development
Increases workforce capacity and
competence
Develops and shares good practice
Creates an industry that is
attractive as a career choice
Creates clear career and learner
pathways
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
SWITCH Strategic Objectives
Structure
Focus on specific industry priority areas
bull Transport
bull Industry meetings
bull Promoting guidance
bull Blogs tweets articles hellip
bull Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites
bull Occupational Health
Promote WISH to drive people towards existing Guidance
bull Collections
bull Civic Amenity SitesRecycling CentresBring sites
bull Noise
HampS Working Group
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
Competence Framework amp Assessment Tools and Guides
bull 200+ registrations for these ndash UK wide Canada
bull Full suite of resources available to download
httpwwwzerowastescotlandorgukcontentswitch-safety-and-skills-
waste-industry
SWITCHWISH lsquoAttitudes amp Behavioursrsquo Guidance amp Tool
bull To be published soon
Roll out of the Competence Framework and Assessment Tools
bull Training sessions for 20 local authorities rolled out in March 2017
Passport Style Competence Card Scheme
bull Focus Groups to determine appetite barriers and enablers held in March
Resounding support - SWITCH currently exploring options
bull Stakeholder Groups in June 18 with first training courses in August 18
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
Structure
Focus on specific industry priority areas
bull Transport
bull Industry meetings
bull Promoting guidance
bull Blogs tweets articles hellip
bull Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites
bull Occupational Health
Promote WISH to drive people towards existing Guidance
bull Collections
bull Civic Amenity SitesRecycling CentresBring sites
bull Noise
HampS Working Group
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
Competence Framework amp Assessment Tools and Guides
bull 200+ registrations for these ndash UK wide Canada
bull Full suite of resources available to download
httpwwwzerowastescotlandorgukcontentswitch-safety-and-skills-
waste-industry
SWITCHWISH lsquoAttitudes amp Behavioursrsquo Guidance amp Tool
bull To be published soon
Roll out of the Competence Framework and Assessment Tools
bull Training sessions for 20 local authorities rolled out in March 2017
Passport Style Competence Card Scheme
bull Focus Groups to determine appetite barriers and enablers held in March
Resounding support - SWITCH currently exploring options
bull Stakeholder Groups in June 18 with first training courses in August 18
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
Focus on specific industry priority areas
bull Transport
bull Industry meetings
bull Promoting guidance
bull Blogs tweets articles hellip
bull Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites
bull Occupational Health
Promote WISH to drive people towards existing Guidance
bull Collections
bull Civic Amenity SitesRecycling CentresBring sites
bull Noise
HampS Working Group
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
Competence Framework amp Assessment Tools and Guides
bull 200+ registrations for these ndash UK wide Canada
bull Full suite of resources available to download
httpwwwzerowastescotlandorgukcontentswitch-safety-and-skills-
waste-industry
SWITCHWISH lsquoAttitudes amp Behavioursrsquo Guidance amp Tool
bull To be published soon
Roll out of the Competence Framework and Assessment Tools
bull Training sessions for 20 local authorities rolled out in March 2017
Passport Style Competence Card Scheme
bull Focus Groups to determine appetite barriers and enablers held in March
Resounding support - SWITCH currently exploring options
bull Stakeholder Groups in June 18 with first training courses in August 18
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
Competence Framework amp Assessment Tools and Guides
bull 200+ registrations for these ndash UK wide Canada
bull Full suite of resources available to download
httpwwwzerowastescotlandorgukcontentswitch-safety-and-skills-
waste-industry
SWITCHWISH lsquoAttitudes amp Behavioursrsquo Guidance amp Tool
bull To be published soon
Roll out of the Competence Framework and Assessment Tools
bull Training sessions for 20 local authorities rolled out in March 2017
Passport Style Competence Card Scheme
bull Focus Groups to determine appetite barriers and enablers held in March
Resounding support - SWITCH currently exploring options
bull Stakeholder Groups in June 18 with first training courses in August 18
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
Resources Available
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
Competence Framework
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
Education Training amp Competence Working Group
SWITCH Case Studies
General
bull East Lothian Council Developing your own People
bull The Moray Council and NHS Grampian Keeping People Healthy
Competence Framework Case Studies
bull Barr Environmental ltd
bull Albion Environmental ltd
bull Binn Group
bull North Lanarkshire Council
bull West Lothian Council
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
SWITCH
For the industry
By the industry
For further information and to join
the network
switchzerowastescotlandorguk
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health amp Safety
switch_forum
