The topic for the day was ‘The importance of ‘Wellbeing’ in shaping Health & Safety Management Systems’ – perhaps not the most attention-grabbing subject for busy surveyors, but it proved to be an absorbing and challenging topic that got the attention of everyone present.  While safety seems to be improving somewhat, the ‘Health’ side of H&S is seeing an increase in adverse performance.  Some shocking statistics were presented throughout the day, such as men working in the construction industry being SIX times more likely to die from suicide than fall from a height.

Members were taken through steps to help identify what a ‘Wellbeing Programme’ might look like – with benefits for both employees and employers, with  a reminder that good health – both physical and mental – equals good business.

After networking over lunch (with fruit and cake in equal measure!), members worked in groups to tackle a Wellbeing Workshop with Martin and Geoff in full role-play mode.  Everyone gathered together for a final Wellbeing Audit, with some thorough and tough questions, before a final summary and answering any questions.

Feedback from attendees:

“Another helpful H&S seminar……very informative!”

“We always come out of it with something that we then implement into our business, no matter how small or trivial it may seem.”

“A good informative day.”

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The topic for the day was Vehicle Safety and all that it means for surveying companies.  The day began with a welcome from Leica and then straight into the latest Legislation Updates.  Attendees were able to then focus on why a Vehicle Management system is an essential part of any business, with the opportunity to work in small groups.

Networking over lunch is always an essential part of any TSA event and this was no exception.  Work then resumed in the afternoon, with a Risk Assessment focusing on Working in the Highways and all the H&S elements to consider.

Due to the heavy rain and awful driving conditions on the day, the seminar ended slightly earlier to practice what it preached by helping members to have a safer drive home!

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This Briefing Note has been written to highlight the importance of ensuring instruments involved with the survey and measuring of data are properly calibrated and monitored throughout their working life.

It will be of interest to surveyors, clients and anyone involved with quality assessment of works undertaken and compliance monitoring.

Download it for FREE here: www.tsa-uk.org.uk/for-clients/guidance-notes/

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Tagging is a fast developing technique for accurately recording the position and attributes of buried utilities.

As the technology is becoming widely adopted for both new installations and exposed existing assets TSA felt it important to provide a new client guide to help users understand how the technology works and what features to look out for.

Download it for FREE here: www.tsa-uk.org.uk/for-clients/guidance-notes/

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This Client Guide was updated to help professionals understand the development of the Register of Determined Boundaries in England and Wales and the four major concepts of the general boundaries system.

The guide covers essential features and measurement practice / plan requirements for determined boundaries and It concludes with the overall registration process for determined boundaries and best practice for registered land owners.

Download the FREE guide here: http://www.tsa-uk.org.uk/for-clients/guidance-notes/

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