Simon Pickvance

About Simon Pickvance submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 11:50

Simon Pickvance BA, MIOSH, Senior Occupational Health Adviser and Development Consultant at SOHAS.

Sheffield Futures submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-11 11:33

Sheffield Futures offers a comprehensive information, advice and guidance service for adults of any age who live in Sheffield or South Yorkshire. Careers advice (vocational guidance) is available to help people who are unsure of the most suitable career choices for them. Sheffield Futures incorporates the old Sheffield Careers Service

Personal Items submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-09-30 05:02

contains personal workarea items for spickvance

n-propyl bromide submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-03 11:43

US EPA guidance on n-propyl bromide

n-propyl bromide submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-03 16:30

Useful summary of hazards of a solvent used as a substitute for chlorinated solvents as a degreaser.

seating advice for shop workers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-06 14:14

Shop workers' union USDAW guidance on the regulations covering seating at work

Health and safety checklist for shop workers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-06 14:14

Excellent USDAW checklist for shop workers

Disablement Benefit submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-07 11:17

Department For Work and Pensions leaflet explaining all about Disablement Benefit; state compensation for industrial diseases

multiple chemical sensitivity submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-09 14:32

Danish report on sensitivity to chemicals (odours, fragrances, etc)

Peak flow measurements submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-28 01:40

New standard peak flow values for adults, for use in occupational asthma surveillance

chemical health and safety data submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-28 01:40

Entry to US databases on chemical safety

hairdressing risk assessment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-28 01:40

Risk assessment guidance for hairdressing salon managers and staff

hairdressers health and safety guidelines submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-04-30 10:24

Australian WorkCover guidance covering ergonomics, chemicals, RSIs, dermatitis, etc

foot problems at work submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-28 01:40

Canadian Centre advice on foot comfort at work

Foot wear at work submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-28 01:40

Industry overview of the issues concerning feet at work

voice loss advice for teachers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-29 13:27

Union guidance on voice care, noise levels, etc in teaching

voice care submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-29 13:28

Excellent round-up of advice for workers on voice care from Hazards magazine

voice care for teachers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-29 13:28

NUT guidance on teachers' voice problems

medium density fibreboard submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-31 18:54

Health and Safety Executive assessment of MDF hazards

wood based boards submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-31 18:54

hazards of medium density fibreboard (MDF) and other wood based boards (chipboard, laminates, blockboard, etc) from London Hazards Centre

formaldehyde submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-31 18:54

hazards of formaldehyde exposure from Canadian government. Mentions exposure from use of medium density fibreboard and other building materials

MDF control measures submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-31 18:54

extraction system for working with medium density fibreboard

Agency work: government guidance submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-03-31 18:54

Shortcuts to all government legislation and guidance on agency workers

Blood lead level measurements submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:10

Outlines what GPs and advisers should do if asked for a blood lead level or if they suspect lead absorption at work

Labour market review submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-03 14:33

UK Office for National Statistics labour market stats

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-07 16:27

An occupational lung disease caused by exposure to biological materials (bioaerosols), for example fungal spores, that can progress to a chronic condition, interstitial fibrosis

metal working fluids submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-07 16:27

US government guidance on metalworking fluids (oils, soluble oil, oil mist, etc) used in engineering

Trigene submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-07 16:27

safety data sheet for this newish disinfectant used in hospitals. Concerns are being expressed about its usage - precautionary controls should be adopted.

More on Trigene submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-07 16:27

manufacturers information on this hospital disinfectant

Multiple chemical sensitivity submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-10 18:59

Canadian union publication on MCS describes causes and symptoms of this disease, in which sufferers become sensitive to exposure to a wide range of chemicals following exposure to, for example, solvents, pesticides, etc.-

manual handling in shops and supermarkets submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-10 18:59

USDAW, (shopworkers' union) guide to manual handling (lifting, moving, shelf-filling, order-picking) in shops, supermarkets and other retail premises

guidelines for care for contact dermatitis submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-10 18:59

Scientific article on good medical practice for care of patients with contact dermatitis

managing contact dermatitis submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-10 18:59

advice for patients on how to manage contact dermatitis

skin care protocol submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-10 18:59

This is a simple flow chart for skin care in the health professions. There is emphasis on the prevention of latex allergy and dermtiatis

reflections on the NICE infection control guidelines for practice nurses submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-10 19:01

The NICE infection control guidelines are evidence-based and give a clearcut set of instructions for primary care health professionals. There is little attempt to balance risk of skin problems in health professionals against the very low risk of infection in some occupations and procedures.

Access to Work Scheme submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-08-20 11:02

How the Access to Work Scheme run by JobCentre Plus (DWP) works. This is the scheme that helps people to remain in work by providing equipment, assistants, transport and advice. Financial help is provided to companies.

Business use of employees' own cars submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-19 16:32

Guide from teachers union NUT covers insurance and other implications (suitability, health and safety) of using your own car when at work.

health and safety in factories submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-19 16:32

Guide from the Hesperian Foundation to health and safety in factories, sweatshops, etc

Radon gas submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-19 16:32

TUC guide to the hazards of exposure to Radon gas, which is believed to cause substantial numbers of cancer deaths. Sources of exposure include work underground with particular risks in some areas of the country (SW, Derbyshire, etc)

Noise at Work Regulations submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-19 16:32

TUC factsheet on the new Noise at Work Regulations 2005

Disability questionnaire procedure submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-24 23:25

Disability Rights Commission questionnaire procedure is a set of questions to be put to employers about whether disability discrimination has taken place or not.

Bully Online submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-27 13:55

This is a widely used website covering bullying in school and at work.

Bullying and harassment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-04-27 13:55

Advice from ACAS on bullying and harassment - legal guidance, good practice, etc

isocyanates and health submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-05-04 15:43

French website with details of respiratory (lung) problems due to isocyanates and arthralgia, joint pain, etc.

Disability assessment for students requiring financial help submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:11

Sheffield Regional Assessment Centre is based at Sheffield Hallam and Sheffield College. It carries out assessments of people wanting to study and access disability help

income support claim form submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:11

claim form for income support that can be filled out online or printed out

Disablement Benefit claim form for occupational asthma submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-07-24 11:24

This is the site to download the occupational asthma claim form from for Disablement Benefit (an Industrial Injuries Scheme benefit payable for certain Prescribed Diseases and accidents where levels of disablement are assessed at a sufficient level).

metalworking fluids questionnaire submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:11

This is HSE's questionnaire on assessing the health risks of metalworking fluids in the workplace. Health problems include occupational asthma, alveolitis, humidifier fume fever, occupational bronchitis and dermatitis. Metalworking fluids include mineral oil, synthetic oils and soluble oil

Brucellosis submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:12

Standard description from the Health Protection Agency of brucellosis, a disease caught from contact with infected cattle.

A workbook for computer users submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:12

This link is a commercial 'workbook' approach to working comfortably at computers. It is well-designed and packaged, but has some outstanding problems; the mouse and keyboard positions demonstrated by the model will lead to musculoskeletal disorders if adopted.

Adjustable height desks submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:13

Descriptive material from office suppliers, Posturite, on adjustable height desks for office workers - particularly valuable for chronic back problems

adjustable height desks submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:13

Adjustable height desks or sit/stand desks from commercial supplier

Managing violence in primary care submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:13

Patients may become violent in primary care premises (GP surgeries). These are the recommendations of a review of previous research

Policy on referrals to occupational health services submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:21

This is a model letter sent by Durham County Council occupational health services to employees showing how it will deal with OH appointments and the medical reports requested by managers. It does not cover all the work done by OHSs, just the fitness for work investigations that are currently a major part of their work. (First published in OH magazine)

working tax credit calculations submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:21

This website allows you to work out whether you are likely to receive working tax credit, but not how much you will receive

Working in cold stores submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:21

This guidance discusses mainly the hazards of exposure to refrigerants

Cold or hot work: managers' responsibilities submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:17

HSE guidance on cold and hot work

Cold work in the food industry submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-14 10:28

This is basic advice from the Bakers union BFAWU on cold work

incapacity benefit claim form submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:17

Incapacity benefit claim form to print out and fill in

Respiratory protective equipment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:22

This is one of a series of leaflets on choosing RPE (face masks, powered hoods, etc) for use with dust, gases and fumes at work. They form part of the COSHH Essentials package. Quite technical in one sense - the outline the kind of equiment you need rather than showing you what they mean. The Assigned Protection Factor (40 in this case) is hard to work out in many situations. Look for other leaflets in this series for different levels of protection.

Respiratory protective equipment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:18

RPE for protection factor (APF) of 10

Respiratory protective equipment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:22

Equipment with a protection factor (APF) of 20

Respiratory protective equipment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:22

This HSE leaflet is about RPE for wood dusts but it has the great advantage of showing different kinds of maks, powered air supply, hood, etc, so it is easier to see what is being talked about than in the COSHH leaflets R1-5.

cold work in the retail sector submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:22

A short guide for workers in shops and warehouses on cold work from the shop workers unions UUSDAW

avoiding the use of concrete blocks submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:19

Concrete blocks can increase the manual handling risks of bricklayers and other building workers (e.g. back problems). This is guidance on how to a void the use of heavy blocks.

Manual handling in construction submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:19

Useful short descriptions of ways of avoid heavy manual handling tasks in construction. HSE campaign material

Pocket Ergonomist: keyboard and office submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:23

This brilliant short leaflet links symptoms to problems in office jobs (keyboard, display screen, VDU or computer work) and then delivers some quick remedies. 20 years old and still amongst the very best of its kind.

Pocket Ergonomist: industrial and retail submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:26

Another brilliant tool for working out what it is about your job that is causing pain and then offering some solutions. Ergonomic problems in manufacturing and shop work.

Access to Work scheme submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:26

This is the Job Centre Plus service for people in work who need help with remaining in work because of a chronic health problem or disability. The local service in South Yorkshire can be reached via Job Centre Plus sheffield 203 3000 or the Leeds call centre 0113 214 2345

safety representatives submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:45

Basic HSE description of employees' safety representatives' rights. Representatives of employee health and safety have weaker rights than recognised TU safety reps.

union safety representatives submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2008-05-19 09:43

Basic HSE description of union safety representatives' rights

safety representatives submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:45

Hazards magazine briefing on safety representation

safety representatives submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:45

UNISON - public sector union - briefing on union safety reps

agency workers' health and safety submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:46

Health and safety of agency workers

Bakers' asthma submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:46

Short shopworkers' union bulletin on bakers asthma due to flour dust, enzymes and flavourings

Exposure limit for flour dust submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:46

Bakers Union welcomes exposure limit for flour dust which can cause asthma and dermatitis for exposed workers

voice problems in entertainers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-10 08:47

Voice problems in entertainers including vocal cord nodules and polyps, and laryngitis

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passive smoking at work submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-14 10:29

excellent UNISON (public sector trade union) briefing on effects of cigarette smoke at work and how to negotiate agreements to cut exposure to passive smoking.

smoking at work submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-14 10:30

Hazard bulletin round-up of items on smoking at work

Disability employment advisers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-14 10:30

Government specialist help for people with disabilities who need help returning to work. Sheffioeld contact number is JobCentre Plus 203 3000

carpal tunnel syndrome submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-11-26 17:24

NHS Direct information on Carpal tunnel syndrome; causes, nature of damage, and treatment

RSI submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-14 10:32

Communication Workers Union data sheet and reports on repetitive strain injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Interesting section on children and whether home computer or play station use can put them at risk

Welding health and safety submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2008-01-14 13:06

Information sheets from the The Welding Institute (TWI) on welding fumes and other welders' health and safety problems. Some of the sheets date back ten years or more, so read with care.

Nickel health and safety submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-14 10:32

HSE free leaflet on health problems working with Nickel

Nickel health problems submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-09-14 10:33

Useful leaflet from labour movement health and safety clinic in Ontario on the health problems linked to Nickel (cancer, asthma, dermatitis, etc.

International cancer rating for nickel