OHSC & TWU - Thom Ledgerwood
Management - Tim Bishop & Jack Tandy
Thom
Have received Worksafe hazardous manual handling books
Talked about injuries over the last year, especially those leading to time off work, often related to ramps.
Mentioned that ramps are wearing down, affecting grip and safety, and that they are gradually being repaired.
Shared a specific incident where someone got injured due to a trolley being too close to a ramp, emphasizing the need to keep areas around ramps clear.
Hot ramp? Use hat/blanket/towels etc to pickup
Discussed the importance of being cautious with dollies and ensuring they are stored properly to avoid tripping hazards.
Suggested a new policy to combine various hazardous environment factors (like heat and humidity) into one policy.
Jack
Announced the Christmas party date (25th Jan) and encouraged everyone to think about award nominations.
Mentioned a poker night event (10th Dec), inviting everyone to join and enjoy some food and drinks.
Discussed the importance of getting payments right, emphasising checking payment amounts and ensuring invoices are emailed correctly.
Shared a humorous take on the payment process and the importance of not leaving without full payment.
Trivia Night Recap: He shared that he and a couple of colleagues recently participated in a trivia night and did well, even tying for first place before losing in a tiebreaker.
Tim
Discussed the need for teamwork and diversity in working relationships, sharing a story about two colleagues who became friends after working together under challenging circumstances.
Brought up the importance of dynamic risk assessment to determine when conditions become too hazardous for work.
Thom
EBA happening next year
Last year started quite late
This year want to get started ASAP
Thom wants more tenure allowance tiers