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Time

To this end, I thought I would share with fellow TREND readers the principles I’m following from now on to make the most of this finite commodity. Get planning: Most of us use some kind of device with a calendar that will send us alerts. Take the time to plan effectively; choosing specific and realistic timeframes and timeslots. Find the value of everything: Viewing all activities as valuable and worthwhile means that we will devote time to them instead of putting them off because we don’t really see the point. Rome wasn’t built in a day: Breaking down each step towards overall completion of a project is very satisfying. Take the time to identify which steps can be completed and how long you’ll need for each step. You can always return to add, improve or perfect by planning a subsequent timeslot. Stick to it!: Trust your planning. If you have allocated 2 hours stick to it! Overrunning means that time will be lost on your other plans. It’s limited remember? The number of hours in your day is fixed and it’s not changing any time soon. Be kind: Include some time for you in your plans; to do something that you enjoy or choose for yourself. It is very satisfying and helps to reduce stress. By the way, it has take around 2 minutes of your life (time) to read this.

Nancy Devalencia—Learning & Development Manager

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Changes to PPE Legislation

On 6th April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992).

They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment o limb (b) workers (dependant contractors)

Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 will remain unchanged but will extend to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022.

If PPE is required, employers must ensure their workers have sufficient information, instruction and training on the use of PPE.

A limb (b) worker will have the duty to use the appropriate PPE in accordance with their training and instruction, and ensure it is returned to the storage area provided by their employer.

The HSE have published the following guidance to help employers with the new changes;

• Personal protective equipment at work (L25) - https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ books/l25.htm

• Risk at work - personal protective equipment (PPE) - https://www.hse.gov.uk/ ppe/ppe-regulations-2022.htm