In this issue you will find important insights from industry alongside Reset Members news. Some of the highlights include:

• The UK National Asbestos Register (UKNAR) explains How a national asbestos register would benefit us all, saving time, money and lives.
• Member Benefits Partner, WorkNest H&S describes The high cost of health and safety breaches: Exploring Fee for Intervention (FFI) to help businesses avoid being stung by high inspection charges. 
• Simon Archer, Business Partner at BSIA Health and Safety Consultants Ltd takes a look at the induction process for construction sites in Inductions, genericity and what makes a good one!
• Look after your workforce and they'll look after you - In this article, Iván Williams Jiménez, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) looks at why it’s crucial that organisations manage psychosocial risks across their workforce.

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Besides the usual features, industry-wide insights and Reset updates, here are just some of what is inside this issue: 

• The Access Industry Forum publish Essential messages on safe work at height as part of their ‘Safety Steps campaign
   
• Georgina Townsend, registered nutritionist at NuMindSet highlights the multitude of health benefits sleep has and what are The Right Ingredients for a Good Night’s Sleep
   
• With two million people in the UK living with long-term symptoms of coronavirus, Employment Law specialists WorkNest give advice on Managing workers with long COVID
   
• Reset Site Induction features On the cover and is a must-read for anyone responsible for managing, monitoring and tracking site inductions
   
• Driving for Better Business explain how Safety-savvy leaders get a better bottom line through a systematic approach to fleet management
   
• Mesothelioma and Me, is the inspirational story of Dr Mavis Nye, mesothelioma sufferer and prolific campaigner for raising awareness of the dangers asbestos presents.

You can view the issue using this link https://connectedmagazine.co.uk/connected-issue-8/#connected-df_171/1/

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Connected has a unique and captive audience with a core print and digital circulation of over 14,500, each edition is also promoted to an additional audience of 40,000 health and safety professionals and was created with the objective of connecting its Members and Cardholders together with its client sites.

As well as essential content on a wide variety of compliance issues, this issue covers an interesting feature on training, which explores how to tackle local skills shortages and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity looks at how to build a better mental health culture. Read the latest issue by clicking here - https://connectedmagazine.co.uk/connected-issue-7/

Tool Watch is an easy to use, online solution to record, protect and report all essential tools, and is the only anti tool theft website that is endorsed and actively used by the police.

Furthermore, stolen tools can be reported at the click of a button and to save even more time, police reports can be downloaded and sent to insurance companies to speed up the claims process, enabling tradespeople to get back to work. 

Alan Brett, managing director and Co-founder of Tool Watch has experienced first-hand what it is like to be a victim of tool theft having had £8,000 worth of tools stolen from his van, and the challenges faced when reporting and evidencing proof of ownership, including laborious communication with both his insurance providers and police. 

Alan said, “The reality of tool theft has become all too common place and is on the rise. I know all too well the impact this type of crime has on a business”. 

According to a study carried out by Honcho, a van break-in also puts the average tradesperson out of work for 30 days and costs them almost £6,000 in missed jobs, over and above the cost of replacing tools and materials¹. A value cannot be put on the stress caused.

Speaking about the partnership, Alan goes on to say, “I am delighted to be able to provide Reset Members with a means of safeguarding their tools and their livelihoods via the Tool Watch website, as well as offering them the reassurance that by working together we are all proactively helping in the fight against tool crime”.

Reset Members will receive an exclusive 20% saving on Tool Watch’s annual subscription plans comprising of three great value packages covering anything from 5, 50 or 500 tools. 

Gary Duce, managing director of Reset said, “Reset’s Membership covers a multitude of contractors in all sectors, all of which rely on their tools, day to day, therefore Tool Watch is a very relevant addition to the Reset Membership Benefit Package and one that all our members will benefit from significantly”. 

To access more information about this service, Reset Company Members should log in to their Reset Dashboard, alternatively visit the Reset website www.rcscard.co.uk or call the Reset Membership Support team on 0845 519 5768 for more information.

Connected has a unique and captive audience with a core print and digital circulation of over 14,500, each edition is also promoted to an additional audience of 40,000 health and safety professionals and was created with the objective of connecting its Members and Cardholders together with its client sites.

Issue 6 is packed with essential content on a wide variety of compliance issues. Read the latest issue by clicking here -https://connectedmagazine.co.uk/connected-issue-6/

Connected has a unique and captive audience with a core print and digital circulation of over 14,500, each edition is also promoted to an additional audience of 40,000 health and safety professionals and was created with the objective of connecting its members and cardholders together with our client sites.

Issue 5 is packed with essential content on a wide variety of compliance issues. Read the latest issue by clicking here - Connected Issue 5 – Connected Magazine

About Reset

Reset Compliance Systems is a competence-verification scheme that saves time and resources in the process of admitting third-party contractors onto any site, ensuring and simplifying compliance with HSE CDM and legal obligations.

Reset clients all need to use and manage external contractors to keep their premises maintained and serviced. Connected covers both public, private sectors, reaches over 200 NHS sites plus schools, colleges and universities, MoD sites, Sports Grounds, Leisure Facilities, Shopping Centres and Airports. Reset member companies span from Asbestos Analytical, Survey and Removal Services to Tree Surgery and everything in-between.

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Sheffield-based Reset Compliance Systems has a product which speeds up the process of deciding whether or not to allow external contractors onto a site.

Sheffield based company, Reset has announced its partnership with leading workwear and PPE provider, Essential Workwear to deliver premium quality branded workwear and certified PPE for its Members.

Reset Company Members will be able to purchase company branded workwear and PPE at preferential prices, and to celebrate the launch receive an additional 10% off their first order until the end of 2020.

Furthermore, include the Reset Member Company logo alongside your own on your workwear and you will save even more as Reset will subsidise the cost of your workwear and uniforms. 

The range contains all the workwear fundamentals such as T-shirts, polo shirts and sweatshirts as well as hi-visibility clothing and specialist personal protection equipment, all of which can be personalised with their company logo and branding.

Essential Workwear are a family owned and operated company with over 20 years expertise in the garment personalisation and workwear industry, and already supply workwear and PPE to some major leading brands. 

As a proud member of the BSiF Registered Safety Suppliers Scheme, our members can be assured that all of the PPE products supplied meet the required British standards and are fully compliant, but that the team at Essential Workwear are qualified to assist and advise on all aspects of PPE.

Amanda Pilgrim, head of business development at Reset, said: “Having had to pause this launch through lockdown, we are very pleased to finally announce our partnership with Essential Workwear. We have worked really hard to find the most suitable partner for this particular benefit and Essential Workwear came out on top with the quality and range of products on offer as well as their close links with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSiF), the leading trade body in the safety industry representing suppliers, manufacturers and distributors of PPE, giving us the perfect fit in terms of what Reset epitomises, compliancy.

Amanda continues, “Essential Workwear have already begun to add value to the Reset Membership offering by supporting our Client Sites and Reset Company Members with vital PPE including face masks, gloves and hand sanitiser during the pandemic and through the easing of lockdown. 

Dean Walker, national sales manager at Essential Workwear, said “It is an absolute pleasure to partner with Reset as the ethos and principles of both companies are a perfect match. We look forward to showcasing our expertise in the PPE and Workwear industry to all the Reset Members and look forward to becoming your partners as we are with Reset.

Reset Company Members should log in to their Reset Dashboard and click on the Workwear and PPE icon to view the range alongside ordering information and pricing. Alternatively, contact our Membership Support team for more information on 0845 519 5768.

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Gary Duce, MD of Reset said: “Cardholders now only need their smartphones to present their credentials and login to site. It removes the issue of forgotten cards delaying login.”

“Reset is committed to helping our members to work safely and efficiently and to ensure they remain compliant at all times.”

The Reset Virtual Card is just as safe and secure as the Reset Individual Card and is available now on the App Store and Google Play.

The University joins a growing number of educational establishments, universities, colleges and schools that use Reset to manage and monitor contractor information and competence.

The University of Leicester’s design, engineering and construction works are highly awarded and the move to use Reset demonstrates the University’s dedication to health and safety. 

Barrie Ellis, health and safety compliance officer at the University of Leicester, said: “This is an exciting new initiative for us, which will save the University both time and money. Reset will make the process of checking our contractors easier and without compromise.”

The University will require that contractor companies become Reset Company Members and that their workers carry Reset Individual Cards. This allows the University to verify contractor competence quickly and easily. Reset Access self-service check in terminals will be located across the University site allowing contractors to easily and efficiently log on and off the site.