FORTH AND TAY DISTRICT
of
EDINBURGH
36th Meeting
Dewar Centre, Glover Street, Perth
at 7.30 pm Thursday 04th September 2008
Sederunt.
S. Fowler D. Haggart P. Szawlowski I. Scragg
A. Stark I. Chisholm A. Pill W. Miller
K. McDonnell D. Clark A. Thomson B. Cox
A. Milne K. Paterson S. Chisholm T. Mellon
P. Hally D. Binnie J. Goddard B. Stainton
G. Lamond
Apologies
A. Reavey R. McDonnell G. Adams
1. Chairperson Karen McDonnell
Karen opened the meeting at 7.30pm welcoming everyone attending the 36th Meeting of the Forth and Tay District then went on to remind the members of the emergency and administrative arrangements for the meeting at the Dewar Centre.
2. Minutes of the 35th Meeting on the 3rd April 2008
The meeting was asked if there were any comments to be made regarding the Minutes of that meeting. After some confusion it was agreed that this was the 36th meeting and that the minutes to be proposed were from the 35 meeting dated 3rd April 2008 not the AGM. No other comments were forthcoming and, so, it was proposed that the Minutes be accepted as a true record of that meeting.
Proposed: A. Pill Seconded: P. Szawlowski
3. Secretary’s Report A. Thomson
The Secretary informed the meeting that the following addressees for e-mails would be removed from his (e) mailing list as they keep bouncing back:-
Kevin Findlay
Dave Devey
Ian Condie
Any member who is contact with either of the people listed is requested to inform them of the Secretary’s action.
The Secretary asked if all members receiving emails and apologised to P Hally who was missed again from the minutes. Allan also suggested to all members to check their details on the “my IOSH” section on IOSH web site.
4. Correspondence
Karen read an email which had been forwarded from Max at Branch regarding a company based in Perthshire who were possibly looking for a member to help then and requested that nayone interested should speak to Secretary at the end of meeting.
5. Branch Liaison – (normally) Karen McDonnell
Nothing to report from Branch.
6. Any Other Competent Business
Karen reminded members that she had completed her training and was now acting as a mentor to IOSH members seeking to progress.
IOSH Scotland meeting on 10th September.
Allan stated that there was a possibility of the summer site visit to Nynas that was postponed now being able to take place w/c 27 October. He was waiting on confirmation from the Nynas contact and would notify all members when a firm date had been tied down.
7. Ten Minute Speaker
No member attending had any presentation to give. If any member would like to address the next meeting, they are requested to contact the Secretary so that they can be confirmed for the Ten Minute Speaker slot.
8. Guest Speaker – Robert Fife Solicitor Advocate
Anderson Strathern LLP
Topic: Stress – Legal Update
Karen then introduced the guest speaker Robert Fife
I would not attempt to cover Robert’s talk. He has kindly sent a synopsis of his talk which is attached. (I have some hard copies of PP presentation should anyone require a copy)
9. Vote of Thanks – P. Szawloske
Paul stood up and gave a hearty vote of thanks to Robert, not only for his in-depth presentation but also for being willing to answer questions from the audience. Paul mentioned it was always refreshing to hear Robert’s talks as he gave us vies from both sides of the “bench”
Karen again thanked Robert for a lively and beneficial discussion, presented him with our customary gift and invited the members to show their appreciation in the traditional manner.
10. Next Meeting.
The next meeting will be the 6th November at Dewar Centre as always starting at 7.30pm.