FORTH AND TAY DISTRICT of EDINBURGH BRANCH

39th Meeting

Dewar Centre, Glover Street, Perth at 7.30 pm Thursday 02nd April 2009

Sederunt.

P Szawlowski                                      D Clarke                                  S Fowler

R. Greer                                              E Ekanem                                B McDonnell

A. Pill                                                  R Brown                                 M Campbell   

R Paterson                                           E Strachan                               P Hally

T Mellon                                              S Chisholm                              M Kiel

Apologies

B Stainton                                           J Gordon                                 H McCrae D Binnie                                              A Thomson                             K McDonnell

1.         Chairperson               Paul Szawlowski

Paul opened the meeting at 7.30pm and welcomed everyone attending this the 39th Meeting of the Forth and Tay District of IOSH

He reminded the members of the emergency and administrative arrangements for this meeting at the Dewar Centre.

Paul asked that all present ensure they sign the sederunt and clearly print email address

He advised members that Tom Mellon was sitting in as secretary for this evening meeting.

Paul then advised members of the change in speaker due to illness, from Gena Falconer to our own member Sandy Fowler

2.                  Minutes of the 37th Meeting on the 6th November 2008

Paul reminded members that the minutes they had (hopefully) received and would be proposing were from 6th November 2008 not February AGM meeting minutes. AGM minutes will be covered at next year’s AGM.

This confirmed Paul asked if there are any comments to be made regarding the Minutes of that meeting. As no comments were forthcoming, he asked for a proposer and seconder that the Minutes be accepted as a true record of that meeting.

Proposed:        A Phil                                      Seconded:   S Chisolm

3.                  Secretary’s Report               

Tom explained Allan was off and therefore he was secretary for the meeting and had been given a list of apologies then asked for any more from the floor and recorded these. Tom then gave the following apology from Allan:

Allan apologises for any confusion as…….

Members may have noticed two sets of minutes coming into their email box within a couple of days.  The first were the AGM minutes which would be discussed at next year’s AGM then the second were for this meeting from November. The delay on AGM minutes was due to the committee having to change the proposed speakers and dates about. The early advance notice on this meeting was so early as Allan was on holiday last week.

Tom then reminded members about the books etc on sale from retiring member David Arnold with proceeds going to the Charity “Help for Heroes”

Tom spoke about the new H&S Law poster, members were given information on this subject as wel as information on changes to the CORGI – Gas Safe scheme and also information on new legislation on Vehicle Mirrors.

4.         Correspondence

There was no correspondence that has come in

5.         Branch Liaison – Karen McDonnell

As Karen was absent there was no update from the Branch

6.                  Any Other Competent Business

Paul told the members that we were loosing a member and gaining a member. He then thanked Andy Pill for his work for the District over the years and wished him well in his newly promoted position which was taking him away from the area.

Paul then welcomed new member to the District Michael Kiely.

In Hugh McCrae’s absence Paul spoke about the meeting details of Central Safety Group:  Always 3rd Thursday in month Forth Valley College in Falkirk at 2pm. All welcome.

7.         Ten Minute Speaker 

No member attending had any presentation to give.  Paul again reminded members that we would like someone to address the meetings. Anyone interested are requested to contact the Secretary so that they can be confirmed for the Ten Minute Speaker slot.

8.         Guest Speaker –        Sandy Fowler CMIOSH,

Paul introduced Sandy who is member of Committee and who stood in at very short notice and who though that got him out of the November talk but it does not. He will be back then too!!

Sandy’s topic was on : Corporate Manslaughter and a copy of his talk is attached. 

9.                  Vote of Thanks

Was given by Robin Greer who said that Sandy gave a presentation that was clear, concise and informative on a subject that can still be quite daunting and contentious.

Paul thanked Sandy Fowler not just for his talk but for standing in at short notice and presented him with glasses and invited the members to show their appreciation in the traditional manner.

10.       Next Meeting.

The next meeting will be the proposed site visit in June. Nothing has as yet been decided for this visit. Members will be notified by email ASAP with proposed date and venue.

The following meeting will be 3rd September usual venue and start time and the speaker will be Robert Fife with the topic of “Legal Up-date”

Paul closed the 39th meeting and wished members a safe journey home.