Issue No. 127 - March 2005
PERSONNEL
Baby for David and Kelly
Congratulations to David Slater and Kelly on the birth of their baby Millie Marie. She weighed in at 8lbs 14oz on 31st January 2005. Mother and daughter are both doing fine. (Congratulations to grandad Pat as well!).
Twins for Rachael and Mark
Congratulations to Rachael Brittain and husband Mark. Rachael gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, on Thursday 3rd February. Baby Marcus Anthony Harry weighed in at 5lb 1oz and Georgia Michelle at 4lb 6oz. Mother and children are all doing well.
Dawn Andrews Update
As reported in last month's Newsletter, Dawn broke her leg four days after her 40th birthday whilst out walking. The break was bad and required an operation, during which Dawn woke up. She watched the final 20 minutes of the operation with interest.
She has had a frame fitted to her leg. It was invented by Professor Gavril Abramovich Ilizarov (a Russian), and it covers her leg from her ankle to her thigh. The frame houses 25 stainless steel pins each going directly into the bone. And they say that 'life begins at 40'; Dawn's not so sure!
Welcome
To Emma Eaton at Chesterfield and to Shabeena Bibi at Burton. Both Emma and Shabeena joined the company during February.
Congratulations
To Ivan Hutson who passed PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (Welds), category w (Critical Defect Sizing).
To Graham Stapleton who passed PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (Wrought Products), categories p, q and s.
To Daniel Strong who passed PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (Welds), categories 3.1, 3.2 and 3.7.
To Paul Burton, Martin Hall and Russell Swain who all passed the PCN Basic Radiation Safety (BRS) examination.
The National Lottery
Dawn Andrews at Chesterfield and Keith Dashper at Ossett run the Applied Inspection lottery syndicate. There are currently 31 members who each pay £1.00 per week (stopped at source) which is put on the Saturday lottery. Anyone who is not a member, and who would like to join, should contact Dawn or Keith.
Our winnings to date are as follows:
1995 - £160.00 (40 weeks)
1996 - £297.00 (52 weeks)
1997 - £220.00 (52 weeks)
1998 - £251.00 (52 weeks)
1999 - £290.00 (52 weeks)
2000 - £270.00 (53 weeks)
2001 - £382.00 (52 weeks)
2002 - £330.00 (52 weeks)
2003 - £230.00 (52 weeks)
2004 - £180.00 (52 weeks)
2005 - 1 January - £0.00
2005 - 8 January - £0.00
2005 - 15 January - £0.00
2005 - 22 January - £10.00
2005 - 29 January - £0.00
2005 - 5 February - £30.00
2005 - 12 February - £10.00
2005 - 19 February - £20.00
Any errors in the above list will be corrected as soon as possible.
QUALITY & TRAINING
Standards and Specifications
We have been notified by BSI that ASME B31.1, Process Piping, is now scheduled for March/April 2005 release.
Quote of the month
"The Self is a circle whose centre is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere."
Carl Jung
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NDT Training
The answers to the questions on Radiographic Testing in last month's NEWSLETTER are as follows:
1) B 2) C 3) A 4) D
Here are some more questions, this time on Radiation Safety:
1. Which of the following individuals can be designated as classified workers?
A. A male employee aged 35.
B. A male employee (trainee) aged 17.
C. A female employee (trainee) aged 17.
D. All of the above.
2. The film badge can detect:
A. Alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, neutron.
B. Gamma, x-ray.
C. Beta, gamma, x-ray.
D. Beta, gamma, x-ray, neutron.
3. What dose does the TLD disc under the plastic dome measure?
A. Skin dose.
B. Depth dose.
C. Extremity dose.
D. Neutron dose.
4. Radiation dose records must be kept by the Approved Dosimetry Service (ADS) for:
A. 3 years after last entry.
B. 10 years after last entry.
C. 30 years after last entry.
D. 50 years after last entry.
Quality at Applied Inspection
Applied Inspection has a number of statements relating to its position on that subject. They are Vision, Mission, Quality, Training, Health & Safety, Environmental, Equal Opportunities and Alcohol & Drugs.
The statements are contained in the Company Rules booklet, available at each site on the Notice Board, and the Health & Safety booklet, issued to all employees. In addition, from time to time we also publish the statements and related information in the NEWSLETTER. Here is our Alcohol and Drugs policy. We welcome comments and/or suggestions from staff in relation to any company policy statement. Please contact any director or e-mail us through the company web site.
Alcohol and Drugs Policy Statement
1. The Applied Inspection policy on alcohol and drugs at work is designed to promote safe and sensible attitudes. Drinking at work is not therefore encouraged and the use of drugs is only permitted when prescribed by a doctor. Keeping either alcohol or drugs on the premises for consumption at work is strictly forbidden, as is being under the influence of drink or drugs whilst at work, or travelling to and from sites.
2. This policy applies to all levels in the organisation, and to any visiting contractors.
3. The company recognises that both alcohol and drug problems may be an illness and, as such, will be treated in the same way as other illnesses. In addition, it will take measures wherever possible to prevent misuse through education and raising awareness about their effects on work performance and health.
4. Any employee who has a problem, or thinks he may be developing one, should discuss it with his or her superior at the earliest opportunity so that appropriate action can be taken. For example, action can be taken to avoid situations where alcohol or drugs are available, or arrangements for counseling or treatment can be agreed. Failure to take action can result in exposure of other employees to unacceptable health and safety dangers, and disciplinary action in accordance with the company rules may be taken.
5. All managers and supervisors are required to ensure that strict confidentiality is maintained.
TRANSPORT
Company Van Users - Tax
From 6th April 2005 there will be no tax charge on employees who have taken their van home and who are not allowed any other private use.
If you book any private miles on your timesheets after 6th April, then you will be subject to a full year's tax charge.
Both Applied Inspection Ltd and the Inland Revenue require employees to keep accurate and precise records regarding personal and business mileage.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Forklift Truck Driving
Only trained and authorised individuals may drive company forklift trucks. Laboratory supervisors are responsible for monitoring the performance of operators and reporting all dangerous incidents, near misses etc. to the QAHSE Manager.
Site Radiography - Reminder
Remember the following points that must be observed when carrying out gamma radiography on site. Firstly, the RPS is required to carry with him a copy of the local rules and be familiar with them, including contingency plans. Secondly, drivers are required to carry with them their ADR certificate applicable to Class 7 (radioactive) dangerous goods, or internal training certificate, as appropriate. Also, remember that the source must be monitored after every exposure to ensure that it has returned safely to the container.
CONTACTS
Holmewood, Derbyshire: Tel: 01246 851864 (4 Lines)
Fax: 01246 852243
Burton, Staffordshire: Tel: 01283 515163 (4 Lines)
Fax: 01283 539729
Ossett, W Yorks: Tel/Fax: 01924 270006 (2 lines)
Glasgow, Scotland: Tel/Fax: 0141 3355191
Internet Website: www.appliedinspection.co.uk
Published by: Applied Inspection Ltd., Holmewood, Chesterfield, UK. Editor: D K Thomas 23/02/2005
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