28 July 2015
BPIF Consultancy refresh 3 essential services core to a print business's health and safety needs
BPIF Consultancy have refreshed 3 services that are core to print businesses. Whilst the BPIF have an excellent record in supporting businesses specifically around health and safety, they have listened to their members and in conjunction with their own qualified internal staff, are now offering an expanded range of services provided by specialist associate companies. These services have been selected specifically for the industry and are competitively priced, offering great value solutions for the industry's health and safety needs. They include:
Health and Safety Training Courses
Exclusively for BPIF members, an annual Health and Safety Management Package has been created. This allows members to pick and mix up to 8 days consultancy services or training courses from 17 available modules*. An extensive range of short courses are available including IOSH Certification in Managing Safely, First Aid Training and Forklift Truck Training.
Occupational Health
An exclusive Employee Wellness Scheme (EWS) has been designed to provide cost-effective confidential support on a wide range of work, family and personal issues. A freephone service is available with 4 levels of entry offering 24 hour support 365 days of the year. A full suite of Health Surveillance and Screening Services, Medical Assessment Reporting and Sickness Absence Management is also available.
Occupational Hygiene
BPIF members have access to a free health check from which a bespoke Occupational Hygiene Management Scheme can be created. An extended suite of services is available including COSHH Risk Assessments, Local Exhaust Ventilation Testing and Workplace Air Monitoring, Workplace and Environmental Noise Monitoring, and a host of assessments such as Asbestos, Lighting and Ergonomics.
*a maximum of 3 days out of the 8 day allowance may be used for consultancy services
For more information please contact Phil Pateman, BPIF Consultancy Services Director, at [email protected] or visit www.britishprint.com
Pay Review Data, Wage Benchmarking and Cost of Living – FEB 2024 UPDATE
14 February 2024
We have collated data from multiple sources that should be useful for BPIF members that are approaching internal pay reviews, and/or are having a closer look at their pay and benefits structure. The datafile, first published in February 2023, has been updated with the latest available data - and additional content on factors exerting pressure on pay settlements in 2024.
Slight recovery of output and orders falls short of expectations in Q4 - confidence concerns mount in 2024
22 February 2024
Performance in the UK's printing and printed packaging industry did improve in Q4, as far as output and orders are concerned. However, it didn't come close to what would historically be considered the seasonal norm, nor quite match the subdued expectations for Q4.
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