Scotland s Favourite for Generations www.bellsfoodgroup.co.uk
Summary Two custom built bakeries & distribution depot in Shotts, Lanarkshire, employing over 200 staff. BRC Global Accreditation at A Grade level across our estate. A firm favourite with households across the UK, Bells has been a trusted brand for generations of families. Established 1931. We pride ourselves on quality and consistency. Extensive training programme for staff at every level Strong relationships with our multiple clients. A manufacturer you can trust Scotland s Number 1 brand.
Employees Bells Food Group Ltd employs around 200 staff: Production 160 Technical & Maintenance 10 Finance & Administration 10 Despatch 15 Sales & Marketing 5
Why manage health and safety? 3 reasons: MORAL FINANCIAL LEGAL & simply because we WANT to!
What have we done? Established 2 Health and Safety Committees: Senior Management Health and Safety Committee Health and Safety Committee Investment in Training: IOSH Managing Safely IOSH Directing Safely NEBOSH National Certificate NEBOSH General Diploma USDAW Health and Safety Training for Union Reps Internal Accredited Fork Lift Trainer Internal Accredited Manual Handling Trainers. 20+ Trained First Aid Staff
Commitment & Leadership Finance Director & Production Director NEBOSH qualified (general certificate) & both working towards NEBOSH diploma via distance learning. Health & Safety a core objective of the business & on every board meeting agenda. Finance budget allocated for Health & Safety Training Senior Management are members of the Health and Safety Management Team. External Health & Safety Consultant.
18 Health and Safety Training 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 IOSH Managing Safety IOSH Directing Safety NEBOSH General Certificate NEBOSH Diploma
Course Number IOSH Managing Safety 17 IOSH Directing Safety 5 NEBOSH General Certificate 3 NEBOSH General Certificate (working towards) 2 NEBOSH NEBOSH Diploma (working towards) 3 General Certificate, 2% NEBOSH Diploma, 2% IOSH Directing Safely, 3% IOSH Managing Safely, 10%
SVQ 60 50 40 SVQ Level 2 Production Control Skills, Facilities Support Skills, Distribution Skills 30 20 SVQ Level 3 Specialist Management Skill, Specialist Technical Skills 10 0 Achieved SVQ Working Towards SVQ New Qualification Food & Drink Operations
Health and Safety Committee Bells Food Group Ltd are committed to minimising accidents and by having the commitment the health and safety committee will help to address this. Meet on a monthly basis. Comprises of production operatives, middle management and senior management All hold IOSH Managing Safely qualification as minimum.
Senior Management Health and Safety Committee Ronnie Miles, Deputy Managing Director Paul Griffiths, Operations Director (Savoury) Andrew Bell, Operations Director (Cake & Pastry) Jackie Hughes, External Health & Safety Consultant John Watson, Health & Safety Manager Stephanie Rothin, Human Resources Manager
Health and Safety Committee Jackie Hughes External H&S Consultant John Watson H&S Manager Stephanie Rothin HR Manager Karol Nowacki Packing Supervisor Craig Weir Comas Operator Carol Herd Production Operative Lorna Queen Packing Manager Dennis McCall Machine Setter Jackie Wemyss Production Manager Allan Davidson Production Operative Ewa Kobylarz QA Auditor Paul Griffiths Operations Director
Remit of Health & Safety Committee 1. Help identify areas with safety concerns. 2. Review risk assessments and where appropriate agree remedial action. 3. Review accident and near miss reports. 4. Review training requirements and needs. 5. Carry out health and safety audits and recommend actions. 6. Communication let colleagues know about committee work 7. Consultation make sure that staff can have their input through you. 8. Participate in projects. 9. Make recommendations to the Safety Management Team so that action can be taken. 10. Feedback from the Safety Management Team.
Health and Safety Committee - some recent projects Slips, Trips and Falls Manual Handling Review of PPE provision
Current Campaign Near Miss Reporting To encourage staff to identify potential hazards and prevent injury in the workplace. Members of the Health & Safety Committee to bring a completed report with them to the next meeting to discuss. Posters on display in canteen/notice board/bakery. Reports more readily available (recent meeting discovered that they were locked away). Staff encouraged to report a near miss instead of leaving it to someone else
Where are we now & benefits of H&S Training Increased awareness of Health & Safety More robust accident reporting Accident Investigations carried out by NEBOSH qualified personnel. Absenteeism period 6 months to September 2013 is 0.6% ( previous year 1%) Staff Turnover 6% Productivity has increased in all cost centres. Increased morale. Money savings? Difficult to quantify however yes we have saved money!
Competent, Trained & Professional Staff!
The End Ronnie Miles Finance Director 01501 826001 ronniemiles@bellsfoodgroup.co.uk