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 Minutes October 2009
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Minutes October 2009
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Date Added: 1/6/2010
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HOME SAFETY SCOTLAND MINUTES OF MEETING – 1/10/09 Dalziel Building Motherwell Serderunt Teresa Murphy (Chair) North Lanarkshire CouncilDavid Birrell (Secretary) Fife Community Safety Partnership
Nikkie Butters RoSPA
Ann Browning South Lanarkshire Council
Diane Lumley West Lothian CHCP
Hugh Hamilton Clackmannanshire Council
Collette Corry Glasgow Community and Safety Services
Lesley Nish GGC CHP
Sharon Ramsey Specialist Burn Nurse
Dr David Kelly BRE
Laura Birrell BRE
Wayne Ward BRE
Peter Wilder Architect.
Apologies
Laura McDermott Dundee City Council
Jim France North Lanarkshire Council
Bill Petherick East Ayrshire Council
Margaret Brunton South Lanarkshire Council
The running order of the meeting was altered to accommodate the speakers.
Building Research Establishment (Scotland)
Dr David Kelly, Laura Birrell and Peter Wilder gave a very full and interesting presentation on the BRE Innovation project undergoing development at the Ravenscraig site in Motherwell. The main aims of energy efficiency, sustainability, affordability and community were discussed, taking into account the Sullivan Report with an aim for 0 carbon buildings by 2017. Dr Kelly envisaged that safety features could be included in the development and that HSS members could have some input. A link to HSS or even a dedicated page on their website may be feasible. Dr Kelly queried whether or not a list of local suppliers would be available. Dr Kelly will get back to HSS to discuss information that could be included in a children’s teaching pack. Teresa thanked the team for their input and expressed the hope that there would be future collaboration.
Sharon Ramsey/Lesley Nish
Sharon gave an extremely interesting presentation on the increasing significance in hair straighteners as a cause of burns in young children particularly Scotland and England but not apparently Ireland. In 2007 66% of the said burns occurred to males under 2 years. Mainly hand but also feet and legs have been affected. Teresa asked if any of the pictures within the presentation would be available for use by HSS however Sharon explained this may not be possible due to confidentiality issues. Lesley followed by detailing the pilot project in GGC – Straight Off Straight In Straight Away where people are encouraged to use heat resistant storage bags and store straighteners immediately after use. Teresa advised HSS would be interested in supporting the proposed December launch however possible- particularly on the website. It was decided that following both excellent presentations that an article on the dangers of this type of burn should be put on the website. Teresa thanked Sharon and Lesley for their presentations and time.
Minutes of previous meeting
Item 4.1 to be updated to clarify referral was to the schools pack
Proposed by Nikkie Butters seconded by Ann Browning
Matters Arising
3.2 The Meeting with the Minister for Community Safety has been rescheduled for 8/10/09
3.3 Ann gave an update on correspondence with CAPT discussing that they recognise the role of home safety officers and will update their website. It was decided not to take the matter any further.
4.1 Teresa advised she had sent further details of the year of safety to ESC
7.1 Teresa read out a letter of thanks from Mike Hayes.
9.2 Teresa read out the response to HSS comments on the Scottish Health Survey
Forward Plan
Nikkie gave update on Ikea approach- meeting to be arranged. It was agreed she would request that we hold a one day launch in store and if possible leave an unmanned display for a week. Nikkie would pick up remainder of display at the end. She asked anyone interested in accompanying her to contact her. Teresa hoped to be able to speak to Christine Grahame MSP at the Electrotechnical safety awards she has been invited to attend by ESC.Teresa - to email Bill re update on the banner.Teresa - to speak to Jim France re approaching Alex Neil MSP to host a launch at parliament.
Proposed calendar-
Jan /Feb - Falls
March /April - Electrical gadget safety
May /June - Burns/ Scalds
July /August - Garden safety
Sept/Oct - CO/other Poisoning
Nov/Dec - Christmas electrical safety
Diane passed around 13 amp stickers to help minimise overloading of sockets. £102 per 5000. Group agreed in principle to purchase 5000 to be distributed during year of safety. Diane agreed to see if buying in bulk gave a better price.
Financial report.
Bill emailed to advise current balance is £ 4749.63
Other reports
National Home Safety Committee –Teresa to attend meeting next weekSAPC- meeting with Minister for Community Safety Fergus Ewing has been agreed for 8th October. Teresa will attend on behalf of HSS. Again she requested members send bullet points to be raised.
AOCB
Diane distributed information on cot deaths related to swaddling clothes. Group expressed interest but agreed it was not our area of expertise. Collette agreed to contact the speaker on cot deaths who had to cancel a previous presentation to see if she would be interested in rescheduling for next year.Ann had followed up Diane’s contact for safety stickers from Bickipegs and received samples.Collette advised she is participating in multi agency elderly committee to produce a safety leaflet with advice and also supporting information. She will keep group updated on progress.Teresa gave update from SCSA advising that there is an MSP hoping to introduce a Members Bill on safety. This is very much in its infancy – further information will be given when available. The response to Patrick Harvie’s questions was discussed. Stan Blackely agree to try to put forward the following questions· Why there is no health representation on NCSSG· Information on deaths and hospital admissions/presentations re Child Protection · While Active Play is encouraged what steps are taken to avoid injury· As the SG has stated it is the responsibility of LA’s to set safety priorities –how does it monitor this responsibility.
Thanks were given to North Lanarkshire Councils Trading Standards Department for hosting the meeting.
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