Local networking and support
Along with offering the support of local advisers, EEF runs quarterly regional forums that enable members to network with peers in the area – a real benefit that Rita Rue, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance Manager appreciates.
“Networking on a local level through EEF’s forum is a huge benefit not only in terms of making new connections for the company, but also because it gives me the opportunity to discuss broad health and safety industry issues in a local context. EEF’s network is a valuable part of our membership.”
Bespoke training
We delivered bespoke training for risk assessment at Celotex’s local EEF office, along with providing safety representative training delivered in-house. Rita found EEF training particularly effective.
“I found EEF’s training and support a real lifeline as I went through the process of implementing new health and safety procedures and directives.
Today, if I need to qualify any area of health and safety procedure, I have the confidence that the advice, support and proactive approach provided by EEF locally gives me the help needed, right on my doorstep.”
Full health and safety audit
Celotex employs 135 people with a variety of skills across manufacturing, sales, management and technical disciplines. We help Celotex maintain best practice and ensures the correct procedures are in place through risk and noise assessments.
“EEF undertook a full health and safety compliance audit to identify and prioritise actions for our newly appointed health and safety manager. The audit was wide-ranging and included noise and risk assessment. EEF’s help meant that the new manager was effective far sooner than would otherwise have been the case.”
Legal advice and support
We provide Celotex with both ongoing support and second opinion advice on specific issues, allowing them to put systems in place to avoid legal problems and tackle any unexpected challenges immediately.
Alison Pena, HR Manager at Celotex was impressed by our hands-on approach at a local level:
“We could see the benefits of membership in terms of EEF’s focus on the manufacturing industry allowing us access to specialised support.”
Our legal service ensures members have access to detailed information on up-to-date best practice and allows them to ensure their company complies with all aspects of employment law.
Industry intelligence and the latest information
Alison signed up to receive email bulletins and advice from our website, as well as our regular surveys, to keep herself and her colleagues up to date.
“EEF is one of our main sources of reliable, up-to-date information and a source we trust. We read and refer to all their information and I particularly appreciate the pay bulletins and the business trends surveys EEF produce, because of their focus on manufacturing. It is vital that we understand what is happening within our industry across the UK.”