Part-time student's first will 'boost employers health and safety management'

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Part-time student's first will 'boost employers health and safety management' A woman from Ruthin who was in class for one day a week has achieved a first class degree in occupational health and safety, which her bosses say will help boost the profile of the company.

Diane Guidera was sponsored by her civil engineering employer Jones Bros Ruthin, but had to study for the majority of the course in her own time, reports the Daily Post.

Mrs Guidera is currently a safety advisor for the company and is now working on the firm's £16.5 million contract to build the infrastructure for one of the country's largest windfarms.

Ken Jones, health and safety manager for Jones Bros, commented: "Gaining such a high classification for her degree will boost the company's profile and strengthen further its ability to demonstrate full competence in health and safety management."

Companies without employees of Mrs Guidera's expertise can find advice on subjects such as personal protective equipment (PPE) on the Health and Safety Executive website.

It states that risk assessment will enable firms to know when equipment such as safety gloves, hi vis clothing and spill kits are required.ADNFCR-1200-ID-18753239-ADNFCR

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