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Are you ready to begin with your own photography concepts? What do you know about constructing a shot or selecting a good subject? Do you understand exactly what will work for you depending on your shots? If you do not have an idea on how to begin, these tips will help get you started.
Get in close to get the most impressive shot. Getting up close gives you a better conceptual focus, and blots out background distractions. This is especially important if you are photographing a subject for a portrait, as it makes it easier for you to focus your lens on facial expressions. If your subject is far away, you are likely to miss the small important details.
Be quick when taking your pictures! If you take too long while setting up a shot, you may very well miss out on the opportunity to take the perfect picture. The quicker you and your camera are, the better shots you will get.
Avoid taking pictures under an overcast, cloudy sky if possible. If too much gray sky is in your picture, it will look muted and bland. Black and white photos can work better if shot on overcast days. A clear blue sky is always lovely in a photo, but adjust your settings to account for bright light.
To shoot better photographs, try to stand closer to what you are framing in your shot. This allows you to eliminate backgrounds that are distracting, and it also makes it easier to properly frame what you are photographing. You can also pay attention to facial details, which will come in handy, especially if you are doing portrait photography. Smaller details are usually overlooked when the picture is taken from far away.
If you want top of the line photos, you should invest in a top of the line camera. There are many great cameras on the market, but a DSLR will give you the best results. Many professional photographers use this type of camera, so if you want your shots to look like theirs, you will have better luck if you use the same.
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Try out different adjustments in the white balance feature. While taking shots indoors, sometimes you get a yellowish color due to the light bulbs. Instead of taking the time to relight the entire room, adjust white balance and use your camera to create a whole new atmosphere. This will give your photo's a more professional looking appearance.
Choose the subject of your photo. A good photo is like a little window into specific characteristics of your subject. Do not try to show too much. If there are many things you want to document, take multiple pictures. Multiple pictures will allow you to focus on every aspect, while one picture focuses on nothing well.
Keep in mind how intimidating it can be to have all eyes focused on you as a model, so help your model to feel comfortable with you by creating a relaxed atmosphere. Some people look at photographers as threatening. Be engaging, talk to them and ask for their permission to take their pictures. Reassure people that the goal of your photography efforts is to capture and create art, and not to violate their privacy.
Try out new ideas, and don't shy away from taking original photos. Personal style should be in a good photograph to express your point of view. Avoid the same pictures that have been done over a thousand times. Use unique angles that show off your creative side.
One way to exercise your creative muscles is to put limits on how you take pictures. You could, for instance, shoot only pictures that involve your pet. You could shoot only pictures with water in them. Restrict yourself to standing at one point or staying in one room for your next 100 photos. By restricting yourself this way, you can force more creativity from a limited source.
Practice using manual adjustments to the white balance in your photographs. Indoor shots usually have a yellowish cast thanks to artificial lighting. Instead of taking the time to relight the entire room, adjust white balance and use your camera to create a whole new atmosphere. Implementing this feature will create a look of professionalism in the images you produce.
As you prepare to photograph different landscapes, you should remember that your pictures should use three important elements. These are the background, mid range ground, and foreground. These artistic elements are as important to a picture as they are to a painting.
Consider getting involved with a photography club, or shoot some pictures with a fellow photographer. You can pick up certain techniques from others, but you do need to strike out and develop your own style. When joining forces with another photographer, compare and contrast your photos of the same subjects, so you can get an idea of how images of identical objects can vary in appearance when taken through the perspective of two different people.
Using the highest quality settings your camera allows gives you much better image quality if you plan to enlarge your photos. It also gives you more freedom to artistically crop the shot to focus on certain details. Only use the lowest image quality settings if you are completely sure that the images will only be viewed on a computer monitor.
Use limitation to help you become more creative. As an example, have a specific goal where you only shoot on particular type of image, perhaps something called "sweet." Then go and take 100 different photos in the same room or with the same point of view. You can use these limitations to make you think outside the usual parameters.
If you want pictures that are brag-worthy, remember to stay focused on your subject. Proper composure of your picture depends on keeping the camera in complete focus on your subject. Especially in the beginning, keep your subject in view and centered. Do not worry about the background at first. This is something you will learn more about as you progress.
Many people think they're helping the photographer by wearing white clothing. However, white clothing items often cause problems for photographers. Many people have their cameras on auto settings, and the camera reads the white clothing as brighter light, which throws off the exposure and degrades the photograph. White clothing usually gets washed out in these pictures.
There are many brands of equipment currently available; however, you should purchase the one that is right for your budget. Most professionals can afford name brands, but you can find many quality cameras for a good price.
Try altering the camera's focus to achieve some noteworthy effects. A smaller f-stop number, or depth of field, will focus on your main subject, and make the background blurry in comparison. This type of photography is great for portraits, because the subject is usually near the camera and is meant to be the main focus. Everything in the shot will be clear if you increase your f-stop number, giving you a depth of field that is greater. You want to do this when taking landscape photos.
Red eye can totally ruin a good photograph that could have otherwise gone on your wall. Avoid red eye by not using your camera's flash. If flash is necessary due to low-light conditions, make sure your subject looks directly at the camera. Many cameras have a special setting that prevents red eye.
It's important to keep the object of your shot in focus for the best pictures. For photos that convey your personal style and make effective use of composition, keep the camera focused. Until you gain some expertise, stick with centering your subject in full view. If your subject is properly centered, few people will even notice the background.
There will be times where the lighting just won't allow you to capture a good photograph. Sometimes, you cannot find another spot where the light is more consistent. What's a photographer to do? You could always use photo editing software, such as Photoshop, to change lighting.
You do not want to risk missing a fantastic photo because you do not know which camera setting to use or how to adjust it properly. At the same time, you don't want to settle for factory presets. Instead, learn about your different options and practice shooting on different settings.
Take advantage of a tripod for the optimum landscape photograph. Using a steady base under the camera can be great for landscapes, since you can adjust the settings without worrying about the camera shaking.
Experiment with different angles and heights to add more uniqueness to your photographs. Anyone can photograph an obviously beautiful scene. Look down to the ground, or look up at something to get an interesting perspective. An interesting technique involves framing your shots in a quick, diagonal motion; thus making it appear to have an almost unnatural composition.
Take the time to pose your subject. If you find your family photos aren't turning out very well, it could be because you have too many candid shots. You could get better pictures during family events if you get people to pose.
Nearly any subject can look more interesting if you adjust your camera settings, shoot from an alternate angle or use different lighting. Before you begin to shoot your subject, you should learn how to use these settings and features so that you can effectively manipulate the shot.
Know when it's necessary to use your camera's flash and when it's not. Avoid leaving the flash on and forgetting to adjust your settings. Sometimes, they can cause a picture to be too bright, which can ruin the perfect shot. Use it when you're shooting in low-light.
When using a camera that takes film, consider what brand of film you would like to use. Most photographers at all skill levels have developed a fondness for a particular type of film. There's no one brand of film that is significantly better than other brands for every photographer. Although many people think there isn't much difference from brand to brand, photographers do seem to choose favorites for very specific reasons.
Seek out ordinary things to get some inspiration. Instead, try looking at things you see every day, and try viewing it in an artistic manner. Then, snap some pictures! A pencil or kitchen sink can quickly become a work of art if you employ form and composition creatively. It's up to you how unique your photo is. Challenge yourself to make it more interesting.
Your photos will have more appeal with one or two interesting details in the foreground. Adding a rock, or something as simple as a leaf, can go far to give your photos more depth. The main subject will be emphasized and the entire frame can now be seen.
Try to avoid cameras that use removable lithium batteries, especially for travel purposes. Airports have banned loose batteries from being allowed in luggage as they are said to pose a risk to overheating and causing a fire. However, you can usually have these on board as long as the batteries are inside your camera.
Are you ready to take unique pictures that are interesting to you and others? Can you now find a place to begin? Are you prepared with the information you need to take great shots? If you have the answers to these simple questions, then you now have a grasp of the tips you were presented and will be able to take excellent photographs.
Use the manual setting to adjust your white balance. It is generally an automatic setting on your camera, but it should be adjusted manually if you want to have total control of the picture. You can easily remove the yellowish tint that is so prevalent when shooting in artificial lighting, and thus control the overall effect of your images.


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Gold surged 1.4% ($23) from $1,600.90/oz to a new record nominal of $1,624.07/oz within an hour of the open in Asia. Gold reached new highs due to continuing uncertainty and theatre regarding the debt ceiling negotiations in Washington. Gold is higher in all currencies except the Swiss franc as the Swiss currency is also continuing to see flows.
Silver surged 2% on the open from $39.69/oz to $40.48/oz and is higher in all currencies including the Swissie. There was some unusual selling in the electronic market prior to the open which saw prices fall from the close on Friday at $40.05/oz to $39.69/oz prior to the surge on the open.
Asian indices fell with the Chinese indices in particular down sharply (CSI 300 -3.25%) on the U.S. debt impasse concerns.
The high speed train crash may have contributed to the larger losses in China but there are also growing concerns about the Chinese financial system and economy.
European indices have recovered from an initial sell off and peripheral Eurozone debt markets have seen some selling.
The tragic events in Norway may also have markets on edge and police around Europe are on increased alert regarding security threats. Geopolitical risk remains an important reason for maintaining allocations to precious metals.
US Dollar Index - 1971-Today (Weekly)
Markets are spooked by the political theatre which continued in Washington over the weekend.
An eleventh-hour solution is expected before next Tuesday's August 2 deadline when the U.S. Treasury has said that it would not be able to borrow any more funds.
At the same time, investors have cut their exposure to risky assets and the appalling fiscal situation in the U.S. is positive for gold and silver - whether the politicians come to an agreement or not.
The dollar and US treasuries look set to come under pressure in the coming weeks - especially treasuries which remains close to record historical highs (record low yields) after a historic 30 year bull run.
US Generic Govt 30 Year Yield - 1977 to Today (Weekly)
Political posturing and alarmist rhetoric about 'catastrophe' and 'Armageddon' has been used by many, including President Obama and Treasury Secretary Geitner, but a default is quite unlikely as ratings agencies may be unlikely to downgrade the U.S. with the global financial system already in such a precarious state.
Regardless of whether the debt ceiling is raised, the Federal Reserve will continue to purchase the Treasury's debt and Uncle Sam can continue to print an endless stream of money in order to redeem its bonds.
Also, in a worst case scenario, President Obama has the power to ignore the debt ceiling limit and could declare a national emergency due to the threat of "financial Armageddon', thereby making redundant the divided Congress.
The debt ceiling will almost certainly be increased by next Tuesday which is bullish for gold and silver in the long term as it means that the dollar will continue to be printed en masse and the embattled world reserve currency will continue to be debased.
Throughout history, inflation, currency devaluation and currency debasement have never ended well.
Indeed, without exception currency debasement has ended in economic hardship for ordinary citizens.
Bloomberg published last week a table of the world's largest gold producers, ranked by 2010 production and based on data from London-based researcher GFMS Ltd (all figures are in metric tons).Rank Company 2010 2009 1 Barrick Gold Corp. 241.5 230.1 2 Newmont Mining Corp. 167.7 162.9 3 AngloGold Ashanti Ltd 140.4 143.0 4 Gold Fields Ltd 102.4 106.6 5 Goldcorp Inc. 78.4 75.3 6 Newcrest Mining Ltd 72.8 49.2 7 Kinross Gold Corp. 68.0 64.5 8 Navoi MMC 62.5 62.0 9 Freeport-McMoRan 52.9 74.8 10 Polyus Gold 43.1 39.2 11 Harmony Gold Mining Co. 41.7 45.2 12 Cia de Minas Buenaventura 34.1 41.2 13 Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd 30.7 15.3 14 Zijin Mining Group Ltd 30.1 30.7 15 Iamgold Corp. 30.1 29.2
The figures are interesting as they show an increase in production is most of the major gold producers between 2009 and 2010.
However, the exception is with the African and South African producers where production fell quite sharply. The trend of falling gold production in Africa continues.
Annual gold production in South Africa has plummeted to 220 tonnes - levels last seen in 1922.
South African gold output has been falling since 1970 when annual production was over 1,000 tonnes. Gold production peaked at this time and has been falling steadily. It has fallen by an incredible nearly 80% since 1970.
The phenomenon of "peak oil" is widely known of and debated however "peak gold" may be of as great import and may be a more realistic threat as a U.S. or global Depression would see demand for oil drop sharply.
This would not be the case with gold and indeed demand for gold should increase in that event - due to safe haven and monetary demand.


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December 10, 2013 – Konica Minolta Medical Imaging announced that its parent company, Konica Minolta, Inc., has signed a business transfer agreement with Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Healthcare) under which the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment business of Panasonic Healthcare is to be transferred to Konica Minolta. All Panasonic Healthcare's assets necessary for planning, development, manufacturing, sales, maintenance, etc., will be transferred, effective on January 1, 2014.
Konica Minolta and Panasonic Healthcare have been jointly developing ultrasonic systems. The existing OEM-supply business relationship between Panasonic Healthcare and its customers will also be transferred to Konica Minolta.
"The acquisition of Panasonic Healthcare ultrasound business represents additional growth opportunities for our company in the primary imaging solutions market," says David Widmann, President and COO, Konica Minolta Medical Imaging. "Panasonic has a rich, 50-year history in ultrasound with a reputation for high-quality products. The combination of Panasonic with our parent companies optics business, we are excited at the prospect for developing new, innovative probes for our ultrasound business unit."
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Convention Nation started with Kim Estep's absence at an important regional conference. You may have been there before: In 2014, she received a call from a customer asking her why she wasn't at the event he was attending. She searched the web for the event listing, and came up short...even the association didn't have a web presence. After digging deeper into event search, she discovered many sites for consumer events (including movies, outdoor concerts, and fairs), but very few online event information for professional events, domestic conferences and conventions.
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NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams teased with a story about a bowl game. No, not THAT bowl game, but rather, the Puppy Bowl, which will air on Animal Planet at the same time as the Super Bowl. Can a contrast in Neilson ratings get any wider? The football game (and all the pricey commercials) will sweep the floor with the damn little
mutts. But for some bizarre reason (oh wait, NBC News is run by dog cultists), Brian Williams decided to plug the 9th annual Puppy Bowl. If you are so motivated, as I was, please e-mail NBC Nightly News, to lament the dumbing down of their program yet again by the most ridiculous dog coverage imaginable. Yesterday they reported on the most popular dog breeds. How is this even close to newsworthy??
The Puppy Bowl was taped five months ago, but most dog nuts will think it's being aired live, which is why they've already been putting in requests to adopt the dogs. They think they'll be getting the puppy-aged cur as seen on the show, but it'll be near-adult in reality. Suckers. So much for advice to spay/neuter, when litters of dogs are glorified on the national news.
Also of note is that NBC Nightly News is loathe to report on anything negative about dogs. Packs of dangerous feral dogs are menacing people in Mexico. A pit bill mauls a baby to death. Not newsworthy to NBC. They'd rather report on "murderous" cats that are killing birds.
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text: Jordan Special Collections: Past exhibits http://hdl.handle.net/1974/23967 A record of the past exhibits curated at W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections 2019-04-04T13:01:27Z Contemporary Book Arts in Eastern Ontario http://hdl.handle.net/1974/23974 Contemporary Book Arts in Eastern Ontario Special Collections Staff Library Exhibit, 1 March - 31 May, 2013 Opening Reception: Thursday, 7 March, 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Contributing Artists: Hugh Barclay, Wendy Cain, Rebecca Cowan, Holly Dean, Roberta Heubener, Mary Kritz, Margaret Lock, Jeffrey Macklin, Maggie McGovern, Christine McNair, Lise Melhorn-Boe, Ottawa Press Gang, Rebecca Soudant, and Larry Thompson. 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Charles Dickens at 200 http://hdl.handle.net/1974/23973 Charles Dickens at 200 Special Collections Staff Charles Dickens at 200 Library Exhibit, 2 April - 31 December, 2012 Queen's Special Collections joins the global celebration of the man and his great achievements by showing some of the treasures in its rare and valuable Dickens holdings. The Dickens Collection at Queen's began in 1968 with the acquisition of the library of Walter Millen of Ottawa whose sister, Charlotte Millen, sold the collection to the University after her brother's death. At the time the collection included first editions of 23 novels, a handsome set of Household Words and All the Year Round, and other articles of interest. Several novels appear in their original part-issue serial format. Since 1968 additional gifts and purchases have expanded the collection to more than 700 volumes. For a few months the Dickens Exhibit showed many of these items, usually available only to Victorian scholars, to the interested public. The display foregrounded Dickens' visits to North America, including Kingston; the invention of "part-issue" serial publication for Dickens' novels; the advertisements surrounding the text of the novels that illuminate the cultural context in which he wrote; the illustrators of the novels and stories; and Dickens as journalist and publisher. 2012-04-02T00:00:00Z Catherine Parr Traill, Jessie Roy and Annie Boyd - Early Canadian Botantists http://hdl.handle.net/1974/23972 Catherine Parr Traill, Jessie Roy and Annie Boyd - Early Canadian Botantists Crowder, Adele The W. D. Jordan Special Collections & Music Library and The Fowler Herbarium at Queen's University, are pleased to present an exhibit & lecture relating to three early Canadian botanists - Catherine Parr Traill, Jessie Roy and Annie Boyd. Public lecture by Dr. Adele Crowder Friday, November 16, 5:00p.m. W.D. Jordan Library, Douglas Library The display, compiled by Dr. Adele Crowder, Professor Emeritus consists of a range of materials: books (including contemporary 19th century works on botany) articles photographs plant specimens Exhibit was remounted in August 2002. 2001-11-01T00:00:00Z Bookbindings in Paper and Cloth, 1800 - 1925 http://hdl.handle.net/1974/23971 Bookbindings in Paper and Cloth, 1800 - 1925 Lock, Margaret This exhibition featured both utilitarian and quality bindings. Most were publishers' bindings or edition bindings; that is, one of many copies of the same title given an identical binding by the publisher. Modern book buyers take this for granted but, in the early nineteenth century, only certain categories of books (such as those for children) were given permanent bindings before they were sold. Bookshops stocked many books in temporary bindings made of paper-covered boards; bookbuyers then ordered a leather binding of their choice. Until the 1840s, publishers' bindings were often dull, as publisher-booksellers wanted an inexpensive binding. Gradually, paper and cloth bindings were accepted by the public as a permanent binding and print runs (and immediate sales) were large enough to justify a well-designed and attractive cover. 2004-03-03T00:00:00Z


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Over the weekend, The Dark Knight not only dominated the domestic box office, but it dominated the international box office as well. Variety reports that the blockbuster took in $65.6M from 7,143 theaters in 43 markets, pushing its overseas cume to $126.3M.
Added on its domestic receipts, the film has a worldwide gross of $440.5M in 12 days. This all while still not opening in several key markets including France, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Spain (August openings).


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Today the OC Register finally reported on the resignations of 3 Anaheim Citizen Advisory Committee Members. It took the OC Register a whole two weeks until they finally got around to reporting this important matter. Unfortunately, OC Register reporter Art Marroquin, clearly didn't do his homework. Below you find the article with Save Anaheim's comments in bold:
Three members have resigned from a panel charged with charting the future of Anaheim's elections in hopes of increasing voter participation and engagement.
Peter Agarwal, David Diaz and Joseph Karaki stepped down from the 11-member Citizens Advisory Committee, formed last summer to study how City Council members should be elected to Orange County's most populous city.
Community activists Sandy Day and Keith Olesen were appointed by City Councilwoman Kris Murray to fill two of the vacancies. Newly elected council members Jordan Brandman and Lucille Kring will work together to find a replacement for Agarwal, appointed by former Councilman Harry Sidhu.
The trio of out-going members stepped down last month. The committee was formed after the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit last June, calling on city leaders to carve Anaheim into a series of City Council districts as a way to ensure better representation of the city's burgeoning minority communities – particularly Latinos.
Art fails to mention that Anaheim is in violation of the CA Voters Rights Act which is why the suit was brought forward by the ACLU. Anaheim's former City Attorney Cristina Talley also agrees with the ACLU's assessment according to The Voice of OC. In addition Art fails to mention that Anaheim is the only city of it's size without district elections.
Such a move would require a successful ballot measure or a court order, moving Anaheim away from its longstanding practice of holding citywide "at large" elections for the mayor and for the City Council.
"In light of the lawsuit and the unrest last year, we understand changes need to be made somewhere, somehow," said Karaki, who stepped down because of increasing business commitments.
The unrest had nothing to do with the election process Mr. Karaki.
"How, what and where the changes are needed, I honestly don't know," Karaki said. "Maybe something good will come out of all this, and I hope the committee will be able to resolve it."
Losing three committee members within a few weeks of each other was an "uncanny coincidence," particularly considering the group is expected to release its findings in May, Murray said.
Day and Olesen applied to be part of the committee last summer and regularly attended meetings, even though they were not initially selected, Murray said.
I know for a fact that Sandy and Keith Olesen do not regularly attend these meetings.
Day declined to discuss what she would like to accomplish, but said in an email that it would be "disrespectful" and "damaging to our mission if we were to share individual opinions" before a final recommendation is made.
Art, if you had only googled Sandy Day or Keith Olesen you would have found that the both have publicly come out AGAINST districting. This has been reported by numerous blogs and news organizations. But instead of the facts you allow Sandy Day to lie and state that "it would be "disrespectful" and "damaging to our mission if we were to share individual opinions" before a final recommendation is made."
Here is Sandy Day stating she is against districting:
Agarwal, Diaz and Olesen did not respond to interview requests. "I know a lot of people think otherwise, but the creation of this committee is not a delay tactic" in deciding how to deal with Anaheim's elections, Murray said. "We need to make sure that our residents are engaged in deciding how and why a city the size of Anaheim needs to change the way it's governed."
The committee is a delay tactic. The CIty of Anaheim is in violation and will lose the lawsuit against the ACLU. Kris Murray simply wants to keep her stranglehold on the city so she can continue to waste our tax dollars on hotel subsidies, streetcars to shuttle Disney guests, etc. . . Would have been nice if you had spoken to Mayor Tait and got his take on Murray's sham committee.
Oh, and the total cost to taxpayers to fight this losing battle is $287,000 and counting.


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Youth AOD Service Development and Implementation Forum 2014
The National Committee on Addiction Treatment (NCAT) convened this forum on advancing youth alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in New Zealand on 29 April 2014.The forum was run in conjunction with the Ministry of Health.
The day-long forum was an opportunity to hear from those involved in front-line services and to promote networking and knowledge exchange among those interested or working in the youth AOD sector. The 2014 forum followed a similar event in 2013.
Reports from the Forum
Youth AOD services framework July 2014 (PDF 320KB)
Report on Youth AOD Forum, 29 April 2014 (PDF 510KB)
Setting the Scene
Setting the Scene (PDF 480KB) – Peter Kennerley, Ministry of Health
What does good look like?
Developing Youth AOD Services in NZ
Youth AOD Services in NZ presentation (PDF 1.9MB) – Dr Grant Christie, Waitemata DHB
Exemplar Services Panel
Rubicon Youth – Exemplar Project presentation (PDF 910KB)
Mirror Youth – Exemplar Project presentatiom (PDF 1.8MB)
Sorted Youth – Exemplar Project presentation (PDF 375KB)
Whanganui DHB – What does good look like presentation (PDF 233KB)
Making a difference for Rangatahi
Making a Difference for Rangatahi presentation (PDF 785KB) – Ana Sokratov, Health and Disability Commission
Panel Discussion on priority topics
Introduction – Fraser Todd, Chair
What is involved in being youth friendly? – Kelly Pope, Youth Consumer Advisor, Werry Centre and Leo Junior Apaipo, Youth Advisor, Mirror Services
Working relationship: Primary care and Specialist Services presentation (PDF 744KB) – Dr Sue Bagshaw, Physician and lecturer
Cultural Responsiveness presentation (PDF 630KB) – Terry Huriwai, Matua Raki
How to address co-existing problems for young people – Dr Grant Christie, Waitemata DHB
Summary and next steps
Summary of key themes – Rick Williment, Ministry of Health
The role of NCAT and where to from here – Philip Grady, NCAT Co-chair


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If someone is working on a site and a contractor has drilled a hole in a wall and released asbestos, is this a RIDDOR?
If you believe the release or escape of fibres into the air were of a sufficient quantity to cause damage to health then this would be reportable under RIDDOR 2013. If it is unclear then I would suggest erring on the side of caution and report.
The following information from the HSE website will help clarify your decision. When does inadvertent exposure to asbestos constitute a reportable incident under RIDDOR? The Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) places duties on employers the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the responsible person) to report certain serious workplace accidents occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses). Exposure to asbestos is reportable under RIDDOR when a work activity causes the accidental release or escape of asbestos fibres into the air in a quantity sufficient to cause damage to the health of any person. Such situations are likely to arise when work is carried out without suitable controls or where those controls fail - they often involve:
If these activities are carried out without suitable controls or the precautions fail to control exposure these would be classed as a 'dangerous occurrence' under RIDDOR and should be reported.
What are the requirement is on maintenance for roller shutter doors with both electrical and mechanical controls? Frequency of checks? Is it different if they are mechanical only?
There is nothing specific within health and safety legislation regarding how often roller shutter doors should be maintained as the relevant legislation. This is under regulation 5 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 which simply requires work equipment to be maintained in an efficient state in efficient working order and in good repair.
Therefore as the legal requirement is so general it would not matter whether the controls were electrical mechanical or a combination of both. However the following information regarding the frequency of maintenance in general taken from the accompanying guidance may be useful: Equipment may need to be checked frequently to ensure that safety-related features are functioning correctly. A fault which affects production is normally apparent within a short time however a fault in a safety-critical system could remain undetected unless appropriate safety checks are included in maintenance activities.
The frequency at which maintenance activities are carried out should also take into account the:
(a) intensity of use - frequency and maximum working limits
(b) operating environment for example marine outdoors
(c) variety of operations - is the equipment performing the same task all the time or does this change?
(d) Risk to health and safety from malfunction or failure.
Reference: L 22 Safe use of work equipment (Fourth edition) This document can be viewed in full and freely downloaded via the relevant link available here.
If a person, who allegedly has a muscular injury in work, then self certificates for 7 days - is this RIDDOR reportable?
It would only be reportable if the injury was 'work related' and reports must be made of an over-seven-day injury within 15 days of the accident. However, where the incapacitation does not immediately follow the day of the accident, e.g. because the condition does not become apparent until sometime after the accident, the report should be made as soon as the injury or condition has incapacitated the worker for more than seven consecutive days.
The following is from the HSE websites key definitions.
RIDDOR requires deaths and injuries to be reported only when:
RIDDOR only requires you to report accidents if they happen 'out of or in connection with work'. The fact that there is an accident at work premises does not in itself mean that the accident is work-related - the work activity itself must contribute to the accident.
An accident is 'work-related' if any of the following played a significant role:
The following injuries are reportable under RIDDOR when they result from a work-related accident:
I know what the law states on Fire Training and that all staff should undergo it. However what I am not sure about is: Do Volunteers in Charity Shops have to go through this training as well i.e. Should they learn how to use Fire Extinguishers and what they are to be used on? Any help you can give me would greatly be appreciated.
Health and safety legislation doesn't generally apply to someone who is not an employer self-employed or an employee.
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act) and the regulations made under it apply if any organisation (including a voluntary organisation) has at least one employee. The HSW Act sets out the general duties that employers have towards employees. It also requires employers and the self-employed to protect people other than those at work (e.g. members of the public volunteer's clients and customers) from risks to their health and safety arising out of or in connection with their work activities.
Therefore the risk assessment would identify the need to ensure their employees and volunteers are appropriately protected.
Volunteers would need to have appropriate levels of information training and protective equipment so activities can be carried out safely and without harming health.
The preventive and protective measures should reflect the actual risks that employees and volunteers face in their respective roles. So a volunteer might reasonably expect similar protection to a paid colleague who does the same type of activity.
Are children/young persons on work experience and apprenticeships treated as employees in terms of Health and Safety?
Under health and safety law every employer must ensure so far as reasonably practicable the health and safety of all their employees irrespective of age. As part of this there are certain considerations that need to be made for young people. Definitions of young people and children by age: 'A young person is anyone under 18' and 'A child is anyone who has not yet reached the official minimum school leaving age (MSLA). Pupils will reach the MSLA in the school year in which they turn 16.'
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 an employer has a responsibility to ensure that young people employed by them are not exposed to risk due to:
An employer must consider:
These considerations should be straightforward in a low-risk workplace for example an office.
In higher- risk workplaces the risks are likely to be greater and will need more attention to ensure they're properly controlled.
Employers need to consider whether the work the young person will do:
A child must never carry out such work involving these risks whether they are permanently employed or under training such as work experience.
Further references
INDG364 Young people and work experience
For information on child employment hours of work
If an employer has to obtain a piece of vibrating equipment at short notice should they also carry out the risk assessment relating to the vibration limits? What doe EAV and ELV mean. Also with regard to the use of equipment for rescue at height should someone have formal training in carrying this out?
If the equipment is required at short notice the assessment should be carried out the information on the vibration levels could be obtained from the supplier through the operators manual. Discussed what exposure action value (EAV) and an exposure limit value (ELV) a daily EAV of 2.5 m/s2 A(8) that represents a clear risk requiring management and a daily ELV of 5 m/s2 A(8) that represents a high risk above which employees should not be exposed.
Your duties are to reduce the risks from vibration to the lowest level reasonably practicable and to reduce exposure to as low as is reasonably practicable if it is above the EAV. You must not allow exposures to exceed the ELV.
With regards to rescue the person working at height and rescue must be competent also discussed and sent the following via email regarding rescue from height. As discussed please find attached TGN02 Guidance on the selection use maintenance and inspection of retractable type fall arresters TGN5 Guidance on rescue during work at height and TGN11 Guidance on basic casualty handling from the Work at Height Association.
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What qualifications does a tree surgeon require?
There is no minimum qualification needed for this job so long as the person doing it is competent for the role.
The following information regarding the meaning of competency taken from the HSE website may useful:
Competence can be described as the combination of training skills experience and knowledge that a person has and their ability to apply them to perform a task safely. Other factors such as attitude and physical ability can also affect someone's competence.
This information can be found here.
The following information may be useful to you from the National Careers service Job profile:
'There are a variety of qualifications and training courses available at local colleges that can help you to find work or improve your current skills.
Examples of qualifications available are:
Once you are working you will train on the job. There are also courses available which can give you the essential skills to progress in the industry. Many of these courses will lead to a certificate of competence in specific skills such as chainsaw operation use of work platforms working at heights and manual handling.
With experience you could take further training in arboriculture which would be useful if you want to move into a more senior position such as a supervisor or head surgeon.'
There is a list of relevant qualifications on the Arboriculture Association website.
The Royal Forestry Society has a list of course providers for distance learning and college courses related to arboriculture.
The above information and more can be found using this link.
Should traffic signs in private workplace should be to the same standard as traffic signs on the public highway?
In relation to Signs signals and road markings the vehicles at work section of the HSE website states:
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By law traffic routes must also be suitably indicated where necessary for reasons of health or safety.
Install clear signs to tell drivers and pedestrians about the routes they should use.
Where signposts are used they should be constructed to Highway Code standards
Make sure the signs are kept clean and visible.
Traffic signs help you to:
By law road signs used to warn or inform drivers and pedestrians in private workplaces must be the same as those used on public roads wherever a suitable sign exists. Road signs are set out in The Highway Code. Drivers and pedestrians should be able to expect that the layout signs road furniture and markings on site will be similar to those on public roads.
You should place signs so people have time to see and understand them and take any action to reduce risks before they reach the hazard.
Make sure that signs are:
Similar information can also be found within the safe site - design section of the HSE publication A guide to workplace transport (Third edition) and this document can be freely downloaded via the link available on the HSE website.
If you are interested the section of the Highway Code relating to traffic signs can be freely downloaded via the relevant link available on the Gov UK website
More detailed guidance can be found within the Traffic signs manual and the various parts of this document can be freely downloaded via the relevant links available on the Gov UK website.
If someone sneezes at work and it results in a bad back and a subsequent period of overs 7 days absence - is this reportable via RIDDOR? I am unclear as its not strictly an accident?
I can confirm that the incident described is not reportable under RIDDOR as an over 7 day injury. As this would not meet the reporting criteria i.e.
If there are two contractors on site. Does a principal contractor have to provide first aid facilities for the other contractor?
Carried out extensive research but could only find reference to the Principal Contractor considering first aid arrangements within the site induction. Located a CITB publication which stated:
Industry guidance for Contractors Check whether any first aid provision is available to you and whether it will be sufficient for the work you are undertaking the workers you are using and the location in which you are working. If not you must make additional arrangements.
CITB have also published a number of guides.
Community Nurse was kneeling attending a patient when she felt he knee pop had two days off returned to work for one day then then went to the doctors and subsequently has more than 7 days off work is this RIDDOR reportable?
No due to the break in reporting not immediately being off sick for more than 7 days after the injury occurring.
Is there anything I can do in relation to employees who are refusing to take their breaks?
If they have identified a certain level of breaks as necessary for safety reasons i.e. in their risk assessments then the employees would have to do so as they have a duty under health and safety law to cooperate with their employer and if they continue to fail to do so they could take disciplinary action against them.
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Bemidji, Minn. — Bemidji and New Orleans share the distinction of being the first and last cities on the Mississippi River. While the Big Easy may be better known for its wild Mardi Gras celebration, for a while, Bemidji had a Mardi Gras, too. In the 1980s, the bitter cold of February in Bemidji also meant spicy Cajun food, jazz music and a Mardi Gras parade through snowy downtown streets.
The connection between Bemidji and New Orleans was designed to raise awareness of pollution in the Mississippi River. An environmental group came up with the idea of promoting a clean connection from Bemidji to New Orleans. In 1986, the mayors of the two cities signed proclamations recognizing that effort and declaring themselves sister cities.
The good times rolled for more than a decade in Bemidji. But in the late 1990s, interest in the northern Mardi Gras faded. The celebration died out and was mostly forgotten. Bemidji resident Michael Meuers says it all came back to him when he saw the destruction in New Orleans on television. Meuers says he felt compelled to remind people.
"There's been a lot of new people who've moved to the community and who are completely unaware of that sister city connection, and the rest of the people had kind of forgotten over the last 10 years or it didn't occur to them," said Meuers. "It just happened to occur to me, and it kind of snowballed.
Meuers got on the phone and sent emails to hundreds of people asking them to recall the old Mardi Gras days and to figure out what Bemidji should do to help New Orleans.
"And I think that's what kind of got people's interest is, you've got to take care of your sister," Meuers said. "I think that's what's kind of grabbed people's imagination."
A few people recalled that Bemidji was given a key to the city of New Orleans. But no one was quite sure where that key was. City officials spent a day looking for it. Finally, someone thought to call Doug Peterson, Bemidji's former mayor. Peterson had the key and the official proclamation hanging in his home office. Peterson recalls making the New Orleans connection with then New Orleans mayor Ernest Morial.
"We exchanged documents by mail," said Peterson. "I sent him a key to the city of Bemidji and he sent me this key to the city of New Orleans back, which kind of put the seal on the fact that we are in fact sister cities."
The key to New Orleans is hanging once again in Bemidji's city hall. Peterson says he believes people in Bemidji will rally around the sister city idea to help people recover from the hurricane.
"As we bring that forward and people start to realize, 'Hey, that's right, we did that. We are a sister city,' the interest became more and more, and it became kind of the centerpiece for this whole program," said Peterson.
About 75 people gathered recently for a brainstorming session on what Bemidji should do to help disaster victims. There's a plan to send volunteers to New Orleans to build homes once reconstruction begins. People also want to offer shelter and services to hurricane victims who could potentially find their way to northern Minnesota.
Michael Meuers says he's pleased with the level of support.
"I'm encouraged and inspired by the fact that so many people want to help in this day of cynicism," said Meuers. "Sometimes you start wondering, you know, do people really care? Well they do. A good share of people care."
Meuers says Bemidji's biggest contribution will likely be raising cash for the relief effort. Volunteers plan to kick off a series of city-wide fundraising efforts Oct. 14 through 16.


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