1. Safety Induction to the Lift & Escalator Industry Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health

2. Contents Part 1 – Working in the Industry Part 2 – Personal Safety & Health Part 3 – Tools & Equipment Part 4a – Manual Handling Part 4b – Mechanical Handling Part 5 – Working Places and Safe Access Part 6a – Working Safely - General Part 6b – Working Safely - Specific Areas Part 6c – Working Safely - Other situations Part 7 – First Aid Part 8 – Environmental Protection Part 9 – Legal Obligations Part 10 – Accident Reporting and Recording

3. Many substances that are routinely used can be skin irritants or strip the skin of their natural oils this can result occupational skin disease. Prevent contact by taking a number of precautions: – Use barrier creams – Use gloves – Use after-work moisturising creams Barrier creams – Are applied to the skin before work begins – They provide a layer, which repels various substances – They are not a type of liquid glove and do not offer the same protection as a glove. – Therefore, never use a barrier cream if gloves can be used. Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Personal Hygiene

4. Discarded hypodermic syringes and needles are increasingly being found in lift installations, examples of which are: - door tracks - lift pits. Any lift well could be at risk, but particular attention should be paid to: - Car Parks- Flats - Hospitals- DSS Offices - Public Places (eg railways) - Colleges & Universities Employees working in areas where there is a likelihood that hypodermic needles could be found must be instructed to take particular care and - always take preventative measures - follow the procedure following possible injury from discarded needles Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Discarded Hypodermic Needles (Sharps)

5. Weils disease is a bacterial infection carried by rats that can be passed to humans via the rats urine. The risk is small, but is increased if: – The conditions are wet or damp – You have open or untreated cuts or scratches Leptospirosis can resemble other illnesses including colds and flu Precautions to be taken –Protect all cuts, scratches and bruises –Always wear protective clothing including gloves. –Never eat, drink or smoke in the contaminated area. –Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth when working in contaminated areas –Thoroughly wash all exposed skin areas on completion of work Report any symptoms promptly to a doctor Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Weils Disease (Leptospirosis)

6. Excessive noise can result in both temporary and/or permanent hearing deterioration and loss. – All Employers are required to prevent or reduce risks to employees’ health & safety from exposure to noise at work – Employees must be given the relevant information, instruction and training to carry out their work safely – Hearing protection equipment (PPE) is provided as a short-term control measure and must be used in noise areas – Hearing protection is mandatory in areas showing the following sign Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Noise

7. Many common tools and processes such as powered drills, grinders and hammers produce high levels of vibration, which can cause permanent damage to your hands and arms. The risk of permanent damage depends on a number of things: – how high the vibration levels are; – how long you use the equipment for; – how awkward it is for you to use the equipment; – how tightly you have to grip the equipment; – how cold and wet you get when using the equipment. If you get tingling or numbness in your fingers during or immediately after use of a vibrating tool or machine you may be at risk Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Hand Arm Vibration / Vibration White Finger

8. It is your employer’s job to reduce risk to your health,It is important to keep up your blood circulation while working, so: – keep warm at work, especially your hands. Wear warm gloves and extra clothing if you work in the cold. Your blood circulation slows down when you are cold; – don’t smoke, or at least cut down, Smoking affects blood flow; – Exercise your hands and fingers to improve blood flow. – Use the right tool for the job. Do not use any more force than necessary when using tools or machines. – Avoid long periods of using equipment without a break – short bursts are better. – Keep your tools and machines in good working order – badly maintained or unrepaired tools may produce more vibration Don’t ignore symptoms. Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Hand Arm Vibration / Vibration White Finger

9. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that has been mined and processed. Properties of asbestos that make it so useful are: – its good thermal insulation; – its good electrical insulation; Where might you find Asbestos? – Sprayed coatings on structural steelwork and some boilers. – Lagging of pipes for insulation – Asbestos insulating board used as fire protection, panels, partitions, soffit boards, ceiling panels – Millboard and in paper products used for electrical insulation. – Brake linings, floor tiles, textured wall coating and roofing felt etc – Within lifts, asbestos could be present in motor rooms, pits, door linings and flashguards Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Asbestos

10. Why is Asbestos dangerous? – Inhaling asbestos fibres can lead to several diseases, some of which are fatal. – All forms of asbestos are potentially dangerous. – If asbestos is in good condition and is not disturbed it poses no risk to health. What to do if you identify Asbestos? – Do not disturb or damage – Treat cautiously and follow your company procedure. IMPORTANT – If you suspect asbestos may be present in your work place contact your supervisor. – Do not proceed with any works, which may disturb the asbestos. – If the asbestos is accidentally disturbed inform your manager/supervisor – Do not collect asbestos samples. – Only authorised asbestos contractors can remove asbestos – Only carry out work when the asbestos has been cleared and a satisfactory air sample has been issued Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Asbestos

11. Working with Hazardous Substances Hazardous substances can be liquids, dust, fibres, fumes, smoke, bacteria, vapours and gases – The harmful effects of a substance depends on its form and how it enters the body – Hazardous substances are classified according to the type of hazard they present Toxic Harmful Irritant Corrosive Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Working with Hazardous Substances Only small amounts can cause serious illness or death Has risk to health or can damage skin Eats into materials including skin

12. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) require your employer to assess and control risks from potentially hazardous substances used at work. Compliance with COSHH requires the following: – Assess the health risks created by using the hazardous substance – Prevent or control exposure – Selection of less harmful alternatives where possible – Monitoring exposure and if necessary carry out health surveillance – Provision of information, instruction and training If you are required to use hazardous substances at work you must : – Be in possession of and work to the COSHH assessment – Not use the substance in any activity not coveredby the COSHH assessment – Not use any substance without a COSHH assessment – Wear any PPE as identified by the assessment. – Dispose of substances in accordance with the Coshh assessment Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Substances Hazardous to Health

13. If the risk associated with your work cannot be controlled by other means, your employer must provide you with PPE The following signs indicate that a particular piece of PPE must be worn: Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Eye ProtectionHead ProtectionFoot ProtectionHand Protection Protective ClothingFace ShieldSafety Harness

14. PPE should: – Be checked every time before use – Fit you properly and be as comfortable as possible – Not cause other safety problems – Where necessary, be adjustable – Work properly with other PPE that has to be worn at the same time – be clearly identifiable when issued personally The PPE must be suitable for protecting against the hazards identified by the risk assessment and you should understand: – what these hazards are – the limitations of the PPE – how to wear and use it correctly – how to look after it properly including cleaning and storing – how to identify defects Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Part 2 - Personal Safety & Health Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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