1. Drs’ Induction Training (Health and Safety) H&S Advisor (OHSAS)

2. Moral Reasons The employer has a “duty of care” towards their employees! 30,000 occupational ill health deaths p.a. In health services –Occupational asthma –Occupational dermatitis –Latex allergy –Musculoskeletal Problems –Hand-arm vibration syndrome

3. Financial Reasons Civil claims Poor industrial relations Statutory penalties Poor public relations

4. H&S Law, Employers’ Duties Must provide a safe place of work for employees and non-employees who come into contact with the organisation

5. H&S Law, Employees’ Duties Must take care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions Co-operate with the employer on all matters of H&S including reporting all incidents and near misses Must not disable or interfere with something provided for their H&S

6. Manual handling & poor ergonomics Musculoskeletal disorders Hazardous substances Cancer, asthma, bronchitis, fibrosis, poisoning, dermatitis, burns NoiseDeafness, tinnitus VibrationVibration White Finger, lower back pain RadiationsBurns, skin complaints Biological agentsMild Sickness to serious disease StressHigh blood pressure, heart disease, depression sleep/ eating disorders Workplace Risks

7. New and Expectant Mothers Management of H&S at Work Regulations, 1999 –Specific Assessment of risks to new and expectant mothers –Implement effective controls –If not possible to reduce risks sufficiently adjustment in working hours/ conditions paid leave for as long as necessary What type of risks do you think we might have to consider?

8. Hazard The ability or potential to do harm

9. Risk... The likelihood that harm of a particular severity will occur

10. Control Measure... The solution used to reduce risk to an acceptable level

11. When it does go wrong and there is a sharps injury In office hours Mon-Fri … CALL OHSAS 01383 428400 and ask for an Occupational Health Nurse. Any other time go straight to A&E. DO NOT DELAY ! ! ! Go within the hour Do not do your own risk assessment (GMC!!)

12. Dangerous for the environment Explosive (Very) Toxic Corrosive Harmful Irritant Highly or extremely flammable Oxidising Be aware of chemical hazards

13. Spot the hazards – What are the risks?

14. What is the potential for error here? Is this better?

15. Where do you get help? Your Line manager or Supervisor OHSAS H&S Advisors, OH doctor /nurses Other competent NHS professionals e.g. Fire, Security, Manual Handling, Control of Infection …

16. H&S Advisors NHS Fife OHSAS Navy House King James IV Road Rosyth Industry Park, Rosyth Fife KY11 2BJ v.fyall@nhs.net i.scott2@nhs.net@nhs. Telephone 01383 428417