Signage 2/22/2019
Mandatory 2/22/2019
Safe Condition 2/22/2019
Prohibition 2/22/2019
Warning 2/22/2019
Fire Equipment 2/22/2019
Fire Exit Signs 2/22/2019
Risk Assessment 2/22/2019
Risk Assessment Planning Organisation Control Monitoring Review Risk Assessments are used by “Company Name” to reduce the risk of accidents through: Planning Organisation Control Monitoring Review 2/22/2019
Risk Assessment Involves Hazard & Risk An alien entering the company could Be hazardous! But the risk of it happening is Insignificant! 2/22/2019
Hazards and Risks What is a Hazard? What is a Risk? Something that has the potential to cause harm. What is a Risk? The likelihood that the hazard will cause harm. 2/22/2019
Purpose of Risk Assessment “Identify measures to protect health and safety” Prevention of risk Provision of information Provision of training 2/22/2019
Management Regulations Risk Assessments Management Regulations Chemicals Noise Manual Handling DSE Fire First Aid PPE 2/22/2019
Who is Covered by Risk Assessment? Employees Temporary workers Contractors The public 2/22/2019
Simple Risk Assessments What are the hazards? Who might be harmed? Is the risk adequately controlled? Can anything else be done? 2/22/2019
Identifying People At Risk Employees Temporary workers Visitors Contractors Young New employees Pregnant women Less able-bodied Lone workers 2/22/2019
Display Screen Equipment Ergonomics & Safe Working Practices 2/22/2019
Health Risks Stress Neck and back pain RSI Eye strain Headaches 2/22/2019
Working Safely With Display Screen Equipment Good posture Right equipment Proper setup 2/22/2019
Display Screen Equipment Good Posture Arm position Head/eye position Position at desk Glare/reflection Right Equipment Adjustable seat Space on desk Foot stool Document holder 2/22/2019
Display Screen Equipment Set Up Screen position Keyboard position Chair Work Patterns Take breaks Vary work Look to infinity Wear glasses if required 2/22/2019
Welfare Facilities 2/22/2019
Welfare Facilities Subsidised canteen Lockers Toilet facilities Rest areas 2/22/2019
Housekeeping It is your responsibility to keep your working environment clean and tidy. This means putting things in bins, sweeping the floor and wiping down your machinery or work bench daily. 2/22/2019
Summary You have a legal duty to protect your own safety and others. Follow the advice of safety notices. Report any safety concerns to your manager. Don’t undertake tasks you have not been trained to do. Do not enter restricted areas without authority. Keep access routes clear. Maintain good housekeeping standards. In the event of a fire, raise the alarm. 2/22/2019
Summary If in doubt ASK FOR HELP! Use materials and chemicals in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Do not carry out electrical repairs. Wear personal protective equipment provided. Always be aware of what is going on around you. If in doubt ASK FOR HELP! 2/22/2019
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