Dr Clare Ryan.  It’s not always what we do, but how we do it, which causes accidents.

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Presentation transcript:

Dr Clare Ryan

 It’s not always what we do, but how we do it, which causes accidents

 Moral and ethical reasons  Economic reasons  Legislative reasons

 Hazards generally fall into four main groups ErgonomicChemical BiologicalPhysical

 Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 2007 Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 2007  Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations, 2001 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations, 2001  Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations, 2006 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations, 2006  Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations 1994 as amended in 1998 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations 1994 as amended in 1998  Chemicals Act No 32 of 2010  Regulated by the Health and Safety Executive NI (

 Spectacle wearers not allowed on bouncy castle

 A ‘Hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons’.  A ‘risk is the likelihood that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard.’

 Hazards generally fall into four main groups ErgonomicChemical BiologicalPhysical

 Cause damage to the body, e.g.: ◦ Working with tools and machinery ◦ Working at height ◦ Electrical work ◦ Exposure to noise or vibration

 Able to produce health effects, e.g. ◦ Dusts and fibres ◦ Fumes and gases ◦ Corrosives, poisons

 Causes ill health through contact with: ◦ Micro-organisms (Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi) ◦ Insects (mites, parasites) ◦ Human, animal waste ◦ Sharps (needles, scalpels)

 Harm caused by: ◦ Poor working posture ◦ Poor workstation layout ◦ Confined space work ◦ Unsuitable equipment

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 Hazards generally fall into four main groups ErgonomicChemical BiologicalPhysical