1. Signage
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2. Mandatory
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3. Safe Condition
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4. Prohibition
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5. Warning
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6. Fire Equipment
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7. Fire Exit Signs
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8. Risk Assessment
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9. 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
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10. Risk Assessment Involves Hazard & Risk
An alien entering
the company could
Be hazardous!
But the risk of it
happening is
Insignificant!
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11. 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.
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12. Purpose of Risk Assessment
“Identify measures to protect health and safety”
Prevention of risk
Provision of information
Provision of training
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13. Management Regulations
Risk Assessments
Management Regulations
Chemicals
Noise
Manual Handling
DSE
Fire
First Aid
PPE
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14. Who is Covered by Risk Assessment?
Employees
Temporary workers
Contractors
The public
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15. Simple Risk Assessments
What are the hazards?
Who might be harmed?
Is the risk adequately controlled?
Can anything else be done?
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16. Identifying People At Risk
Employees
Temporary workers
Visitors
Contractors
Young
New employees
Pregnant women
Less able-bodied
Lone workers
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17. Display Screen Equipment
Ergonomics
&
Safe Working Practices
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18. Health Risks Stress Neck and back pain RSI Eye strain Headaches
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19. Working Safely With Display Screen Equipment
Good posture
Right equipment
Proper setup
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20. 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
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21. Display Screen Equipment
Set Up
Screen position
Keyboard position
Chair
Work Patterns
Take breaks
Vary work
Look to infinity
Wear glasses if required
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22. Welfare Facilities
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23. Welfare Facilities Subsidised canteen Lockers Toilet facilities
Rest areas
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24. 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.
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25. 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.
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26. 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!
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