Corporate Health and Safety Induction
Corporate Health and Safety Induction Left click as you finish reading each slide to progress through the show. Move the mouse so that a hand appears over the words in the box where shown then click to read further information. If you need any assistance with this presentation please contact 01922 653521 Programme Controlling Hazards Accident Investigation Managing Emergencies Safety at Work Knowing the Law Risk Assessment Health and Safety Law Click here for more information Law Civil Law :It is an employer’s duty to provide a reasonable standard of care Court Action: If reasonable care is not taken and an employee is hurt at work then they may sue for compensation Criminal Law: It is the duty of all at work to comply with Acts of Parliament and Regulations Court Action: If acts or regulations are not complied with then prosecution may follow Click here for more information Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Provides a framework for Promotion stimulation Click here for more information encouragement of high standards of occupational health and safety It is an Umbrella Act which allows other laws to be put in place Health and Safety at Work Act Sets Responsibilities for: • Employers • Employees • Self Employed • Manufactures & suppliers General duty of employer to ensure Health and Safety of people at work Employers Duties: To Provide Supervision Safe Working Environment Safe Place of Work Safe Access Safe Egress Safe Storage, Use, Transport & Handling Information, Instruction & training Employees Responsibilities • Consider your own health and safety • Consider how others may be affected by your actions • Co-operate with employer • Follow instructions • Do not tamper with anything provided in the interests of health & safety Law Who enforces? • HSE Inspectors • Environmental Health Officers • Fire Officers What are the Penalities? • Magistrates Court : up to £20,000 fine • Crown Court : unlimited fine up to 2 years imprisonment Click here for more Information The following slides will look at some of the common hazards that you may come across in the workplace. There may be other ones that are specific to the Job that you do, you should cover these with your manager. There is more information on many of these topics on our health and safety intranet site and on leaflets from the HSE (www.HSE.gov.uk) Firstly you will need to understand some of the key terms used Hazard and Risk Key Definitions: Hazard • Anything having potential to cause harm Risk • Likelihood of hazard causing actual harm Control measures • Items or actions to remove the hazards or reduce the risk COMMON HAZARDS FIRE The main piece of fire legislation is: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Click here for more Information The fire triangle Three elements have to be present in order for a fire to start heat Sources of Heat • • • • • • • • Sparks Flames Heating appliances Smoking materials Blowtorch Electrical equipment Computer equipment Ventilation blockages Sources of Fuel Paper and cardboard Plastics Wood Packaging Paints, thinners and other flammable substances Gases such as acetylene Furnishing Clothing Sources of Oxygen Naturally a component of air Enriched atmospheres Medical, welding, oxygen storage Situations where oxygen/air is more difficult to control Outdoors Automatic ventilation systems Open doors or windows How is Fire Caused Arson Electrical equipment / wiring faults Smoking Tools with naked flames Flammable liquids and gas Explosions Hot substances Waste Main Effects of Fire Burns Smoke Toxic Fumes Loss of Consciousness Suffocation Possible death Property Collapse Action in Case of Fire On hearing the fire alarm • Evacuate the premise by your designated evacuation route • Go to the assembly point and await further instruction Action on Discovering a fire •Raise the fire alarm •Evacuate the building by your designated route •Go to your assembly point and await further instruction •You should only attempt to fight the fire if you have been trained to do so and feel able to do so •Most important action is to raise the alarm and evacuate the building Fire Extinguishers For more information on fire extinguishers please refer to the fire extinguisher training package also available on the SHAW intranet site STRESS Stress What is stress? Stress is the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them How can Prolonged Stress Affect Me ? Physical Effects - heart disease - back pain, gastrointestinal disturbances and various minor illnesses Psychological Effects - anxiety and depression What Your Manager Can Do • Identify the Risk • Take Action Click here for more Information What You Can Do • Talk to your employer • Support your colleagues • Speak to your GP • Talk to your manager about altering your job • Use Employee Assistance Programme COMPUTERS Computers Click here for more Information • What Are the Risks - Work Related Upper Limb Disorders, - Headaches, Electrical hazards • Controls - Layout, workbreaks, eyetests, chair • Law - Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 Requires Risk Assessment Computers Click here to play movie clip If you have problems viewing the movie clip please contact ISS When the clip finishes, close the media player By clicking on the x in the top right MANUAL HANDLING Manual Handling Click here for more Information • What are the Risks -Injury to body, mainly back, not usually due to a single incident • Risks will depend on Task, Load, Individual, environment and frequency of task Part of body injured 3% Other 8% 14% 49% Lower Limb Finger/Thumb Hand/Wrist 9% 7% 10% Arm Torso Back Manual Handling The main piece of Manual Handling legislation is: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 which requires Risk Assessment Manual Handling Click here for more information Action to take Manual Handling Assessors to conduct a risk assessment – identify problem areas and suggest controls Possible Controls:Change Task, Reduce weight, provide handling equipment Manual Handling What Can You Do? Assess weight of each load you lift Follow instructions Ask for help Wear any necessary PPE Manual Handling When Lifting • Plan your lift • Always use correct technique even if lifting a small item • Hold object close to you • Pay attention to your clothing SUBSTANCES Substances The hazard will depend on: Routes of Entry into the body, the toxicity, the amount The Risk can be acute or chronic. Click here for more information Substances • Control - Substitute less toxic - Ventilation - PPE • Law - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 - Requires Risk Assessment Click here for more information Substances Click here to play movie clip If you have problems viewing this movie clip please contact ISS When the clip finishes, close the media player By clicking on the x in the top right WORK EQUIPMENT Work Equipment Anything from a ladder to a hammer, a photocopier to a lathe that is used at work Select right equipment Safe use Regular inspection & maintenance Training Click here for more information Work Equipment Machinery hazards Dangers Traps Entanglement Contact Ejection Impact Electrical and other hazards Typical Guards Click here for more Information Work equipment law The main pieces of legislation relating to work equipment are: Provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER) ELECTRICITY Electricity What are the Risks shock, burns, consequential injuries Controls - regular checks on equipment Competent person: PAT tests User checks : Flex, plug, socket or flex outlet, operation check, suitable for the task ? Click here for more Faults - switch off, label & report Law - Electricity at Work Regs 1989 information NOISE Noise Defined as Unwanted Sound – if you have to shout to be heard by someone 2 metres away there may be a problem Continual exposure to high levels of noise may result in long term hearing loss Under the Noise at Work Regulation there are lower and upper exposure values that the employer needs to comply with Click here for more Information Noise CONTROL MEASURES – some of the ways in which employees can be protected from the effects of noise Equipment Purchase i.e. quieter machines Noise Survey to be undertaken by a competent person Remove the noise source / remove the person from the noise Provide PPE for example ear plugs or ear defenders ASBESTOS Asbestos • Risk - Inhalation of asbestos fibre ; diseases of chest / lungs • Don’t Panic !!! - Need to look at its condition - If it is not disturbed or damaged, then leave it alone as there are no fibres to inhale - BUT, managers need to check the condition of any asbestos regularly • Controls - Surveys are carried out to identify where asbestos is in our properties - Raise general awareness Asbestos The main piece of legislation relating to asbestos is the : The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations Click here for more information Asbestos Examples of where asbestos may be found 1. Roof & outside walls 2. Ceilings 1 3. Interior walls 4. Floors 4 3 5. Domestic appliances, Heating and Pipes 2 5 WORK AT HEIGHT Work at Height •Hazards –Being hit by falling objects –Falls •Risk –Broken limb –Drowning? •Control –Access & fall arrest equipment, Safe System of Work VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION Violence & Aggression Any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work • Circumstances – examples, Contact with public, Lone working • Incident reporting- you must complete a violent incident form following any incident • Control, Risk assessment, Training Click here for more Information HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING • Risk of poor housekeeping - Slips/Trips/Falls - Obstructed evacuation routes - Rodents - Items falling • Controls - Good Housekeeping - Keep walkways clear of obstructions - Appropriate storage • Law - Workplace ( Health Safety & Welfare) Regs 1992 HOUSEKEEPING Click here to play movie clip If you have problems viewing this movie clip please contact ISS When the clip finishes, close the media player By clicking on the x in the top right Other Hazards There are many other hazards in the workplace which may be: - Specific to job - Considered during Risk assessment You should have a job risk assessment which shows those which affect you Controlling Risks (Hierarchy) This is the action taken to remove the hazard or reduce the risks posed to you during the work activity. •Removing (Avoiding) •Replacing (substitution) •Using Barriers •Using Procedures / Safe systems of work •Installing Warning systems •Signs / audible alarms •Supervision – information, instruction •Personal Protective Equipment Develop Training to support the above Personal Protective Equipment •Examples of PPE For the face – a face shield • For the eyes – goggles • For the ears – ear protection e.g. defenders • For the Head – a helmet • For the hands – gloves • For the feet – Safety shoes / boots • For breathing – respirator / dust mask • Other ways of controlling the hazard should be looked at first. PPE should be used as a last resort • Law - Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations • Ensure that if you wear PPE you know the hazards / risks it is protecting you against and you have received information, instruction And training on how to use it correctly, how to clean and maintain it and when to replace it Click here for more Information Personal Protective Equipment SAFETY SIGNS • Communicate information to employees where a risk still exists • Signs must be displayed in appropriate places and kept in good condition • Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations specify certain types of signs to be used Safety Signs Warning Sign Fire Signs Click here for more Information Prohibition Sign Safe Condition Sign Mandatory Sign Cost of Poor Health & Safety Click here for more Information If good health and safety practice is not followed there may be consequences for both the individual and organisation. These may be divided into 3 areas. •Moral •Legal •Economic Accident Reporting An accident can be defined as: An unplanned and uncontrolled event which has led to or could have caused injury to persons, damage to plant or other loss. (RoSPA definition) An accident does not have to result in an injury for it to be reported. It is important that near misses are also reported as investigation of these can reduce the number of accidents that result in minor and major injuries Accident Triangle Accident Reporting • If you have an accident or near miss/ or ill health you must report it to your line manager. • Complete an employee accident form with your manager • If you experience violence at work you must also report this (on a violent incident report form) • Forms are available electronically on the Health and Safety intranet pages You will be given a copy of this form to keep Accident Investigation Accident Investigation is carried out for a number of reasons • • • • • • Curiosity Anxiety Reduction Blame Placing Legal Requirements PREVENTION OF RECURRENCE Feedback Click here for more information Risk Assessment A risk assessment is a careful examination of what, in your working activities could cause harm to you or others and to ensure that measures are taken to protect you and others from this harm A risk assessment must be carried out on all work activities and high risks reduced as far as possible. This is a requirement of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations Risk Assessment Risk Assessment : • Is a Formal record • Involves hazard identification which considers all the hazards you have looked at in this training programme • Considers all groups of people who may be at risk • Details control measures • Prioritises degree of risk • Decides on the adequacy of control • Identifies further controls to remove or reduce risk Click here for more information on the groups of people Emergencies During your workplace induction process you should have been told the following information. If you haven’t please ask your line manager First Aid – who is your first aider/ Appointed person?, where is the first aid box? Emergency Evacuation- what is your primary & secondary route? / where is your assembly point? Who is your fire warden (if you have one) Bombs- what is the procedure? Other ? – i.e. gas leak, what is the procedure? Walsall MBC Health & Safety Management System •Corporate Health & Safety Policy •Corporate safety management standards (SMS) •Local procedures and safe systems of work Click here for more information The Induction Process Your manager will have an induction checklist that they should be working through with you. There will be things contained in this that should be covered in your first day/ first week. Please check with your manager that this has been covered. There will be health and safety issues specific to the type of work you have been employed to undertake and on the job training will play a major role in your induction process as will continued health and safety training. Safety, Health and Wellbeing Services offer a range of health and safety courses, details of which can be found on the Health and Safety intranet site and the following slide. Please consult your manager if you are interested in attending any of them. Training Courses – below are a list of training courses available through SHAW. For more details please contact x3521 • • • • • • • • • • • Accident Reporting & Investigation Asbestos Conflict Resolution & Personal Safety COSHH DSE Fire Safety Risk Assessment Manual Handling Managing Safely Risk Assessment Supervising Health and Safety Workplace Health & Safety Inspections Safety, Health and Wellbeing Services Consists of the Safety and Occupational Health Teams who: • Implement the Councils Health and Safety Management system • Offer advice and support • Provide training • Conduct audits and inspections Occupational Health The Aim of Walsall MBC Occupational health department is to promote, protect and maintain the safety, health and wellbeing of all our employees We will do this by • Giving advice • Health screening • Health surveillance • Rehabilitation • Research and audit Click here for more information Contact Details Principal Health and Safety Officer Senior Safety Advisor 01922 652057 01922 652086 Senior Occupational Health Advisor 01922 653289 For any advice / information please 01922 call or email 653521 / or email shaw@walsall.gov.uk Click here to end this presentation Accident 1/2 day courses on Accident reporting and Accident investigation are available contact 01922 653521 More information can be found on the health and safety intranet site under safety management standards, reporting incidents. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Asbestos Asbestos has been widely used in the past in many buildings. The next slide shows some examples. All types of asbestos can be dangerous if disturbed. The danger arises when the asbestos fibres as a very fine dust become airborne and are breathed in. Well sealed undamaged asbestos is better left alone. The risk often arises where people work on part of a building that they do not know contains asbestos. A new duty to manage asbestos now means that the owner of a property has to manage their buildings and keep a record of the asbestos. This will mean either - tests for asbestos must be carried out or - assume asbestos exists unless it is obvious that it doesn't for example in a piece of wood with no coating. The owner of the property then needs to maintain the asbestos in good condition and inform anybody who needs to carry out any work in the area about the presence of the asbestos. Any work on asbestos needs to be carried out by a specialist. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Civil and Criminal Law Organisations have a legal duty to manage health and safety. There are 2 branches of health and safety law. 1. Criminal law is made up of Statute law. It is designed to protect people from being harmed and to punish those who fail to comply with the law. Breaches of statute law are criminal offences and can result in prosecution for which fines or prison could be imposed. 2. Civil law is created by judgements in earlier cases and these principles or accepted standards fill the gaps where statute law has not supplied specific requirements. It is designed to compensate individuals for harm they may have suffered. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Costs Imagine if you had an accident at work which resulted in a severe injury and meant that you had to have several months off work. What do you think the moral, legal and economic costs of that accident may be. The following are some examples there may be other costs. Moral: loss of self esteem, loss of confidence, not being able to do the things you enjoy i.e. your hobbies Legal: possible legal expenses, compensation claims, prosecution, cost of court action. Economic: reduction in pay after 6 months, increase in your household bills as you are at home more, possible payment for things you can no longer carry out i.e. cleaning, gardening, transport costs if you can no longer drive, cost of your replacement at work, cost of your replacements training, repair or replacement of any equipment that may have been damaged. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide DSE If you use a computer you must complete the user self directed e-learning package Defined ‘users’ under the Display Screen Equipment Regulations will be entitled to a eye tests paid for by the Council DSE Assessors will need to complete the DSE Assessor e-training package which will provide information on how to analyse and coordinate local assessments Return to slide Electricity Most people need electricity to be able to do their work consequently, there will always be a risk of electrical shock, electrical burn or sustaining another type of injury, (for example a fall from height), as a result of contact with a 'live' surface. Controls must be in place to ensure that the risk of injury is minimal. These controls will include; • portable appliance tests, (PAT), by some one who is competent to do so • basic checks by all users to ensure that the condition of the equipment, flex, plug and socket are satisfactory If you discover a fault on an item of electrical equipment, switch or socket; do not use it, attach a label on or near it, (no pins), and report immediately to your line manager. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Fire Law Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Places responsibility for fire safety on the “responsible person” • Requires the responsible person in every workplace to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which staff and visitors are exposed. • Consider those who may be especially at risk • Remove or reduce identified risks as far as reasonably practicable • Provide appropriate precautions to deal with any remaining risks and ensure they are maintained • Keep appropriate records The Health and Safety section offer a 1/2 day course for those persons responsible for conducting a fire safety risk assessment. Guidance on conducting a fire risk assessment is also available on the Health and Safety intranet site. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Health and Safety at Work Act Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Prior to 1974 only some workplaces were covered by health and safety legislation, most of which was prescriptive. The Health and Safety at Work Act brought into its scope all persons at work irrespective of what work they were doing. The act sets out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public, and employees have to themselves and to each other. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Health and Safety Law Most People recognise that in a society we need some order and a set of rules to live by. Health and Safety laws exist for a similar reason; they are designed to protect the individual at work and those affected by their work activities. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Health and Safety Management System A health and safety management system is a formal series of instructions that makes sure all risks at work are taken in to account and that the employer and employees follow the law. At Walsall MBC we have a health and safety policy which is supported by a series of standards which give specific details about things like risk assessment, managing chemicals and manual handling. These documents are available on the council's intranet on the health and safety page. If you want any information and do not have access to the intranet please contact the safety, health and wellbeing team on 01922 653521 There should also, for tasks where there are high risk, be a series of work instructions, procedures and safe systems of work which are managed by your department. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Law Enforcement Various agencies enforce health and safety law. For council activities it is the health and safety executive (HSE). The Council employ environmental health officers (EHO's) to enforce H&S in shops and food facilities. Fire officers carry out enforcement under fire legislation. These agencies will provide advice but can also issue improvement and prohibition notices as well as prosecute where health and safety standards are poor. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Manual Handling Manual Handling - What is the problem? 54 million working days are lost each year due to pain/strain and injuries to the back. More than a third of all over three day injuries reported each year to the HSE and local authorities are caused by manual handling. Injuries are usually caused by bad technique and elements of the • task - long carrying distances • load - heavy or bulky • individual - new and expectant mothers • environment - poor lighting. Many manual handling injuries build up over a period of time rather than being caused by a single handling incident. Back injuries are difficult to cure and can cause permanent weakness, the aim therefore is to avoid manual handling in the first instance. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Manual Handling (cont) The first action required by the Manual handling regulations is to avoid any manual handling which is likely to cause injury. If it is not possible to avoid the risk then a specific manual handling assessment needs to be carried out. More information on Manual handling is available on the Health and Safety Intranet site. A ½ day training session is available in house for manual handling risk assessment, please contact 01922 653521 When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Noise The Noise at Work (NAW) Regulations set out two action values in respect of noise at work at which employers need to undertake specific action. The Lower exposure action value is 80dB(A) and when noise reaches this level the employer must provide hearing protection if requested by the employee. At the Upper exposure action value of 85dB(A) the employer must take steps to reduce the noise levels and must provide employees with hearing protection and ensure that it is worn. Examples of typical noise levels are: Conversation 50 - 60 dB(A) Heavy traffic 75 dB(A) Pneumatic drill 95 - 100 dB(A) If you think you have a problem with noise in your workplace please consult your manager. Where necessary noise assessments may be carried out by Safety, Health and Wellbeing Services. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Occupational Health Occupational Health promotes the safety health and wellbeing of all employees by • Providing advice on fitness for work. Occupational health aims to ensure that all employees are placed in jobs which are compatible with their health and abilities. • Conducting health surveillance. This is a periodic medical examination of workers exposed to recognised hazards with the intention of preventing occupational disease. This may be because the law requires the test or where Walsall standards require. • Health screening is a voluntary health assessment scheme which is being evaluated. • Rehabilitation. Advising managers on rehabilitation and return to work programmes for employees who may be incapacitated. • Workplace improvements. Along with safety officers, occupational health can advise on safe and healthy conditions where problems have been identified through assessment or inspection. • Research and audit into the causes of occupational illness and disease. Advise on prevention. • Advise on medical retirement. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide PPE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should only be used as a last resort when other control measures cannot be used to reduce the risks. As the risk still remains when PPE is in use, the individual may still be at risk if the equipment provided does not function properly, is worn incorrectly or not at all or is poorly maintained. The provision of any PPE should be assessed to ensure that it does not expose the users to additional risks or make existing risks worse. For example – wearing hearing protection may mean that employees cannot hear a fire alarm. Under the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations the employee has a duty to wear any PPE provided, store it in an appropriate place and maintain it in line with training. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Risk assessment All groups of people who may be affected by a hazard at work must be considered during the risk assessment process. This could include Employees Visitors Contractors Expectant Woman and New mothers Young people Work experience People with disabilities Some of these groups will need a special risk assessment considering circumstances such as exposure to radiation, which would put pregnant women and young persons at significant risk. There is guidance for managers about risk assessment and special groups on the Councils health and safety intranet site. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Signs Types of Safety Signs There is a range of standard safety signs which include visual, spoken and acoustic, hand signals and pipe work marking. The Main printed signs are - Warning (yellow triangle): for hazards such as flammable liquid or slippery floor - Prohibition (red circle with diagonal line): Stopping certain activities such as smoking - Mandatory (blue circle): Telling people that they must do something such as wear PPE - Safe condition (green rectangle) : giving information about safety features such as fire exits or first aid When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Stress what can you do? You can help at work if you: Talk to your employer, if they don't know there's a problem they can't help. If you don't feel able to talk directly to your employer or manager, ask a TU or other employee representative to raise the issue on your behalf Support your colleagues if they are experiencing work-related stress Encourage them to talk to their manager, TU or staff representative Speak to your GP Discuss with your manager whether it is possible to alter your job to make it less stressful for you Access the Employee Assistance Programme - this service offers general information and counselling support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is available to all employees and can be accessed by dialling the following free-phone number 08000 282850 What can you do out of work • eat healthily • stop smoking • try to keep within the Government recommendations for alcohol consumption • watch your caffeine intake • be physically active • try learning relaxation techniques • talk to family or friends about what you're feeling The above advice will not prevent work related stress but may help you take care of yourself and ensure that you don't make the problem worse When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Substances Many substances can hurt you when they get inside your body. A hazardous substance is any material or substance with the potential to cause illness or injury to the people who come into contact with it. These are used in many workplaces and may lead to a range of conditions including dermatitis, asthma and infectious diseases. The hazard depends on the way the substance gets into the body (for example breathing in a gas) and the toxicity. The level of risk needs to be evaluated, if the risk is very high then all efforts should be made to eliminate the risk as the first option. Substances may cause health problems from a single exposure even for a short time this is an acute effect. It may cause problems after prolonged or repeated exposure this is a chronic effect. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Substances (cont) The aim of COSHH assessment is to prevent exposure and where this is not possible reduce the exposure by identifying suitable controls. There should be a COSHH assessment for any chemicals you need to use at work. Your supervisor should explain to you the issues found during risk assessment and what you need to do to work safely with substances. A 1/2 day CoSHH assessors course is available. Please contact 01922 653521 for more information. Further information on the risks and management of hazardous substances is available on the health and safety page on the Intranet. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Violence and aggression All incidents of violence and aggression whether physical or verbal, whether resulting in an injury or not must be reported to your line manager Your line manager must then complete a Violent Incident Report Form and detail any remedial action they are taking. There is a Conflict Resolution and Personal Safety course available through the skills and knowledge programme. If you think this may be of benefit to you please discuss it with your line manager. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation. Return to slide Work Equipment (cont) Guards on machines can be used to prevent people getting closer to any dangerous parts. There are different types of guards including: * guards fixed over dangerous parts * guards which will not allow the machine to operate unless they are in place * barriers to prevent people getting near dangerous machines * devices which ensure that the operators hands are away from danger. There are other safety measures that can be taken when using work equipment. Measures chosen will be dependant on equipment used and the hazard it presents. • Work environment - consider lighting levels and the condition of the surrounding environment. • Establish safe working procedure • Information and training - people who operate work equipment and anyone else who may be affected must be made aware of the likely hazards. • Personal protective equipment - care should be taken when selecting PPE to ensure it does not add any additional risks • Maintenance, Inspection and Testing - equipment, guards and safety devices must be checked regularly. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Work Equipment Work equipment includes process machinery, machine tools, office machinery, lifting equipment, hand tools, ladders and pressure washers. Risk assessment - before any equipment is installed or used a risk assessment must be carried out. • The correct equipment should always be selected for the job • Any equipment purchased should be to the correct standard (CE marked) • The equipment should be safe to use and kept safe through regular inspection testing and maintenance • Employees should be trained to use the equipment safely. • Records should be kept to show maintenance and training. When you have finished reading this information click on the box below to return to the presentation Return to slide Well Done You have now completed the health and safety induction presentation If you have any further questions please contact your manager “A safe, fulfilling and healthy work life is achievable” Click here for a certificate of completion
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