safe environment July 07

In this issue:

• Housekeeping
• Carbon footprint
• Workplace Inspections

Housekeeping

Reducing accidents?

Tidiness is one of the foundation stones of safety and good environmental practice. Many accidents are caused through people tripping, slipping and falling over materials and equipment which should not have been left lying around. Environmental problems could be avoided if materials were disposed of properly instead of being allowed to escape into the surrounding area.

This is an area where everyone on site can make a significant contribution to safety and the environment, merely by applying common sense.
.Do not leave rubbish lying about - clean up as you go.
.Do not rely on others to clear things up.
.Ensure all waste is disposed of in the correct skip or bin.
.Do not obstruct gangways, aisles or stairways with tools or materials.
.Position all cables out of the way. Where possible, do not lay them across pedestrian walkways.
.Do not let large quantities of waste material to build up as this provides a good starting point for fire.
Proper waste disposal is an integral part of good housekeeping. Not only does this improve site tidiness but it also improves safety and reduces the likelihood of pollution occurring and of individuals being fined. A tidy site is safe and efficient.

Carbon Calculator

What is your carbon footprint

Find out what your carbon footprint is and how you can make some simple changes to help tackle climate change. Go to:

http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/index.html

Free Safety Information

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Kevin Jones
kevin.jones@safetyadviser.co.uk
Taking the pain out of Health + Safety at www.safetyadviser.co.uk