Welcome to this months safety newsletter. The idea of these newsletters is to raise safety awareness and get you involved. This months topic is based on an example health and safety induction.
Contents
Introduction
Safety policy and arrangements
Safety law
Responsibilities
Accidents
First aid
Fire evacuation and prevention
Risk assessment
Training
Computers (DSE)
Using chemicals
Manual handling
Safety communication
Introduction
I hope your time at work is a “safe” one. It is the intention that you leave work every day as “safe and healthy” as when you started.
Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements
Your company has a Health & Safety Management System. Its purpose is to improve Health and Safety. It is the intention that everyone will leave at the end of the day without having had their health or safety adversely affected in any way. Success is no accident
Law
The Health and Safety at Work Act states that it "shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees." The Health and Safety at Work Act also states that it is the duty of every employee while at work: to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. It is also a duty of the employee to co-operate with the employer to meet its legal obligations.
Responsibilities
Therefor all Personnel are required to:
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons
Understand the Company’s Health & Safety Policy
Use any plant, equipment and substances in accordance with information and instruction
Report hazards, defective tools or significant safety problems
Report all accidents and near misses
Maintain standards of health hygiene consistent with the needs of health and personal safety
Accidents
Accidents impact on everyone not just the injured person. Every accident can be prevented. To prevent you becoming a an accident: always think about your work. Think risk assessment! Follow safety policy and procedures, obey warning Signs, and, where applicable, wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Don’t take short cuts. Pay attention to your work and don’t get distracted. Know your first aider or appointed person. In the event of an accident get help. Afterwards make sure the accident is recorded in the accident book.
Fire
If you discover fire:
Raise the alarm
Call the fire brigade (9)999
Attack the fire with the equipment provided; only if safe to do so
Report to the most senior site manager giving details of location of the fire/ incident
On hearing the fire alarm:
Leave the premises by the nearest available exit, closing all doors behind you.
Go directly to the assembly point
Direct any visitors to the assembly point.
Keep entrance and exit gates clear for the Fire Brigade
Dos and Don’ts
Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
Do not shout or run because this may cause panic.
Do make your presence known to the most senior site manager.
Do make sure you know where the assembly point is.
Prevent fire occurring by:
Complying with the site smoking policy
Ensuring no naked flames
Ensuring good housekeeping
Keeping your area clear
Keeping combustible materials to a minimum
Keep combustible materials away from any ignition source
Reporting any defective electrical item to your manager immediately
If you see a fire hazard report it
Dos and Don’ts
Do not restrict the access to or egress from emergency routes and exits
Do not restrict access to any fire equipment or alarm points
Ensure fire doors are kept fully closed when not in use
Report any missing or damaged fire equipment immediately
Risk Assessment
To do a simple risk assessment you need to consider the following:
Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm
Consequence is the degree of harm that could be caused
Risk is the likelihood that the harm will occur due to the hazard
Evaluate the Risk = Hazard x Consequence x Likelihood. (High, Medium, Low)
We all do risk assessments as part of our day-to-day life. Would you when considering crossing a road step out in front of an oncoming bus?
Hazard = the bus, a large heavy moving, object travelling at speed
Consequence = death
Likelihood = Almost certain
Risk evaluation = High
The safe system of work would be to wait until the traffic is clear, then cross
You have a choice: always choose to work the “safe way”.
Hazard reporting
If you spot a hazard report it immediately – do not leave it for someone else to have an accident; remember we all have a duty of care to look after ourselves and others.
Training
Everyone should be competent and proficient to perform their work in compliance with standards and legal requirements. Nobody should operate or uses work equipment until they have been instructed. Low risk tasks may only require a short briefing while other high risk tasks (such as using a fork lift truck or conducting first aid) will require external accreditation. If in doubt ask.
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE
Certain tasks require individuals to wear PPE; PPE will be issued by the company where it is required. If in doubt ask
Work Equipment
Tasks involving work equipment need to be risk assessed. If you are unsure on how to use the work equipment then ask. Before use, work equipment needs to be checked for any damage or hazards. Report faulty or damaged equipment. Do not use faulty equipment. Again if in doubt shout.
Display Screen Equipment
The use of computers is covered by the display screen equipment regulations. All workstations need to be designed so that individuals can work comfortably. All work and the needs of individuals need to be assessed. Information and instruction need to be provided to ensure good working practices are in place to reduce the hazards and associated risks from the use of display screen equipment.
Using chemicals or hazardous substances
Where applicable: all chemicals and hazardous substances are covered under the control of substances hazardous to health. These substances have information, i.e. labels and data sheets; information provided on the label and on the data sheets must be read and understood before use.
Manual Handling
Think before attempting to lift, if you think you can't manage get help. Before doing any handling you need to plan the task using the following the “T.I.L.E” principles: T.I.L.E = Task Individual Load Environment. When lifting: lift with your legs not with your back. Good movement always begins at the base and progresses upwards.
Safety communication
Good communication prevents accidents. In order to ensure the Health & Safety management system is effective, it is essential that everyone is made aware of it's aims, goals and standards. The goal is to raise health and safety awareness. General promotion of Health & Safety is carried out through safety newsletters. A safety newsletter will be issued on a regular basis on the topic of the moment. All Health and Safety issues need to be raised with your direct manager.
Contents
Introduction
Safety policy and arrangements
Safety law
Responsibilities
Accidents
First aid
Fire evacuation and prevention
Risk assessment
Training
Computers (DSE)
Using chemicals
Manual handling
Safety communication
Introduction
I hope your time at work is a “safe” one. It is the intention that you leave work every day as “safe and healthy” as when you started.
Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements
Your company has a Health & Safety Management System. Its purpose is to improve Health and Safety. It is the intention that everyone will leave at the end of the day without having had their health or safety adversely affected in any way. Success is no accident
Law
The Health and Safety at Work Act states that it "shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees." The Health and Safety at Work Act also states that it is the duty of every employee while at work: to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. It is also a duty of the employee to co-operate with the employer to meet its legal obligations.
Responsibilities
Therefor all Personnel are required to:
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons
Understand the Company’s Health & Safety Policy
Use any plant, equipment and substances in accordance with information and instruction
Report hazards, defective tools or significant safety problems
Report all accidents and near misses
Maintain standards of health hygiene consistent with the needs of health and personal safety
Accidents
Accidents impact on everyone not just the injured person. Every accident can be prevented. To prevent you becoming a an accident: always think about your work. Think risk assessment! Follow safety policy and procedures, obey warning Signs, and, where applicable, wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Don’t take short cuts. Pay attention to your work and don’t get distracted. Know your first aider or appointed person. In the event of an accident get help. Afterwards make sure the accident is recorded in the accident book.
Fire
If you discover fire:
Raise the alarm
Call the fire brigade (9)999
Attack the fire with the equipment provided; only if safe to do so
Report to the most senior site manager giving details of location of the fire/ incident
On hearing the fire alarm:
Leave the premises by the nearest available exit, closing all doors behind you.
Go directly to the assembly point
Direct any visitors to the assembly point.
Keep entrance and exit gates clear for the Fire Brigade
Dos and Don’ts
Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
Do not shout or run because this may cause panic.
Do make your presence known to the most senior site manager.
Do make sure you know where the assembly point is.
Prevent fire occurring by:
Complying with the site smoking policy
Ensuring no naked flames
Ensuring good housekeeping
Keeping your area clear
Keeping combustible materials to a minimum
Keep combustible materials away from any ignition source
Reporting any defective electrical item to your manager immediately
If you see a fire hazard report it
Dos and Don’ts
Do not restrict the access to or egress from emergency routes and exits
Do not restrict access to any fire equipment or alarm points
Ensure fire doors are kept fully closed when not in use
Report any missing or damaged fire equipment immediately
Risk Assessment
To do a simple risk assessment you need to consider the following:
Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm
Consequence is the degree of harm that could be caused
Risk is the likelihood that the harm will occur due to the hazard
Evaluate the Risk = Hazard x Consequence x Likelihood. (High, Medium, Low)
We all do risk assessments as part of our day-to-day life. Would you when considering crossing a road step out in front of an oncoming bus?
Hazard = the bus, a large heavy moving, object travelling at speed
Consequence = death
Likelihood = Almost certain
Risk evaluation = High
The safe system of work would be to wait until the traffic is clear, then cross
You have a choice: always choose to work the “safe way”.
Hazard reporting
If you spot a hazard report it immediately – do not leave it for someone else to have an accident; remember we all have a duty of care to look after ourselves and others.
Training
Everyone should be competent and proficient to perform their work in compliance with standards and legal requirements. Nobody should operate or uses work equipment until they have been instructed. Low risk tasks may only require a short briefing while other high risk tasks (such as using a fork lift truck or conducting first aid) will require external accreditation. If in doubt ask.
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE
Certain tasks require individuals to wear PPE; PPE will be issued by the company where it is required. If in doubt ask
Work Equipment
Tasks involving work equipment need to be risk assessed. If you are unsure on how to use the work equipment then ask. Before use, work equipment needs to be checked for any damage or hazards. Report faulty or damaged equipment. Do not use faulty equipment. Again if in doubt shout.
Display Screen Equipment
The use of computers is covered by the display screen equipment regulations. All workstations need to be designed so that individuals can work comfortably. All work and the needs of individuals need to be assessed. Information and instruction need to be provided to ensure good working practices are in place to reduce the hazards and associated risks from the use of display screen equipment.
Using chemicals or hazardous substances
Where applicable: all chemicals and hazardous substances are covered under the control of substances hazardous to health. These substances have information, i.e. labels and data sheets; information provided on the label and on the data sheets must be read and understood before use.
Manual Handling
Think before attempting to lift, if you think you can't manage get help. Before doing any handling you need to plan the task using the following the “T.I.L.E” principles: T.I.L.E = Task Individual Load Environment. When lifting: lift with your legs not with your back. Good movement always begins at the base and progresses upwards.
Safety communication
Good communication prevents accidents. In order to ensure the Health & Safety management system is effective, it is essential that everyone is made aware of it's aims, goals and standards. The goal is to raise health and safety awareness. General promotion of Health & Safety is carried out through safety newsletters. A safety newsletter will be issued on a regular basis on the topic of the moment. All Health and Safety issues need to be raised with your direct manager.
For further advice contact www.safetyadviser.co.uk
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