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| Welcome to Work Health and Safety |
| 2007-07-25 00:49:00 |
You will find this blog particularly valuable if you are starting up in business, managing a small firm, preparing a company safety policy and procedure, have been selected as a trade union safety representative, a student or belong to any walk of life, but whatever line of work you are in, it will help you to make your environment and business safer.Also check out the following...Health and Safety Signs...
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| Health and Safety Signs |
| 2007-06-30 05:08:00 |
The use of the correct safety signs in the work place can, re-inforce safety instruction and rules, can give information on risks and precautions to be taken, therefore suitable warning signs must be posted to indicate the nature of the risk and precautions to be taken. Any signs provided must be kept maintained and in place.Here are some great Health and Safety Signs listed below.Just browse through your choice of health and safety signs. Fire Fighting Signs...
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| Fire Fighting Signs |
| 2007-06-30 04:39:00 |
Go Back to Health and Safety SignsJust click the image to enlarge to its original size and then "Right Click" and click "Save Picture As" option from the popup, and after saving you can take a print.Fire AlarmFire Hose RealFire Alarm with TextFire Hose Real with TextOpen Valve Before Running Out HoseFire PointFire MarshalArrowGo Back to Health and Safety Signs...
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| Selection and Training |
| 2007-06-30 01:58:00 |
People are in danger to themselves or others if they cannot do their jobs correctly. This can be because they are in jobs for which they are unsuited and/or are not competent.Selection1. identify jobs which place particular physical or mental demands on people- can these be changes to cut out or reduce the demands?2. where you cannot do this you need to select people to meet the demands.3. identify essential health requirements of a job and use them during recruitment, e.g. do not employ someone with epilepsy to climb ladders, although they may be able to do other work.4. for some jobs, e.g. driving heavy goods vehicles, the law requires medical examination, but pre-employment medical checks are not legally required for most jobs.5. people returning after illness may need help readjusting ...
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| Personal Protective Equipments |
| 2007-06-30 01:57:00 |
Even where engineering controls and safe systems of work have been applied, some hazards might remain. These include injuries to lungs, e.g. from breathing in contaminated air; the head and feet, e.g. from falling materials; the eyes, e.g. from flying particles or splashes of corrosive liquids; the skin, e.g. from contact with corrosive materials ; the body, e.g. from extremes of heat or cold. Personal protective equipment is needed in these cases to reduce the risk.Selection of UseYou must consider:1. who is exposed and to what?2. for how long?3. to how much?You must also:1. choose good quality products made to a recognized standard – suppliers can advice.2. choose equipment which suits the wearer- consider size, fit and weight. If you let the users help choose it , they will then be mo...
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| Health Care |
| 2007-06-30 01:56:00 |
There are number of well established techniques for looking after the health of employees. These includes taking action to prevent ill-health, providing means to prevent employees coming into contact with hazardous substances and ensuring that if they are hurt in any way their injuries are properly treated.Check for ILL HealthTo help prevent work-related diseases:1. check whether there are any known health risks from the work you do.2. listen to complaints about ill health – particularly if there are a number of them, or lot of sickness absence in the same area, or as a result of the same activity.3. encourage people to tell their doctor about the work they do if they think their work might be affecting them.4. if in doubt get further advice.Mental Healt...
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| Accidents and Emergencies |
| 2007-06-30 01:55:00 |
In any business, things can go wrong. You need to be ready to deal with these unplanned events. Look at incidents which have caused injuries and ill health or other damage. Think about emergencies – plan for the worst that can happen. You must have the right first-aid arrangements. Some events need to be reported.Emergency ProceduresWhen things go wrong, people may be exposed to serious and immediate danger. Special procedures are necessary for emergencies such as serious injuries, explosion, flood, poisoning, electrocution, fire, release of radioactivity and chemical spillage.Think about:1. the worst that an happen if things go wrong?2. how the person in charge and others will deal with the problems? You should look at any particular responsibilities and training need.3. if everyone is ...
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| Safe Systems |
| 2007-06-30 01:54:00 |
A safe system of work is a considered method of working that takes proper account of the potential hazards to employees, and others such as visitors and contractors, and provides a formal framework to ensure that all steps necessary for safe working have been anticipated and implemented.Clear ProceduresWhen looking at your systems, don’t forget:1. routine work ( including setting up and preparation , finishing off and cleaning activities)2. less routine work e.g. maintenance3. emergencies, e.g. fire, spillages or plant breakdown.Think of all the different things you do. Ask those who do the job to tell you what they actually do and how they do it. Get them to help identify the hazards and risk.Safe ProceduresThink about:1. who is in charge of the job?2....
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| Flammable and Explosive Substances |
| 2007-06-30 01:51:00 |
Some gases, liquids and solids can cause explosions or fire. For a fire to start, fuel, air and a source of ignition are needed.Common materials may burn violently at high temperature in oxygen rich conditions, e.g. when a gas cylinder is leaking.Some dust from a cloud which will explode hen ignited. A small explosion can disturb dust and create a second explosion severe enough to destroy building. Serious explosions can occur in plant such as ovens, stoves and boilers.Some materials are explosives and need special precautions and licensing arrangements.Some flammable liquids and substances are also corrosive or toxic and may pose risk to health.Before You StartThe supplier’s safety data sheet will help you decide how to handle these substances.Think about:1. doing the job another way2. ...
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| Harmful Substances |
| 2007-06-30 01:49:00 |
Of the vast range of chemicals and substances in use in industry commerce and other areas of employment, many are harmless. However, there are also a considerable number of substances in use which have a high potential to cause harm and ill health – “substances hazardous to health” usually referred to as hazardous substances.What are the RisksYou must carry out an assessment.Consider:1. the hazards of substances or their ingredients, read the labels and safety data sheet. If in doubt contact your supplier.2. the route into the body (breathed in, swallowed or taken in through the skin) and the worst result3. the concentration or conditions likely to cause ill health4. whether you know the first symptoms of over-exposure5. who could be exposed. Don’t forget contractors and members of...
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| Electricity |
| 2007-06-30 01:34:00 |
The three main hazards are contact with the live parts, fire and explosion. Each year about 1000 accidents at work involving shocks and burn are reported and about 30 of these are fatal. Fires started by poor electrical installations cause many other deaths and injuries. Explosions are caused by electrical apparatus or static electricity igniting flammable vapours or dust.Assess the risks from your use of electricity and use the precautions described in this section to control them. Remember normal main voltage (240 volts AC) can kill. The risks are greater when electricity is used in harsh conditions, e.g. portable electrical equipments used outdoors, or in cramped spaces with a lot of earthed metal work, e.g. inside a boiler or bin.Reduce the Voltag...
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| Radiation |
| 2007-06-30 01:31:00 |
Visible light is just one part of the spectrum of electro magnetic radiation, which ranges from radio waves at one end to ultraviolet light and gamma rays at the other. Try to reduce exposure to all kinds of radiation as far as possible.Microwaves and Radio Frequencies1. leakage of energy from microwave ovens is normally very small. Reduce it by keeping door seals clean and ensuring that the hinges, door latch and safety interlocks all work.2. reduce exposure to stray radio frequency (RF) energy from heaters, driers and presses by shielding the electrode applicator. Limit exposure time or avoid getting too close to the source.3. do not touch RF electrodes. Prevent unauthorized access to the high voltage electrical equipment e.g. by interlocking all cubi...
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| Vibration |
| 2007-06-30 01:30:00 |
Vibration is often associated with noise, but is difficult to measure. Excessive exposure through the use of hand-held power tools and machinery such as chipping hammers, grinders and chain saws can cause hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) – a painful condition affecting blood circulation, nerves, muscles and bones in the hands and arms. Its best known effect is vibration white finger.Whole body vibration (WBV) mainly affects drivers of vehicles such as dumpers, tractors and lifts trucks and can cause low back pain and spinal damage.Reduce VibrationThink about:1. asking about vibration levels before deciding which new tool or machinery to buy.2. identifying hazardous machines, tools and processes which cause tingling or numbness in the hands after few minutes of use.3. doing the job anot...
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| Noise |
| 2007-06-30 01:27:00 |
Load noise at work can cause irreversible hearing damage. It accelerates the normal hearing loss which occurs as we grow older. It can cause other problems such as tinnitus (troublesome noises in the ear) , interference with communication, and stress.Noise is measured in decibels – you will usually see it written as dB(A). the noise level ( the loudness ) is measured on a scale from a silent zero dB(A) to 140 dB(A) is the noisiest situations. In the most jobs, the risk depends not just on the noise levels but how long people are exposed to them. Ther total amount of noise exposure over the whole working day is called the daily personal noise exposure ( usually shortened to Lep,d). If you need to have your noise levels measured you should make sure that the job is done by competent person...
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| Handling and Trasporting |
| 2007-06-28 05:40:00 |
Common hazards are the manual movements of the loads and frequent forced or awkward movements of the body, leading, for e.g. to back injuries and severe pains in the hand ,wrist, arm or neck – “repetitive strain injury”Moving materials mechanically is also hazardous and people can be crushed or struck by material when it falls from a lifting or moving device, or is dislodged from a storage stack.Every year over 5000 accidents involving transport in the workplace are reported. About 70 of these accidents result in death.People are knocked over, run over or crushed against fixed parts by powered vehicles ( e.g. LGVs lift trucks and tractors) or by vehicles, plant and trailers which roll away when incorrectly parked. People also fall from vehicles either getting on/off, working at heigh...
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| Pressurised Plant & Systems |
| 2007-06-28 05:39:00 |
Devastation can occur if a piece of pressurized plan fails and burst violently apart. There will be further risks is the system contains harmful substances such as flammable or toxic material.Hazard arise with many kinds if pressurized plants and equipment including steam boilers and associated pipework; pressurized hot water boilers and heating systems; air compressors, air receivers and associated pipeworks; autoclaves;chemical reaction vessels; slurry tankers; and high pressure water jetting.Good Design & Manitenance 1. all plant and sytems must be designed, cnstructed and installed to prevent danger and must have safety devices2. systems must be properly maintained.3. any modifications or repairs must not give rise to danger4. there must be a written ...
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| Plant & Equipment Maintenance |
| 2007-06-28 05:38:00 |
Maintenance is carried out to prevent problems arising and to put faults right. It may be part of a planned programme or may have to be carried out at short notice after a breakdown. It always involves non-routine activities.Extra care is needed when getting up to and working at heights, or when doing work which requires access to unusual parts of the building.Hazards can arise when working on machinery, including accidental/premature startup using hand tools and electrical equipment during contact with materials which are normally enclosed in plant and equipment; and entering vessels or confined spaces where there may be toxic materials or a lack of air.Safe PlantYou may need:1. isolate electrical and other power ...
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| Gas & Oil Fired Equipment |
| 2007-06-28 03:34:00 |
There is a danger of fire and explosions from piped gas supplies and of toxic fumes ( carbon monoxide) if appliances are not working properly. Explosions can occur in gas-and oil fired plant such as ovens, stoves and boilers.Gas Supply1. if you suspect a leak you must turn off the supply and notify your gas supplier at once it gas continues to escape.2. if in doubt, evacuate the building and inform the police as well as the gas supplier.3. do not check for leak with a naked flame.4. do not turn the gas back on until the leak has been dealt with by a competent.Appliances1. use a competent fitter to install or repair your appliances 2. not use any appliances you know or suspect is unsafe.3. check also that the room has adequate ventilation – air inlets should not be blocked to prevent drau...
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| Machinery Safety |
| 2007-06-27 05:47:00 |
All the work which has to be done on the machine in setting up, maintenance, repair, breakdowns and removing blockages, as well as normal use.By law the supplier must provide the right safeguards, but it is also up to you to check before using any machine and every static machine must be stable (usually fixed down)Choose the right machine for the job and do not site machines where customers or visitors may go.GuardsYou must :1. fixed guards enclosing the dangerous parts must be used, if practical and must be fixed in place e.g. with screw or nuts and bolts.2. think about the best materials to use plastic may to easy to see through but can easily be damaged. Where wire mesh or similar materials are used make sure the hole are not large enough to allow access to moving parts.3. if you have t...
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| Building Work |
| 2007-06-27 05:25:00 |
Falling from heights is often the worst hazard when building or doing maintenance work existing building.People may fall from roof edges or through fragile roof materials ; from scaffolds, if guard-rails are not provided; from ladders, usually by over reaching or because the ladder slips; and through holes in covered or fenced.Other hazards include being struck by falling materials; contact with electricity, exposure to harmful substances such as asbestos, paints, glues or cleaning materials, striking buried electric cables or gas pipes; burial by excavation collapses; and using lift trucks as temporary working platformsLaddersYou must have:1. ladders are often used when it would be safer to use other equipment, e.g. mobile tower scaffolds.2. ladders may...
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| Work Place : The Environment |
| 2007-06-25 04:27:00 |
There can be many dangers at work. Safety hazards include slips, trips and falls, and fire. Health hazards include poor seating, lighting and ventilation.Assess your own working environment by using the guidlines in this section. Dont forget any people with disabilities who may need things like special toilet and washing facilities, wide door ways and gangways.A safe place of workYou must have:1. buildings in good repair2. precautions where people or materials might fall from open edges, e.g. fencing or gaurd-rails.3. floor openings, e.g. vehicle examination pits, fenced or covered when not in use.4. space for safe movement and access.5. floors, corridors and stairs etc free of obstructions, e.g. trailing cables.6. good drainage in wet processes.7. wi...
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