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Health, welfare & work environment requirements (Workplace (HSW)…
Health, welfare & work environment requirements (Workplace (HSW) Regulations 1992)
Requirements in relation to safety
Windows, skylights & ventilators
Cleaning windows
Windows, translucent doors, gates & walls
Organisation of traffic routes
Falls & falling objects
Doors & gates
Condition of floors & traffic routes -
unkept / uneven floors have the potential to ...
Escalators & moving walkways -
Be clear to reduce...
Requirements in relation to health
Room dimensions -
11m3 recommended
Workstations
Lighting
Seating
Ventilation -
work practice determines the extent
Weather protection
Temperature
Requirements in relation to welfare
Sanitary conveniences (toilets)
Facilities for changing clothing
Washing facilities
Rest & eating facilities
Provision of drinking water
Effects on body of extreme heat
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
Dehydration
Burns
Control measures to protect against extreme heat
Regular breaks away from heat
Provide & encourage consumption of fluids
Gradual acclimatisation of new personnel
Insulate heat sources
Screen off the area to provide shade
Appropriate clothing (taking into account other hazards)
Adequate ventilation or colling
Effects on body of extreme cold
Frostbite
Freeze burn injuries
Hypothermia
Chilblains
Control measures to protect against extreme cold
Regular breaks out of the cold
Provide & encourage consumption of hot fluids
Gradual acclimatisation of new personnel
Insulate cold sources
Providing adequate heating where possible
Appropriate insulated clothing (taking into account other hazards)