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Safe movement of people in the workplace (Reasons why accidents occur on…
Safe movement of people in the workplace
Hazards in the workplace
Slips, trips & falls on the same level
Slippery surfaces (e.g. wet or highly polished floors)
Inappropriate footwear
Changes in level (e.g. steps, ramps)
Rules not followed (e.g. running in workplace)
Poorly maintained surfaces (e.g. broken tiles)
Obstructions on walkways
Falls from height
Fragile roofs
Inadequate barriers (e.g. no edge protection on roof)
Inadequate access to & from the work area (e.g. roof)
Unprotected trenches
Collisions with moving vehicles
Undefined traffic routes
No segregation of vehicles & pedestrians
Inadequate space for vehicles to manoeuvre
Striking by moving, flying or falling objects
Overloading shelves
Swarf ejected from machine lathe
Stacking materials too high
Striking against fixed or stationary objects
Insufficient space
Inadequate lighting
Poorly sited machinery & furniture
Circumstances in which hazards may arise
Poor standards of housekeeping
Adverse weather conditions
Poor layout of site
High volume traffic areas
High risk activities (e.g. construction, demolition)
Unsafe systems of work (e.g. failure to cordon off an area of work to prevent pedestrian access)
Reasons why accidents occur on staircases
Slippery conditions
Inadequate maintenance
Lack of handrail
Obstruction on stairs
Not using handrail
Inadequate lighting
Poor design
Stairs too narrow for volume of people using them
Control measure for the safe movement of people in the workplace
Crossing points across roadways
Fencing & guarding to prevent access to high-risk areas
Provision of designated walkways
Signage to warn of hazards (e.g. fork lift trucks)
Good standards of housekeeping
High-visibility clothing
Well maintained fabric, including slip resistant surfaces
Information, instruction, training & supervision
Maintenance of a safe workplace
Access & egress
Handholds & guardrails
Vision panels in doors
No trip hazards
Mark areas to be kept clear
Neat & tidy storage
Emergency routes free from obstruction
Adequate space for safe movement of plant & equipment
Emergency provision
Lighting
Provision of local lighting as required
Regular cleaning & maintenance of lights
Good level of general lighting
No flickering from fluorescent light tubes
Cleaning & housekeeping
Floors & walkways routinely cleaned
Spills cleaned up immediately
Regular housekeeping routines embedded into working practice
Regular inspections of all areas of the workplace
Control measures for maintenance work
Supervision
Housekeeping checks throughout the work
Temporary signage
Adequate lighting
Barriers around work area
Safe systems of work
Schedule maintenance work for nonpeak times
Isolate power supply if necessary