The HASAW Act calls for a “duty of care”, how may operators of chemical plant processes ensure that the requirement of the Act is followed?
COMAH (Control of Major Accidents and Hazards
COSHH (Control of Substances Harmful to Health)
Aims to prevent and mitigate the effects of any major accidents involving dangerous substances
Based on ALARP
ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practical)
Used to protect workers, general public and environment
Risk
The probability of an untoward incident occurring multiplied by the impact the untoward event could have
Sacrifices include
Financial
Time
Man Power
The risk must be proven to be drastically disproportionate compared to the sacrifice required to reduce the risk
Always in favour of health and safety
Aims to prevent ill health and applied to substances that are potentially harmful to health
Requires
Adequate Referencing and Labeling of materials hazardous to health
Assess the who is exposed to the hazard and what their level of exposure is
Consequence of contact and routes into the body
MAPP (Major Accident Prevention Policy)
Structure of Management Controls set into place to prevent an event occurring
Includes
Personel
Roles
Responsibilities
Training
Procedures for identifying Hazards
Mangement of change
Reviews or audits of all systems which contribute to safety
HSE (Health and Safety Executive)
Receive regular inspetions and comply to any warnings or advise from the inspector
Change any procedures/operations so they are in line with new legislation commissioned by the HSC (Health and Safety Commission)