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)