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Health and safety part 1 ((Safe working procedures are primarily the same…
Health and safety part 1
COSHH is a legislation to prevent, reduce or control the exposure to HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES in the workplace.
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Paints, Varnishes, Cleaning agents and adhesives.
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Hazardous substances usually show a symbol that meets CLP legislation. (Classification, Labelling and Packaging
An employer is required to carry these out by law. They should be recorded in any establishment where there are five or more employees.
Risk Assessments must consider what might cause harm to people, and if reasonable steps are being taken to prevent harm.
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Health and Safety is everyone's responsibility, and employers need to consider a number of different safety procedures in the workplace.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness.
HSE helps companies and employers to meet health and safety obligations. They produce guidance documents and also investigate accidents in the work place.
Training
Employees should be trained in the safe use of work machinery and equipment. Training can be carried out in house or may require a formal certification.
Machine Maintenance
All Machinery should be part of a regular maintenance programme in which parts are inspected for wear, blades are replaced as required and items such as bearing or gears are lubricated. This is vital, not only ensure the safe and effective operation of the machine, but also to prove that the machine has been adequately looked after in the event of an accident investigation. Machinery should also have the correct guards to protect employees. Machine may also have micro switches
Extraction Systems
If a workshop process produces any dust or fumes, then extraction must be provided. As it ensures any hazards such as timber dust or wielding frames are extracted at the source.
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COSHH
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health, is a set of HSE regulations and guidance for storage and handling potentially dangerous materials. Employers need to prevent, reduce or control their workers exposure to substances that may be hazardous or cause ill health. The regulations include details of how materials should be labelled, safely used and stored to protect employees.
Accident Reporting
Employers must keep a record of any accident, and must report this via RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. It covers any accident; near miss or dangerous event which has resulted in injury.
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Safe working procedures are primarily the same for schools colleges and industry ; they all serve to keep the person doing the work, as well as those in the vicinity, safe and free from harm. Those safe working practices may include a set of guidelines for the person(s) to follow;
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Work areas should be kept neat, clean and free from hazards.
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