logging in or signing up Unit 2b Health MrMcGowan Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 8 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 19, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Health & Safety : Health & Safety Unit 2b http://www.hse.gov.uk/flist/may.htm Today’s Lesson : Today’s Lesson The Workplace What accidents can happen Health & Safety Act (1974) The Workplace : The Workplace Seating Space/Storage Lighting Fire First Aid Toilet Facilities Temperature/Ventilation Premises What accidents can happen? : What accidents can happen? Tripping Falling objects Improper use of powered equipment Handling and moving items Struck by objects Using hand operated equipment Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) : Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) Employer’s responsibilities Employees’ responsibilities Good Working practices Employers’ Responsibilities : Employers’ Responsibilities Ensure workplace is safe Control dust, fumes and noise levels Look after employees’ welfare Provide protective clothing/equipment free of charge Provide first aid facilities Keep records of accidents & injuries Prepare a health & safety policy including info & training Employees’ Responsibilities : Employees’ Responsibilities Take care of own health & safety Take care of others’ health & safety Work with employer to maintain health & safety Good Working Practices : Good Working Practices No liquids near VDUs Keep walkways clear Keep work areas clean & tidy Take care of equipment & not damage it Keep fire exits clear http://www.vts.rdn.ac.uk/tutorial/healthandsafety Recap : Recap The Workplace What accidents can happen Health & Safety Act (1974) Today’s Lesson : Today’s Lesson Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1992) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences First Aid Regulations (1981) Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1982) : Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1982) Employers’ responsibilities Employees’ responsibilities Employers’ Responsibilities : Employers’ Responsibilities Ensure workstations & equipment meet minimum requirements Ensure employee breaks Train staff in equipment use Ensure equipment is safe Provide eyesight tests & glasses for VDU work Provide info about VDUs Employees’ Responsibilities : Employees’ Responsibilities Set VDUs for own preferences Avoid possible health hazards http://www.openerg.com/ Reporting injuries, diseases & dangerous occurrences (1995) : Reporting injuries, diseases & dangerous occurrences (1995) Certain injuries, accidents or incidents reported within 10 days to Health & Safety Executive Employers may be fined for failing to report Accident Book : Accident Book What is recorded: Details of date, time & place Names of witnesses Name & job of injured Treatment (if any) What happened after First Aid Regulations (1991) : First Aid Regulations (1991) Employers must have enough qualified first aiders First aiders training & qualifications approved by Health & Safety Executive Safety and Emergency Prodedures : Safety and Emergency Prodedures Induction Health & Safety Training Evacuation Threats Fire Procedures Induction Training : Induction Training All entrances & exits (and emergency exits) Location & use of fire alarm Location of fire fighting equipment Fire drill & Assembly points Method of checking building empty Location of first aid box & first aiders How to lift/handle materials correctly Evacuation Threats : Evacuation Threats Bomb threats Fire Gas leaks Toxic fumes Flood Risk of explosion blackouts Fire Procedures : Fire Procedures Raise alarm Exit building Report to assembly point Do not re-enter building Do not collect valuables Dial 999 ask for FIRE service Give full address of premises, your name & number. Repeat back for accuracy You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Unit 2b Health MrMcGowan Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 8 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 19, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Health & Safety : Health & Safety Unit 2b http://www.hse.gov.uk/flist/may.htm Today’s Lesson : Today’s Lesson The Workplace What accidents can happen Health & Safety Act (1974) The Workplace : The Workplace Seating Space/Storage Lighting Fire First Aid Toilet Facilities Temperature/Ventilation Premises What accidents can happen? : What accidents can happen? Tripping Falling objects Improper use of powered equipment Handling and moving items Struck by objects Using hand operated equipment Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) : Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) Employer’s responsibilities Employees’ responsibilities Good Working practices Employers’ Responsibilities : Employers’ Responsibilities Ensure workplace is safe Control dust, fumes and noise levels Look after employees’ welfare Provide protective clothing/equipment free of charge Provide first aid facilities Keep records of accidents & injuries Prepare a health & safety policy including info & training Employees’ Responsibilities : Employees’ Responsibilities Take care of own health & safety Take care of others’ health & safety Work with employer to maintain health & safety Good Working Practices : Good Working Practices No liquids near VDUs Keep walkways clear Keep work areas clean & tidy Take care of equipment & not damage it Keep fire exits clear http://www.vts.rdn.ac.uk/tutorial/healthandsafety Recap : Recap The Workplace What accidents can happen Health & Safety Act (1974) Today’s Lesson : Today’s Lesson Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1992) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences First Aid Regulations (1981) Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1982) : Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1982) Employers’ responsibilities Employees’ responsibilities Employers’ Responsibilities : Employers’ Responsibilities Ensure workstations & equipment meet minimum requirements Ensure employee breaks Train staff in equipment use Ensure equipment is safe Provide eyesight tests & glasses for VDU work Provide info about VDUs Employees’ Responsibilities : Employees’ Responsibilities Set VDUs for own preferences Avoid possible health hazards http://www.openerg.com/ Reporting injuries, diseases & dangerous occurrences (1995) : Reporting injuries, diseases & dangerous occurrences (1995) Certain injuries, accidents or incidents reported within 10 days to Health & Safety Executive Employers may be fined for failing to report Accident Book : Accident Book What is recorded: Details of date, time & place Names of witnesses Name & job of injured Treatment (if any) What happened after First Aid Regulations (1991) : First Aid Regulations (1991) Employers must have enough qualified first aiders First aiders training & qualifications approved by Health & Safety Executive Safety and Emergency Prodedures : Safety and Emergency Prodedures Induction Health & Safety Training Evacuation Threats Fire Procedures Induction Training : Induction Training All entrances & exits (and emergency exits) Location & use of fire alarm Location of fire fighting equipment Fire drill & Assembly points Method of checking building empty Location of first aid box & first aiders How to lift/handle materials correctly Evacuation Threats : Evacuation Threats Bomb threats Fire Gas leaks Toxic fumes Flood Risk of explosion blackouts Fire Procedures : Fire Procedures Raise alarm Exit building Report to assembly point Do not re-enter building Do not collect valuables Dial 999 ask for FIRE service Give full address of premises, your name & number. Repeat back for accuracy