HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY (a) Outline the purpose of the three main sections of an organisation’s health and safety policy. (b) Give reasons why the health and safety policy should be signed by the most senior person in an organisation, such as a Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer. · Part (a) of this question…
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Describe the main components of a health and safety management system The main components of a management system are: • Policy, • Organisation • Planning arid Implementation. • Measuring performance, • Reviewing Performance, • Audit and • Continuous Improvement. The components are explained as follows: Policy – should contain: • Protecting the safety…
THE ROLE OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL BODIES IN FORMULATING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE REGULATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS (a) Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of employers. (b) Identify actions an enforcement authority might take if it finds that an employer is not meeting its responsibilities. · Part (a) The main health and safety responsibilities of an employer are: • To provide…
For your information SCENARIO You are the manager at a car tyre fitting organisation that has been operating for 2 years. You are also responsible for overseeing all health and safety matters. This includes ensuring legal compliance, which in turn partly avoids enforcement action and any associated criminal or civil proceedings against the organisation. You…
REASONS FOR MANAGING HEALTH AND SAFETY Outline the three main reasons why manage health and safety and explain which is the most important of those reasons. • The Moral, Legal and Financial are three main reasons for promoting good standards of health and safety within an organization. • The most important reason is MORAL because,…
MEANING OF THE TERMS HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Outline the meaning of the following terms: (a) Health; (b) Safety; (c) Welfare; (d) Environmental protection. Part (a) The term „health‟ can be defined as a state of well-being in both a physiological and psychological sense. In occupational terms, it would include not suffering for example from fatigue, stress or noise induced deafness. Part…
목재 가공용 둥근톱을 사용할 때 필수 안전수칙 [참고자료, 작업 전 안전점검 목재가공용 둥근톱] 목재 가공용 둥근톱은 전기를 동력으로 하는 기계로, 둥근톱에 전동기를 연결하고 고속으로 회전시켜서 목재를 직선으로 자르는 장비입니다. 톱날 접촉에 의한 베임 · 절단 사고, 목재의 반발로 인한 맞음 등의 사고가 발생할 수 있으니 안전수칙을 꼭 지켜야 합니다. 톱날 접촉 예방 장치의 확인!!…
고래는 알을 낳을 수 없다 드라마 “이상한 변호사 우영우” 에서, 자폐 스펙트럼 장애를 가진 우영우라는 흥미롭고 사랑스러운 캐릭터, 배우들의 완벽한 연기력, 현실감 있는 법정 에피소드/시나리오 등으로 많은 관심과 사랑을 받았습니다. 또한, 사회적 약자와 소수자에 대해 다름과 차이를 이해하고 존중과 배려라는 소중한 가치의 중요성을 일깨우고자하는 드라마의 메세지가 시청자에게 큰 울림을 준 드라마 입니다. 명대사 통해 알아보는…
EYE PROTECTION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Eyes are delicate and easily damaged. 1000 people are a testament to this fact each day by suffering eye injuries. The majority of injuries could have been prevented by using eye protection. Employers have a legal duty to freely supply eye protection, employees have a legal duty to use the protection…
GAS MONITORING BACKGROUND INFORMATION Too many people are killed every year when working or rescuing from confined spaces. In many cases this is because operatives are not aware of the hazards and do not have the correct monitoring equipment to identify when hazards are present HAZARDS Lack of knowledge of the potential hazards Low or…
SKIN CARE IN CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Contact with overhead electric lines is a regular cause of death and injury. It is essential that the hazards arising from overhead lines are appreciated and adequate precautions taken. HAZARDS Electrocution from contact with or from current, arcing across from overhead power lines Disruption to hospitals and Emergency Services…
WORKING IN THE SUN BACKGROUND INFORMATION As soon as the sun comes out we all feel a little more light hearted, however during the sporing, summer and autumn months too much sunlight could be bad for the skin. At the moment there are around 40,000 cases of skin cancer reported every year and it is…
HAND ARM VIBRATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Some employees who use hand held tools and machines that produce certain levels of vibration can suffer injury to their hand or arm. The most common result of this is damage to the blood vessels and is called VIBRATION WHITE FINGER. HAZARDS Using vibration tools such as breakers, pokers, cut…
TOWER SCAFFOLDS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Tower scaffolds can be erected quickly and can provide a safe access. However, they are involved in numberous accidents each year. These accidents usually happen because the Tower has either not been erected properly or has not been used properly. HAZARDS Collapse of tower scaffold Tripping of tower scaffold Fall from…
SCAFFOLDS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Fall from height is the Constructio Industries biggest killer and accounts for 50% of the Construction Industries deaths every year. Falling objects is another of the Construction Industries biggest killer but this has reduced with the requirement to wear hard hats. HAZARDS Falling through Scaffolds Falling off Scaffolds Falling objects Scaffold collapsing…
SKIN CARE IN CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Many of the substances used in construction can damage skin if suitable precautions are not taken. Cements, epoxy resins, paints, mineral oils etc. can cause prolems such as chemical burns, dermatitis and sometimes skin cancers. The precautions required are laid down in the COSHH Assessment for the substance in…
CONTAMINATED LAND BACKGROUND INFORMATION As development of green belt areas becomes more difficult then the attention has turned to the redevelopment of contaminated land in urban areas. Contamination of the land can come in many forms and in many cases it is linked to the previous use of the area. Examples are old gas works,…
HANDS AND FEET BACKGROUND INFORMATION The industry involves a considerable amount of Manual Handling. Injuries to hands and feet make up a high percentage of the total number of injuries. Many injuries are caused because individuals do not take time to assess the hazards and risks involved when they are to carry out simple everyday…
Buried Services BACKGROUND INFORMATION Underground services are easily damaged during excavation work. Most accidents are the result of failure to locate all services or by not taking all practicable precautions while excavating. HAZARDS Struck by ejected material following explosion following contact with electrical services Burns from flames, molten metal or plastic following contact with electrical…
HYGIENE FOR FOOD HANDLERS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Cases of E-Coli 0157 and Salmonella Food Poisoning have made the news headlines of late. There are mumerous diseases that can be sperad by contaminated food. Good food hygiene is therefore essential when preparing food. *E-Coli 0157 : 장출혈성 대장균 ->일명, 햄버거병 HAZARDS Stomach disorders, bacteria passed into the…
WATER JETTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION The use of water jetting for cleaning surfaces has now become popular, eg car washing house drives and path cleaning. Within the construction industry its main use for the demolition of concrete structures. All types of water jetting present hazards to both operators of the equipment and others. The higher water…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Office safety is just as important as Site Safety. There are many hazards awaiting the unwary ranging from Manual Handling to Hazardous Substances. HAZARDS Accumulations of flammable material ie paper Tripping hazards such as cables operations such as moving cabinets etc. Manual handling causing strains or sprains Poorly organized work stations Hazardous substances…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers. Weil’s disease is a serious and sometimes fatal infection that is transmitted to humans by contacto with urine from infected rats. The Hardjo form of leptospirosis is trasmitted from cattle. HAZARDS The bacteria can get into the body through cuts and scratches and through the…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Whenevery vehicles or plant are moving or working alongside pedestrians or pedestrian operatives on any roadwork’s site, there is a high accident potential. Roadwork’s applies to both new highway construction and resurfacing of exisiting highways. Similar work may be drainage operations, kerb laying, gully clearing etc. All these activties, when undertaken alongside an…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Even a small fire can cause injuries from smoke inhalation as well as serious property damage. Everyone has responsibility for preventing fire in the workplace. Learn what to do in the event of a fire you will not have time once a fire starts. HAZARDS Heaters, cigarettes, matches, cookers, and other ignition source….
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Every year pople are killed or seriously injured while working in excavations. Many are killed or injured by collapses and falling materials, some are killed or injured when they contact buried underground services. Excavations need to be properly planned and carried out in accordance with a Permit to Excavate/Risk Assessment/Method Statement as appropriate….
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Personal hygiene is very important in any industry, Construction is no exception. Personal cleanliness will reduce the chances of you, your colleagues and familites catching and suffering the ill effects generated by your work activities. Don’t take your hazards home. HAZARDS Dermatitis and skin cancers from substances being in contact with the skin…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION A confined space can be any enclosed area that if unventilated could contain a toxic gas/vapour,or insufficient oxygen to support life. In many cases the dangers cannot be detected by the senses. It is important to remember that many deaths occur whilst attempting to rescue from a confined space. HAZARDS Too much or…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Every year children and other members of the public are killed and injured because construction / maintenance activities don’t have been adequately controlled. Accidents happen when workers forget that site activities can affect the wellbeing of the general public either directly or indirectly, there is never any room for complacency, when an activity…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) aim to make the workplace safer by dealing with substances that could be hazardous to your health. It is important to remember that substances don’t just come is containers they can be produced by prosesses such as mixing, cutting, heating and maybe present in…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Working at Height continues to be the Construction Industries biggest killer, with falls accounting for 50% of all the deaths in construction. Approximately 40 people a year are killed by falls from height. The cause of most of these accidents were very basic and simple i.e. unlashed ladders, incomplete working platform, guard-rails and…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Electricity is essential on sites to power tools, provide lighting and heat it must be respected even the best and safest of installations can cause danger if abused. Electricity is when all safety precautions have been established and are maintained. Work on electrical equipment can only be carried out by competent person. HAZARDS…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Lifting and moving loads by hand is one of the most common causes of injury at work. Many Manual Handing injuries result from repetitive operations but even one bad lift can cause a lifetime of pain and disability. HAZARDS Damage to the spine (slipped disc, crushed vertebrae, etc) Pulled or torn muscles or…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Noise is unwanted sound as opposed to music and speach which provides entertainment and communication. Loud noise can damage your hearing. This damage cannot be repaired using a hearing aid. HAZARDS Difficulty in communicating due to high background noise Increased stress levels due to loud noise Temporary hearing loss after one off exposure…
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Many accidents are caused or aggravated by untidy conditions on site. There is a duty for all of us to keep our workplace in good order. Good housekeeping is essential in running a safe site. HAZARDS Stumbling, tripping or slipping on material left oon floors, platforms or walkways. Falling objects from material left…
