C1 Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare Regs) 1992 Flashcards
exclusions
does not apply to
workplaces under construction
ships
below ground in mine
health aspects
ventilation temperature lighting cleanliness & waste room dimensions workstations & seating
ventilation
adequately ventilated fresh clean air from outside remove / dilute warm humid air provide for air movement without draught more fresh air if dust / fume / vapours windows mechanical ventilation
Indoor temperature
thermal comfort
sedentary = min 16 C
physical effort = min 13 C
work in hot /cold environs
assess workers health from hot /cold environ
lighting
sufficient to allow people to work & move safely
local lighting at workstations
local lighting at points of particular risk, e.g. traffic crossings
automatic emergency lights where risk if sudden loss of light
cleanliness / waste materials
workplace, furniture, fittings kept clean
able to clean floors, walls, ceilings
waste stored in suitable receptacles
waste removed as necessary
room dimensions & space
enough free space to allow people to move with ease
11 cubic metres per person min when room empty
workstations & seating
suitable for people using them and work being done
able to leave swiftly in emergency
suitable seating - adequate lower back support
footrests
safety aspects
maintenance floor & traffic routes falls into dangerous substances transparent / transluscent windows / doors / gates / walls windows, skylights, ventilators cleaning of windows organisation of traffic routes doors and gates escalators & moving walkways
maintenance
workplace & equipment maintained in efficient working order
monitor condition of buildings
floors & traffic routes
well lit sufficiently wide and high best approach = separate segregated safe walkways marked crossing points sound condition strong enough for loads placed on them no hole not slippery no obstructions stairway fences / guard rails
falls into dangerous substances
prevent falls into tanks, pits etc
fencing
transparent / transluscent windows, doors etc
made of safety material
or protected against breakage
windows, skylights, ventilators
safe to operate and safe when open
cleaning of windows
designed or constructed for safe cleaning
take into account equipment used for window cleaning
organisation of traffic routes
pedestrians and vehicles circulate in safe manner
suitable for persons / vehicles using them
separation
doors & gates
suitably constructed
sliding doors with devices to prevent coming off its track
upward opening device ti stop it falling down
safety features on powered doors / gates
clear view through push doors
escalators & moving walkways
function safely
safety devices
emergency stops
welfare aspects
sanitary conveniences wash facilities drinking water accommodation for clothing facilities for rest and eat meals
sanitary conveniences
suitable and sufficient readily accessible ventilation & lighting clean separate for men & women, or lockable doors
wash facilities
suitable & sufficient, inc showers if needed due o nature of work
in immediate vicinity of toilets & changing rooms
clean hot & cold water
provision of soap
towels / means of drying
lit & ventilated
drinking water
adequate supply of wholesome drinking water
readily accessible
provision of suitable cups unless water jet for drinking
accommodation for clothing
suitable & sufficient to store personal clothes not worn at work & PPE storage
security
drying facilities as appropriate
facilities for rest to to eat meals
adequate number of tables and seating with backs for number of persons likely to use them at any one time
facilities for pregnant / nursing mother to rest
facilities to eat meals
