Element 2 Flashcards
When should an organisation review it’s Health & Safety policy?
Changes to key personnel (CEO/MD)
Changes to the management structure
A management takeover
Changes to the type of work that the organisation does
Recommendation in a safety audit
Request from a third party (insurance company or client)
What are the key features of a Companies Health & Safety policy?
Statement of Intent - The organisations aims
Organisation - Who is responsible
Arrangements - How are the aims going to be achieved
What does Regulation 5 of the MHSWA 1999 require?
It requires an employer to MAKE ARRANGEMENTS for the EFFECTIVE PLANNING, ORGANISATION CONTROL, MONITORING & REVIEW of the preventive and protective measures.
These arrangements must be recorded where the employer has 5 or more employees.
What MUST the General Statement of Intent contain, in a written Health & Safety policy?
The signature of the person at the top of the organisation (CEO/MD).
Dated - This will indicate the statements currency & when it should be reviewed.
Summarise the revised HSG65 Health and Safety Management System?
Plan Do Check Act (The PDCA cycle)
On a companies written a Health & Safety policy, what objectives could the Statement of Intent contain?
Meeting legal obligations.
Provision of a safe workplace, safe equipment, safe systems of work, information, instruction, training and supervision.
Risk Assessment of all relevant workplace activities.
Performance monitoring
Provision of adequate resources such as expert health and safety advice.
Effective communication and consultation with workers.
In a written Health & Safety policy, the ARRANGEMENTS section deals with how an organisation will achieve it’s aims. Name some of these methods.
Carry out Risk Assessments.
Identify & supply Health & Safety information, instruction and training.
Accident and near miss reporting, recording and investigation.
Consultation with workers on Health & Safety matters.
Develop safe systems of work and permit to work systems to control hazards.
Details of specific hazards to the organisation (lone working or hazardous substances).
Welfare & First Aid provision.
Housekeeping.
Fire Safety and prevention.
Emergency procedures.
Communication of a Health & Safety matters, including hazards and control measures.
Give examples of specific risks and problems within an organisation, that may need detailed ARRANGEMENTS?
Lone working Noise-exposure control Vibration-exposure control Control of exposure to toxic materials Control of Contractors and Visitors Control of transport risks Waste disposal
Why is it a necessity to have a written Health & Safety policy?
Because it is a legal requirement
What does POPMAR stand for?
Policy Organisation Plan Monitor/Measure Audit Review
