IGC1 Element 1 Flashcards
Give meaning of the term Risk and an example of a risk
Risk is the likelihood that harm will occur and the severity of the harm Example Slip, trip and fall
Give the meaning of the term Hazard and an example of a hazard
Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm. Example Fire
Give meaning of the term Near Miss / Incident
An unwanted, unplanned event event that had the potential to result in loss, but did not
Give meaning to the term accident
An unwanted, unplanned event which results in loss of some kind
Identify sources of information that can help reduce risk to workers
Internal sources: Risk assessments Inspection reports Accident / incident reports Medical reports Maintenance reports
External sources: Professional institutions WHO, ILO Suppliers and manufacturers Consultants and specialists Insurance companies and workers unions
What are the reasons for having good health and safety practice ?
Moral - duty to ensure safe workplace. Not exposing workers to harm
Legal - avoid fines and punishments
Financial - direct and indirect costs
what are the benefits of having good health and safety practice
Improved production improved staff morale improved company reputation increase in level of compliance reduced accidents reduced ill health reduced damage to plant reduced staff complaints reduced staff turnover reduced insurance premiums reduced fines and compensation claims
Identify the costs that an organization may incur as a result of inadequate or poor standards of health and safety in the workplace
Business interruption
loss of reputation
repair / replacement of damaged plant
legal fees
increase insurance premium and excess payments
lost to of injured workers and continued payments to worker and family
damage to equipment, tool, property, plant and materials
medical and first aid costs
time and materials to clean up after the accident
Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of employers
Safe plant / equipment adequate supervision adequate information, instructions and training safe environment and welfare facilities Safe place of work, access and egress
Outline the main health and safety responsilbitles of workers
to protect themselves and others around them
cooperate with their employer
report any situation that represents a significant danger
to receive adequate information, instruction and training
the employee [or representative] should be consulted by their employers on all aspects of H&S
Identify the possible costs that an organization may incur as a result of inadequate standards of workplace health and safety
Damage to property - building, plant and eqpt increase insurance premium legal costs fines public liability insurance claims sickness pay
