Warehouse Case Study

Question 1

What regulations state who is responsible for schedule 1 and schedule 2 premises?

Answer 1

The health and safety (Enforcing Authority) regulations 1998

Question 2

Who is responsible for schedule 1 (commercial) and schedule 2 (industrial) premises?

Answer 2

Local authority = schedule 1

HSE = Schedule 2

Question 3

What are the powers of inspectors in decreasing severity?

Answer 3

Prosecution

Prohibition notice (schedule 22)

Improvement notice (schedule 21)

Warning letter / inspection form

Verbal warning

No action

Question 4

What is the main distinction between civil and criminal court?

Answer 4

Civil court pay damages to claimant

Criminal court can order unlimited fine and prison sentences

( 6 months for magistrates and 2 years for crown )

Question 5

What regulation relates to the reporting of accidents and diseases at work?

Answer 5

Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulation 2013

Question 6

What workplace occurrence must be reported to the HSE incident centre?

Answer 6

Death of any person’s

Specified injuries to workers

Over seven-day incapacitation of a worker

Non-fatal accidents to non-workers

Occupational diseases

Dangerous occurences

Question 7

How long do you have to make a report for incapacitation over 7 days?

Answer 7

15 days

Question 8

What must you do for incapacitation over 3 days?

Answer 8

Put an entry into the accident book

Question 9

How long must incidents be kept on record?

Answer 9

3 years

Question 10

What are some written records and safety paperwork you should have?

Answer 10

Health and Safety policy

Health and safety law poster

Generic risk assessment

Employers liability insurance certificate

Accident book

First aid arrangements

Question 11

What are 12 core risk factors

Answer 11

Defences

Maintenance

Environment

Housekeeping

Incompatible goals

Design

Organisation

Training

Communication

Procedures

Supervision

Human error

Question 12

Defences risk factor examples

Answer 12

Guarding
PPE

Question 13

Maintenance risk factor examples

Answer 13

Routine
Specific
Machinery
Premises

Question 14

Environment risk factor examples

Answer 14

Lighting
Floors

Question 15

Housekeeping risk factor examples

Answer 15

Slips and trips

Question 16

Incompatible goals risk factor examples

Answer 16

Production targets

Time

Question 17

Design risk factor examples

Answer 17

Equipment

Ergonomics

Task

Question 18

Organisation risk factor examples

Answer 18

Responsibilities

Competent persons

Question 19

Training risk factor examples

Answer 19

Induction

Job specific

Question 20

Communication risk factor examples

Answer 20

Meetings

Committees

Question 21

Procedures risk factor examples

Answer 21

Permit to work

Safe systems of work

Work instructions

Question 22

Supervision risk factor examples

Answer 22

General

Localised

Question 23

Human error risk factor examples

Answer 23

Individual lapses

Mistakes

Question 24

What are examples of inadequate workplace conditions?

Answer 24

Poorly maintained equipment

Cluttered aisles

Improper stacking of materials

Lack of PPE

Unsafe work practices

Inadequate lighting

Hazardous substances

Fire hazards

Inadequate ergonomic conditions

Lack of safety signage

Question 25

What are warehouse safety tips for vehicles?

Answer 25

Only trained staff should drive Ensure speed limits are followed Avoid reversing Maximise visibility Zero tolerance dangerous driving Free of obstructions Inspection and maintenance Daily checks Safety notices and signs Floor maintenance to prevent overturning or damage

Question 26

What are safety tips for slips, trips and falls?

Answer 26

Good housekeeping Cleaning warning signs Anti slip paint Anti slip tape and shoes Level floors Heavy duty chord covers Working at height training

Question 27

What are warehouse safety tips for lifting?

Answer 27

Staff know maximum safe working loads Manual handling training Avoid if possible Proper use and storage of chains

Question 28

What are fire safety tips?

Answer 28

Carry out fire drills at least once a year Test fire alarms weekly Create an emergency and evacuation plan Designate a fire warden Install emergency lighting Handle materials safely

Question 29

What are safety tips for pallets and racking?

Answer 29

Train staff to load them securely Follow stacking height and weight capacity Inspect pallets after use Do not climb, lean on or walk over pallets Do not use pallets or forklifts to access heights Provide staff with PPE

Question 30

What are safety tips for PPE?

Answer 30

Hard hats High Vis jackets Safety shoes Eye protection Heating protection