Workplace Health Safety And Welfare Flashcards
What does the workplace (HSAW) Regulations 1992 cover
Covers a wide range of basic health and safety and welfare issues and apply to most workplaces .
What work places are not covered by the workplace hsaw
Construction sites -cdm reg 2015
Ships -
Mines - quarries reg 1999
Requirements under HASAW act
Employers have a general duty under section 2,so far as is reasonable practicable the health safety and welfare of their employees at work
Define workplace applying to these regulations
Factories,schools ,offices , hospitals ,hotels and places of entertainment
Define the term workplace
Common parts of shared buildings, private roads and paths on industrial estates and business parks and temporary worksites (except works on construction sites)
Define work
Work as an employee or self-employed person.
Define premises
Any place including an outdoor place
Define Domestic premises
Private dwelling. Do apply to hotels nursing homes and to parts of a workplace where domestic staff are employed i.e. Kitchens
Requirements of ventilation
Fresh clean air should be drawn from outside.
Uncontaminated from flues chimneys etc
Remove and dilute warm air.
Windows/openings should provide sufficient ventilation if not mechanical means
Ideal temp for office workplaces
Mainly seated 16c
Physical effort 13c
Assessing works in hot /cold environments
Blinds for offices heaters air con etc Restricting exposures breaks etc More frequent breaks Medical screening so fit to work PPE Acclimatization Training Supervision
Lighting
Sufficient to enable people to work and move about safely they should not create a hazard
Emergency powered lighting should be provided if loss would create a risk
Work stations and seating
Suitable for people using them and the work they do .
Seating should give adequate support for the lower back with foot rest for those who can’t touch the floor
Workplace maintenance
Workplace and certain equipment ,devices should be maintained in efficient working order
Items required for maintenance in the workplace
Mechanical ventilation
Equipment
Devices
Which would cause a risk to health safety or welfare if a fault occurred
Define traffic routes
A route for pedestrians traffic or both and includes any stairs ,fixed ladders,doorway,gateway,loading bay or ramp
Requirements of a traffic route
Sufficient traffic routes of sufficient headroom to allow people and vehicles to circulate safely with ease
Best approach for traffic routes
Keep vehicles and pedestrians apart by entirely separate routes
Limiting the danger if vehicles and pedestrians need to mix
Kerbs Barriers Clear markings to designated safe walkway Clear crossing places Well lit Bridges or subways
Reducing reversing risks
Plan routes so no need to reverse
One way systems for this
Drive through loading bays
Other factors to reduce traffic issues
Speed limits make sure there obeyed
Provide traffic route markings and signs to warn potential hazards
Reducing loading bay risks
At least one exit point from the lower level or a refuge provided to avoid people being struck/crushed
If tipping into a pit, barriers wheel stops must be used
Spec for open sides of staircases
Fenced with an upper rail 900mm or higher and a lower rail .
Hand rail to one side at least or two if there’s a particular risk
Centre rails may be needed for wide steps
Requirements for sanitary conveniences and washing facilities
Suitable and sufficient sanitary/washing facilities supplied at readily accessible places clean and ventilated
Washing facilities should have running hot/cold water or warm water soap and clean. Towels or other drying means
Separate unless lockable doors and separated
Requirements for accommodation for clothing and facilities for changing
Adequate suitable and secure space to provide to store workers own clothing and special clothing
If practicable should be able to dry clothes
Changing facilities for changing into special work clothing ,should be accessible from workrooms washing and eating facilities be private sufficient capacity with seating
Requirements for rest and to eat meals facilities
Seats made available were ppe not need to be worn
Sufficient seats with backrest and tables suitable access for disabled people
Suitable facilities
Work areas acceptable if clean enough to place food
Facility t make hot drink if providing facilities
Canteens may be used if no obligation to buy
