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An introduction to health and safety • Health and safety in small businesses
It’s your business but we can help you look after it! Getting hurt at work or becoming ill through work is not a pleasant subject to think about. The reality is that 250 people a year lose their lives at work in Britain. In addition, around 156 000 non-fatal injuries are reported each year, and an estimated 2.3 million suffer from ill health caused or made worse by work. The mistake is to believe that these things happen in highly unusual or exceptional circumstances that never occur in your workplace. This is not the case. Some basic thinking and acting beforehand could usually have prevented these things from happening. Implementing health and safety measures doesn’t have to be expensive, time consuming or complicated, in fact, safer and more efficient working practices can often save money but, more importantly, they can help to save lives. This booklet shows you the kind of things which cause the more common accidents and harm to people’s health. It lets you see what applies to your work activities, and tells you how you can get more help and information. This is especially important if you are in charge of work activities, eg you are an employer, because you have legal responsibilities.
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Ten questions and answers for everyone What is health and safety all about?
What do inspectors actually do?
Preventing people from being harmed by work or becoming ill by taking the right precautions - and providing a satisfactory working envir environment. onment.
They visit workplaces to check that people are sticking to the rules. They investigate some accidents and complaints but mainly they help you to understand what you need to do. They enforce only when something is seriously wrong.
Why are there health and safety laws? Because health and safety at work is so important, there are rules which require all of us not to put ourselves or others in danger. The law is also there to protect the public from workplace dangers.
Do health and safety laws apply to me? Yes. To all businesses, how ever small; also to the self employed and to employees.
Who enforces health and safety law? Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or your local authority. For example: ● HSE at factories, farms and building sites; ● local authorities in offices, shops, hotels and catering, and leisure activities.
Do I have to contact an inspector to get information? No. HSE operates a confidential telephone information service called Infoline which is open Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm. Advice can be provided in Hindi. You can contact Infoline by telephone 08701 545500 or fax 02920 859260, or e-mail hseinformation
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[email protected] Alternatively you can write to HSE Infor Information mation Services, Services , Caerphilly Business Park, Park , Caerphilly CF83 3GG. 3GG.
Do I need to register my business? It’s likely you will if you employ anyone - contact Infoline.
Do I need to have employers’ liability compulsory insurance? It’s the law if you employ anyone - and you should display the certificate. See the free leaflet, Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance Insurance Act 1969. A guide for employers HSE40, available from HSE Books on 01787 881165 or from www.hsebooks.co.uk www.hsebooks.co.uk..
Do I need to display any posters? Yes, the health and safety law poster (ISBN 0 7176 2493 5) if you employ anyone. Alternatively you can provide your employees with individual copies of the same information in a free leaflet called Health and safety law - what you should know which know which is available in Hindi. The poster and leaflets are available from HSE Books.
Do I have to report injuries at work? Yes, and other incidents. For information on which ones and who should report them, see page 42.
It’s your business – so look after it!
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How to get further help in Hindi This leaflet gives advice on the basics of health and safety. But you may need further advice on specific issues that affect your business. HSE produces a great deal of guidance in English; at present we have little available in Hindi, but we are working on it. Details of the Hindi information that is currently available are contained in this leaflet.
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Asian business associations, Asian trades links and community associations etc are a good source of advice; HSE is working with these groups to help them advise you on health and safety.
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This leaflet includes details of some key English language leaflets. These may be of help if you have English-speaking staff or colleagues.
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HSE Infoline is a confidential telephone service that can provide free advice on health and safety issues in Hindi and many other languages. Contact Infoline on 08701 545500, say that you want to speak Hindi and they will normally have an interpreter online in 90 seconds. They will also be able to tell you what other Hindi publications are available.
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How to use this booklet– how each section works List of topics Managing health and safety Slips, trips and falls Asbestos Hazardous substances Falls from a height Musculoskeletal Musculoskele tal disorders Display screen equipment
No matter where you work, this booklet summarises the key common areas of risk at work and tells you how you can find out more to ensure that work is made safe. On each page, you will see the sections headed like this:
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Does this concern me?
Vibration
This section gives you some pointers to whethe whetherr the subject is relev relevant ant to your business.
Electricity
What law applies?
Noise
Work equipment and machinery Maintenance and building work
This section gives you the main rules which apply in addition additio n to the general duties in the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
Workplace transport
How and where you can get more help This section is a selection of HSE publications which will give you more detailed information and guidance on the subject, and how to order them.* At the bottom of each page you will find HSE’s Internet address, and also HSE’s Infoline number which you can ring if you need more information. At the back of the book is a section on health and safety policy statements and a section on risk assessments.
Pressure systems Fire and explosion Radiation Stress First aid and accident reporting
The words ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ are used throughout this leaflet. Hazard means anything that can cause harm (eg chemicals, electricity, working from ladders, etc). Risk is the chance, high or low, that someone will be harmed by the hazard. HSE Books will accept orders for single copies of up to 25 assorted free publications. You should allow 10 working days for delivery. *
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C Does this concern me? Did you know employers with five or more employees should have a written health and safety policy? Did you know all employers and self-employed people have to assess the risks from work activiti activities? es? Did you know employers with five or more employees have to record the significant findings of their risk assessment? Did you know employers have to consult their employees or their employees’ safety representatives on health and safety matters? Did you know employers have to provide health and safety training for employees?
ontrolling dangers at work You must do risk assessments is no different from tackling – careful examinations of what any other task – recognising could cause harm to people in the problem, knowing enough your work. You can use the about it, deciding what to do, form on pages 66–69 of this putting the solution into practice. leaflet to record your risk assessment (but you do not If you have five or more have to use this format). employees you will need to have a written health and safety policy statement. This sets out What law applies? how you manage health and ■ Management of Health and safety in your organisation. On pages 44–65 of this leaflet is Safety at Work Regulations 1999 an example of a health and (risk assessment) safety policy statement that ■ Health and Safety (Consultation you can fill in and keep at your with Employees) Regulations workplace (but you do not 1996 have to use this format). ■ Safety Representatives and Remember, you have to put what you write into practice. Safety Committees Regulations 1977
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| slips, trips and falls
What are the chances of slipping or tripping at work?
T Does this concern me? Do you have floors which are, or can become, slippery, eg when wet?
he most common cause of injuries at work is the slip or trip. Resulting falls can be serious. They happen in all kinds of businesses, but sectors such as food and catering report higher than average numbers. It’s a particularly important subject if members of the public use your premises. The estimated cost to employers of all these
injuries is over £300 million a year, and insurance only covers a small part of this. Effective solutions are often simple, cheap and lead to other benefits.
What law applies? ■
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Does spillage or contamination contaminati on occur oc cur and is it dealt with quickly? Do people use unlit areas such as paths or yards in the dark? Might temporary work such as maintenance or alterations take place? ItIt could introduce slipping and tripping tripp ing hazards hazards such as trailing cables. Do you use floor cleaning materials anywhere? Are the right methods and materials materials being used?
How and where you can get more help Preventing slips, trips and falls at work INDG225 FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 15 ISBN 0 7176 1183 3
Have you assessed the risks from slips and trips?
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Slips and trips: Guidance for employers on identifyin identifying g hazards and controlling risks HSG155 ISBN 0 7176 1145 0
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Do you work with, or come into contact with, asbestos?
A Does this concern me? Do you know whether there is asbestos in your premises? It is often found in roofs and exterior walls, boilers, vessels and pipework, ceilings, interior walls and panels, flooring materials, air handling systems, domestic appliances, appliance s, brake/clutch b rake/clutch linings, fire blankets, etc. Does your work involve maintenance and repair of premises? You might disturb asbestos while doing routine work. Do you know what the rules are about removing asbestos? In most cases, you will need to use a contractor licensed by HSE to work with asbestos. Would you know how to find someone licensed licensed to do this work? Do you know whether there is asbestos in any of the materials you work with? Have you assessed the risks from asbest asbestos? os? HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
sbestos is the largest single cause of work related fatal disease and ill health in Great Britain. Almost all asbestos-related deaths and ill health are from exposures several decades ago, but if you work with asbestos, or come into contact with it during repair and maintenance work, you are at risk. You should avoid working with asbestos if possible, but if not you must do it safely. Asbestos can be found in buildings built from 1950 to
1985 in many forms. It may also be found in some vehicle brake pads and clutch linings.
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How and where you can get more help Work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating and asbestos insulating board Approved board Approved Code of Practice Practice L28 ISBN 0 7176 2563 X
£9.50
Asbestos alert pocket card for building maintenance, repair and refur refurbishment bishment worker workers s INDG188 FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 25 ISBN 0 7176 1209 0
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The Control of Asbestos at Work Approved Work Approved Code of Pr Practic actice e L27 ISBN 07176 2562 1
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A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in premises HSG227 ISBN 0 7176 2381 5
£12.50
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Asbestos essentials task manual: Task guidance sheets for the building maintenance and allied trades HSG210 ISBN 0 7176 1887 0
£8.50
Introduction to asbestos essentials:: Comprehensiv essentials Comprehensive e guidance on working with asbestos in the building maintenance and allied trades HSG213 ISBN 0 7176 1901 X
£12.50
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Do you work with hazardous substances?
T Does this concern me? Do you use chemicals at work (including cleanin cleaning g materials)? Do you know suppliers of hazardous substances have to provide information to users, including safety data sheets and proper labelling? Is there dust and fume present in your workplace? workp lace? Do you have any water systems which could be colonised by legionella legionella,, the bacteria that causes legionnaires’ disease? Do you work with anima animals ls or their products? These may cause skin or respiratory sensitisation or be infected with bacteria or viruses. Have you assessed the risks from hazardous substances?
housands of people are exposed to all kinds of hazardous substances at work. These can include chemicals that people make or work with directly, and also dust, fume and bacteria which can be present in the workplace. Exposure can happen by breathing them in, contact with the skin, splashing them into the eyes or swallowing them. If exposure is not prevented or properly controlled, it can cause serious illness, including cancer, asthma and dermatitis, and sometimes even death. See also section on ‘Fire and
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How and where you can get more help HSE’s Infoline can help identify publications relevant to you. COSHH: A brief guide to the Regulations INDG136(rev2) FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 10 ISBN 0 7176 2677 6
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COSHH essentials: Easy steps to contr c ontrol ol chemical c hemicals. s. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations HSG193
Respiratory sensitisers and COSHH: Breathe freely – An employers’ leaflet on preventing occupational asthma Leaflet INDG95(rev2) FREE FR EE (available in p acks of 15 ISBN 0 7176 0914 6
£5.00)
A FREE FREE internet version versi on is
Health risk management – a practical guide for managers in small and medium sized enterprises HSG137
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ISBN 0 7176 2421 8
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essentials.org.uk
Preventing dermatitis at work INDG233
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Do you perform work at height and if so is it done safely?
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alls from a height account for around 70 fatalities and 4000 major injuries eve every ry year. One of the main causes is falls from ladders. To help prevent falls from height you
Does this concern me? Do you carry out simple maintenance or cleaning tasks that require working at heights?
What law applies?
Do you have the most appropriate equipment for the task? It may often be safer to use an access tower or mobile elevating work platform rather than a ladder.
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Do you know what work is done at height and how it is performed? For example, does anyone ever have to work on the roof, or on or near fragile surfaces? Are your employees trained in the use of the particular equipment they use for working at height? Have you assessed the risks from working at height?
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
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Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
How and where you can get more help Simple guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 INDG291
Using work equipment safely INDG229(rev1)
FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 15
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ISBN 0 7176 2429 3
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Simple guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 INDG290
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should consid consider er the risks to all your workers, ensure they are trained and have suitable and safe equipment for the tasks, are prop properly erly managed and supervised. You should also ensure that sufficient protection measures (eg suitable and sufficient personal protective equipment) are in place while they are working at height.
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| m uscu loskel loskeletal etal disorders
Do you suffer from sprains, strains and pains?
M Does this concern me? Does your work include strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reachin reaching g or repetitive handling? Do you have repetitive finger, hand or arm movements which are frequent, forceful or awkward? Does your work involve twisting, squeezing, hammering or pounding? Have you assessed the risks from manual handling?
anual handling is transporting or supporting loads by hand or using bodily force. Many people hurt their back, arms, hands or feet lifting everyday loads, not just when the load is too heavy. More than a third of all over-three-day injuries reported each year to HSE and to local authorities are the result of manual handling. These can result in those injured taking an average of 11 working days off each year. ‘Upper limbs’ refers to the neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and fingers. Upper limb disorders (sometimes called repetitive strain injury (RSI)) can happen in almost any workplace where people do repetitive, or forceful manual activities in awkward postures, for prolonged periods of time. These can cause muscular aches and
pains, which may initially be temporary, but if such work is not properly managed, and the early symptoms are not recognised and treated, can progress to a chronic and disabling disorder. Cumulative damage can build up over time causing causin g pain p ain and discomfort in people’s backs, arms, hands and legs. Most cases can be avoided by providing suitable lifting equipment that is regularly maintained, together with relevant training on both manual handling and using the equip ment safely (see page 28 ‘Work equipment and machinery’).
What law applies? ■
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How and where you can get more help Aching arms (or RSI) in small businesses: Is ill health due to upper limb disorders a problem in your workplace? INDG171(rev1) FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 15 ISBN 0 7176 2600 8
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a*r];j ajrg r ujzjg d%ej dY˘ qy Rlgbu bu dY t Nsut zj bjwky øjR; ky zlg uy øjR; 1992 (Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992) ■ qY ry pjqy RV bj˙ ¤ dy UF UFjj /RN /RN ;y @Vf /V iaS ky zlg uy øjR; 1999 (Management of ■
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| displ display ay screen equipm ent
Do you use computers or other display screen equipment?
U Does this concern me? Is there regular use of display screens as a significant part of the work? Does anyone use a keyboard, mouse or other input device d evice? ?
sing a computer or other kinds of display screen equipment (visual display units) can give rise to back problems, repetitive strain injury, or other musculo skeletal disorders. These health problems may become serious if no action is taken. They can be caused by poor design of work stations (and associated equipment such as chairs), insufficient space, lack of training or not taking breaks
from display screen work. Work with a screen does not cause eye damage, but many users experience temporary eye strain or stress. This can lead to reduced work efficiency or taking time off work.
What law applies? ■
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
Are people complaining of discomfort, aches and pains? Have you assessed the risks from display screen equipment?
How and where you can get more help The law on VDUs. An easy guide: Making sure your office complies with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equip quipment) ment) Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002) HSG90 ISBN 0 7176 2602 4
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Working with VDUs INDG36(rev1) FREE FR EE (available in p acks of 10 ISBN 0 7176 1504 9
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Is your workplace noisy?
H Does this concern me? Is anywhere so noisy that people have to shout to each other at normal speaking distance to make themselves heard? If so, there is likely to be a danger to hearing. Does anyone go home with ringing in their ears? Also a sign of a noise problem. Are tools or equipment used which make loud, explosive noises, eg a cartridge operated operate d fixing tool? Do people wear ear protection in some areas? Noise control may need checking to make sure it is working well enough. Have you assessed the risks from noise?
igh levels of noise at work can cause hearing loss. This can take many years to become serious. Young people can be damaged as easily as the old and premature deafness is even worse. Sufferers often first start to notice hearing loss when they cannot keep up with conversations in a group, or when the rest of their family complains they have the television on too loud. Deafness can make people feel isolated from their family, friends frien ds and colleague colleagues. s.
What law applies? ■
Noise at Work Regulations 1989
How and where you can get more help Reducing noise at work – Guidance on the Noise at Work Regulations 1989 Regulations 1989 L108
Protect your hearing or lose it! Pocket card INDG363
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Are you exposed to vibration?
V Does this concern me? Does anyone work with powered hand-held tools such as angle grinders, needle guns, chipping hammers or concrete breakers? Does anyone doing this work get tingling or numbness in the fingers or hands? Does anyone often drive off-road machinery such as tractors, dumper trucks or excavators or unsuspended vehicles such as fork-lift trucks? Have you assessed the risks from vibrati vibration? on?
ibration from work with powered hand-held tools, equipment or processes can damage the hands and arms of users causing ‘hand-arm vibration syndrome’. This is a painful, irreversible condition which includes ‘vibration white finger’ and the effects can be impaired blood circulation, damage to the nerves and muscles, and loss of ability to grip properly. Back damage can be caused by vibration from a vehicle or machine passing through the seat into the driver’s body through the buttocks – known as whole body vibration. Whole-body
vibration can also be caused by standing on the platform of a vehicle or machine, so vibration passes into the operator through their feet.
What law applies? No specific regulations. Covered by the general requirements of: ■
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
How and where you can get more help Health risks from hand-arm vibration: vibra tion: Advice for employers INDG175(rev1)
Power tools: how to reduce vibration health risks INDG338
FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 10
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ISBN 0 7176 1553 7
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Vibration solutions HSG170 ISBN 0 7176 0954 5
£13.75
Health risks from vibration white finger: Advice for employees and the self employed INDG126(rev1) FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 15 ISBN 07176 1554 5
£5.00)
Hand-arm vibration HSG88 ISBN 0 7176 0743 7
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Alj n;aj ;t xjtCjCj qh Pj;y dY˘ Alj a%nS Xjf /t zju zj& jnRN;S (angle grinders), rfNu zjR; (needle guns), sojswt zj dY q;S (chipping hammers) lj aRA& }fV y xj& a;S (concrete breakers) pjY ;y wjiNS dY RN]dY UN Vg U; (powered hand held tools) aj w& l%zj akej dY˘ ld ajq akry ijuy sa;f Xjf IlsAe ry Alj mH zjsul%t lj djFj%t qy t ;k;kjdV lj ;h !wr af søjajle af dY˘ Alj a%nS Xjf IlsAe YVK AVk (tractors), NQwk VK a (dumper trucks) lj /A;ay iy Vk (excavators) lj ¤%aS su@V VK a (fork-lift trucks) pjY ;y sxjrj aqjrf ijuf /y ;f /y ;f qøjfr%t a% ojujej dY pj% ;N= a ay bujij bRl :Fjjr%t wk Xjf ojujnS pjjef dY t˘ Alj bjwry aQwr ;y pj%s{jq aj bjaur salj dY˘
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aQwr w& l%zjaejS ay djFj%t b*k xjjpjh b%t a% rah ;jr wd Hh o jj ;aey d tY b*k Æd RN Y bjqS ijlxj& y øjr s;R%qN»K aj ajkvj xjr ;aey dYt\ ld /y;f ccS Xjkf djue dY spj;y Bfa rdft salj pjj ;aej dY - nrqy t Æijlxj& y øjr IdjnV s¤t zjk» (vibration white finger) Xjf øjjsqu d,Y n;ay w&Xjji ;y {jgr ay ; ojjk t qy t {jkjxjf, :rjlh b*k wysøjl%t a% rh a;jr eFjj sa;f ojfpj a% waNr = y af ejae ojuf pjjef dY\ sa;f ijdr lj qøjfr ay aQwr ;fV ;y d%ey d/h NK jnik ay aUgd%t ay qjClq ;y wk g y øjkfk qy t ¤Y uey dY t b*k wfB a% rh a;jr wdhot jjey dY\ t t n;;y d%u xjj Nf ˙ ijlxj& yøjr ( whole-body
vibration)
adj pjjej dY\ sa;f ijdr lj qøjfr ay Wuy V¤jqS wk {jN= y d%ry ;y Xjf d%u xj Nf j˙ ijlxj& yøjr d% ;aej dY Al%t sa m;y ojujry ijuy b wky j˙ Vk (operator) ay wk% Y t ay qjClq ;y aQwr øjkfk qy t bj pjjej dY\
a*r];j ajrg r ujzjg d%ej dY˘ a%nS siø πj jy sisrql rdft dY, nRd ty srQrsus{je af ;jqjRl bwy |jjb%t qy t øjjsqu salj zjlj dYJ qY rpy jqy RV bj¤˙ dy UFj /RN ;@y Vf /V iaS k z zlg y lguøj øjR y R; 1999 (Management of ■
Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999) ■
w&%sipjr /RN l pj g bj˙¤ iaS nsAiQwRy V ky zlug y øjR; 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
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How safe is electricity in your workplace?
E Does this concern me? Does anyone do electrical work in your business? Only those with appropriate technical knowledge and experience should be allowed allowe d to do d o this.
lectricity can kill. Most deaths are caused by contact with overhead or underground power cables. Even non-fatal shocks can cause severe and permanent injury. Shocks from faulty equipment may lead to falls from ladders, scaffolds or other work platforms. Those using electricity may not be
the only ones at risk. Poor electrical installations and faulty electrical appliances can lead to fires which can also result in death or injury to others.
What law applies? ■
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Is your electrical equipment in good working order? Do you choose equipment that is suitable for its working environment eg waterproof or dustproof? Do you dig in the street, pavement or near buildings? Knowing the proper precautions for avoiding underground cables is essential. Do you work near or under overhead powerlines? There are essential safety precautions to follow. Have you assessed the risks from ele electricity? ctricity?
How and where you can get more help Avoidance of danger from overhead electric power lines GS6
Electrical safety and you INDG231
ISBN 0 7176 1348 8
ISBN 0 7176 1207 4
£5.00
Electricity at work. Safe working practices HSG85 ISBN 0 7176 2164 2
£7.95
Avoiding danger from under ground services HSG47 ISBN 0 7176 1744 0 HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
£7.50
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ay xju ay ;QwaS qy t bjry ;y d%ef dY t\ /y ;j Xjf d%ej dY sa aq Zjjea PjVay ;y rjpjh a b*k :Fjjlf oj%V uzj pjj/\ {jkjxj mwakvj%t ;y øjj˙ a uzjry ay ajkvj ;fsM= l%t ;y szjk ;aey dY t lj Alj n;aj ;t xjtCjCj qh Pj;y dY˘ m}wk ojMr = y ay su/ xjrj/ zj/ :a ¤%UN y (scaffolds) lj cg;ky dYt y iu bjway ajk%xjjk qy t Alj a%nS Xjf sxjpjuf Wuy V¤jqS ;y Xjf szjk ;aey\ a sxjpjuf aj w& l%zj akry ijuy a% df aj ajq akej dY˘ ay iu mRdft a% /y ;y
pj%s{jq rdft kdej xjsUa {jkjxj :Fjjwrj b*k sxjpjuf ay {jkjxj mwakvj%t af ipjd ;y bjzj uzj ;aef dY pj% sa cg ;k%t ay su/ q*e lj oj%V aj ajkvj xjr pjjef dY\
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nuysAVsK ;Vf /V iaS kzy lu g øjøy jR; 1989 (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989)
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bjw bsCja qcc adjH b*k aY ;y uy ;aey dY t˘ /oj /; nS nR /oj nR¤% ¤%uj ujnr nr n; siπ siπjl jl wk bjwa% sdRcf qy t b*k Xjf ;uj ;ujdd cycy ;aef dY \ bsC bsCja ja pjj pjjraj rajkfkf ay su/ wπB^ 5 cys{j/, s {j/, n;f w^πB ay ;jqry ijuy wπB π^ B wk bt &zjyz yjypjf p jf ay w&ajøjr ajøjr sc/ zj/ dY ,t pj% pj% bj bjwa wayy b* b*kk bjw bjway ay :V :Vj¤ j¤ HSE website | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
ay ;c ;c:l :l%t%t ay su su// qc qccz czjjk jjk d% ;a ;aeyey dY\t lsc dju df qy t n;;y pjhN=Nj= dhbj bj a%nSS w&ajøjr a%n ajøjr sdRcf qy t dhbj dY e% nR¤%ujnr wk bjwa% pj˚k xjejlj pjj/zjj\ hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
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| work equipm ent & m achi achiner nery y
Do you know how to select and use your work equipment?
W Does this concern me? Do you use ladders or other equipment for working at heights? For example, it may often be safer to use an access tower or mobile elevating work platform than a ladder. Do you have machinery of any kind? You need to guard the parts that could cause injury; have the right controls, especially for starting and stopping; clean, or clear blockages in a safe way; and carry out preventive checks, maintenance and inspection. Are hand tools used in your workplace, eg screwdrivers, knives, hand saws, meat cleavers, hammers? Do you have lifting equipment such as pulley blocks, b locks, cranes, and lift trucks? Most lifting equipment will require regular thorough examination examination by a competent person. Have you assessed the risks from work equipment?
ork equipment covers an enormous range spanning process machinery machinery,, machine tools, office machines, lifting equipment, hand tools, ladders and pressure washers. Important points include: selecting the right equipment for the job, making sure equipment is safe to use and keeping it safe through regular main tenance, inspection and,if appropriate, thorough examin aton, at ion, training training employees to use equipment safely and following manufacturers’ or suppliers’ instructions. Accidents involving work
equipment happen all the time – many serious, some fatal. Se See e ‘safe plant and equipment’ section of the Health and Sa Safety fety Policy Statement State ment on page 52 of this leaflet.
What law applies? ■
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
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Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
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Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992, as amended 1994
How and where you can get more help Infoline can help identify publications relevant to you. Simple guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations INDG291 FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 15 ISBN 0 7176 2429 3
£5.00)
Safe use of work equipment. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 L22 ISBN 0 7176 1626 6
£8.00)
Simple guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 INDG290 FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 15 ISBN 0 7176 2430 7
£5.00)
Buying new machinery: A short guide to the law and some information on what to do for anyone buying new machinery for use at work INDG271 FREE FR EE (available in p acks of 15 ISBN 0 7176 1559 6
£5.00)
Using work equipment safely INDG229(rev1) FREE FR EE (available in p acks of 10 ISBN 0 7176 2389 0
£5.00)
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Alj bjw pjjrey dY t sa ajq ay mwakvj%t aj ojlr b*k w& l%zj a; Y y salj pjj/˘ S ay mwakvj%t qy t xjdh e ;y aj l mwakvj øjjsqu dY t pj; Y y w %;y & %;y ;
Alj n;aj ;t xjtCjCj qh Pj;y dY˘ m}H ojjnS wk ajq akry ay su/ Alj bjw ;fsM= l%t b*k cg ;ky mwakvj%t aj mwl%zj akey dY t˘ mcjdkvj ay su/ ;fM= f af pjzjd wk /A;y ; Vjik (access tower) lj q%xjjnu /ufiy sVt zj iaS Wuy V¤jqS aj w& l%zj akrj bsCja ;h ks|je kdej dY\ Alj bjway wj; sa;f Xjf w& ajk af qøjfr dY t˘ bjwa% /y ;y sd:;%t wk Cljr cy rj d%zjj spjr;y oj%V uzj ;aef d% Ú ;df w& ajk ay aRVK %u uzjjnly\ {jj;ak :VjVS b*k :Vj˙ w ay su/J sa;f Xjf ˚ajiV a% ;h ks|je ekfay ;y ;j¤ afspj/ lj dVjnly, b*k ;h k|jjEqa pjjt oj, k{jk{jji b*k srkf|jvj akey kdy t\
qøjfrkf (process machinery), qøjfr Vg U; (machine tools), bjs¤; qøjfR;, su+sVt zj mwakvj, dRY N VgU;, ;fsMl= jt b*k yw&øjk ijøj;S (pressure washers)\ {jj; xjje ld dY saJ ajq ay su/ ;df mwakvj aj mwl%zj ;h ks|je dY b*k srlsqe k{jk{jji, srkf|jvj b*k lsc msoje d% e% wkf|jvj akay n;y ;h ks|je k{jj pjj/, mwakvj a% ;h ks|je ekfay ;y mwl%zj qy t ujry ay su/ aqS ojjskl%t a% w& søj|jvj squy b*k srqjS ej lj ;Wujl;S ay brh cøj% y t aj wjur salj pjj/\
ajq ay mwakvj%t ay ajkvj anS xjjk ch ZjVrj/ S t d%ef dY t - ah O zjQXjfk e% ah O Zjjea\ n;f uf¤Vuay y w^ πB Y /vN ;y@Vf wjsu;f 53wk d UFj :Vy VRqVy ay ;y ¤ WujRV /RN nsAiwRqVy Xjjzj a% cy s{j/\
a*r];j ajrg r ujzjg d%ej dY˘ w■& %sipjr /RNpjlb g j˙ ¤ iaS nsAiwqy RV k z zlg y lguøj øjR; y R; 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) ■ sus@Vzt j bjwkø y jR; /RN sus@Vzt j nsAiwqyRV k z zlg y lguøj øjR; y R; 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) ■ ;Wujn bj˙ ¤ qøjfrkf (;@y Vf) ky zlu g y øjR; 1992, spj;y 1994 qty ;t øj%sCje salj zjlj\ 1994 (SSupply Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992, as amended 1994)
Alj bjway ajlS :Fju wk dY RN Vg U; pjY ;y :A& }g NK jnik, ojjag, bjkf, qfV Aufik (meat cleavers) b*k dFj*N= %t aj w& l%zj d%ej dY˘ Alj bjway wj; wh uf xuj˙ a (pulley blocks), A& }y ry t (cranes), b*k su@V VK a%t (lift trucks) pjY ;y mwakvj dY t˘ Xjjk mBjry ijuy pljcjek mwakvj /y ;y dY t spjraj sa;f ;|jq IlsAe ≈jkj srlsqe b*k ;Qwg vjS wkf|jvj pj˚kf dY\ Alj bjwry ajlS ay mwakvj%t ;y {jeky aj bjaur salj dY˘
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What maintenance and building work takes place?
I Does this concern me? Did you know that if you are the person responsible for your business, you are also responsible for contractors, service engineers, etc who do work for you? Does anyone ever have to work on the roof, at a height or on fragile materials? Does anyone have to fault find and repair machinery or equipment when it breaks down? Is there a tank, pit, silo or similar confined space into which someone might go – and would you know if they did?
t’s easy to overlook these activities because they happen now and again, and it’s often a contractor or service agency doing the work. Sometimes people are in places where no one normally goes, eg the roof or electrical switchboard. They may be fault finding, trying to repair something quickly – often outside the routine. Not surprisingly there are many accidents. Falls from heights, eg ladders, are the most common cause of serious injury.
Have you assessed assessed the risks from maintenance and building work?
Working together: Guidance on health and safety for contractors and suppliers INDG268(rev) FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 10 ISBN 0 7176 2253 3
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A guide to the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 INDG220 FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 10 £5.00)
The absolutely essential health and safety toolkit for the smaller construction contractor INDG344 FREE FR EE (available in packs of of 5 ISBN 0 7176 2103 0
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Health and safety in roof work HSG33 ISBN 0 7176 1425 5
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Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
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Confined Spaces Confined Regulations 1997
How and where you can get more help
ISBN 0 7176 1161 2
Have you found out whether there is any asbestos* in your buildings or plant which could be disturbed during maintenance or alterations?
What law applies?
£8.50
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Managing contractors: A guide for employers HSG159 ISBN 0 7176 1196 5
£8.50
Health and safety in construction HSG150 ISBN 0 7176 2106 5
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Further information can be found on the Working Well Together (WWT) Website at wwt.uk.com or contact the WWT Campaign Helpline on 0845 2727 500. *
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sus@Vzt j bjwkyøjR; /RN sus@Vzt j nsAiwy qRV k z zlg y lguøj øjR; y R; 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) ■ w& %sipjr /RNpjlb g j˙ ¤ iaS nsAiwqy RV k z zlg y lguøj øjR; y R; 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) ■ ar¤jnN ß :wsy ;; kzy lguøy jRl 1997 (Confined Spaces Regulations 1997) ■
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What are the risks from transport in your workplace?
E Does this concern me?
very yea very yearr about 70 people are killed and about 2500 seriously injured in accid accidents ents involving involvin g vehicles at the workplace. Being struck or run over by moving vehicles, falling from vehicles, or
Do you have vehicles in operation at your workplace? If so what kinds of vehicles are they?
What law applies?
Do you know who is allowed to drive or operate them? They should be trained and competent. Do your drivers know which routes around the workplace they are allowed to use? Do vehicles have to do reversing manoeuvres? How are loading and unloading operations carried out? Are pedestrians separated from vehicle movements as much as possible? Are all vehicles properly maintained? Do you actively control driving behaviour? Have you assessed assessed the risks from transport? HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
vehicles over-turning are the most comm common on causes. Vehicles operating in the workplace include cars and vans, lift trucks, heav heavy y good goods s vehicles, veh icles, dumpers, d umpers, specialise specialised d vehicles or plant. Often there is significantly more danger from vehicles in the workplace than on the public highway since the operating conditions are different.
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How and where you can get more help Reversing vehicles INDG148 FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 15 ISBN 0 7176 1063 2
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Workplace transport safety – guidance for employers HSG136 ISBN 0 7176 0935 9
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Safety in working with lift trucks HSG6 ISBN 0 7176 1781 5
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Do you know the risks associated with pressure systems?
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ressure cookers, boilers, steam heating systems, gas cylinders and air compressors comp ressors are commo common n examples of equip equipment ment and systems containing a fluid
Does this concern me? Do you have any pressure systems or equipment in your business that contain a fluid under pressure?
What law applies?
Do you know that most pressure systems have to be designed, installed, maintained and periodically examined so as to prevent danger? Are you aware that as an employer or self-employed person, it’s your job to choose a competent person to carry out examinations of the pressure systems? Have you assessed assessed the risks from pressure systems?
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How and where you can get more help Pressure systems safety and you INDG261(rev1)
The safe use of gas cylinders INDG308(rev1)
FREE FR EE (available in packs of 15
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ISBN 0 7176 1562 6
ISBN 0 7176 2332 7
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Safety of Pressure Systems, Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Approved Code of Practice Practice L12 L122 2 ISBN 0 7176 1767 X HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
under pressure. They can cause death or injury to people, and serious damage to property property,, if the contents are released unintentionally unintentionally.. There are about 150 incidents of this kind every year. They mainly happen when equipment fails through poor design, incorrect filling or maintenance or when the method of work is unsafe, or someone makes an operating mistake.
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Alj bjw pjjrey dY t sa srl%Aej lj :ik%pjzjjk qy t uzjy IlsAe ay ˚w qy t bjwaj aeS Il dY sa yw& øjk s;:Vq af pjjt oj akry ay su/ bjw ;|jq IlsAe aj ojh rji afspj/˘
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VK jR;w%V/S xju i ;U; y ;U; y k yzlu g yøjR; 2001 2 001 (Transportable Pressure Vessels Regulations 2001)
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Do you know how to prevent fire or explosion?
E Does this concern me?
ach year many people suffer burns caused by the flammab flammable le materials they work with. The wide varie variety ty of flammable flammab le sub substanc stances es found in the workplace ranges from the obvious, eg heating fuel, petrol, paint thinners and welding gases to the less
Do you keep or use flammable substances?
Do you work with flammable dusts? They can explode.
Do you spray flammable paints? Vapours are heavier than air and collect at low level. Do you know the dangers of putting flammable liquids on fires to make them burn more intensely? Do you use oxygen, eg in cylinders, for welding? Have you assessed assessed the risks from fire or explosion? HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
If you would like information on fire exits, alarms, or extinguishers, contact your local fire authority.
What law applies?
Do you use or store gas in cylinders (eg propane)? A small amount of released gas can fill a large area with a potentially explosive mixture.
Do you work with plastic foams or polyester wadding? Some types will ignite easily, burn fiercely and give off dense black smoke.
obvious, eg packag packaging ing materials, dusts from wood, flour and sugar. For a fire to start, fuel, air and a source of ignition are nee needed. ded. Contr Controllin olling g these can prevent fires.
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How and where you can get more help Safe use of petrol in garages INDG331
Safe working with flammable substances INDG227
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Safe use and handling of flammable fla mmable liquids liquids HSG140 ISBN 0 7176 0967 7
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Fire and explosion. How safe is your workplace? A short guide to the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations INDG370
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Do you know where harmful radiation occurs?
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arious kinds of radiation, both ionising and non ionising, may affect us.
Does this concern me? Do people in your business spend a lot of time working outdoors? Do you have equipment which gives off ultra-violet radiation eg for curing plastics or inks? Do you work with lasers? Is your business in an area where levels of radon are higher than average? Are any radioactive sources used in your business brought in by a specialist contractor, or do you transport them? Is X-ray equipment used? Have you assessed assessed the risks from radiation? HSE has has published pub lished a number num ber of FR FREE EE information sheets in the Ionising Radiation Protection series. For further information, see HSE’s ionising radiation website: http://www.hse. http://www .hse.gov. gov.uk/hthdir/noframes/ uk/hthdir/noframes/ iradiat.htm. HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
Non-ionising radiation: Non-ionising ● UV radiation (eg from the sun) can damage the skin and lead to skin cancer; ● lasers can cause burns and damage the eye. Ionising radia r adiation: tion: ● naturally occurring radon gas from the ground; ● radiography or thickness measuring gauges;
medical equipment, eg X-ray sets.
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Excess doses of ionising radiation can cause burns, sickness and can have other adverse health effects.
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How and where you can get more help Controlling the radiation safety of display laser installations INDG224 FREE Keep your top on: Health risks from working in the sun INDG147(rev1) FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 20 ISBN 0 7176 1578 2
£5.00)
Sun protection: Advice for employers of outdoor workers INDG337 FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 20 ISBN 0 7176 1982 6
£5.00)
The regulatory requirements for medical exposure to ionising radiation: an employer emplo yers s overv overview iew HSG223 ISBN 0 7176 2134 0
£6.50
Radon in the workplace INDG210 FREE HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
Working safely with ionising radiation: guidance for expectant and breastfeeding mothers INDG334 FREE Work with ionising radiation: Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999. Approved Code of Practice Pr actice and Guidance L12 L121 1 ISBN 0 7176 1746 7
£20.00
Fitness of equipment used for medical exposure to ionising radiation.. Guidance Note radiation PM77 ISBN 0 7176 1482 4
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ionising)
Alj n;aj ;t xjtCjCj qh Pj;y dY˘ Alj bjway ajk%xjjk qy t u%zj bsCja ;ql xjjdk sxjejey dY t˘ Alj bjw /y ;y mwakvj n:ey qju akey dY t pj% bUVK j ijluy V ky sN/øjr (ultra violet radiation) wY cj akey dY t mcjdkvj ay su/ Wujs:Va lj :ljdf af Al%skt zj akry ay su/˘
- c%r%t df w& ajk ay ky sN/ sN/øjr øjr dq wk b;k ak a k ;aey ;ae y d\ tY rj˙ r-bjl%rjnszpjjt ky sN/øjrJ ● lg if yksN/øjr (UV radiation) (pj; Y y ;gl S ;y ) ojqNf = a% rh a;jr wdh oHjjej dY , n;;y Eiojj aj aY ; tk d% ;aej dY \ { j%t qy t t pjur lj ● uy ;k ;y bjH rh a;jr d% ;aej dY \ bjl%rjns nspp zj jt kysN sN//øjrJ jg ;y sraury ijuf w&wj& A^}sea ● X sq k Njr y zjY;Ú ● ky sNl%zj&j¤f ( radiography) lj
q%VjnS qjwry ijuy mwakvjÚ Y y /A;]ky ● qy sNau mwakvj, pj; (X-ray) ay ;y V bjl%rj bjl% rjns nspj pjt zjt kysN sN/ø /øjr jr af bs bsCjCja a qj£ qj£jj jj ;y ¤¤%uy, sqeuf bjrj b*k n;;y ;y de wk cg ;ky xjkh y b;k Xjf wN= ;a ;aeyey d\Yt
a*r];j ajrg r ujzjg d%ej dY˘ bjl%rjnspjzt j ky sNløy jR; ky zlug y øjR; 1999 (Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 ) ■ qY y rpjq y RV bj b ¤j˙ dy UFj /R /RN@;Vy f /V iaS k z zlg y lguøj øjR; y R; 1999 (Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 ) ■
Alj bjw uy ;k (laser) ay ;jFj ajq akey dY t˘
bjw bsCja qcc adjH b*k aY ;y uy ;aey dY t˘
Alj bjway ajk%xjjk /y ;y nujay qy t dY t pjdjt ky Njr (radon) aj :ek b*;e ;y pljcj dY˘
/oj /; nS nR /oj nR¤% ¤%uj ujnr nr n; siπ siπjl jl wk bjwa% sdRcf qy t b*k Xjf ;uj ;ujdd cycy ;aef dY \ bsC bsCja ja pjj pjjraj rajkfkf ay su/ wπB^ 5 cys{j/, s {j/, n;f w^πB ay ;jqry ijuy wπB π^ B wk bt &zjyz yjypjf p jf ay w&ajøjr ajøjr sc/ zj/ dY ,t pj% pj% bj bjwa wayy b* b*kk bjw bjway ay :V :Vj¤ j¤
Alj bjway ajk%xjjk qy t n:ey qju d%ry ijuj ky sNl%/sAVi (radioactive) <%e a%nS siøjy πj By ay cjk ujej dY lj bjw {jh c df nraj wskidr akey dY t˘
ay ;c ;c:l :l%t%t ay su su// qc qccz czjjk jjk d% ;a ;aeyey dY\t lsc dju df qy t n;;y pjhN=Nj= dhbj bj a%nSS w&ajøjr a%n ajøjr sdRcf qy t dhbj dY e% nR¤%ujnr wk bjwa% pj˚k xjejlj pjj/zjj\
Alj /A;]ky (X-ray) mwakvj w& l%zj salj pjjej dY ˘ Alj bjwry ky sN/øjr ;y {jeky aj bjaur salj dY˘
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Are you feeling stressed by your work?
M Does this concern me? Do you have a high staff turnover, low productivity or low morale? Have you noticed bullying, changes in behaviour b ehaviour,, staff working late or increased sickness absence? Do your employees seem happy to come into work? Are you aware that there are individual differences in vulnerability to stress and that situations outside work can also affect the ability to cope with excessive pressure at work? Have you assessed assessed the risks from stress?
any people argue about the definition and some times even the existence of ‘stress’. ‘st ress’. However However,, research has shown that whatever you choose to call it, there is a clear link between poor work organisation and subsequent ill health. HSE has chosen to use the word stress and define it as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them.’ Stress at work can be tackled in the same way as any other risk to health – by identifying the hazards, assessing who is at risk and the level of risk, deciding how to manage the risk and putting the plans into action. Hazar Hazards ds can include:
Benefits to tackling stress in your organisation can include increased productivity and efficiency, lower staff turnover and sickness absence, and increased morale.
What law applies? ■
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
How and where you can get more help Work-related stress. A short guide INDG281(rev1) – for small businesses
Tackling work-related stress. A guide for employees INDG341
FREE FR EE (available in packs of o f 10
FREE FR EE (available in p acks of 20
ISBN 0 7176 2112 X
ISBN 0 7176 2065 4
£5.00)
Tackling work-related stress: A managers’ guide to improving and maintaining employee health and well being HSG218 ISBN 0 7176 2050 6
£7.95
This guide comes with a pack of free leaflets for employees
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lack of control over the way you do your work, work over load (or underload), lack of support from your managers, conflicting conflictin g or ambiguous roles, poor relationships with colleagues (including bullying), or poor management of organisational change.
£5.00)
Further information can be found on the HSE stress webpages at www.hse.gov.uk/stress.. www.hse.gov.uk/stress To order any of these titles, call HSE Books on
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Alj n;aj ;t xjtCjCj qh Pj;y dY˘ Alj bjwaj :Vj¤ xjdh e pljcj O%N= ak ojuj pjjej kdej dY , b*k Alj mEwjcaej aq lj rY seaej qy t szjkjiV dY˘ Alj bjwry bjw; qy t xjh sunt zj, e*k ekfay qy t xjcuji, :Vj¤ aj cy k ea ajq akrj lj xjfqjkf af ipjd ;y ajq wk rj bjry qy t xjM= %ekf wk Cljr sclj dY˘ Alj bjway aqS ojjkf ajq wk bjey ;ql {jh øjf qd;g ; akey dY t˘ Alj bjw pjjrey dY t sa erji ;y dky a IlsAe qy t /a pjY ;f Vg Vr rdft bjef b*k ajk%xjjk ;y xjjdk af s:Fjseljt Xjf ajq ay bElsCja cxjji ;y uN= ry af |jqej wk b;k Njuef dY t˘ Alj bjwry erji ;y {jeky aj bjaur salj dY˘
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ekfay wk ajxjg r d%rj, ajq ay b%iku%N (lj bRNku%N), qY rpjk% y t ;y ;djlej af aqf, mUVy ;fCjy lj b:wπV srlq, ;dasqS l%t ay ;jFj {jk { jkjxjxjj ;Qx ;QxjRjRCjCj (x (xjh sunt jh zj ;s ;sde de)) lj lj ;t zjBrjEqa wskieSr aj {jkjxj w& xjRCj\ lsc bjw bwrf ;t :Fjj qy t erji ;y srwV ue y y d t Y t e% mEwjcaej b*k c|jej qy t xjM %ekf = d%ef dY, :Vj¤ aj r*akf O%N= ak pjjrj b*k xjfqjkf ay ajkvj brws:Fjse h aq d%ef d Y b*k rY seaej xjM= ef dY\
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qYy rpjq y RV ¤bj bj˙ dy UFj /R /RN@;Vyf /V iaS k z zlg y lguøj øjR; y R; 1999 (Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 )
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What do you do if there’s an accident at work?
T Does this concern me? Do you have at least the minimum first aid provision at your workplace? As an employer you must provide first aid equipment and facilities appropriate for the circumstances in your workplace. The minimum would be a suitably stocked first aid box and a person appointed to take charge of first aid arrangements. Do you know whether you might need to provide more than the minimum? Do you know which accidents and ill health cases to report, including who should do it, when and how? Employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises all have duties.
his book booklet let has been all about preve prevention. ntion. But sometimes things do go wrong. If someone has been hurt or fallen ill at work it’s important to take care of them straight away, and make any dangerous conditions safe. First aid means treating minor injuries at work and giving immediate attention to more serious casualties until medical help is available. Through this initial manage ment of injury or illness suffered at work, lives can be saved and minor injuries prevented from becoming major ones. Reporting accidents and ill health at work is a legal
Have you assessed assessed the risks from accidents? HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
See ‘accidents, first aid and work-related ill health’ section of the Safety Policy Statement on page 60 of this leaflet.
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The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
How and where you can get more help Electric shock. First aid procedures Encapsulated poster ISBN 0 7176 2264 9
£7.50
Rigid PVC poster ISBN 0 7176 2262 2
£12.50
Basic advice on first aid at work ISBN 0 7176 2265 7
£7.50
Rigid PVC poster ISBN 0 7176 2263 0
FREE FR EE (available in p acks of 15
£12.50
£6.75
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A guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 L73 ISBN 0 7176 2431 5
First aid at work – Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L74 ISBN 0 7176 1050 0
Reduce risks – cut costs: The real costs of accidents and ill health at work INDG355 ISBN 0 7176 2337 8
Encapsulated poster
Do you know what accidents cost – and that insurance policies do not cover all the costs?
requirement. The enforc requirement. enforcing ing authorities use the information to see the big picture pic ture of where injuries, ill health and accid accidental ental losses are occurring, and to advise on preventive action.
£7.95
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Alj n;aj ;t xjtCjCj qh Pj;y dY˘ Alj bjway ajlS :Fju wk ¤:VS /y Naj Fj%N= j xjdh e xjRc%xj:e dY ˘ srl%Aej ay ˚w qy t bjwaj aeS Il dY sa bwry ajlS :Fju af wsks:Fjsel%t ay qh ejsxja bjw ¤:VS /y Nay mwakvj b*k ;h siCjj/t biøl qh dY lj akj/t\ aq];y]aq ]aq nerj e% d% sa cijb%t bjsc ;y lh Ae boOf ekd aj ¤:VS /y N xjjA xjjA;; b*k ¤:VS ¤:VS /y N Ili:Fjj a%% ;tXjjury a Xjjury ijuj IlsAe srlh Ae salj pjj/\ Alj bjw pjjrey dY t sa bjwa% bjwa% anS xjjk Rlg req ;y adft pljcj af Ili:Fjj Xjf akrf wN= ;aef dY t˘ Alj bjw pjjrey dY t sa sar ch ZjS Vrjb%t b*k b:i:Fjej ay qjqu%t af skw%VS akrf dY b*k nraf skw%VS a*r, axj b*k aY ;y aky zjj˘ srl%Aej, :ik%pjzjjk qy t uzjy b*k ajlS :Fju ay wsk;k%t ay srlR£jvj qy t uzjy IlsAel%t, ;Xjf ay aeS Il dY t\ Alj bjw pjjrey dY t sa ch ZjS Vrjb%t ;y saerj {jojjS d% ;aej dY b*k ld sa nRøl%ky R; wjsu;fpj qy t ;Xjf {joj%ß a% aik rdft salj pjjej dY ˘ Alj bjwry ch ZjS Vrjb%t ;y pj%s{jq aj bjaur salj dY˘ HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
xjy ajxjg d% pjjey dY t\ lsc ajq ay c*kjr a%nSZjjlu a%nS Zjjlu dhbj bj dY lj xjfqjk d% zjlj dY e% ¤*kr m;af cy {jXjju akrj, b*k a%nS Xjf {jekrja djuje wk ajxjg wjrj srdjle pj˚kf dY\ ¤:VS /y N aj qeux qeuxjj dY ajq ay c*kjr O%Vf]q%Vf oj%V%t aj nujpj b*k lsc a%nS zjQXjfk ˚w ;y Zjjlu dY e% qy sNau qcc bjry ea Zjjlu%t aj Cljr k{jrj\ ajlS ay c*kjr uzjf oj%V%t lj xjfqjskl%t a% øjh ˚bje qy t n; ekd ;tXjju Xjju uy ry ;y pjfir]k|jj d% ;aef dY b*k O%Vf]q%Vf oj%Vy t zjQXjfk rdft xjref\
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Responsibilities
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To ensure health and safety standards are maintained/ improved, the following people have responsibility in the following areas
Write your name here. As the employer you have overall responsibility for health and safety. 1
You can delegate responsibility for day-to-day tasks to someone else, eg manager, supervisor. Write their name here. Make sure they keep you informed about health and safety matters: they are still your overall responsibility. 2
You can delegate specific tasks to individuals in your organisation, by workplace area or by topic. Responsibilities should be clearly set so that if there are any health and safety concerns, they can be reported to the right person p erson
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All employees have to: ● co-operate with supervisors and managers on health and safety matters; ● not interfere with anything provided to safeguard their health and safety; ● take reasonable care of their own health and safety; and ● report all health and safety concerns to an appropriate person (as detailed in this policy statement).
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
spjQqy cjskljH |
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dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf af ;qzj& eFjj ¤jnru spjQqy cjkf dY
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n; wjsu;f a% k%pjqkjS e*k wk ujzjg akry af spjQqy cjkf ;*t wf zjn zjnSS dY
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dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf ay qjra%t a% xjrj/ k{jry¿;h ¿;hCjjkry Cjjkry af spjQqy cjkf srQrsus{je |jy £j%t qy t srQrsus{je u%zj%t a% ;*t wf zjnSdY
bwrj rjq ldjH sus{j/\ srl%Aej ay ˚w qy t dy UFj b*k ;y @Vf af wg kf spjQqy cjkf bjwaf dY\ 1
bjw k%pjqkjS ay ajq%t af spjQqy cjkf sa;f cg ;ky a% Xjf cy ;aey dY t, pjY ;y qY ry pjk, ;h kwijnpjk\ mraj rjq ldjt sus{j/\ ld el ak ufspj/ sa iy dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf ay xjjky qy t bjwa% wg kf pjjrajkf cy ey dY t, Al%t sa wg kf spjQqy cjkf bjwaf kdy zjf\ 2
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spjQqcjkf y
bjw bwrf ;t :Fjj qy t {jj;]{jj; ajq ay su/ buzj]buzj u%zj%t a% srlh Ae ak ;aey dY t, spjraj xjt Vijkf ajlS :Fju ay nuja%t lj siπjl ay qh ejsxja salj pjj ;aej dY \ spjQqy cjskl%t a% :wπV˚w ;y srCjjS ske ak sclj pjj/ ejsa dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf ;QxjRCjf a%nS ;q:lj d%ry wk ;df IlsAe a% nraf ;g ojrj cf pjj ;ay \ 3
aqS ojjskl%t af ld ajrg rf spjQqy cjkf dY sa iy bwrf i cg ;k%t af dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf aj Cljr k{jy t, b*k ajrg r aj wjur akry qy t bjw;y ;dl%zj akay bjwaf qcc aky t\ 4
HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
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;Xjf aqS ojjskl%t a% ojj ojjsdl sdlyy saJ ● dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf qjra%t wk ;h wkijnpjk b*k qY ry pjk ;y ;dl%zj aky tÚ ● dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf ay mwjl%t ay ˚w qy t uzjf dh nS sa; sa;ff i:eh ;y Oy N= OjN= r aky tÚ ● dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf ay su/ wg kf ;jiCjjrf k{jy tÚ b*k ● dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf af ;q:Ljj ;y pjh N= f sojRejb%t af msoje IlsAe ;y skw%VS aky t (pjY ;j sa wjsu;f :Vy Vqy R RVV qy t xl*kj sclj zjlj dY)\ )\
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Health and safety risks arising from our work activities ● Risk assessments will be undertaken by
● The findings of the risk assessments will be reported to Write down your arrange ments for doing your risk assessment here. You can use the form on pages 66-69 of this leaflet to record the findings of your risk assessment.
● Action required to remove/control risks will be approved by
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will be responsible for ensuring the action required is implemented.
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will check that the implemented actions have removed/reduced the risks.
● Assessments will be reviewed every
or when the work activity changes, whichever is soonest.
HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
spjQqy cjskljH |
dqjky sA& }ljaujw%t ;y dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf ay su/ wY cj d%ry ijuy pj%s{jq ● {jeky aj bjaur srQrsus{je ≈jkj salj pjj/zjj
srQrsus{je s{je a% ;g soje sa/ pjj/t zjy ● pj%s{jq bjaur ay srπaπjS srQrsu bwry pj%s{jq aj bjaur akry ay su/ bwrf Ili:Fjj a% su{j ufspj/\ bjw pj%s{jq bjaur ay bwry rpjskly a% skajNS akry ay su/ n; uf¤uy V ay w^ πB 66-69 wk sc/ zj/ ¤jqS aj mwl%zj ak ;aey dY t\
¿mr wk ajxjg k{jry ay su/ bwy s|je ajkS ijnS af ● pj%s{jq%t a%cg k akry¿mr :ifA^ }se cy t zjy
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bwy s|je ajkS ijnS a% ujzjg akry ay su/ spjQqy cjk d%t zjy\
af zjnS ajkS ijnS ;y pj%s{jq cg k dhbj¿aq bj¿aq dhbj bj af pjjH oj aky t zjy\ ● bjaur%t af ;qf|jj d%zjf dk
lj pjxj Xjf sA& }lj aujw xjcuy t, c%r%t qy t ;y pj% Xjf wduy d%\
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Consultation with employees ● Employee representative(s) are
You must m ust consult consu lt your employees. If you recognise a union and there is a union-appointed safety representative,, you must representative m ust consult them on matters affecting the employees they represent. If you do not have trade unions, you must consult employees either directly or through an elected representative.
● Consultation with employees is provided by
HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
Ili:Fjj/t |
aqS ojjskl%t ;y wkjqøjS ● aqS ojjskl%t ay w& sesrsCj dY tJ
bjw bwry aqS ojjskl%t ;y wkjqøjS pj˚k afspj/\ lsc bjwry lg srlr a% qjRlej cf dY b*k lg srlr ry ;y @Vf w& sesrsCj srlh Ae ak k{jj dY, e% spjr aqS ojjskl%t aj iy w& sesrsCjEi cy ey dY t, mRdy t w&Xjjsie Xjjsie akry ijuy qjqu%t wk bjwa% mr;y qøjsikj pj˚k akrj ojjsd/\ lsc bjway ldjH yVK N lg srlr rdft dY e% bjwa% aqS ojjskl%t ;y lj e%;fCjy df lj mray sa;f w& sesrsCj ;y qøjsikj akrj ojjsd/\
● aqS ojjskl%t ;y qøjsikj]srQrsus{je ay pjsk/ d%zjjJ
HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
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Safe plant and equipment ●
will be responsible for identifying all equipment/plant needing maintena maintenance. nce. You will need to ensure that all plant and equipment that requires maintenance is identified, that the maintenance is done and that new or secondhand plant and equipment meets health and safety standards before you buy it. See page 28 of this leaflet for more information.
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will be responsible for ensuring effective maintenance procedures are drawn up.
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will be responsible for ensuring that all identified maintenance is implemented.
● Any problems found with plant/equipment should be reported to
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will check that new plant and equipment meets health and safety standards before it is purchased.
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HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
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;h ks|je WujRV b*k mwakvj ●
a% mr ;Xjf mwakvj%t¿WujRV ¿WujRV af søjrj{e søjrj{e ay ay su/ spjQqy cjk d%t zjy, spjray k{jk{jji af pj˚ke dY\ bjwa% ld el akry af pj˚ke wN= y zjf sa mr ;Xjf WujRV b*k mwakvj%t af søjrj{e ak ak uf zjnSdY zjnS dY spjray su/ k{jk{jji akrj d%zjj, ld sa k{jk{jji aj ajq salj pjjej dY b*k ld sa {jkfcry ;y wduy ld el ak ufspj/ sa r/ lj ;y ay vN dY RN WujRV b*k mwakvj mwakvj Xjf dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf qjra%t a%wg kj akey dY t\ bsCja pjjrajkf ay su/ n; uf¤uy V aj w^ πB 29 cy s{j/\
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wk ld spjQqy cjkf d%zjf sa iy w&Xjjif Xjjif k{jk{jji ay e*k ekfay srCjjS ske aky t\ ●
wk ld spjQqy cjkf kdy zjf sa søjrj{e sa/ zj/ ;Xjf ;Xjf k{jk{jji ajlS sa/ pjjey dY t\ ● WujRV¿mwakvj qy t wjnS zjnS sa;f Xjf ;q:lj af pjjrajkf srQRsus{je a% cf pjj/
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ld pjjH oj aky t zjy sa {jkfcry ;y wduy ld el ak sulj zjlj dY sa r/ WujRV b*k mwakvj dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf qjra%t a% wg kj akey dY t\
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Safe handling and use of substances ●
will be responsible for identifying all substances which need a COSHH assessment. You must assess the risks from all substances hazardous to health. These are your COSHH assessments. Write down your arrangements for doing your COSHH assessments here. See page 14 of this leaflet for more information.
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will be responsible for undertaking COSHH assessments.
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will be responsible for ensuring that all actions identified in the assessments are implemented.
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will be responsible for ensuring that all relevant employees are informed about the COSHH assessments.
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will check that new substances can be used safely before they are purchased.
● Assessments will be reviewed every
or when the work activity changes, whichever is soonest.
HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
Ili:Fjj/H |
wcjFj%ß af ;h ks|je dY RNsuRzj b*k w& l%zj ●
af spjQqy cjkf d%zjf sa mr ;Xjf wcjFj%ß af søjrj{e aky t, spjray su/ COSHH bjaur pj˚kf dY\ ;y de ay su/ {jekrja wcjFj%ß ;y pj%s{jq aj bjaur bjwa% biøl akrj d%zjj\ ly bjway COSHH bjaur dY t\ bwry COSHH bjaur%t ay su/ bjw bwry nRepjjq%t a% su{j ufspj/\ bsCja pjjrajkf ay su/ n; uf¤uy V aj w^ πB 15 cy s{j/\
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COSHH bjaur
akry af spjQqy cjkf srXjj/t zjy\
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af spjQqy cjkf d%zjf sa ld el aky t sa bjaur qy t srCjjS ske ;Xjf ajkS ijnS l%t a% wg kj akj/H\ ●
af spjQqy cjkf d%zjf sa ld el aky t sa ;QxjsRCje aqS ojjskl%t a% COSHH bjaur%t ay xjjky qy t pjjrajkf cy cf zjnSd\Y ●
{jkfcry ;y wduy ld pjjH oj aky t zjy sa r/ wcjFj%ß aj w& l%zj ;h ks|je ˚w qy t salj pjj ;aej dY\ ● bjaur af ;qf|jj w& Ely a
lj ajlS aujw qy t pjxj wskieS r d%zjj, pj% Xjf wduy d%, ay xjjc af pjj/zjf\
HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
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Information, instruction and supervision ● The Health and Safety Law poster is displayed at/ leaflets are issued by
● Health and safety advice is available from Write down where you display the th e Health and Safety Law poster, poster, or where wh ere the leaflets are available from, where people can go for health and safety advice and what provision you make for training young workers or trainees.
● Supervision of young workers/trainees will be arranged/undertaken/monitored by
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is responsible for ensuring that our employees working at locations under the control of other employers, are given relevant health and safety information.
HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
Ili:Fjj/H |
;g ojrj, brh cy øj b*k srzjkjrf ¿uf¤uy V pjjkf akry ijuy dY t ● dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf uj˙ w%:Vk srQRsus{je wk uzjy dY t¿uf¤uy
su{j ufspj/ sa dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf uj˙ ay w%:Vk bjwry adjH uzjj k{jy dY t lj uf¤uy V adjH;y w& jW jWee d% ;ae ;aeyy dY t, u%zj dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf ;ujd ay su/ adjH squy t b*k lh ij iaS ;S lj yVK rft p= j a% n; xjjky qy t w& søj|jvj cy ry ay su/ bjw ay Alj w& jiCjjr dY t\
● dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf wk ;ujd srQrsus{je ;y squ ;aef dY
¿ yVK rfpj af srzjkjrf srQrsus{je ≈jkj bjl%spje¿w& cjr¿af cy {jky {j ● lh ij iaS ;S¿VK qy t af pjj/zjf\
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wk ld el akry af spjQqy cjkf d%zjf sa cg ;ky srl%Aejb%t ay srlR£jvj qy t bjry ijuy ajlS :Fju%t wk dqjky aqS ojjskl%t a% dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf ;y pjh N= f pjjrajkf cf pjjef dY\
HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
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Competency for tasks and training ● Induction training will be provided for all employees by
● Job specific training will be provided by All employees must be given health and safety induction training when they start work, which should cover basics such as first aid and fire safety. There should also be job specific health and safety training. You also have to provide training if risks change, and refresher training when skills are not frequently used. Write down your arrangements for training here, including arrangements for record keeping.
● Specific jobs requiring special training are
● Training records are kept at/by
● Training will be identified, arranged and monitored by
HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
Ili:Fjj/H |
ajl%ß b*k yVK srt zj ay su/ ;|jqej nRNAøj Aøjrr yVK srt zj srQRsus{je ≈jkj cf pjj/zjf ● ;Xjf aqS ojjskl%t a% nRN
● ajlSay brh ˚w yVK srt zj srQrsus{je ≈jkj cf pjj/zjf ;Xjf aqS ojjkf pjY ;y df r*akf øjh ˚ aky t mRdy t dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf af pjjrajkf ay su/ nRNAøjr yVK srt zj pj˚k cf pjj/, spj;qy t ¤:VS /y N b*k ¤jlk ;y @Vf pjY ;y w& jFjsqa xjje%t aj w& søj|jvj Xjf d%\ mray ajl%ß ay brh ˚w dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf w& søj|jvj Xjf d%\ lsc pj%s{jq qy t xjcuji bj/ e% Xjf bjwa% w& søj|jvj scujrj ojjsd/\ lsc sa;f ay dh rk aj xjjk]xjjk w& l%zj rdft d%ej e% sk@& y }øjk yVK srt zj Xjf pj˚k cf pjj/\ yVK srt zj ay su/ bwry nRepjjq a% sus{j/, nrqy t skajNS k{jry ay nRepjjq Xjf øjjsqu dY t\
sisøjπV πV ajlS spjra spjrayy su/ siøjy πj yVK srt zj af pj˚ke dY, iy dY t ● sisøj
y srt zj skajNS k{jy pjj/t zjy srQrsus{je wk¿≈jkj k{jj pjj/zjj ● VK
y srt zj af søjrj{e, bjl%pjr b*k srzjkjrf srQRsus{je ≈jkj af pjj/zjf ● VK
HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
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hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
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Accidents, first aid and work-related ill health ● Health surveillance is required for employees doing the following follow ing jobs job s
Employees must receive specialist health surveillance for certain work. Your COSHH assessments assess ments will identify id entify where this specialist health surveillance is needed. You should note down your first aid arrangements here.
● Health surveillance will be arranged by
● Health surveillance records will be kept by/at
● The first aid box(es) is/are kept at
● The appointed person(s)/first aider(s) is/are
● All accidents and cases of work-related ill health are to be recorded in the accident book. The book is kept by/at
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is responsible for reporting accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences to the enforcing authority. HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
Ili:Fjj/H |
ch ZjS Vrj, ¤:VS /y N b*k ajq ;y pjh N= f b:i:Fjej ● srQrsus{je aqS ojjskl%t ay su/ dY UFj wkf|jvj pj˚kf dY
ah Oajq /y ;y dY t spjray su/ siøjy πj÷ ≈jkj aqS ojjskl%t ay :ij:Fl aj wkf|jvj biøl d%rj ojjsd/\ bjway COSHH bjaur qy t ld srCjjS ske salj pjj/zjj sa siøjy πj÷ ≈jkj ld wkf|jvj adjH]adjH ] adjH pj˚kf dY\ bjwa% ¤:VS /y N af bwrf Ili:Fjj Ili:Fjj su{j uy rf ojjsd/J
● ≈jkj dY UFj wkf|jvj af Ili:Fjj af pjj/zjf
● dY UFj wkf|jvj ay skajNS srQrsus{je ≈jkj¿wk k{jy pjj/t zjy
srQrsus{je {je qy t k{jy dY t ● wk ¤:VS /y N xjjA; srQrsus
● srQr IlsAe(l%t) a% ¤:VS /y Nk ay ˚w qy t srlh Ae salj zjlj dY
RVV xjxjh a h qy t cpjS salj ● ;Xjf ch ZjS Vrjb%t b*k ajlS;y pjh N= f b:i:Fjej a% /A;fNy R pjj/\ ld xjh a srQrsus{je ≈jkj¿wk k{jf pjjef dY
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af ld spjQqy cjkf dY sa id ch ZjS Vrjb%t, xjfqjskl%t b*k {jekrja ZjVrjb%t af s skw kw%V %VSS /r /r¤% ¤%s; s;ß zjß bFjjskVf a% aky t\ HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
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hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
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Monitoring
check our working conditions, c onditions, and ensure our safe ● To check working practices are being followed, we will
You must be able to show that you are monitoring health and safety. You can monitor health and safety actively, eg doing spot check visits, or reactively, eg investigating any accidents or ill health. Record your procedures here.
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is responsible for investigating accidents.
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is responsible for investigating work-related causes of sickness absences.
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is responsible for acting on investigation findings to prevent a recurrence.
HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
Ili:Fjj/H |
qj˙ srVskt zj ● bwrf ajlS ajkf s:Fjsel%t af pjjH oj akry b*k ajlS akry af ;h ks|je wskwjVf aj brh wjur el akry ay su/ dq wk spjQqy cjkf dY sa ch ZjS Vrjb%t af pjjH oj aky t
bjwa%ld xjejry af s:Fjse qy t d%rj ojjsd/ sa bjw dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf af srzjkjrf k{jey dY t\ bjw dY UFj b*k ;y @Vf af srzjkjrf ;sA& }l ˚w ;y bFjjS e :Fju af pjjH oj akay lj w& sesA& }lj akay - pjY ;y ch ZjS Vrjb%t lj {jkjxj ;y de af pjjH oj wN= eju ak ;aey dY t\ bwrf sA& }ljsisCj su{j ufspj/\
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wk spjQqy cjkf dY sa ch ZjS Vrjb%t af pjjH oj aky t\ ●
wk spjQqy cjkf dY sa ajlS ay ajkvj s;ary ; /x;y R; af pjjH oj aky t\ ●
wk spjQqy cjkf dY sa pjjH oj ay srπaπj%ß wk ajkS ijnS aky t ejsa ZjVrj ch xjjkj r d% ;ay\
HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
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hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
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Emergency procedures – fire and evacuation ●
is responsible for ensuring the fire risk assessment is undertaken and implemented. Record your emergency procedures, how often they are checked and who by.
● Escape routes are checked by/every
● Fire extinguishers are maintained and checked by/every
● Alarms are tested by/every
● Emergency evacuation will be tested every
HSE Inf Infoli oline ne | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
HSE we bsite | w w w . h s e . g o v . u k
hsedirect | w w w . h s e d i r e c t . c o m
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/qkpjy ;f t w& %;fpj;S (bjwjEajufr ajlS ij ijdf df)) - ¤jl ¤jlkk /RN /RN ni niy Alg y /øjr (bjzj uzjrj b*k xjjdk akrj) ●
af spjQqy cjkf dY sa iy el aky t sa bjzj ;y pj%s{jq aj bjaur akay ajkS ijnS ak uf zjn zjnSS dY\ bjw /qkpjY ;f t w& %;fpj;S su{j ufspj/, nraf saerf xjjk pjjH oj d%ef dY, b*k a*r akej dY\
● xjojji ay kj:e%t af pjjH oj srQRsus{je ≈jkj¿srlsqe n; ekd af pjjef dY
● bjzj xjh Pjjry ijuy lR£j%t aj k{jk{jji b*k pjjH oj srQRsus{je ≈jkj¿srslqe n; ekd af pjjef dY
● bujqS af pjjH oj srQrsus{je ≈jkj¿srlsqe ˚w ;y n; ekd af pjjef dY
t srπaj;r af pjjH oj af pjj/zjf w& Ely a ● /qkpjy ;f
HSE Infol nfoline ine | 0 8 7 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 0
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You ourr ri risk sk ass sses essm smen entt A risk assessment is a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. The aim is to make sure that no one gets hurt or becomes ill. The important things you need to decide are whether a hazard is significant and whether you have it covered by satisfactory precautions so that the risk is small. Hazard means something that can cause harm. Risk is the chance, high or low, that somebody will be
Hazards ● Walk around your workplace and look for significant hazards which could result in harm to several seve ral people. people. ● Ask your employees/their representative what they think. ● Look at manufacturers’ instructions and accident and ill-health records. ● Consider whether any of the hazards covered in this leaflet exist in your workplace. Who might be harmed and how? ● Think about groups of people doing similar work. ● Pay special attention to vulnerable groups eg young people, people with disabilities, lone workers. ● Don’t forget those who may not be in your workplace all the time eg cleaners, contractors, people you share your workplace with or members of the public who may be harmed by your activities.
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