Safe Working Procedure – Working Environment

1. Safe Working Procedure – Working Environment Learning Objectives: By the end of this program participants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the control measures to be followed , as detailed in the safe working procedure, in order to provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment . To begin we will consider the OAC model for managing safety

2. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment

3. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment Set your work objectives to include; “...tasks/ activities are to be completed on time and in a manner that does not cause harm to the employees, customers, other non-employees, or the company/ organisation.” • Three key questions to start with are… • What can cause harm? • What are you doing about it? • Is it enough? Remember the process is simple but it is NOT to be considered simplistic.

4. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment The OAC e-learning package can be accessed free at www.confinedspaces.com; Click here to open the "Work Safety - Manage Safely" e-learning program. (Work Safety - Manage Safely) also A 5 Minute Safety Seminar (PowerPoint) is available from www.web-safety.com; Click here to link to Safety Exchange - Then open the 5 minute Safety Seminar.

5. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment Know where the harm is; Identify the key hazards & outcomes of exposure to workplace hazards. • Source of Hazards(non-exhaustive list) • Cleanliness of premises • Waste, dirt & refuse • Spillage & Tripping hazards • Floors & floor surfaces (levels, openings,etc.) • Ramps, gangways & roadways • Steps, corners & fixed obstacles • Height & suitability of seating/benches • Location of machine controls & instrumentation • Lighting (including emergency lighting) • Work space, furniture and tool storage • Glass doors • Edges (e.g. of pits) • Weather conditions, Temperature • Noise and ventilation • Outcomes of exposure(non-exhaustive list) • Infection and disease • Slips, trips and falls • Entrapment and entanglement • Cuts and bruises • Asphyxiation • Crushing • Electrocution • Noise induced deafness

6. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment • Controlling the Hazard - Options • In priority order; • Eliminate where possible, • Use control measures, • Protect all those exposed to the hazard Insert eliminate image Insert control image Insert protective Clothing image

7. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment • Workplace inspections • Carry out regular workplace OHS inspections and tests. • Where the business activity is construction or when construction is underway the inspection arrangements are to be detailed in the construction OHS plan. • Environmental Conditions • Ensure that, where applicable, the effect of weather conditions, including wind, rain, snow & ice, on the business activity is taken into account before any work starts.

8. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment • All visitors are to be… • Apprised of the hazard control measures relevant to the nature of their visit. • Accompanied by a company employee throughout their visit, and • Prevented from accessing any restricted areas.

9. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment Duty Holders Responsible for… Managing Director Ensuring compliance. Safety Managers Providing professional safety advice. Business Activity Managers Complying with the requirements. Employees Co-operating with the requirements.

10. Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment • Documentation • Workplace OHS inspections log. • Construction OHS plans.