Health and Safety Induction Training.

DESIGNED BY

PEGASUS SERVICES

Defining Health and Safety

Health is defined as both physical and mental well being. Ill health can include physical injuries and mental ailments. Accidents are unplanned events that can lead to injury. Safety is the control of unplanned events.
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Health and Safety Induction Aims and Objectives

To ensure all employees understand our health and safety requirements. To enable employees to recognise and control hazards. To improve health and safety through effective management, communication and training.
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What Does Poor H & S Mean?

Civil liability. Criminal liability. Poor business less orders. Fewer jobs High staff turnover. Higher insurance premiums. Less profits.
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What is the Price H & S?

Each year around 230 people die at work. Prison sentences of up to two years for breaches of statutory duties. Unlimited fines for breaches of statutory duties.
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What is H & S?
Zero accidents. Zero illness and disease. Good general well being.

Health & Safety Matters

Accidents
All accidents have: Causes. Effects. Causes can usually be controlled. Effects are down to luck.
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What Causes Accidents?

Lack of training. Lack of information. Distractions. Ill-health. Rushing. Stress. Poor housekeeping. Ignoring rules.
WHOOPS What am I doing here ?

Underlying Factors
Poor or insufficient Training. Environment. Lack of Supervision. Lack of maintenance. Workplace conditions. Working procedures.

The Accident Triangle

For every accident there are 600 near misses 1 Serious Accident

10 Minor Injuries

30 Property Damage

600 Near Misses

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Accident Statistics 1998

Fatalities - 268. Major injuries - 29,694. Over 3 day injuries -133,892. Near misses - ???????

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Examples of Poor H & S

Clapham Junction Train crash - 26 DEAD.
Hillsborough Disaster - 96 DEAD.

Paddington Train crash - 70 DEAD.

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The Cost of Accidents at Work

Insured costs Injury & ill-health. Uninsured costs up to 36 x greater Legal costs / Fines. Product damage. Lost orders. Etc.etc.
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Other Factors
Alcohol. Drugs. Smoking. Fooling about. Inadequate protection

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Dont Fool About

HEHEHEH

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Our Policy
It is a requirement that the health and safety policy is seen by all employees and those working on the organisation's premises. It represents the position/policy of the organisation with respect to Health and Safety.
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We Will Ensure
Safe plant and systems of work. Safe use, handling, transport and storage of substances and articles. Provision of information, instruction, training and supervision. Safe place of work access and egress. Safe working environment with adequate welfare facilities.

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Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are used to reduce accidents by utilising the following: Planning Organisation Control Monitoring Review
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Steps to Risk Assessment

Hazard identification. Persons at risk. Evaluation of risk level and risk controls. Risk controls (existing & additional). Record findings of risk assessment. Monitor and review.
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Hazards & Risks

Hazard - An element / substance which has the potential to cause harm. E.g. electricity. Risk The likelihood of it occurring. E.g. electrocution.
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Identifying Hazards
A short list of some of the regulations there are many. Management of health & safety at work. Manual Handling. Display Screen equipment. Workplace health, safety & welfare. Provision & use of work equipment. PPE

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Who is at Risk
Employees. New employees Contractors. Visitors. The Public. Pregnant and nursing mothers. Children.
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In Simple Terms
What are the hazards. Who might be harmed. Control the risk.

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Investigating Accidents
Purpose: To identify what occurred before and after the incident. To identify shortcomings. To prevent it happening again.

Investigations never apportion blame.

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Accident Reports
All accidents must be reported even if there are no injuries.

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First Aid
The aim of first aid is to: Prevent minor injuries becoming major. Prevent death.

The First Aid kit is located: The First Aiders are:

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In Case of Accidents
Remove the danger IF you can do so safely. Summon first aid. Note the witnesses. Alert your supervisor.

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PPE
Personal protective equipment is provided for your work as a last resort if hazards cannot be controlled by other means. Faulty PPE must be reported to your supervisor ASAP.

OUR COMPANY

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Fire Safety
The aim of fire safety is to: Prevent fire. Detect fire.

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Causes of Fire
Arson. Electrical faults. Poor housekeeping. Smoking. Carelessness.

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Fire Needs
Oxygen. An ignition source. Fuel.
Take away one of these needs and the fire does not exist.
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Effects of Fire
Burns. Oxygen depletion. Building damage. Heat. Smoke damage. Death. All of the above can have a negative effect on our business.
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Preventing Fire
Store combustibles correctly. Good housekeeping practices. Check electrical equipment.( PAT ) No smoking policy is in place. Alarm systems in place.

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Equipment & Training

All personnel will be trained in fire safety. This includes knowledge of: Raising the alarm. Evacuation. Assembly points. Fire extinguishers location & use. Fire wardens.
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Fire Knowledge
You need to know: Escape routes. Location of equipment & usage. Meaning of signage.

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Electricity
We need to protect against: Danger from the system & equipment. Abuse of the system & equipment. Unauthorised repairs. Unauthorised usage.
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Effects of Electricity
Burns. Electric shock. Explosion. Fire. Secondary effects.

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Reportable Faults
Insufficient sockets. Misuse of extension cables. No isolation switches. No signage outlining high risk areas. Abuse. No competent people.
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Portable Appliances
Any item with a plug attached. All appliances must be PAT tested annually. No non-company appliances allowed unless tested and with permission. All appliances must be physically examined before use bare wires etc. Any appliance found to be faulty must not be used.

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Work Equipment
Anything used at work & it must be: Suitable for its intended use. Adequately maintained. All personnel: Must be sufficiently trained.
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Working at Height
Any height above 2 metres. May lead to: People falling. Objects falling.

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Manual Handling
Lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying & moving of an object by physical force.

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Manual Handling Factors

The The The The task. individual. load. environment.

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Employers Duties
Avoid manual handling if possible. Risk assess activities. Reduce any risk. Provide information, instruction, training and supervision.

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Employees Duties
Take reasonable care. Co-operate with the employer. Follow training guidelines and use systems correctly. Report any danger.

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COSHH
Control of substances hazardous to health Employees must: Follow all safe systems of work. Use safety controls. Use PPE where required. Report defective PPE where necessary. Maintain good personal hygiene.

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CD-Rom Training
Extra training will be provided on the following: Fire & fire safety. Manual handling. Display screen equipment.

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In Short
You must protect your own safety and the safety of others. Observe safety notices. Report concerns to supervisors. Keep access routes clear. Raise the alarm in the event of fire. Follow all safety guidance issued to you.
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Tour
Locations
Rest Areas Toilets 1st Aid Points

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Personal Lockers
Fire Assembly Points Fire Extinguishers Public Telephone H & S Policy & Poster Accident Book Information Boards

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Introductions & Policy

Topics
Sickness Reporting In Safety Reps
Managers Union Reps First Aiders Alcohol Policy

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Smoking Policy Drugs Policy

Complaints Procedure Pay Procedure

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Health & Safety Training

Topic
Induction Fire Safety Manual Handling Display Screen Equipment Health & Safety Policy

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