Beginner's Guide to Safety Statements

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A framework for the preparation of a SAFETY STATEMENT

A combination of the Policy and the Plan for Safety and Health & Welfare at Work that should give an outline of Safety Management System in an enterprise

"... out of this nettle, Danger, we pluck this flower, Safety." - Shakespeare, Henry IV, part 1.

by  C J    HARRINGTON,    
MSEng., MIOSH, MIET, (Grad.EERE), 

            P.Eng., Ingιnieur Profesionnel Europe.

Formerly Senior Inspector (G1) Health & Safety Authority           

Dublin, Ireland

(The IET was created through the merging of the IEE and the IIE)

A framework for the preparation of a Safety Statement under the
Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Legislation.
Legislation is the Safety, Health & Welfare Law of Ireland, which is harmonized with EU Law. This is not a legal interpretation of the legislation. 

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A Table of Contents is essential in order to find topics in the safety statement which is essentially a reference document

C O N T E N T S

  1. Introduction

  2. General Policy Statement

  3. Organisation Chart

  4. Administration Tasks

  5. General Duties and Rights of Employees

  6. Auditing the System

  7. Work sampling etc.

  8. Risk Assessment

  9. Examples of the Consequences

  10. Some General Topics for Inclusion

  11. Some Topics, in connection with Systems of Work, for Inclusion

  12. Some Topics, related to equipment, for Inclusion

  13. Yet More Topics for Inclusion

  14. Notes on examples

  15. Fork Lift Trucks

  16. Battery Charging

  17. Air Receiver

  18. Tractor

  19. Transmission Machinery

  20. Hazards and Risk Control in Sewer Work

  21. Ladders

  22. Housekeeping

APPENDICES

  1. Appendix 1, Bibliography and References

  2. Appendix 2, Duties of Employers and Employees

  3. Appendix 3

  4. Appendix 4

  5. Appendix 5

  6. Appendix 6 


Examples of Appendices					
-which may be attachments rather than part of the statement 
 and there should be enough copies available.
Legislation, Acts & Regulations						
Approved Codes of Practice
National Standards & Codes of Practice
Industry Standards & Codes of Practice
Custom & Practice in the business or trade
e.g.-	
Fork Truck Handbooks 
MSDS Manual, (Materials Safety Data Sheets)
Crane drivers manual.	
Any other manuals & handbooks 
The Appendix should state where any 'handbook' is available.

INTRODUCTION

The Safety Statement specifies of the manner in which the Safety, Health and
Welfare of persons employed by an employer shall be secured and managed at work.
See the current Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act.
The Statement should show the Safety Management System.
It consists of the Safety Policy and the Safety Plan. It will be based on the Identification of Hazards and a written Risk Assessment that must be in the posession of the employer.

It will specify for various Hazards -

HAZARD
RISK of Injury
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL [that is - reduction of the Risk]
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE
DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES
RESOURCES PROVIDED
Including Training, preventative maintenance programmes, inspection,
certification and prevention in general; anything which costs money
becomes an item of Safety Cost.
If there are manuals or safe work practice procedures they should be
referenced under 'resources' and should be readily available.
In general it should state what arrangements have been made for
co-operation, appointment of Safety Representatives and Safety Committees.

General Policy Statement

This company undertakes to do right voluntarily, to observe the Health and Safety Legislation, Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice that apply in the workplace. It is our policy to create and maintain a safe and healthy place of work and safe systems of work. The Safety statement is in writing. An Organisation has no memory and this will serve as a reminder to managers and all other employees as to what the company policy is on Health and Safety at Work. Employees shall be trained - to recognise work related hazards and risks; to take the necessary precautions; to report defects in the safety system. No one shall work, nor shall they be required to work on, at or with any machine, chemical, article or substance unless they have been or are being fully instructed in the dangers thereof and the precautions to be taken.

The Chief Executive e.g. the Managing Director is responsible for implementation of the Safety Management System, amendments and changes to the Statement, Consultation with staff and Safety Representative. All Managers & supervisors are responsible to their superior managers for the safety & health of employees in their charge. Emergency Plans shall be available for Fire, Chemical spillage, emissions, etc. Resources shall be provided (finance, personnel and time) for Information, Instruction, Training & Supervision, Personal Protective equipment, Special tools and equipment and Prevention of Accidents in general, (including procuring the Services of Competent Persons to assist when required). A Budget provided for Safety, Health & Welfare, Hygiene etc. will be arranged by the Financial Director.

Note on Employers with 3 or less employees -

It willl be deemed sufficient compliance with section 20 of the 2005 Act by an employer 
employing 3 or less persons to observe the terms of a code of practice, if 
any, relating to safety statements which applies to the class of 
employment covering the type of work activity carried on by the employer.

See 'A Short Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act' - its free on the HSA Web site

http://www.hsa.ie/files/product_20050824114045shwwshortguide.pdf

Organisation Chart

- It would be useful to show in a chart the names of persons responsible.
This would save spreading names throughout the Safety Statement.
Responsible position or post could be shown on the sections of the statement

Management Organisation Chart

Chairman General Manager
Financial Dir. Purchasing Mgr. Maintenance Mgr.
(Clerks) (Clerks) (Clerk)
Production Mgr. 1 Production Mgr.2 Maint. engineer
Supervisor 1 Supervisor 2 Supervisor Tech.
Safety Rep. & Other Workers Safety Rep. & Other Workers Maint. mechanic - designated person


Administration Tasks

 

Administration Tasks Name or Position
Director in charge of Safety, Health & Welfare Bill Maxi
Notes on Accounts in Annual Report Accounts Manager
Manager responsible for Statement and Reviews Accountant
Manager responsible for Consultation with staff, Committees, circles etc. Personnel Manager
Hazard Audits & logs Mary Lamb
Accident reporting & investigation Charles Lamb
Control of Contractors & Visitors Personnel Manager
Emergency Plan - Monitoring the plan Safety Manager
Permit to work systems Safety Manager
Standards & Codes of Practice used Planning Engineer
Training & records of training Training Manager
Preventive Maintenance Schedule & Records Maintenance Manager
Legislation and Legal advice Solicitor-D.O'Connell.


 

Duties and Rights of Employees

(This applies to all employees whether employed in the office or production functions, full time or part time.).

While employers are ultimately responsible for ensuring a safe work environment and providing adequate training and information, employees also have responsibilities and a duty of care to themselves and of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions whilst at work.

 They have the right to be consulted on workplace health and safety.  This can be put into effect by the active involvement of workers or safety representatives and management in the preparation or updating of the Safety Statement and through regular consultation on safety and health problems. 

 The employees are entitled to have all health and safety information in a language that may be reasonably understood by them. They are entitled to all information on Hazards and Risk Assessment that applies to their work. They are entitled to have the Names of Safety Representatives and other people who may be designated to deal with Fire and Emergency situations.

 The employees may appoint Safety Representatives with whom the employer must consult. 'Employees are entitled to select and appoint Safety Representatives, who will have wide powers to inspect, investigate accidents or dangerous occurrences, accompany a HSA inspector on an inspection, make oral and written submissions, etc. An employer must consider representations from a Safety Representative'.

 This process of safety consultation recognises the part that the employer and employee can play together in reducing workplace accidents and ill health and bringing about safer places of work.

Health surveillance must be available where the risks justify it.

Employees Shall:

-            Familiarise themselves with and always conform to the company's Safety   Health and Welfare policy.  

-            Submit themselves to any reasonable tests by a competent person in connection with intoxicants.

-            Attend Training that may be reasonably be required by the employer.

-            Observe all safety rules and take responsible care for his/her own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions whilst at work.

-           Co-operate with his/her employer and any other person to such extent as will enable his/her employer or the other person to comply with any of the relevant statutory provisions.

-           Use in such a manner so as to provide the protection intended, any suitable appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or things provided (whether for his/her use alone or for us by him/her in common with others) for securing his safety, health and welfare whilst at work.

-           Report to the Safety Officer or Management without delay, any defects in plant equipment, place of work or system of work which might endanger safety, health or welfare of which he/she becomes aware.

-           Use all correct tools and equipment for the job, with all appropriate safety  devices.  

-            Having regard to the Instructions given, they will make correct use of machinery, apparatus, tools, dangerous substances, transport equipment and other means of production.

-            Where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided, will make full and proper use of such equipment and use it in accordance with any instructions provided. 

-            They will take reasonable steps to ensure that such equipment is returned to storage or to a safe place after use.

-            Conform to all instructions given by the Safety, Health and Welfare Officer and others with responsibility for safety, health and welfare.

-           Report to the Management or Safety Officer, without delay,  all accidents and damage without delay whether persons are injured or not.

-           Direct suggestions to improve safety, health and welfare to those responsible for it.  

Employees Shall Not:

-            Intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or things provided in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions or otherwise, for securing the safety, health and welfare of persons arising out of work activities. (This includes sanitary conveniences).

-            Not to engage in improper conduct or behaviour that may be dangerous to themselves or others.

 

Auditing the System

Record of Audits.
Legal concepts of - Danger, Hazard & Risk
- These are defined in PD 5304 !
If there is a regulation, code of practice or guideline for a work situation, machine or system of work, then it can be used to help draw up a safe work practice sheet for that work.
See also General Principles of Prevention, in Schedule 3 to the Act .
What additional requirements are suggested by auditing the work at the workplace ?             These should be added into the Safety Statement.

BS5304: Now PD5304: Safe use of machinery
Following advances in technology and changing domestic legislation together with the publication of a series of harmonised European Standards BS5304 of 1988 has been replaced by PD5304: 2000 Safe use of machinery. Available from the British Standards Institution. 


Suggested Format for auditing 


Hazard | Risk | Arrangements	|Persons in charge 

Resources provided-



This vertical version may be useful for free style typing -

Hazard
Poor Housekeeping

Risk                                                                                Risk Evaluation 
(including consequences of exposure to a hazard)             (High, Medium Low)
Risk of injury from Slips, Trips & Collisions,
Fire .....
Arrangements made   [for reduction of the Risk]	Persons or Position  responsible
A place for everything and 		                           Production Manager
everything in its place			                 Supervisor
No running in the workplace .....


Resources provided
Sufficient bins ...

Include-References to Appendices				
	Standards  xxxxx ...BS/IS					 	
	COP xxxxx							 	
	Machinery Handbook 
	Operators manuals

Work sampling etc.

Work sampling etc. Select items or areas for auditing.
Select areas in which accidents have happened.
Select areas or items which have high risk.
Select other areas at random, using random sampling methods.
Select section of safety statement containing the areas for auditing.
Compare the points mentioned in the section of the statement with the
situation monitored at the workplace.
Record (in standard format), the findings of the auditor.
Keep history records of audits in useful format.
Does the section of safety statement cover all desired aspects of safety
in the area selected ?   Seek advice from workers in the area.
If necessary Record (in standard format), remarks concerning the findings
of the auditor. Report on audit to the appropriate management.
Seek plan for Corrective Action, with agreed completion dates etc.

Life Threatening Hazards in any workplace.


1. Fire & Smoke
2. Electricity
3. Traffic (in car/vehicle park)
4. Falling from heights
5. Passenger Lifts
6. Gas & Storage of Gasses & Chemicals or Oil

A Life Threatening Hazard is a "Red Flag Danger" and it is essential to identify it and take precautions. There may be othe Life Threatening hazards in a particular workplace such as a chemical factory or a water works where, for instance, chlorine may be used.

Risk Assessment

RISK ASSESSMENT

Risks may be ranked in order of importance. 

Risk Assessment depends on 
1. Hazard, 
2. Activity or Task
3. Consequences (severity of personal injury), 
4. Likelihood of someone being injured (Probability)
5. Frequency of exposure 
6. Number of people likely to be injured
7. Controls which already exist and the reliability of them. 
8. Any other consideration or condition

One method of RISK EVALUATION might be as follows :-
Risk of Injury
4-Fatal		Risk of Death
3-Critical	Risk of Permanent Injury
2-Major 	Risk of Reversible Injury
1-Minor    	Risk of Minor Reversible Injury

Probability of undesired event
3-High	 Probability of injury happening 
2-Medium Probability of injury happening
1-Low  Probability of injury happening



Where R is the risk, S is the severity of the injury expected 
and P is the probability or likelihood of the occurrence of the injury, 
then the Risk may be calculated as R = S x P. 
The number of people involved N and perhaps the frequency of exposure F 
could be used to help to further prioritise or rank the risk. 
The Task itself may need to be analysed. Manual handling, for instance, may be complex.


* Any Other Conditions or factors would be items such as; On one hand
    Highly explosive, highly toxic, delayed injury (e.g. Asbestosis),
    uncontrolled exposure. These may require the application of an extra 
    positive multiplier.
    

On the other hand items such as -
    Excellent guarding system (continuously monitored), 
    excellent explosion suppression, complete enclosure of the 
    hazardous item, may indicate a divider to reduce the overall result.
    Reliability of the safety device or system should be an important factor.



    
[e.g. R = S x P; 
and furthermore (R x N x F) xO or /O = Priority number if necessary]


    
EXAMPLE

    

      

        HAZARD
        TASK
        SEVER- ITY  of INJURY S
        LIKELY -HOOD.of EVENT   P
        BASIC RISK 
SxP

        
Number Exposed 

        
N    or
        Frequency 

        
of Exposure

        
F   

        
*

        
Any 

        
Other Condition?

        
O

        Priority or    Amended Risk
      

      

        Unguarded Scaffold 20ft. high
        Working at Height
        4
        3
        12
        2
         
        24
      

      

        Electricity - Exposed Conductors
        Unplanned contact during work
        4
        3
        12
        10
         
        120
      

      

        Unguarded Guillotine blade
        working at  - paper cutting
        3
        3
        9
        1
         
        9
      

      

        Using Chair as working platform
        Standing on
        1
        2
        2
        2
         
        4 
      

    

    
 

    

      
 

      
 

      
 

      
 

      
 

      
 

      
 

      
 

      
 

      
  

      
  

      
Note:- There would be a High
      Risk of Minor injury if many people are exposed to a situation causing bruising or
      abrasions,   or 

      
if one person is exposed
      frequently to the same danger.  This would need management attention.  In a
      small business this could cause a close own. 

    

    

    
Examples of the Consequences 

    
Some Examples of the Consequences of exposure to Hazard 
i.e.  whether physical  injuries or damage to health -


    

      

        Injury
        Class
        Sub-class
        Consequence Temp./Permanent
        Treatment 
      

      

        Critical- * 
        Terminal; Fatal
        Broken neck - fall
        Death
        none.
      

      

         
        Serious
        limb/finger amputation
        permanent
        hospital.
      

      

         
         
        Multiple Fractures
        permanent
        hospital
      

      

        .
        .
        Toxic dose (asbestos; cyanide)
        permanent
        hospital.
      

      

        .
        .
        Many people exposed
        ? depends on dose ! "dosa sola facit venenum"-Paracelsus
        hospital.
      

      

        .
        Less Serious
        Finger tip amputation
        permanent
        hospital.
      

      

        .
        .
        Eye damage
        Permanent 
        hospital.
      

      

        Major- * 
        Serious
        Multiple Fractures 
        long illness 
        hospital.
      

      

        .
        .
        Toxic dose 
        long illness
        hospital.
      

      

        .
        .
        Many people exposed
        long illness
        hospital.
      

      

         
        Less Serious
        fracture/deep laceration 
        long illness 
        hospital.
      

      

        .
         
        deep laceration, 
        temporary illness
        hospital.
      

      

        .
         
        Laceration/ sepsis
        temporary 
        hospital.
      

      

        Minor- * -
        Serious 
        Shock or trauma
        temporary
        doctor's cases.
      

      

        .
         
        Fume exposure
        some lost time
        doctor's cases.
      

      

        .
         
        Many people exposed
        ? much time lost
        ? doctor's cases.
      

      

         
        less serious
        cuts/scratches
        some lost time
        nurse/first aid.
      

      

        .
         
        bruising/cuts
        some lost time
        first aid .
      

    

    

    
Some General Topics for Inclusion in the Statement 

    
Managers should keep abreast of developments and EC Directives.  

    
Up to date information is available from the H.S.A. and H.S.E. on new 

    
developments concerning topics such as Pregnancy, Violence and Bullying.

    
(There may be statutory obligations in connection with most 
of the following; Hazards must be identified and Risk assessed.)

General
 Place of work

 Buildings; Workplace, Floors, Steps, 
 Stairs, Passageways, Ladders, Lifts.
 Means of Access and Egress
 Housekeeping

    
 Air conditioning systems and maintenance

 Accident reporting & investigation				
 Control of Contractors & Visitors				
 Personal protective equipment					
 Standards, Codes of Practice and Legislation used		
 Preventive Maintenance Schedule & Records			
 Plant & Machinery certification					
 Hazard Audits & Logs 

 Emergency Plan - Monitoring the plan - First Aid		

 Fire - Precautions -Escape - Alarm - etc.
 Chemical Spillage
 Emission of Fume Flammable Dust, Gas, Vapour or Substance
 Flammable Gasses;  LPG
 Electric Shock

 Inert Gasses;
 Dust & Fume in workplace
 Dangerous Substances
 Vessels with dangerous Liquid
 Fuel oil; Large volumes of water.
 Electricity
 Electricity Regulations
 Battery charging - explosion
 Manual Handling - Lifting & Carrying
 Personal Protective Equipment
 - Feet, Eyes, Body, Head, Hands -
 - Respiratory tract.
 

    


    

Some Topics,  in connection with Systems of Work, for Inclusion in the Statement 

    

 Systems of work
 Permit to work systems
 Noise
 Pits & Underground Rooms
 *Information, Instruction, Training & Supervision
 Any Special Regulations
					.
 Preventive Maintenance Schedule & Records
 List of Plant & Machinery 
 - Certification & examination

 Reports on Lifting gear 
  Hoists & Lifts; 
  Use & Maintenance of Passenger Lifts				

  Cranes; Fork Trucks; Vehicle lifts 
  Chains ropes & lifting tackle.

 Reports on Pressure Vessels -
  Air Receivers; Steam Boilers; 
  Steam Receivers & vessels 

 Electrical Installation - ER1 certificate.
 Gas installations

	
 Tank inspections
 Water tank foundations (1 cu.metre = 1 tonne)
 

    
 Pipe Identification (colours)
 Storage Areas
 Chemical storage tanks and bunds
 Buildings,  work platforms, 
 Storage Racking - Stability - Foundations 
	- Fixing - Load rating
 Floors, steps, stairs, lifts and passageways to be of 
 sound construction and properly maintained

    
 Site map showing location of services such as 

    
 water, sewage, electricity and gas supplies and distribution.



    

    
Some Topics, related to equipment, for Inclusion in the Statement 

    

 Plant & Machinery
 
 Air Receiver
 Lift Tables
 Fork Trucks
 Transmission machinery
 Belt & Pulley Drives
 Hoists & Lifts
 Goods Lifts
 Passenger Lifts
 Cranes
 Lifting Machinery
 Steam Boilers
 Hot water Boilers
 Deep Fat Fryers
 Hot Plates
 Woodworking machinery
 Circular Saws etc.
 Tractors
 Traffic
 Abrasive wheels
 Electrical Installation
 Weather conditions



    

    
Yet More Topics for Inclusion in the Statement 

    


 Health & Welfare

 Health
  Cleanliness
  Overcrowding
  Temperature
  Ventilation   
    - Air conditioning   
  Lighting
  Humidity
  Noise
  Vibration
  Industrial Diseases
  Dermatitis, etc.
  Sunburn
  First Aid attention
  Trained First Aide person
  Violence & Bullying
  Stress
  Pregnant Workers

 Welfare
  Sanitary Conveniences (Lavatories and Urinals)
  Sanitary Equipment
  Washing Facilities
  First Aid Equipment (First Aid boxes and contents)
  Canteen
  Accommodation for Clothing
  Drinking Water
  Seating
  Rest rooms
  Accidents
  Prevention
  Notification of Accidents
  Investigation of Accidents

 Housekeeping									.
 Lighting										.
 Electricity										.
 Waste Disposal									.
 Office safety	 
 
 CJH 11/92


    

    
Notes on examples 

    

      
The following examples may not be complete but should be a good

      basis for sections of a Safety Statement. -

      Using 'phrases' is one method of presentation, instead of using 

      blocks of text. A Hazard may be connected with the task or the actual 

      use of a machine or even the system of work rather than, or as well as,  the item itself. 

      A Fork Truck may be perfectly harmless until it is used by someone.  

      This should be declared under 'Risk', (who may be injured and how?). 

      The level of Risk should be evaluated depending on the severity of the injury

      which may be predicted. 

      

      See Principles of Prevention, 

      in Schedule 3 to the Act. 

    

    

    
__________________________________________________________________ 

    
Fork Lift Truck 

    
HAZARD

    
FORK LIFT TRUCK

    
 Counter balanced Rider Operated Lift Truck


    


RISK                                                                                
Risk Evaluation 
                                                                                         
(High, Medium, Low, for each)




Risk of serious bodily injury due to -
 Failure of lifting mechanism
 Load falling
 Overturning
 Striking pedestrians
 High risk in normal use
 during maintenance
 examination, lubrication & adjustment
 when refuelling
 when battery charging
 if Overloaded



    
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL  [that is - reduction of the Risk]

    
 Only trained people allowed to drive
 No passengers on trucks
 Speed limit.
 Pedestrians made aware of dangers
 Examination by driver regularly
 Efficient overhead protection
 Tyre pressures equal both sides.
 Drivers manual to driver & supervisor
 Keys removed when parked



    
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE 

    
 Production Manager
 Supervisors
 Maintenance


    
RESOURCES 

    
 Safety gear and personal protective equipment, hearing 
 protectors,  safety  glasses, and safety boots will be 
	made available.            
 Manual see appendix xx of statement.
 Driver training -
 Driver training to recognised standards and COP.
 Thorough examination every 14 months
 Machines of sound construction and properly maintained
 Preventative maintenance
 Thorough examination (machinery policy)			

 CJH 2/91



    

    
Battery Charging 

    
HAZARD

    
BATTERY CHARGING (Fork Trucks) 

    
RISK                                                                                
Risk Evaluation 
                                                                                         
(High, Medium, Low, for each)


    
 Battery charging
 Hydrogen
 Battery acid
 High risk of explosion & fire or
 Corrosive contact with skin



    
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL  [that is - reduction of the Risk]

    
 Cables & connectors of sound construction
 Properly maintained
 Training of Operators & supervisors
 Truck switched off before connecting to charger
 Charger switched off and disconnected before starting motor
 Never test batteries with load tester until they have been 
 cooled &  vented for 20 minutes.
 No smoking or naked lights at charging area

 

    
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

    
 Production Manager
 Supervisors
 Drivers
 
 

    
RESOURCES

    
 Safety gear and personal protective equipment including 
 safety glasses,  and safety boots will be available.
 Suitable fire extinguishers
 First aid
 Eyewash
 
 Charging area in a safe place, well ventilated,
 of sound construction & properly maintained.
 Electric Shock Poster.
 CJH 5/2/91


    

    
Air Receiver 

    
HAZARD

    
COMPRESSED AIR   

    
 - AIR RECEIVER 

    
RISK                                                                                
Risk Evaluation 
                                                                                         
(High, Medium, Low, for each)



    
 Risk of Receiver vessel bursting - explosion
 Risk of Compressed air entering body - 
 through skin; through cuts; result - bends; death.
 Risk of damage to eyes from blown dust etc.
   - Check also for safety at machinery of compressor, electrics, belt & pulley drive.


    
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL  [that is - reduction of the Risk]

    
 Compressed air will not be used for cleaning clothes
 Skin, eyes and body must not be exposed to it
 Pressure reduction nozzles fitted to guns
 Training; Workers instructed in careful use of 
 appliances and  avoidance of  horseplay.
 Maintenance schedule
 Thorough examination of receiver every two years
 Receiver drained regularly - daily
 All fittings in good condition
 Belt & pulley drives securely guarded (P.D.5304)
 Safe Working Pressure marked etc.
 
  

    
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

    
 Production Manager
 Supervisors
 Maintenance
 
 

    
RESOURCES

    
 Safety gear and fittings to Factories Act standard 
 - SWP marked etc.
 Personal protective equipment, hearing protectors, 
 safety glasses,  made available.
 Training manual 
 Preventative maintenance schedule
 Thorough examination (every 26 months - machinery policy)

 cjh 92


    

    
Tractor 

    
HAZARD

    
TRACTOR

    
 (Pulling, Pushing, Lifting, PTO drive, Noise)

    
RISK                                                                                
Risk Evaluation 
                                                                                         
(High, Medium, Low, for each)




    
 High Risk of serious bodily injury -
  Load falling - Failure of lifting mechanism -
  Overturning - slopes, embankments, soft margins; 
  cornering at speed;   over-reaching; (S.W.L.)   
  hitching above centre of gravity, overloading. 
  Entanglement - PTO and rotating shaft 
  Striking pedestrians
  High risk during maintenance, examination, lubrication 
  adjustment;  when refuelling; when battery charging
  Noise -	Hearing damage
  Toxicity from exhaust gasses in enclosed spaces



    
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL  [that is - reduction of the Risk]

    
 Only trained people to drive (over 16 yrs.)
 Suitable protective clothing - no loose ends.
 No passengers; - suitable seats
 Speed limit; careful on sloping ground
 Pedestrians made aware of dangers
 Tractor suitable for task; 
  of sound construction & properly maintained 
  brakes, steering, clutch, tyres, towing gear,
  efficient exhaust pipe 
 Examination by driver - daily - weekly.- and defects 
 promptly  reported & repaired.
 Lifting gear thoroughly examined every 14 months
 Ballast weights fitted for task
 Anti-rearing bars fitted when required
 Keys removed when parked; avoid accidental starting.
 Tyre pressures - equal both sides
 Efficient overhead protection, roll bar, safety cab.
 PTO fitted with "U" shield guard.
 Power driven Rotating shaft and universal joints 
 securely covered  (guarded).
 Good visibility - clean windows - windscreen wipers

  

    
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

    
 Owner, Farm or Production Manager
 Supervisors, Drivers
 Maintenance people.

 

    
RESOURCES

    
 Personal protective equipment including hearing protectors, 
 safety glasses, and safety boots.
 Preventative maintenance - 
 Thorough examination of lifting mechanism
 (every 14 months - machinery policy)
 Training manual given - (driver & supervisor)
 Training in use of tractor.- 
 Driver training to FAS/Teagasc standard  
 (Driving Licence.)
 Agriculture Health & Safety Information Sheet
 HSA/HSE publications. 								
 	
 CJH 2/93


    

    
Transmission machinery 

    
HAZARD

    
TRANSMISSION MACHINERY

    
 Belt drives, Chain drives
 Gears, cogs
 Flywheels, couplings, rotating shafts



    
RISK                                                                                
Risk Evaluation 
                                                                                         
(High, Medium, Low, for each)




    
 High risk of bodily injury 
  entanglement & amputations when exposed with guard off
 during maintenance
 
 

    
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL  [that is - reduction of the Risk]

    
 Fencing to  C.O.P. PD5304
 Dangerous parts securely fenced
 Belt drives, Chain drives
 Gears, cogs
 Flywheels, couplings, rotating shafts
 No one permitted to work machinery without guards in place
 Machinery will be isolated before maintenance
 Maintenance people will replace guards before handing back
 Employees must report broken or defective guards 
	to supervisors

 

    
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

    
 Production Manager
 Supervisor
 Maintenance
 
 

    
RESOURCES

    
 Employees trained to recognise hazards & defects
 Preventative maintenance schedule
 BRITISH STANDARD COP  PD5304  Guarding of Machinery
 Sufficient and suitable material available for 
	maintaining guards
 Other Codes of Practice from Trade Associations


    

    
Hazards and Risk Control in Sewer Work 

    
HAZARD

    
SEWERS

    
 CO, CO2, Methane, Hydrogen sulphide, Benzene, 
 LPG, Ammonia, Toxic, asphyxiant, flammable, explosive.
 Rodents; Wiles disease; Other infections. E-Coli.

    
RISK                                                                                
Risk Evaluation 
                                                                                         
(High, Medium, Low, for each)



    
 High risk of fire, explosion, asphyxiation
 Risk of poisoning, disease, infection, eye infections;
 (rodents)-Leptospirosis; Other infections.

 

    
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL  [that is - reduction of the Risk]

    
 Person responsible for this work         -Engineer i/c.
 Person in charge of work (picow) 
	and trained in use of lifeline  - Supervisor
 PVC gloves and eye protection for everyone, safety belt and 
 helmet  must be  worn, also suitable overalls and impervious 
 boots.  All cuts and scratches must be covered with 
 waterproof plasters.
 Charge hand must know about effluent from industries, 
 petrol spillage etc. 

 (Check with Fire Authority)
 Gas detection test must be done and sewer vented before 
 entering.
 Training in use of lifeline must have been given.
 Lookout must be posted outside sewer to be in contact 
 with workers  underground. (Permit to work)
 
 Working in a Sewer.
 
 Inform Fire Brigade before starting work.
 Gas detection tests must be continued at suitable intervals; 
 agitation of  sewerage will generate more gas.
 No one must enter a sewer alone unless on a lifeline.
 Safety belt or harness must be worn when going underground.
 Contact must be kept up between lookouts on top and those 
 below ground.
 No smoking, naked lights or unsuitable electric torches 
 in the  sewer.  
 No  i.c. engines (sparks and CO & CO2 problems).
 Manhole covers must not be replaced while workers are 
 below ground. 
 Tools & equipment likely to fall in, must be kept away 
 from the edge.
 Special care must be taken in dead ends or when clearing 
 blockages.
 Ladders must be checked for safety and kept clean (Hygiene)
 Gloves must be worn when practicable.
 New scratches or cuts must be treated, cleaned dressed and 
 covered immediately.
 Nose, mouth and eyes must not be touched with gloves 
 or hands.
 Lifelines must be used when working in flooded sewers and  
 arrangements  made for rescue ASAP.
 Inform Fire Brigade when work has been completed.


    

    

 Any Other instructions ..... (should be added)
 
 Emergency Plan
 
 Inform Fire brigade before entering sewer; Seek advice.
 Rescue drill must be practised and everyone trained.
 In the event of a spillage of petrol, oil or flammable 
 solvent, workers  must not enter sewer until cleared by 
 Fire Brigade. 
 Locate nearest telephone to be used in emergencies 
 (does it work?)
 No smoking or naked lights: Guard manholes to prevent 
 pedestrians from  disposing of cigarette ends etc. near them.
 No i.c. engines in or near the 
 sewer. Petrol driven electrical generators must be kept at a 
 suitable  distance. (5 metres)
 Sewer well ventilated or purged with compressed air while 
 work is in  progress; at least two manholes to be open. 
 Open manholes must be guarded and marked.
 Gas detector must be used by a competent person (training); 
 Permit to work  system.?
  

    

    
RESOURCES

    
 Safety Equipment.
  Every team must have the following safety equipment when 
 working in  sewers or underground sewerage stations.
 1. Breathing apparatus enough for time(20 minute)to escape.
 2. Gas detector 
	- for flammable, toxic gas and oxygen deficiency
 3. Safety Harness
 4. Life lines
 5. First aid kit, suitable & in good condition.
 6. Safety Lamps (flameproof)
 7. Some communication system
 8. Temporary surgical wipes for cleaning face & hands, 
	until washing facilities are available.
 9. Personal protective equipment:- PVC gloves and eye 
    protection for everyone, safety belt and helmets, 
    suitable overalls and impervious boots.
 10 Provision of system for contacting fire brigade 
 11.Non sparking tools supplied if necessary.
 
 Welfare
 Sewer workers should be medically fit for work
 - pre employment medical exam. - annual medical monitoring 
 Washing & shower facilities available at depot.
 Facilities for cleaning overalls and equipment.

 Finishing Work in Sewers.

 All workers must be accounted for before leaving the scene.
 Clothing worn in the sewer must not be taken home.
 After changing clothes and before eating, workers must wash 
 hands  forearms  and face with soap and water. Finger nails 
 should be brushed out.
 Wounds & cuts must be re-dressed.
 All equipment, boots, overalls, ropes etc. must be cleaned and 
 prepared for  reuse.
 Equipment such as pumps removed for repair must be flushed 
 out and immersed  in disinfectant before sending to workshops.
 

    

    
Ladders 

    
HAZARD

    
LADDERS

    
RISK                                                                                
Risk Evaluation 
                                                                                         
(High, Medium, Low, for each)



    
Slips and falls
High risk of death or serious injury.
Risk to pedestrians of being struck by 
falling objects



    
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL  [that is - reduction of the Risk]

    
Different grades of ladder are available.  
Make sure that ladder is strong enough for the work. 
Avoid overloading ladders - they may break.  
Only one person to be on the ladder at any one time.
Make sure the ladder is in good condition.  
Do not use a makeshift ladder and do not carry out makeshift 
repairs to a damaged ladder.
Don't use defective ladders.
The ladders should extend at least 1.05m above the platform 
or other landing place or above the highest rung on which the 
user has to stand, unless there is suitable handhold to 
reduce the risk of overbalancing.
Place the ladder at a suitable angle to minimise the risk of it 
slipping outwards (ideally at about 75> to the horizontal, 
i.e. 1m out from the building for every 4m in height).
Rest the top of the ladder against a solid surface.  
It should not rest against plastic gutters or other such 
surfaces - appropriate equipment, such as ladder stays, 
should be used instead.  
Proprietary spreader arms or similar equipment can be used 
to span  windows or other openings.

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

    
	Manager	
	Supervisors
	User

 

    
RESOURCES

    
TITLE: Safe use of ladders
CORPORATE AUTHOR(S): Health and Safety Executive
PUBLISHER: HSE, 3/88
SERIES: Construction summary sheet; SS2 (revised)
(The manufacturer or supplier should be able to advise you 
about suitability.)
NISO leaflet on Ladders
Have your ladders examined at regular intervals for 
defects such as cracked stiles and rungs. 
 

    

    
Housekeeping 

    
HAZARD

    
POOR  HOUSEKEEPING 

    
RISK                                                                                
Risk Evaluation 
                                                                                         
(High, Medium, Low, for each)



    
Risk of injury from Slips, Trips & Collisions,
People Falling and Articles Falling
Fire - flammable dust or adhesives - solvents



    
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR CONTROL  [that is - reduction of the Risk]

    
A place for everything and everything in its place
No running in the workplace
No smoking except in designated areas
Use of ladders as in NISO leaflet
No climbing on racking
Unguarded edges etc. must be reported to Supervisors
All lifts, steps, stairs, floors and passageways to be 
of sound construction and properly maintained (clean)
Sufficient and suitable bins and skips must be available
and must be emptied daily.
Clear unobstructed space maintained around every machine or 
workplace. 
Control of persons/systems when removing waste from premises 
Clean up spillages of liquids, oil etc ASAP.
Non slip floors


PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

    
Production Manager
Supervisor
Maintenance

RESOURCES

    
Sufficient and suitable bins and skips must be available
Time and manpower available for cleaning and tidying up
 

    
 

    

    
 

    
Appendix 1

    
Bibliography 

      
Book List  -

    
This is Risk assessment - Gustaf Hamilton, Sweden , Chartwell Bratt; ISBN0 86238 166 5

    
Principles of H & S at Work by Allan St. John Holt - IOSH Publication

    
Safety Management, Simmonds & Grimaldi; Richard D Irwin; 1963; Illinois; Library of
    Congress Cat. 63 21798

    
Handbook of Safety Management, Saunders & Wheeler; Pitman; ISBN 0 273 03202-x

    
Up the Organisation; Robert Townsend; McMillan

    
Sutton & Shannon on Contracts; Wederburn; Butterworths.

    
Redgrave's Factory Acts; Judge Ian Fyffe; HSE Books.

    
Irish Legal System; Byrne & McCutcheon; Professional Books; ISBN 0 86205 223.8

      
    *
Guide to Safety & Health at Work; Raymond Byrne; 

    
Health & Safety Law; Jeremy Stranks; Pitman; ISBN 0-273-60733-2

    
Accidents at Work; John Shütte, Solicitor, Dublin; Copyright.

    
Total Quality Control; Fiegenbaum; McGraw Hill

    
Essentials of Quality Control; Alan Huitson & Joan Keen; Heinemann, London 

    
General Electric Organisation; GE Publications.

    
The Work of the Professional Manager; General Electric; GE Publications

    
Managing for results: Peter Drucker; Pan Books, London

    
The Effective Executive: Peter Drucker; Pan Books, London

    
Practical First Aid; Authorised Manual of the Irish Red Cross Society & Order of Malta Ambulance Corps. 

    
Black-Belt Manager; Robert Pater; Thorson Publishing Co. 

    
Social Insurance in Ireland; Department of Social Welfare 

    
Classic Accidents; David Farmer; Croner Publications Ltd.  

    
So Far as is Reasonably Practicable; David Farmer; Croner Publications Ltd. 

    
Discovering Microsoft Office; Microsoft Publications; Microsoft Corporation

    
Introduction to Modern Chemistry; M.O'Brien & W.Broderick; Gill & Macmillan
    
Body Impedance of Living Human Beings for Alternating Current 50c/s; Prof. Dr. G. Biegelmeier, Vienna; A study.

    
Statistics; Dr. M.R. Spiegel; Shaum Publishing Co., N.Y.

    
Modern Production Management; E.S. Buffa, UCLA; Wiley, N.Y.


    


 

    
    
HSA Publications

    
Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 

    
Short Guide to Health and Safety Law 

    
Guidelines on Preparing Your Safety Statements and Carrying Out Risk Assessments 

    
Workplace Health and Safety Management Edited by Dr.P.J.Claffey

    
The HSA and You 

    
Safe Company 

    
Bullying at Work 

    
VDU Regulations, an easy Guide for Employees 

    
Safe to Work 

    
Handle With Care - Safe Manual Handling 

    
Caring with Minimal Lifting - A safety and health guide for those who care for patients
    

    
Pregnant at Work - A Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Pregnant
    Employees etc.) Regulations, 1994 

    
Health and Safety at Work When Pregnant 

    
Obligatory Safety Signs 

    
Violence At Work 

    
Violence at Work in the Health Care Sector 

    
Occupational Asthma - An Employers' Guide 

    
Occupational Asthma - An Employees' Guide 

    
Save Your Breath - Medical Guidance Notes on Occupational Asthma 

    
Guidelines on the Health and Safety of Office Workers 

    
Working in Confined Spaces 

    
Fishing Vessel Safety Statement 

    
Safety in Fishing 

    
Guidelines to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 

    
Mines and Quarries Act 1965 Quarries (General) Regulations, 1974 

    
Code of Practice for Access and Working Scaffolds 

    
Guidelines for Clients Involved in Construction Projects

    
Stay Safe on Site 

    
Build in Safety - A short guide to good practice and legislation 

    
Report of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety 

    
Safety in Forestry Operations 

    
Mouldy Feed is Dangerous 

    
Children and Safety on Farms 

    
Farm Safety Handbook 

    
Farm Safety Management Book Mark 

    
Safe Use of Organophosphorus Sheep Dip 

    
Safety and Workplace Vehicles 

    
Preventing Workplace Cancers (Carcinogens) 

    
Guidelines to the Noise Regulations 

    
Is Your Work Making You Deaf 

    
At Work, At Home You Use Chemicals 

    
Use Chemicals Safely 

    
Workplace Stress 

    
Who Cares for the Carers 

    
Report of the Advisory Committee on the Health Services Sector 

    
Safe Installation of Propane Gas Cylinders 

    
Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas 

    
Safety in Small Shops 

    
Safety With Asbestos 

    
    
 

    
    
Health & Safety WWW sites -

    
http://www.hsa.ie/osh/other.htm
       Health & Safety Authority

    
http://www.ibec.ie    Irish Business
    & Employers Confederation

    
http://www.forbairt.ie  Enterprise Ireland

    
http://www.nsai.ie  National Standards Authority
    of Ireland

    
http://www.irlgov.ie/entemp/index.htm
      Dept. of Enterprise, Trade & Employment

    
http://www.lrc.ie  Labour Relations Commission

    
http://www.cif.ie  Construction Industry
    Federation

    
http://europe.osha.eu.int  European Agency
    for Safety & Health at Work

    
http://www.open.gov.uk/hse/hsehome.htm
      Health & Safety Executive, UK

    
http://www.iosh.co.uk   IOSH UK

    
http://www.rospa.co.uk  Royal Society for the
    Prevention of Accidents

    
http://www.nia.tno.nl/homepage.html
       NIA-TNO Netherlands

    
http://www.niwl.se/default_en.htm
       Swedish National Institute for Working Life

    
http://www.arbsky.se/arbskeng.htm
        Swedish Occupational Safety and Health Administration

    
http://www.asn.se/english   Swedish
    Joint Industrial Safety Council

    
http://www.occuphealth.fi/e/   
    Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

    
http://www.occuphealth.fi/niva
       NIVA, Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational Health

    
http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/dg05/h&s/mainhs.htm
       European Commission Health & Safety at Work

    
http://www.hse-ni.org.uk   Health and
    Safety Executive Northern Ireland

    
http://www.ilo.org   International Labour
    Office

    
http://www.who.int   World Health
    Organisation

    
http://www-iea.me.tut.fi   
    International Ergonomics Association

    
http://www.osha.gov   Occupational Safety
    and Health Administration

    
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
       American National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

    
http://agcenter.ucdavis.edu/agcenter/
       Agricultural Health & Safety Centre U.S.A.

    
http://www.cdc.gov   Centres for Disease
    Control (CDC) U.S.A.

    
http://www.ergoweb.com/   Ergoweb: An
    online ergonomic information service

    
http://www.epa.gov   Environmental
    Protection Agency U.S.A.

    
http://www.healthscout.com/
        Healthscout

    
http://www.safetyline.com   
    Safetyline Products

    
http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/index.html
       Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Division

    
http://www.ccohs.ca   Canadian Centre for
    Occupational Health and Safety

    
http://www.safetyline.wa.gov.au
       Safetyline - Worksafe Western Australia

    
http://www.nohsc.gov.au   Worksafe
    Australia

    
http://oshweb.me.tut.fi/cgi-bin/oshweb.pl
       OSH-WEB

    
http://www.med.ed.ac.uk/HEW/default.htm
       Health, Environment & Work University of Edinburgh

    
http://www.silverplatter.com/oshinfo.htm
       Silverplatter UK 


    
http://www.iee.org.uk/Policy/Areas/BioEffects/emchealth.pdf          
    IEE Factfile on EMF radiation/mobile phones etc. 


    

    
 

    

    
 


    


Appendix 2

    
Duties of Employers and Employees 

    
    
 

    
    
General
    Duties Of Employers
    
    
    

    
 
    
    
    

    
Employee
    Training
    
    
    

    
            
    This is essential to the working of the safety Management system

    
Safety
    Audits
    
    
    

    
A
    useful Management tool to ensure that everything is running according to
    plan.  Historical records should be kept for comparison purposes,
    
    
    

    
Risk
    Assessment
    
    

    
The
    Company is committed to carrying out written risk assessment as required.  Risks to employees are assessed for each hazard identified at
    the place of work.  Risk control
    measures and safety rules are set out in order to eliminate or reduce the
    effects of such risks.
    
    
    

    
The
    most important questions are, when a person is exposed to a hazard -
    
    
    

    
What
    are the chances of the person being injured ? 
    And 
    
    
    

    
How
    severe could the injury be ?
    
    
    

    
Consultation
    
    

    
The
    Company is committed to full and early consultation with employees on health
    & safety matters, including any alterations or changes that could
    potentially affect the health & safety of employees, contractors,
    visitors or indeed that of other workers who may be affected during our site
    work.
    
    
    

    
Safety
    Committee
    
    

    
The
    safety committee will meet regularly to discuss outstanding health &
    safety issues and any improvements that may be recommended. 
    The safety Representative (if any) will be a member of this
    committee. 
    
    
    

    
Safety
    Representative
    
    
    

    
The
    company acknowledges the legitimate rights of the Safety Representative and
    will co-operate and to ensure that they can carry out audits and
    investigations permitted by the legislation. 
    These will be done by arrangement with the safety Officer.
    
    
    

    
Budgets
    & Resources
    
    

    
In
    arriving at annual budgets, the Management and directors, having consulted
    the safety Officer, will ensure that sufficient resources are made available
    to support the safety arrangements in the Safety Statement.
    
    
    

    
First-Aid
    
    

    
The
    Company is committed to ensuring that where practicable, there is a first
    Aid person available on location.  
    
    
    

    
Welfare
    Facilities
    
    
    

    
The
    Company provides: 
    
    
    

    
Clean
    drinking water 
    
    
    

    
Washing
    and toilet facilities
    
    
    

    
            Facilities
    for taking meals
    
    
    

    
            Means
    of heating water and food
    
    
    

    
            Lockers
    for clothes
    
    
    

    
            Appropriate
    Safety Wear & Protective Clothing and equipment (PPE)
    
    
    

    
Local
    arrangements will be made for people working on sites.
    
    
    

    
 
    
    
    

    
Health
    Surveillance
    
    
    

    
Health surveillance must be available where the risks justify it. 
    The Company may use the services of an occupational physician to
    assess and advise on work related health issues. 
    
    
    

    
 
    
    
    

    
Investigation
    and Reporting of Accidents
    
    
    

    
All
    accidents must be reported immediately and logged in the Accident Report
    Book.   Accidents and near
    misses are to be investigated by the supervisor for the area concerned and
    reported to the Management and detailed in the Accident Report Book.
    
    
    

    
The
    Safety Officer and the main office secretary will ensure that accidents that
    cause an employee to be absent from work for more than three days are
    reported to the Health & Safety Authority on form IR2. 
    This may be done electronically. 
    Form is available on hsa.ie
    
    
    

    
Protection of visitors and passers-by:
    
    Other people present in the place of work e.g. visitors must also be
    protected.

    
Manufacturers and Suppliers (including
    designers, installers and erectors):

    
Manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and
    machinery, articles or substances used at work have the responsibility of
    ensuring safety and health concerning the materials they supply.

    
 Other
    Requirements
    
    

    
Competent advice on health and safety matters must be obtained. If
    necessary, outside advice must be taken. 
    
    
    

    
Responsibilities also include providing a safe place of work, safe
    access and exits, safe systems, plant and machinery, information,
    supervision and training. 
    
    
    

    
The costs of safety and health measures in the place of work cannot be
    passed on to employees. 
    
    
    

    
Necessary emergency evacuation plans and contacts with local emergency
    services must be arranged. Employees who will take on particular
    responsibilities if an emergency arises must be designated. 
    
    
    

    
Where a place of work is shared, all of the different employers (and
    self-employed persons) must co-operate in safety and health matters. 
    
    
    

    
        
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Duties and Rights of Employees
      
      
      
(This applies to all employees
      whether employed in the office or production functions, full time or part
      time.).

      
While employers are ultimately responsible for
      ensuring a safe work environment and providing adequate training and
      information, employees also have responsibilities and
      a duty of care to themselves and of any other person who may be affected by their acts
      or omissions whilst at work.
      
      

      
 They have the right to be consulted on
      workplace health and safety.  This
      can be put into effect by the active involvement of workers or safety
      representatives and management in the preparation or updating of the
      Safety Statement and through regular consultation on safety and health
      problems.  
      
      


 The employees are entitled to have all health and safety information in a language that may be reasonably understood by them.  They are entitled to all information on Hazards and Risk Assessment that applies to their work. They are entitled to have the Names of Safety Representatives and other people who may be designated to deal with Fire and Emergency situations.
      
      



      
 The employees may appoint safety
      representatives with whom the employer must consult. 
      
      

      
 This process of safety consultation
      recognises the part that the employer and employee can play together in
      reducing workplace accidents and ill health and bringing about safer
      places of work.
      
      

    
Health
    surveillance must be available where the risks justify it. 
    
      

    
Employees Shall:
    
    
    

    
-           
    Familiarise themselves with and always conform to the company's
    Safety   Health and Welfare
    policy.
     
    

      
-           
      Submit themselves to any
      reasonable tests by a competent person in connection with intoxicants.

      
-           
      Attend Training that may be reasonably be required by the employer.
    

    
-           
    Observe all safety rules and take responsible care for his/her own
    safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions whilst at work.
    
    
    

    
-          
    Co-operate with his/her employer and any other person to such extent
    as will enable his/her employer or the other person to comply with any of
    the relevant statutory provisions.
    
    
    

    
-          
    Use in such a manner so as to provide the protection intended, any
    suitable appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other
    means or things provided (whether for his/her use alone or for us by him/her
    in common with others) for securing his safety, health and welfare whilst at
    work.
    
    

    
-          
    Report to the Safety Officer or Management without delay, any defects
    in plant equipment, place of work or system of work which might endanger
    safety, health or welfare of which he/she becomes aware.
    
    

    
-           Use all correct tools and equipment for the job, with
    all appropriate safety  devices.
     
    

      
-           
      Having regard to the Instructions given, they will make correct use of
    machinery, apparatus, tools, dangerous substances, transport equipment and
    other means of production.
    
      

    
-           
    Where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided, will make full
    and proper use of such equipment and use it in accordance with any
    instructions provided.  
    
      

    
-           
    They will take reasonable steps to ensure that such equipment is
    returned to storage or to a safe place after use.
    

    
-           
    Conform to all instructions given by the Safety, Health and Welfare
    Officer and others with responsibility for safety, health and welfare.
    
      

    
-          
    Report to the Management or Safety Officer, without delay,  all accidents and damage
    without delay whether persons are injured or not.
    
    
    

    
-          
    Direct suggestions to improve safety, health and welfare to those
    responsible for it.
     
    
    

    
Employees Shall Not:
    
    

    
-           
    Intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance,
    protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or things
    provided in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions or
    otherwise, for securing the safety, health and welfare of persons arising
    out of work activities. (This includes sanitary conveniences).
    

    
-           
    Not to engage in improper conduct or behaviour that may be dangerous to
    themselves or others.

      
    

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