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Title: Safe Working Procedure


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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
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Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment
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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.
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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.
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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

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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
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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.

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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.

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