Title: Safe Working Procedure
1Safe 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
2Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment
3Safe 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.
4Safe 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.
5Safe 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)
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- 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)
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- Infection and disease
- Slips, trips and falls
- Entrapment and entanglement
- Cuts and bruises
- Asphyxiation
- Crushing
- Electrocution
- Noise induced deafness
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- Controlling the Hazard - Options
- In priority order
- Eliminate where possible,
- Use control measures,
- Protect all those exposed to the hazard
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7Safe 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
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- 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.
8Safe 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.
9Safe 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.
10Safe Working Procedure - Working Environment
- Documentation
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- Workplace OHS inspections log.
- Construction OHS plans.