Samson Shadare GradIOSH, MIIRSM, ACIEH

Health and Safety Induction

Refuge Safety Consulting Ltd

HSE Policy StatementH & S is an integral part of all RSCs’ activities including the

maintenance of quality & standards

Aim to provide safe & healthy working environment

Involves risk management

Provision of H & S information

Comply with HSWA 1974

Key Objectives Provide suitable & sufficient risk assessment

Provide information, training, instruction & supervision

Develop a positive HSE culture

Ensure policies & procedures are effectively implemented

Legal Requirement

HSWA 74, MHSW Reg. 99

Employer: Watford Community Housing Trust

Ensure Health, Safety & Welfare of Employees, Visitors etc.

Risk AssessmentEmployee: You Take reasonable care Co-operate with employer Not interfere or misuse safety items Report incidents and faults

Health & Safety Policy & Information

The Trusts H & S Policy with other related Information can be found on the H & S Pages of the Intranet

* & Notice boards, located in the kitchen areas.

H & S Action Group (HSAG)Corporate HSAG: meets at least quarterly to discuss relevant H&S matters

Ensure you know your Directorate H&S Representatives!

* Minutes are on the Intranet

Accidents

“unplanned event that results in injury or ill-health to people or damage to equipment, property or materials” (HSE, 2005)

e.g. Tripping on cables in the office, falling off a ladder etc.

Near Misses?

“incidents, accidents or emergencies which did not result in an injury” (HSE, 2010)e.g. A tool falling from height but injures no one.

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Correlation

Note* all non injury accidents (Near Misses) have potential to be fatal

1

Major Injuries

7

Minor Injuries

189

Non Injury Accidents

What To Report?

All incidents

Near misses / Dangerous occurrences

Occupational ill health

Jan - Mar Apr - June Jul - Sept Oct - Dec0

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Employee Public

2012 Incident Statistics

Incident Breakdown

Jan - Mar Apr - June Jul - Sept Oct - Dec0

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Near Miss Accident Riddor Violence

Who Should Report?

You, Me, All workers have the responsibility

When?

ASAP

How?

Accident Report Form (on Intranet) http://inet.wcht.org.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n835&ver=943

Why Report?

For good safety management (performance measurement)

To identify weaknesses in operational procedures

Statutory requirement

To prevent re-occurrence

Health & Safety Training Matrix

Risk Assessment

Identify Hazards

Identify Those At

Risk

Evaluate Risks & Control

Record Findings Review

Risk Assessment

INTEGRATED RISK ASSESSMENT

PART B DEPARTMENT:

OPERATION: Lone Working RISK ASSESSMENT No:

PERSON CURRENT FURTHER ACTION

ITEM No: HAZARD EXPOSED CURRENT CONTROLS

RISK REQUIRED

TO RISK H M L Yes No1

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Risk Assessment

RISK ASSESSMENTITEM NO. ACTION REQUIRED ACTION BY

PRIORITY(/ /

TARGET DATE

COMPLETED(date/name/signature)

High Med Low

RISK ASSESSMENT ACTION PLAN(USED TO RECORD ADDITIONAL CONTROLS FROM THE RISK ASSESSMENT)

Induction

Content

Electrical Safety

Stress

DSE

Lone Working

COSHH

Fire Safety

Manual Handling

Vehicle @ Work

Hazard Perception

Any Questions?

Hazard Perception

Non-adjustable back of seat

Slips & trips

Combustibles

Lack of ventilation

Inadequate space

obstacle under desk

Bad storage (manual handling )

Slips / Trips & Falls

Annual Cost (HSE, 2010)

Over one – third of major injuries

Over half of reported injuries to public

Cost employers over £ 512 m

Prevention Report any hazard (e.g. Trailing cables etc.)

Clean spillages immediately

Avoid obstructions in work area

Ensure your work area has adequate light

Good housekeeping

Report all ear misses and accidents

Electrical Safety

• Over 1000 accidents reported yearly (HSE, 2010)

• Average of 25 deaths

Dangers

Electrical shock Electrical burns Loss of muscle control Thermal burns Explosion

Good Practice

Do not overload electrical sockets Avoid using multi-way adapters Turn off power before inserting or removing a plug Unwind electric cable reels fully to prevent over heating Never handle electrical equipment with wet hands Electrical work must be carried out by authorised competent

persons. Electrical intake cupboard must be kept secured always, from

storage materials Use appropriate PPE if required Swith off faulty equipments, isolate & report it PAT testing

Any Question?

Stress “Adverse reaction caused by excessive pressure / other

types of demand at work” (HSE)

Stress ≠ Pressure

Problems

360 million days lost annually

Costing industries £ 8 billion

50% of these caused by stress. HSE

UK

Video

http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/video/danstory1.htm

http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/video/danstory3.htm

What Should I Do? Speak with your line manager about your concerns

Speak with your safety reps

Ensure you are clear about your job requirements

Time management: prioritise, plan ahead

Adequate rests and breaks

Relaxation

Do not over burden yourself

Use Employee Assistance Programme (Call AVIVA on 08001588796)

Any Question?

Display Screen Equipment(DSE) Reg. 1992

Posture

Workstation

Problems

Posture

Sitting correctly at your workstation

Adjust your chair

Lumbar support

Adjust your desk

Maintaining proper distance from keyboard

Posture & Workstation

1. Adjustable back of seat

2. Good lumbar support

4. No excess pressure below thighs & back of knees3. Adjustable seat height

10. Head well positioned with screen angle & height

5. Foot support if required6. No obstacle under desk

7. Fore arms almost horizontal

8. Minimal extension, flexing or deviation of wrists

9. Adequate space in front of keyboard

Your workstation: must be adjustable & suitable for you

Display screen set up: no reflection or flicker

Mouse & keyboard: within comfortable reach

Document holders: within comfortable reach

Good housekeeping: work space kept tidy

Workstation

Take regular breaks

Regular changes to activities

Routine short breaks

Don’t sit in the same position for long

Do jobs away from workstation

Important Points

Carpal tunnel syndrome Caused by poor support or overworking on keyboard

Mouse finger Excessive use of mouse – can affect your index finger Use keyboard more often, take regular breaks If you feel any pain in your finger, speak to your lone manager

Musculo-skeletal disorder (MSD) Very common occupational illness. Include problems such as lower

back pain Caused by incorrect posture of back, neck, arms. Repetitive work or

inadequate breaks

Problems

Ensure the screen is at comfortable distance & angle

If tired take a break

Avoid glare & reflection

Give your eyes rest from the screen

Eyes

Too much time in front of your DSE can damage your eyes

Any Question?

Lone Working

HSWA 1974

MHSW Reg. 1999

Definition:

Working by oneself without close or direct supervision (HSE, 2009)

Fixed Site Workers• Working alone in the premises• Working from home• Working outside normal hours

Mobile Workers• Service workers e.g. Repairs team, surveyors etc. • Workers involved in construction

Verbal abuse

Threat

Physical assault

Death

Associated Risks

According to HSE (2009), lone working is not illegal

Trust have a duty to risk assess (MHSW Reg. 99)

Ensure your health, safety & welfare (HSWA 74)

You have a duty to:

Co-operate with the Trust

Take reasonable care

Legal Requirements

Adequate Supervision• Solo Protect System / Community Alarm• Signing in & out board• Communication (Staff & Managers)

Policies and Procedures• Reporting incidents• Cautionary Database• Lone working procedures• Risk assessments• Adequate planning (Staff & Managers)• Training

Management

Cautionary Database

Provides staff with prior information about potentially dangerous people

Enables staff to be safety conscious

Gives staff understanding of likely hazards

Helps to avoid unnecessary risks

Any Question?

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Purpose

COSHH Regulations 2002 lay down essential requirements for control of substances hazardous to health.

To protect workers against exposure to health risks (both immediate & long term)

• Are potential threat to our short or long term health

• Can be in the form of:

Chemicals Products containing chemicals; washing solvents, etc.FumesDustVapoursMistsBiological agents

Hazardous Substances:

Hazard Symbols

• Harmful

• Toxic

• Irritant

• Dangerous to the environment

• Very toxic

• Flammable

• Corrosive

• Explosive

COSHH:Covers everyday substances such as:

Paints

Adhesives

Lubricants

Detergents

Ink

Gases

Polish

Sanitisers

Toners

Corrective Fluids

Who/What Might Be Affected

You

Other Staff/Contractors

Tenant

Public

Environment

Nursing or Pregnant woman

Young and Elderly

People with existing health problems

Smokers

Any People Particularly @Risk?

Entry Mode: How I’m I Exposed?

By Swallowing

By Breathing

Injection

By Skin Contact

To the Eyes

• Acute: Immediate effect e.g. Acid burns

• Chronic: long time effect e.g. Contact with carcinogens

They can affect the: Heart Lungs Skin Kidney Nervous system

Effect

If possible, avoid the use of hazardous substance Follow manufacturer’s instructions Also request for MSDS/COSHH Assessment Never inter change containers Never mix chemicals, except otherwise stated Clean spillage according to manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure work area is well ventilated Report any ill effects Use the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) If in doubt, speak to your line manager

Safe Handling

Any Question?

Fire Safety

Fire Triangle

Heat Source

Oxygen

Fuel

Fire will not occur without any one of the elements

Basic Elements:

According to the source and extinguishing medium

Classes of Fire

CLASSES WATER FOAM CO2 POWDER WET CHEMICAL

A. Paper, wood, etc

B. Liquids

C. Gases

D. Metals

Electric

F. Kitchen

Sources

Naked Flames

Spark

Smokers’ Materials

Hot Surfaces

Static Electricity

Burns & Injuries

Building & environmental damage

Loss of business

Fines

Death

Consequences:

Do not accumulate combustible materials. Keep your environment clean Switch off electrical appliances when not in use Report faulty equipment to your manager Close windows & doors before leaving the office at night Ensure you know the fire procedure Always treat fire drills seriously Fire doors must be shut always. Report any defects Keep fire exits and walkways clear of obstructions Do not tackle fire without appropriate training to do so

Prevention

If You Discover a Fire

Follow Trust’s Evacuation Procedure

a) Sound the fire alarmb) Leave the building through the nearest exitc) Do not collect personal belongingsd) Close doors & windows behind you (if it is safe to do so)

e) Report to the assembly pointf) Do not return to the building until instructed

On hearing the fire alarm, follow steps (b) to (f)

Fire Action

Fire alarm

Gateway House fire alarm test - Tuesdays at 9am

*No need to evacuate at this time, unless the alarm continues.

Fire Assembly Point

The fire assembly point is located at the front of:55 – 57 Clarendon Rd

(the ACI Building)

SMOKE FREE POLICYEngland, Scotland & Wales: workplaces & enclosed

public places are smoke free.

This ensures a healthier & safer environment

Ensure you are familiar with The Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piofZLySsNc&feature=related

Seconds Counts

Any Question?

The Manual Handling Operation Regulation as amended in 2002

Manual Handling

The Manual Handling Operation Regulations amended in 2002 applies to:

Lifting

Lowering

Pushing

Carrying

Scope

Problems Over a third of 3 day injuries reported to HSE are caused by manual handling

4% 23%

2%

13%

38%

20%Accidents Causing Over 3-Day Injury 2001/02

Falls Trips Hit by Moving Vehicle Hit by Moving, Falling Object Manual Handling Other

Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) – 1.1 million people suffer

Lost Working Days – 12.3 million

Each sufferer – 20 days off yearly

Physical Risk Factors

Heavy Manual Labour

Awkward Postures

Manual Materials Handling

Previous or Existing Injuries

Psycho-Social Risk Factor: Stress

Problem continues

Our DutyEnsure Your Health, Safety & Welfare:

Training

Information

Instruction

Supervision

Safety Equipments (PPE, Handling equipments, etc.)

Your Duty

Follow appropriate safe system of work

Make use of equipments safely

Do not use equipment if not trained to use it

Co-operate with Trust on health & safety

Report hazardous handling activities to your line manager

Ensure your activities do not put others at risk

Good Practice

Avoid manual handling if possible

Plan the lift / handling activityKeep load close to the bodyAdopt a stable positionGet a good holdStart in a good postureDon’t flex your backKeep the head up when handlingMove smoothlyAvoid lifting heavy loadsPut down, then adjust

Vehicle Use at Work

• You must hold a full licence for the vehicle• The vehicle must be road worthy• Smoking in Trust vans is not permitted• Smoking while carrying a passenger in any vehicle is not

permitted• Hand held phone/device must never be used• Hands free phones can be used with caution• Any load being conveyed must be secured• Private cars used for work must have business cover• Inform HR & Insurance Manager of any changes to your licence.

Thank You For Your Time Any Question?