Staff
Health & Safety
Induction
Presentation
Health & Safety Induction 1
Overview
Legal Responsibilities
Fire Arrangements
First Aid
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Manual Handling
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety Signs
General Building Arrangements
Security Arrangements
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Legal
Responsibilities
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Legal Responsibilities
Employers Duties
Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, etc. 1974, requires
that suitable information and training be provided
Regulation 10 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations requires employers to provide relevant information to
new members
YOUR duties
Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, etc. 1974 requires
that YOU take reasonable care of yourself and others and co-operate
with your employer
Regulation 13 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations requires YOU to follow instructions and training given by
your Employer
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Fire
Arrangements
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Fire Arrangements
Fire Action Procedure
On discovering a fire
Operate the nearest fire alarm call point (break glass)
On hearing the fire alarm
Evacuate the building using nearest fire exit route
Proceed to the Assembly Point
DO NOT take personal risks
DO NOT stop to collect personal belongings
DO NOT use lifts
DO NOT re-enter the building until authorised to do so
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Fire Arrangements
Break Glass Units
Manual Fire Alarm Call Point
On discovering a fire - break the glass
Manual Door Release Point (if applicable)
Emergency door release - break the glass
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Fire Arrangements
Fire Exits and Fire Escape Stairs
Add this sign on your plan where the fire exits are.
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Fire Arrangements
Primary Assembly Point Plan
Add this sign on your plan where the Assembly point is.
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Fire Arrangements
Alarm Tests
Continuous Fire Alarm Test
This is carried out every 6 months
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Fire Arrangements
Fire Extinguishers
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Fire Arrangements
General Fire Prevention
All staff should be familiar with the methods of fire prevention as detailed below:
• Should a member of staff consider that something or someone presents a fire risk
within the building, they should report the matter
• Staff should not allow the accumulation of large amounts of combustible materials
around workplaces, escape routes or in lift lobbies
• Staff should not obstruct fire escapes, fire exits or any fire-related equipment
• Staff should not obstruct ventilation grills on electrical equipment
• Staff should ensure that self-closing fire/smoke doors are not wedged in the open
position
• Staff should observe the smoking policy for the building
• Staff should maintain as best as possible a clear desktop policy to prevent the rapid
spread of fire should it occur
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First Aid
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First Aid
All accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences that
involve, or may be attributed, to a THABATCO employee must be
reported by the employee.
Accidents must be recorded in the Accident Book provided.
Ensure you know:
• Who the First Aiders are
• Where the First Aid boxes are
• Where the Accident Book is kept
Certain accidents and dangerous occurrences have to be reported
to the Health & Safety Executive under the Reporting of Injuries,
Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
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Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health
Regulations (COSHH)
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Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations (COSHH)
Employers must:
Assess the risk to health arising from the work and what
precautions are needed
Introduce appropriate measures to prevent or control the risk
Ensure that control measures are used and that equipment is
properly maintained and procedures observed
Inform, instruct and train employees about the risks and the
precautions to be taken
Employees must:
Adhere to any system of work, training and information given
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Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations (COSHH)
Inventory
A chemical inventory has been produced detailing the chemical
name, trade name (if applicable), use, Safety Data Sheet
Reference number and storage area.
Safety Data Sheets
All chemicals used must have a corresponding COSHH Safety Data
sheet supplied.
These sheets must be kept wherever chemicals are stored and
have a master copy.
These sheets should not be removed (unless in an emergency).
Staff are advised to read the information provided for all the
chemicals before they are used, in particular the section specifying
First Aid measures and Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
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Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations (COSHH)
Storage
Chemical stores must be kept locked when not in use.
Labels
All chemicals should have a label giving basic information about the
chemical. If no label is present, do not touch it and inform your line
manager.
Personal Protective Equipment
The COSHH Safety Data Sheets will specify what PPE should be
worn when handling chemicals.
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Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations (COSHH)
General precautions include:
Wear PPE appropriate to the task
Clean and store PPE after use
Cleaning stores/cupboards must be kept locked when not in use
Store chemicals according to labels on shelving
Wash hands after using chemicals
Ensure lids/caps are on bottles/containers when not in use
Rinse all cleaning equipment after use e.g. mops, buckets, cloths
Dilute and use chemicals as per manufacturers instructions
Display warning signs
NEVER mix chemicals
Deliveries of chemicals must be removed to store immediately
NEVER decant chemicals into unmarked containers
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Manual Handling
Operations Regulations
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Think before lifting/handling
• Plan the lift
• Can handling aids be used?
• Where is the load going to be placed?
• Will help be needed with the load?
• Remove obstructions such as discarded
wrapping materials
• For a long lift, consider resting the load midway
on a table or bench to change grip.
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Keep the load close to the waist
• Keep the load as close to the body for as
long as possible while lifting.
• Keep the heaviest side of the load next to
the body.
• If a close approach to the load is not
possible, try to slide it towards the body
before attempting to lift it.
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Adopt a stable position
• The feet should be apart with one leg slightly
forward to maintain balance (alongside the load, if it is
on the ground).
• You should be prepared to move your feet during the
lift to maintain your stability.
• Avoid tight clothing or unsuitable footwear, which may
make this difficult.
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Get a good hold
• Where possible the load should be hugged as close
as possible to the body. This may be better than
gripping it tightly with hands only.
Start in a good position
• At the start of the lift, slight bending of the back, hips
and knees is preferable to fully flexing the back
(stooping) or fully flexing the hips and knees
(squatting).
Don’t flex the back any further while lifting
•This can happen if the legs begin to straighten
before starting to raise the load.
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways
• Especiallywhile the back is bent. Shoulders should be kept level and
facing the same direction as the hips.
• Turning by moving the feet is better than twisting and lifting at the same
time.
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Keep the head up when handling
• Look ahead, not down at the load, once it
has been held securely.
Move smoothly
• The load should not be jerked or
snatched as this can make it harder to
keep control and can increase the risk of
injury.
Don’t lift or handle more than can be
easily managed
• There is a difference between what you
can lift and what you can safely lift. If in
doubt, seek advice or help.
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Put down, then adjust
• If precise positioning of the load is
necessary, put it down first, then slide it
into the desired position.
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Personal Protective
Equipment Regulations
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Personal Protective Equipment
Regulations
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been provided for use and
must be kept clean, damage free and stored appropriately.
The following are provided: Gloves
As per required Goggles
Masks
Boots
Hard hats
Bump caps
High visibility jackets
Ear defenders
Face shields
Respirators
Aprons
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Safety Signs
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Examples of Safety Signs
Warning Safe Condition Mandatory
(danger, caution, beware) (the safe way) (MUST DO)
These signs give warning These signs indicate fire exits or These signs prescribe specific
of a hazard or danger first aid/rescue equipment behaviour that must be taken
Prohibition Fire Sign
(DO NOT DO) (fire equipment)
These signs prohibit behaviour likely These signs indicate
to increase or cause danger the location of fire fighting equipment
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General Building
Arrangements
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General Building Arrangements
Maintenance & Housekeeping
Report housekeeping (breakages & spillages etc.) and
maintenance (lights out & blocked toilets etc.)
Smoking Arrangements
Smoking is not permitted within the building.
The smoking area is located
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General Building Arrangements
General Health & Safety Guidance
Report spillages & breakages immediately
Use a lid when carrying hot drinks
Hold the handrail on stairs
Keep walkways clear at all times
DO NOT carry loads which obstruct your vision
Avoid cables running across floors
Avoid storing items above head height
NEVER stand on a chair to reach items
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Security Arrangements
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Security Arrangements
General Security Arrangements
You must wear your ID security pass and ensure it is readily visible
at all times.
ID passes must be returned and reported immediately if lost or
stolen
Access Control System monitors and records your movement
around the site
CCTV System monitors and records all events around the site
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Security Arrangements
Security Alert Procedures
Suspicious package
If a member of staff discovers a suspicious package or vehicle in the vicinity of the building, the following procedure
should be followed:
Do not touch it
Move other people away from the object
Telephone Threat
If any member of staff is in receipt of a telephone threat they should carry out the following actions:
Obtain as much information as possible:
Location of the security threat
Type of threat (e.g. bomb)
Time set for detonation
Description of explosive or container
Any information that may be of use to the Police:
Gender of caller
Regional Accent
Age
Any background noises etc.
This information ideally should be written down.
Limit the numbers of staff who need to be informed of this incident to a minimum.
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Security Arrangements
Visitor Arrangements
The host is responsible for supervising all visitors including escorting
them to and from reception
Inform Reception of the name, company, host, date and time of your
visitor
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Staff
Health & Safety
Induction
Presentation
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