D1 -Justify, in writing, the method use to deal with hazards in your metalwork shop in accordance with local policies and legal requirements
In this assessment, I will be explaining and justifying the method used in my metalwork shop. I’ve divided the potential and more common hazard in four areas: Machinery, Manual handling, Electricity and the workshop are in general. Below each heading, my justification, according with local policies and legal requirements, is written and explained.
Machinery
• Guards (Normally most of the machines that contain a rotatory disc have a guard that only open at the point of cutting preventing amputation if distractions)
• Checks
• Jigs
• Fixtures
• Eye protection ("Medium energy impact" (marked B) must be able
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The use of all those safety features ensures that employers and employees follow the safest method, execute their responsibilities meeting the legislations made by HSE including: Health and Safety at work act 1975, Personal Protective Equipment Regulation 1992, Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) …show more content…
Also, in rainy days the cables are safe from electro circuit )
• Regular inspection of electrical installations
• Cabling, shrouds and machine connection/fittings
In my metalwork shop, we have used the method above in order to ensure that anyone gets injured as a result of electric shocks using the heavy machines ,while connecting the two 12 volts batteries or touching the feed connection of the battery. Isolation of wires in feed connections prevent that us that by a mistake we end up having a reasonably high electric shock by having isolated wires in every connection of the car. This methods, helps us to carry out our responsibilities and comply with the Health and Safety legislation listed under the section of machinery. In addition, these methods meet the legislation of Electricity at Work Regulation
It also assesses these conformity assessment bodies and then accredits them where they are found to meet the internationally specified standard. UKAS works with a variety of government departments to support the principles of good policy by making and efficient delivery. Accreditation ensures that the everyone from specifiers, purchasers, and suppliers to consumer can have confidence in the good quality and in the provision of services throughout the supply chain. UKAS is licensed by British Standards Institution and consult the national accreditation symbols which symbolize Government recognition of the accreditation process. Health and Safety at Work (HSE) Act The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the law that provide safety and covers all features and areas of the workplace.
The health and safety and safety work act 1974 is one of the major pieces if legislation is this country to affect businesses and the workplace. It is an enabling act, which means that other legislations can be added without changing the actually act itself. The health and safety at work act has five main aims:
‘Health and Safety at work act 1974’ is a very important Legislation when working in healthcare as this is here to keep everybody involved as safe as possible. This has a huge contribution to health care provisions as it involves mainly everything with the job, it will include providing the right training for the certain job they do, carrying out risk assessment for service uses and the equipment used. Making sure there is a safe environment to be working and providing the correct information on health and safety. There are many policies under this one legislation for example, First Aid. Every staff member working for the NHS and in health care should all have this basic training in case needed in an emergency. The...
1.4 – State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:
k 1.2 Taking account of the CDM regulations, outline the roles and responsibilities of each of the persons involved in ensuring that all health, safety and welfare obligations are met on this construction project.
Today it acts as the federal jurisdiction for employers (both in the public and private sector) to provide safe and healthy environments for employees. It covers all occupational industries, covering a wide range of hazards such as chemicals, physical and mechanical danger, pathogenic viruses, and more. The act created the governmental organization, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is part of the United States Department of Labor. The Secretary of Labor and Assistance Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health will oversee OSHA. Besides enforcing workplace safety through inspection, OSHA provides training and information covering the topics in the remainder of this paper. These training sessions are often in the form of OSHA 10- or 30-hour courses, which many employers will require their employees to enroll in ("Occupational Safety and Health Act of
With the implementation of the new safety program this can correct unnecessary stress and muscular skeletal injuries. As mentioned before, one example of a B.R.I.T.E. pinpoint is lifting with proper lifting technique 's. With the new safety program, it will create new behaviors that will be implemented and using proper lifting techniques will become second nature. Incorporating the new safety program will benefit the company and workers. Other examples of benefits are "less absenteeism in the workplace, improved employee health, satisfaction and productivity in the workplace (Clement, 2014, p.
Company/s that fit all the criteria to undergo a Worksafe NZ safety audit include the list of the eight (8) sections that the safety audit will include?
Safety in the workplace is job number one for employer and employee alike. It is especially important for those who install and service electrical systems. Nothing can replace a worker or loved one that has died or suffered the irreparable consequences of an electrical accident. No matter how much an employer tries to safeguard its workers or how much safety training is provided; the ultimate responsibility lies with the worker. The human factor is part of every accident or injury. The purpose of this paper is to identify electrical safety hazards and present ways to minimize or avoid their consequences. It is a guide for improving electrical safety and contains information about governmental regulations, industry-accepted standards and work practices. It presents ways to meet the standards and reduce the hazards
Controlling exposures to occupational hazards is known to be essential to the fundamental method of protecting workers. Nevertheless, a hierarchy...
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (1919) defines Industrial accidents as non-natural disastrous occurrence leading towards loss of life, property, social disruption and environmental degradation caused mainly due to dangerous procedures, infrastructure failures or certain human activities. Various operations in an industry are cited as dangerous therefore, safe operational guidelines are provided, and certain standards are set by the regulating authority. Moreover, the ethical behavior of every employee in the seriousness of operation also contributes towards safer work environment. Failure in any of these may lead to a mishap in an industry.
Working around heavy machinery and equipment is part of everyday life for many people around the world in many different types of occupations and industries. Machines like forklifts, overhead cranes, conveyor belts, laser cutters, and almost anything else imaginable can cause harm or injury if not used properly. These machines are often extremely powerful and heavy, but most importantly they are totally unforgiving when it comes to human error. The problem starts when we get good at using a piece of equipment, and unknowingly take safety for granted. When we become complacent, we expose ourselves to serious injury or death. A person can use a piece of machinery for years until one day disaster strikes. Equipment manufacturers have taken steps to safeguard against operator error and complacency to help eliminate the dangers created when using heavy machinery in the workplace. The design and implementation of safety devices on heavy equipment has made many industries much safer places to work, and greatly reduced the risks associated with using tools and machines that have the ability to do great harm. Safety guards prevent limbs and appendages from entering an area where they could be cut off or mutilated, and also prevent flying debris and dust from being projected at the operator. Safety switches, or dead-man switches require an operator to hold down a pedal or other type of switch in order to use the machine, this forces the operator to maintain control of the machine 100% of the time while it is in use, eliminating the potential for distraction or loss of a...
Industrial safety and security is to provide protection for workers from dangers and injuries at work and reduce the risk of machinery, equipment and materials used and their negative effect on workers health so as to prevent accidents and occupational diseases in the workplace, in order to help workers to work in relief and safety. (Dwaik, Jamjoum, Musleh, locus, Rishma...
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act requires employers to take the responsibility of safeguarding the health and safety of their employees when they are at work. In the recent past, a number of employees in the construction industry have died as a result of accidents at the workplace. Apart from the pain experienced by the workers and emotional turmoil of their families, a lot of money has been spent on their compensation. Therefore, the development of OHS has really helped the employers to cut on these costs as well as ensuring they work in a safe environment (Coble, Haupt & Hinze 2000, p. 121).