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Workplace Stress
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On December 10 2015 10:35 AM | Comments Off on Workplace Stress
Causes of workplace stress
The predominant cause of work related stress from a UK Labour Force Survey was workload (tight deadlines, too much work/pressure/responsibility).
Other factors identified included a lack of managerial support, organisational changes at work, violence and
role uncertainty (lack of clarity about ...
Method statement example:- Access Road and Protect...
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On October 12 2015 09:18 AM | Comments Off on Method statement example:- Access Road and Protection Slabs
This is an example detailed method statement for the site setup and carrying out of a new access road and protection slabs, Its a detailed method statement and shows how these should be compiled.
Project Name: Another Road Junction Job/Project Reference ...
Plant and Machinery Instruction Manuals
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 14 2015 06:14 AM | Comments Off on Plant and Machinery Instruction Manuals
When purchasing or in cases hiring plant and machinery the following information regarding Instruction manuals should be checked before use
Is there an instruction manual?
Is it in English? (Note: The supplier is required to provide it in English, according to The ...
Electrical Installation Risks
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On June 22 2015 08:08 AM | Comments Off on Electrical Installation Risks
When compiling a Risk Assessment for electrical work a number of generic risks need to be considered:-
Fire
Flammable items must be removed from the work area.
Suitable fire extinguishers to be on hand. (Co2)
Slips, Trips and Falls
Ensure that good housekeeping practices are ...
Health & Safety for Small Builders
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On April 20 2015 07:57 AM | Comments Off on Health & Safety for Small Builders
Small Builders are those who carry out domestic projects for private home owners or those that carry out small business projects such as refurbishment works.
With Domestic projects the builder is solely responsible for health and safety on site and with ...
Risks Assessing Brick and Blockwork
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On April 6 2015 10:08 AM | Comments Off on Risks Assessing Brick and Blockwork
When carrying out a site related Risk Assessment for brick and block works there are certain activities that need to be assessed as part of the overall Risk Assessment Process. Some Examples are listed below with basic risk reducing items.
Activity:-
Manual ...
Employee’s Responsibilities for Safety
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On March 29 2015 08:00 AM | Comments Off on Employee’s Responsibilities for Safety
Employees are responsible for:
Ensuring they comply with the occupational health and safety policy, the Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan and all company safe work practices.
Ensuring the safety of themselves and others in the workplace.
Immediately reporting any unsafe condition, dangerous ...
Corrective Action Plan
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On February 25 2015 10:54 AM | Comments Off on Corrective Action Plan
Corrective actions will normally be identified by Incidents, accidents, workplace inspections and safety audits.
What is the purpose of a corrective action plan?
The action plan will be compiled with details of the problem or non conformance, and will list the preventative ...
Employee Training
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On February 11 2015 10:54 AM | Comments Off on Employee Training
Safe working and safe work procedures will only be effective through training and employee and management cooperation on site.
Company management and supervisors have a duty to ensure that staff are trained and competent to ensure that tasks are carried out ...
Evaluation of Method Statements
Evaluation of Method Statements:-
When you (as a main contractor or client) receive method statements you should evaluate them to ensure the contractor has complied with the contract requirements for method statements.
The content should include:
Task/process and area of specialisation.
Sequence of work ...
Machinery Instruction Manuals
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 23 2015 08:37 AM | Comments Off on Machinery Instruction Manuals
When purchasing or hiring machinery its vital to confirm that there is an instruction manual supplied with the machinery, The manual should be concise and up to date.
Guidance notes for Instruction Manuals:-
Is it in English? (Note: The supplier is required to ...
Risk Assessment Control Measures
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 11 2015 06:49 AM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment Control Measures
When carrying out a Risk Assessment the level of risk compared to the reduction of risk measures needed you should consider financial, duration and difficulty of the works as part of the control process.
Risks should be reduced to the lowest possible practical level by ...