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Effective Communications to Reduce Risk
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On November 11 2013 08:28 AM | Comments Off on Effective Communications to Reduce Risk
Effective Communications to Reduce Risk
In today’s economic climate its vital for business’s large and small to reduce costs and maintain a decent level of profit.
One of the biggest causes of loss is through lack of communications, between management and between ...
Risk Assessment Matrix
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On October 21 2013 10:59 AM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment Matrix
Determining the risk score of any work activity is done by using a risk matrix, The sequence of a risk assessment is to:-
Understand the work, the work site and give the task an initial score.
If the initial score is low ...
Mobile Scaffold Towers
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 25 2013 08:22 AM | Comments Off on Mobile Scaffold Towers
Mobile Scaffold Towers
Main Risks
1. Working at height
2. Dropped Tools or Materials
3. Towers Toppling Over
5. Overhead power lines (Risk of arcing or tower in contact with Overhead Power lines)
Steps to Reduce Risks
1) Mobile scaffold Towers should only be erected on firm ...
Risk Assessment for Manual and Powered Tools
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 5 2013 11:26 AM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment for Manual and Powered Tools
Working with tools both manual and powered carries risks to those working with the tools and other persons nearby, the table below shows a number of the most common risk areas associated with working with tools.
Activity What is the Hazard?
Harm:-Who ...
COSHH Checklist
COSHH CHECKLIST
1. Have you a complete inventory of substances used/generated in the workplace?
2. Have you identified any substances hazardous to health?
3. Have you gathered information about the substances, the work and working processes? For example, what hazards are involved? ...
Risk Assessment for Landscape Gardening Work
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On August 21 2013 07:53 AM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment for Landscape Gardening Work
This is an example Risk Assessment for Landscape Gardening Works, It basic and covers the main risks found with soft landscape works
which includes general maintenance.
Work Activity covered in this Assessment: Landscape Gardening
Risk Being Assessed: Hand Tools, Petrol operated tools, manual ...
Risk Assessment for Wood Working Equipment
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On August 15 2013 09:17 AM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment for Wood Working Equipment
This is a sample Risk Assessment for Wood Cutting Machines, The full 3 page Risk Assessment is Available HERE
1.
All proprietary guards to be used and kept in place. ( All tools to be inspected before use)
2.
Personal Protective Equipment to be ...
Risk Assessment for General Electrical Work
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On August 11 2013 02:25 PM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment for General Electrical Work
This Example Portion of our Risk Assessment covers the main Risks associated with General Electrical work, The Full Document is available HERE for instant Purchase and Download.
Activity What is the Hazard?
Harm:-Who or what?
What are you already doing?
Electric Shock
All Persons
Isolation Points ...
Risk Assessment For Excavations
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On July 28 2013 02:35 PM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment For Excavations
Working with excavators and excavations is a medium to high risk activity.
Areas that should be addressed and all information obtained should be used to during the planning and preparation for excavation work.
Ground conditions ( Have the conditions been checked, is the ...
Visiting Contractors Safety
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On July 14 2013 09:12 AM | Comments Off on Visiting Contractors Safety
Visiting Contractors
Companies shall induct all contractors in the following relevant safety and communication issues in the workplace:
Introduction to the organisational structure of the company.
Introduction to any occupational health and safety personnel working for the company.
Presentation, explanation and discussion of the ...
Brick & Block Laying Safety Document Pack
In COSHH | By safetyadmin | On July 10 2013 07:41 AM | Comments Off on Brick & Block Laying Safety Document Pack
To assist Brick and Block laying companies and individuals we have put together a professional set of Health & Safety Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments, these are perfect for any sized company and are suitable for use in ...
COSHH : Water based emulsion paint
In COSHH | By safetyadmin | On June 23 2013 09:32 AM | Comments Off on COSHH : Water based emulsion paint
Carrying out COSHH Assessments on site should be a major priority, in many circumstances substances such as paint are not seen as very dangerous, a comment we have all heard is "I used this at home and didn't need to ...