Queries and concerns about safety in the workplace can be reported to the workshop manager or the office manager. 5. What are the procedures for identifying existing and potential hazards in the workplace, reporting them to designated persons and recording them? Procedures for identifying existing and potential hazards in the workplace, reporting them to designated persons and recording them include informing the workshop manager or office manager, completing an incident report or writing it on the correspondence whiteboard or diary. The workshop manager or office manager will then identify the hazard and arrange for it to be fixed, it is also recorded in the workshop diary.
2. Why do you need to carry out pre start systems and equipment checks? To check for possible danger, malfunctions, and to check the performance of the equipment to make sure it is running properly. 3. Where would you find out what the workplace procedures are for responding to emergency incidents in the workplace?
My employer must follow the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, their responsibilities are to provide the mandatory training and supervisions, ensure policies and procedures are put in place, plan, organise, control, monitor and review health and safety arrangements, make sure the equipment is available and to maintain risk assessments and to deal with chemicals and other substances safely. As an employee I also have to follow COSHH 2002 (control of substances hazardous to health) in my workplace. This means I have to follow the procedures set in place by my employer and attend training. I have to make sure any hazardous substances are kept locked away where unauthorized people cannot get them. I also need to dispose of hazardous substances correctly and not mix substances in case of any hazardous fumes or explosions that may occur.
* Safe use, handling and storage of dangerous substances. * Adequate training of staff to ensure health and safety. * Adequate welfare provisions for staff at work. | * Health and Safety policy. * Caretakers and cleaners on site for maintenance issues, including spillages.
Prior to carrying their role I ensure all staff are adequately trained in Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling, COSHH, Fire Safety, this training is updated on an annual basis and relevant or new legislation passed on when required through team meetings or supervisions. Under the RIDDOR, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, I am required to report fatalities caused by workplace injuries, major injuries or incidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational
1.3, Analyse the main health and safety responsibilities of self, the employer or manager, and others in the work setting. 1.4, Identify specific tasks in the work setting that should not be carried out without special training. Be able to carry out own responsibilities for health and safety. (Section Two, Observations). 2.1, Use policies and procedures or other agreed ways of working that relate to health and safety.
Second the technical support team must define operational procedures to create preparedness for an emergency; procedures to execute during an emergency situation, and procedures for catastrophic events to allow the business to function. Third the I.T. security team must also work in coordination with other departments to maintain the physical security of vital systems and emergency lighting to allow safe access to all-important areas of operation. Fourth the clerical support team must document each piece of equipment's readiness for emergency action. Fifth the database administration team must create a data backup
Health and Safety 40222A Task 1 Roles and Responsibilities 1. * The Principle Contractor is responsible for planning, managing and monitoring construction phase from pre-start to finish of project. * Assistant Site Manager will oversee the H&S of site by identifying any specific hazards and outline ways to minimise risk * Architects/Engineers are to eliminate hazards and reduce risk during design and provide information on risks and information needed on the H&S file. * CDM Coordinators – Work with the principle contractor/client to put together H&S plan, notify HSE of the project, liaise with design teams, prepare H&S file, as well as regular site visits to carry out safety inspections and reporting
310.2 - ETHICS I. Competency 310.2.3: Ethics Programs A. Standards & Procedures The code of ethics can only be defined upon the establishment of a company mission/ vision statement, at which point policies and procedures can then be aligned with this vision. When a clear, consistent direction is defined, it is much easier to provide proper ethics training for current and future employees, as well as ensure that both employees and clients alike are treated fairly/ equally. An ethics and corporate governance officer at the executive level shall be specifically designated to undertake the task of designing, executing, and monitoring the implementation of such an ethics code. This code shall cover all aspects of corporate behavior, from discrimination, sexual harassment, conflict of interest, et cetera.
It is important to identify hazards in the workplace because it is the first step of preventing hazards from progressing to injuries, illness, death or property damage. Question 6 Discuss the importance of the incident reporting process. The purpose of this is to ensure all hazards, incidents and accidents involving staff, an another member, property and activities are reported, investigated, and recorded in accordance of Work and Healthcare Safety Act 2012. To ensure WHS incidents are investigated appropriately, with a view to prevention of similar occurrences. Question 7 Describe the incident reporting process related to your industry.