HEALTH AND SAFTEY Flashcards
(14 cards)
Responsibilities of Employers
Provide safe entrance and exit from work
Ensure safe working methods
Ensure equipment is safe and well maintained
Responsibilities of Employers
Take responsibility for their own Health and Safety
Make sure their actions do not put others at risk
Cooperate with their employer on Health and Safety
Display Screen Regulations (Eye tests)
Employers must provide free eyesight tests and corrective eyewear if needed for DSE users.
An optometrist must carry out the test if requested by a DSE user.
The employer covers the basic cost of glasses required specifically for screen use.
Display Screen regulations ( Training)
Employers must provide DSE training on risks and safe workstation setup.
Training should cover how to address work-related health problems.
This training must be part of Induction for new employees
What are the break requirements for DSE users?
Employers must allow periodic short breaks or activity changes away from the DSE.
Breaks help prevent eyestrain, back pain, headaches, and RSI.
what are first aid regulations
A first-aid box must be provided at each workplace location.
A first-aid appointed person should be available at all times when people are at work.
All accidents or injuries at work must be recorded in an accident book.
Describe the purpose of RIDDOR legislation and list the main responsibilities of employers.
(the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
The death of any person.
Specified injuries including fractures, amputations, eye injuries, injuries from electric shock, and acute illness requiring removal to hospital or immediate medical attention.
Injuries which involve relieving someone of their normal work for more than 7 days because of injury caused by an accident at work.
Fire Safety Regulations
The organisation must have a Fire Prevention policy for every workplace.
Fire detection equipment must be present and regularly maintained.
Escape routes must be planned and clearly displayed within the workplace.
What can prevent workplace injuries resulting from slips or trips
Position filing cabinets and office equipment away from doors and passages
Pick up dropped objects from the floor
Immediately mop up spills and use ‘wet floor’ signs
Suggest actions that can be taken to prevent workplace injuries resulting from employees falling from height.
Ensure windows have safety catches
Do not stand on chairs to reach high objects – use a ladder
Display safety notices about the dangers of working at heights
actions that can prevent workplace injuries from lifting and carrying objects
Display safety instructions for lifting or carrying items to avoid injury
Never carry too much – use a trolley when necessary
Training for staff in following lifting and handling guidelines
actions that can be taken to prevent RSI and backache when working with computers.
Provide adjustable chairs and make use of adjustments
Provide wrist rest and footrests
Operators should use correct posture
actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of eyestrain and headaches when working with computers.
Use blinds to prevent bright reflections from the sun
Check eyesight and use glasses if necessary
Check lighting levels and adjust where necessary
actions that can be taken to prevent workplace injuries resulting electric shocks.
No drinks near electrical equipment
Do not overload power sockets
Do not open or attempt to repair electrical items without training
