Safe Working Practices Safe Working Practices and Proceduresand Procedures

Unit 2B SG AdminUnit 2B SG Admin

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Learning Outcomes

Caledonian Health & Fitness Potential hazards in the workplace Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 HASAW Employer’s duties HASAW Employee’s duties Good practice in the workplace Display Screen Equipment Regulations 199

2 DSE Employer’s duties DSE Employee’s duties First Aid Procedure

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“Is Caledonian Health & Fitness

a Safe Working Environment?” Mr Burns was horrified to read an article in

the Scottish Times recently questioning the health and safety policies used to provide employees with a safe working environment.

Drastic action was needed so he set up a meeting with Mr Wallace – the Personnel Manager – to discuss the importance of Health & Safety in the Workplace

Mr Wallace was able to inform him of the following ...............................

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Potential Hazards in the Workplace

There are many potential hazards which exist in the modern office: Wet floors resulting in slips and

falls Loose cables resulting in a trip Objects falling from a height

resulting in a bash on the head Sore backs resulting in heavy

objects being carried incorrectly

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Health & Safety at Work Act 1974Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

This Act is designed to ensure that EVERYONE in the organisation is provided with a safe working environment

The Act outlines the following The responsibilities of the employer The responsibilities of the employee Good working practices

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Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the – the EMPLOYER’SEMPLOYER’S responsibilities responsibilities

Mr Burns must make sure that he provides the following at Caledonian Health & Fitness: Look after employee’s welfare eg offer free

eye tests Provide protective clothing where necessary Provide First Aid facilities (must

have First Aiders at work and updated First Aid kits

Keep records of any accidents or incidents which occur

Prepare a Health & Safety policy

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Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the – the EMPLOYEE’SEMPLOYEE’S responsibilities responsibilities

All employees at Caledonian Health & Fitness must ensure the following: That they look after their own health

and safety That they take care of their

colleagues’ health & safety That they cooperate at

all times with their employer to make sure that the workplace is a healthy and safe environment at all times

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In order for the HASAW Act to be In order for the HASAW Act to be enforced Mr Burns must set up GOOD enforced Mr Burns must set up GOOD PRACTICE within Caledonian Health & PRACTICE within Caledonian Health & FitnessFitness

What is GOOD PRACTICEGOOD PRACTICE? Make sure that all

employees take care of their equipment at all times to prevent any damage or faults occurring

Make sure that workstations are kept clean and tidy at all times

Make sure that no liquids are consumed near the VDUs

Makes sure that all walkways and fire exits are kept clear at all times

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Activities

Complete the following tasks in your Activities Booklet: Question 11: HASAW – duties of

the employer and the employee Question 12: Analyse your own

working environment and identify how safe it is

Question 13: Create a Health & Safety notice for Caledonian Health & Fitness

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Health & Safety (Health & Safety (Display Screen Display Screen EquipmentEquipment) regulations 1992) regulations 1992

This Act is designed to ensure that EVERYONE in the organisation is provided with a workstation that meets the needs of the employee and causes no harm

The Act outlines the following The responsibilities of the employer The responsibilities of the employee

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HASAW (DSE) 1992 – HASAW (DSE) 1992 – the the EMPLOYER’SEMPLOYER’S responsibilities responsibilities

Mr Burns must make sure that he provides the following at Caledonian Health & Fitness: All workstations must meet the minimum

requirements eg footrests; brightness control Employees should be offered free eye tests

and glasses if required Ensure that equipment is safe to use Enforce breaks – these are essential as

employees should not work at the PC constantly

Supply anti-glare screens to prevent headaches

Provide employees with appropriate training

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All employees at Caledonian Health & Fitness must ensure the following: That they use the equipment properly That they use adjustable brightness

control, colour etc to their individual needs

That they use the chairs correctly – chairs will have adjustable back rests

That they use anti-glare screens for the VDUs

HASAW (DSE) 1992 – HASAW (DSE) 1992 – the the EMPLOYEE’SEMPLOYEE’S responsibilities responsibilities

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All employees at Caledonian Health & Fitness must carry out the following procedure: Switch off the machine Place a notice on the machine telling

others that a fault has occurred Fill in a Faults Report and pass it to

the correct person eg Line Manager Do not use the machine

until it has been completely repaired

Mr Wallace decides to set up a Mr Wallace decides to set up a PROCEDUREPROCEDURE so that all employees so that all employees know what to do if the equipment know what to do if the equipment develops a fault?develops a fault?

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In groups of 3 or 4 create a procedure which could be used in your classroom when the printer breaks down

Ask your teacher if the winning procedure can be displayed on the classroom wall

Activities Complete the following tasks in

your Activities Booklet: Question 14: problems faced using

Display Screen Equipment

GROUP ACTIVITY

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All employees at Caledonian Health & Fitness must carry out the following procedure: Contact a first-aider immediately Stay beside the injured person –

reassure them that they are going to be okay

Make sure that the injured person remains still – important not to move them

Complete an Accident Report Form and make sure that all details are entered into the Accident Book

Mr Wallace also decides to set up a Mr Wallace also decides to set up a PROCEDUREPROCEDURE so that all employees so that all employees know what to do if they know what to do if they witness an witness an accidentaccident

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Activities Complete the following tasks in

your Activities Booklet: Question 15: good working practices Question 16: problem solving Question 17: true or false?