Ensure the working environment is safe and healthy eg, good ventilation, temperature etc. Ensure you have an accident book, first aid kit, Sharps box for used razor blades and sterilising equipment. Ensure you have suitable insurance cover Get advice from your insurance supplier and make are you are covered for all aspects connected with your business. There are many health and safety legislations that are applicable to our industry:. Employers must control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
Everyone should be aware of how to store, handle, use and dispose of these products. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations These regulations require that certain measures must be taken when manual handling and lifting to avoid skeletal and muscular injuries.
Electricity at Work Regulations All electrical equipment must be regularly preferably annually checked for electrical safety. The Fire Precautions Act As a result of the assessment, there must be a policy in place which aims to minimise the risk of fire, reduce the spread of any fire, provide means of escape and take preventative action. Data Protection Act Ensure adequate welfare provisions are made.
Provide a safe place of work. This includes safe access and egress. Ensure any materials are handled, transported, used and stored safely. Communicate with safety representatives. Provide Employers Liability Insurance to cover employees. Provide PPE or any other equipment needed in the interests of health and safety.
Do employees have any responsibilities? Yes, there are duties for the employee too. Employees duties: Take care of their own health and safety and that of others.
Not interfere with any health hand safety equipment. Cooperate with employers. To report any unsafe equipment or conditions to their employer. To report accidents and near misses. To attend on-site inductions. The self-employed have the following duties; Take care of their own health and safety and that of others.
Cooperate with clients on health and safety matters. To report any unsafe equipment or conditions to their client. To report accidents and near misses to there client. To provide a small first-aid kit suitable to treat themselves. Tp provide their own Public Liability Insurance. Specifically, they require employers to do the following: Manage risk in the workplace by carrying out risk assessments.
Take action to reduce or eliminate risks. Provide staff with information and training with regards to safe working practices. Have a health and safety policy in place.
Under these regulations, employers must: Carry out a risk assessment for each DSE user at their workstation. This will identify hazards and evaluate any risks.
A clear record of the assessment and its findings should be kept and reviewed. Take measures to reduce risk Make provision for eye tests with an optician. Ensure regular breaks are taken Provide adequate training and information for all staff identified as DSE users. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations amended The Manual Handling Operations Regulations , as amended in apply to a wide range of manual handling activities, including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
Who is responsible for manual handling regulations? Employers have the primary responsibility. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations require employers to: Provide information and training on correct manual handling techniques. Ensure equipment provided is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended. Properly maintain manual handling equipment. Employees have responsibilities too. They should: Follow safe systems of work.
Use equipment correctly and safely. Cooperate with employers on health and safety matters. Let their employer know if they identify any manual handling risks Ensure they do not put others at risk.
Who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace? When deciding if an occurrence is reportable, you should consider the following: Was the way work is carried out or supervised a contributory factor? Was the accident related to any machinery or equipment being used? Are the premises in a poorly maintained condition? Death All deaths resulting from a work-related accident must be reported. Specific injuries including: Fractures Amputation Electric shock Crush injuries to the head or torso.
Any serious injury to the eyes leading to the permanent loss of or impaired sight. Severe burns i. Any injury causing loss of conscience. Non-fatal accidents to members of the public non-staff Accidents to the public must be reported if they result in an injury that requires immediate hospital treatment.
Over-seven-day incapacitation of a worker Accidents must be recorded but not reported where they result in over seven consecutive days of incapacitation.
Some occupational diseases or conditions Including RSI repetitive strain injury , carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, occupational dermatitis. It is also important to have policies and procedures in place to make sure that in the event of an accident, it is correctly documented and the person or people it affects are given the right care, compensation if needed and the right amount of time off work if required.
The Act also provides a structure for the government to issue health and safety guidance for employers, regulations and Approved Codes of Practice ACoP. These can provide more detailed explanations of what is expected from employers in different subject areas like DSE and working with hazardous materials COSHH.
In order to reduce the possibility or frequency of accidents at work, it is important to carry out risk assessments at regular intervals. Unfortunately, there is no direct guidance on how often a risk assessment should be carried out. This legislation covers the need to make risk assessments in the workplace to reduce risks.
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