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CAR 2012 |
CONTROL OF ASBESTOS REGULATIONS 2012 |
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CDM 2015 |
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS 2015 IF A PROJECT EXCEEDS 500 PERSON DAYS HSE TO BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE |
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CLP 2009 |
CLASSIFICATION LABELLING AND PACKAGING OF SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES REGULATIONS 2009 |
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CNWR 2005 |
CONTROL OF NOISE AT WORK REGULATIONS 2005 |
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COSHH 2004 |
CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS 2004 |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 37 |
OFFENCES BY THE CORPORATE BODY. CORPORATE BODY CAN BE CHARGED AND HASAW SECTION 40 REVERSES BURDON OF PROOF |
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COMPETENT PERSON |
SKILLS - KNOWLEDGE - APPTITUDE - TRAINING - EXPERIENCE |
Skate |
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HSG 65 |
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PLAN - DO - CHECK - ACT |
PDCA |
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HEALTH & SAFETY |
HEALTH = A STATE OF WELL BEING SAFETY = ABSENCE OF DANGER OR PHYSICAL HARM |
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3 MAIN REASONS TO MANAGE H&S |
MORAL - NO ONE SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO RISK THEIR HEALTH IN EXCHANGE FOR EMPLOYMENT - SOCIETY EXPECTS US TO FULFIL MORAL OBLIGATION LEGAL - BREACH COULD LEAD TO FINES AND IMPRISONMENT - ENFORCEMENT AGENCIESCAN ISSUE NOTICES FINANCIAL - FINES, LEGAL COSTS AND COMPENSATION - LOSS OF PRODUCT OR MATERIAL DAMAGE - INCREASED INSURANCE PREMIUMS - DAMAGE TO BRAND REPUTATION |
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VICARIOUS LIABILITY |
HASAW 1974 SECTION 36 EMPLOYERS ARE LIABLE FOR PERSONS INJURED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THEIR EMPLOYEES |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 40 |
BURDEN OF PROOF IS REVERSED AND EMPLOYER MUST PROVE THEY DONE EVERYTHING SFARP |
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SFARP |
- COMMON KNOWLEDGE - EXPERT KNOWLEDGE - INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE |
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A CLAIM |
- DUTY OF CARE OWED - BREACH OF DUTY - LOSS OR INJURY RESULTED DUE TO BREACH |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 2.2 |
A - PLANT - SAFE PLANT AND SYSTEMS OF WORK B - BOX - SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS AND MATERIALS C - CLASSROOM - INFORMATION INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING D - DOOR - ACCESS AND EGRESS - SAFE PLACE OF WORK E - ENVIRONMENT - SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND WELL BEING ARRANGEMENTS |
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IITS |
- INFORMATION - INSTRUCTION - TRAINING - SUPERVISION |
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HIERARCHY OF CONTROL |
- ELIMINATE - SUBSTITUTE - USE ENGINEERING CONTROL MEASURES - USE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL MEASURES AND SIGNS - PROVIDE SUITABLE PPE |
Esuup |
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CRITERIA FOR RISK ASSESSMENT |
- IDENTIFY HAZARDS - DECIDE HOW/WHO MAY BE HARMED - EVALUATE RISK AND PLAN PRECAUTIONS - RECORD FINDINGS AND IMPLEMENT - REVIEW ASSESS AND AMEND/UPDATE |
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SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK |
A CONTROLLED AND PLANNED SYSTEM OF WORK THAT HAS CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING: - PEOPLE - EQUIPMENT - MATERIALS - ENVIRONMENT - SYSTEMS |
PEMES |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 2 (4)(6)(7) |
4 - APPOINTMENT OF SAFETY REP 6 - CONSULT WITH SAFETY REP 7 - SAFETY COMMITTEE AND MEETINGS |
TRADE UNION REPS |
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CDM 2015 |
MAKES CLIENT ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS THEIR DECISIONS AND APPROACHES HAVE ON SAFETY |
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HAZARD |
SOMETHING THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE HARM |
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HAZARDOUS EVENT |
AN OCCURRENCE WHEREBY SOMEONE OR SOMETHING INTERACTS WITH THE HAZARD RESULTING IN HARM |
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RISK |
A MEASURE OF THE PROBALITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF A HAZARDOUS EVENT OCCURRING COMBINED WITH THE SEVERITY OF THE HARM FROM A HAZARD BEING REALISED |
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RISK ASSESSMENT |
TO EVALUATE THE RISK ARISING FROM THE HAZARD IDENTIFYING PREVENTATIVE AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES TAKING IN TO CONSIDERATION SUITABILITY OF EXISTING MEASURES AND DECIDING WHEATHER THE RISK IS ACCEPTABLE OR NOT |
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ABSOLUTE DUTIES |
FOR EXAMPLE PUWER REGULATION 11 USES LANGUAGE SUCH AS: MUST - SHALL - WILL HAVE TO BE CARRIED OUT |
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PRACTICABLE DUTIES |
MUST BE CARRIED OUT AND ARE ONLY LIMITED BY CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND INVENTION REGARDLESS OF TIME COST OR INCONVENIENCE |
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REASONABLY PRACTICABLE |
WEIGHING UP TIME INCONVENIENCE MONEY AND EFFORT AGAINST THE RISK LIKELIHOOD AND SEVERITY OF AN ACT OR OMISSION |
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DEFENSES TO A CLAIM |
- NO DUTY OF CARE OWED - NO BREACH IN DUTY OF CARE - NO INJURY CAUSED BY THE BREACH - VOLENTI NON FIT INJURIA - SOCIAL ACTION RESPONSIBILITY AND HEROISM ACT 2015 (SARHA) - LIMITATIONS ACT 1980 3 YEARS FROM DATE OF KNOWLEDGE - FORESEEABILITY |
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EMPLOYEES LIABILITY COMPULSORY INSURANCE ACT 1969 |
LIABILITY MUST BE INSURED AGAINST £5M PER CLAIM FOR 5 OR MORE EMPLOYEES IT MUST BE IN WRITING |
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SMART TARGETS |
- SPECIFIC - MEASURABLE - ACHIEVABLE - REALISTIC - TIMELY |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 2.3 |
WRITTEN H&S POLICY FOR 5 OR MORE EMPLOYEES - MUST BE BROUGHT TO EMPLOYEES ATTENTION |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY |
- MUST BE IN NUMEROUS FORMATS - EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATED - REVISED AS APPROPRIATE - MONITORED THROUGH AUDITS ETC |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY OBJECTIVES |
- ESTABLISH POSITIVE H&S CULTURE - PARTICIPANTS WITH A SENSE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND DIRECTION - MOTIVATION THROUGH STRUCTURED PROGRESS - OBJECTIVES TO BE DOCUMENTED - LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE STATED AND LEGISLATION QUOTED |
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HEALTH |
A STATE OF WELL BEING IN A PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SENSE |
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SAFETY |
ABSENCE OF DANGER OF PHYSICAL HARM TO PEOPLE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS |
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WELFARE |
THE PROVISION OF WORKPLACE FACILITIES THAT MAINTAIN THE BASIC WELL BEING AND COMFORT OF THE WORKER |
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WELFARE FACILITIES REQUIRED |
HASAW 1974 SECTION 1A WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 1992 - WHOLESOME DRINKING WATER IF NOT IN THE FORM OF A FOUNTAIN THEN DRINKING VESSELS MUST BE PROVIDED AND TAPS SHOULD BE MARKED SUITABLE OR UNSUITABLE FOR DRINKING AS APPROPRIATE. - SUITABLE AND SUFFICIENT WASHING FACILITIES INCLUDING SHOWERS WHERE APPROPRIATE. MUST INCLUDE HOT AND COLD WATER PLUS HAND TOWELS OR DRYER AND KEPT CLEAN, VENTILATED, LIT AND MAINTAINED. - SANITARY CONVENIENCES MUST BE PROVIDED AND ADEQUATE FOR THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AND GENDER. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, LIT AND MAINTAINED. - SUITABLE AND SUFFICIENT ACCOMODATION FOR CLOTHING WHICH SHOULD BE SECURE AND HAVE SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS TO HOUSE ANY POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED ITEMS - SUITABLE AND ADEQUATE CHANGING FACILITIES FOR MALE AND FEMALE. LOCATED ACCESSIBLE TO WORK ROOMS CONTAINING ADEQUATE SEATING. - REST AND EATING FACILITIES WHERE FOOD CAN BE PREPARED AND A HOT DRINK MADE OR OBTAINED. FACILITIES SHOULD INCLUDE RESTING FACILITIES FOR NURSING MOTHERS. - SUITABLE SEATING PROVIDED FOR STAFF - PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CIRCULATION OF FRESH AIR AND THE RENDERING HARMLESS OF ALL POTENTIALLY HARMFUL CONTAMINANTS. - APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF HEATING TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL COMFORT. AFTER ONE HOUR PHYSICAL LABOUR 13 DEGREES AFTER ONE HOUR OF OFFICE WORK 16 DEGREES OR A COAT PROVIDED TO MAINTAIN CORE BODY TEMP AT 37 DEGREES. - PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AND SUITABLE LIGHT TO ENABLE MOVEMENT OF PERSONNEL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT BETWEEN WORK STATIONS. |
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HSG65 PLAN - DO - CHECK - ACT |
PLAN: DETERMINE YOUR POLICY AND PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION
DO: RISK PROFILING, ORGANISE FOR H&S AND IMPLEMENT YOUR PLAN
CHECK: MEASURE PERFORMANCE INVESTIGATE ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS/NEAR MISSES
ACT: REVIEW YOUR PERFORMANCE LEARN FROM LESSONS LEARNED AND START THE PROCESS AGAIN
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CRIMINAL VS CIVIL |
CRIMINAL: - FOR PUNISHMENT - DEALS WITH OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE - BURDEN OF PROOF IS BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT - PROSECUTOR TO PROOVE GUILT - NO TIME LIMIT FOR PROSECUTION CIVIL: - RESOLVES OR REMEDIES ISSUES - DEALS WITH DISPUTES BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS - DECIDED ON BALANCE OF PROBABILITIES - CLAIMS MADE USUALLY 3 YEARS FROM DATE OF KNOWLEDGE OF ACCIDENT
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IMPROVEMENT NOTICE |
SERVED WHEN THERE IS A BREACH IN H&S LAW BUT NO SERIOUS OR IMMINENT DANGER EXAMPLE: NO RISK ASSESSMENT APPEALS TO EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL WITHIN 21 DAYS NOTICE SUSPENDED UNTIL APPEAL IS HEARD. |
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PROHIBITION NOTICE |
HALTS ACTIVITY SERVED WHEN: SERIOUS OR IMMINENT DANGER NOT NECESSARY FOR A BREACH OF LAW BUT NORMALLY INVOLVES ONE EXAMPLE: MISSING MACHINE GUARD APPEALS TO EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL WITHIN THE NOTICE REMAINS IN FORCE UNTIL THE APPEAL IS HEARD |
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CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE |
IS A PARTIAL DEFENCE TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE. IT APPLIES WHERE A CLAIMANT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR INJURUES BY THEIR OWN NEGLIGENCE. THE CLAIMANTS AWARD IS TGEN REDUCED OR DENIED ENTIRELY |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 6 |
DUTIES OF THOSE WHO MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURER MUST ENSURE - SAFE DESIGN INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF MACHINERY - SUBSTANCES ARE SAFE - PROVIDE INFORMATION ON USE AND COBDITIONS ESSENTIAL TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CARRY OUT RESEARCH TO MINIMISE RISK |
DESIGN (6 LETTERS) |
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MHSWR 1999 REGULATION 10 |
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES INCLUDING RISKS ASSESSED PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TAKEN AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES |
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MHSWR 1999 REGULATION 5 |
EMPLOYERS SHALL MAKE APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE EFFECTIVE PLANNING MONITORING AND REVIEW OF PROTECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
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MHSWR 1999 REGULATION 13 |
CAPABILITIES AND TRAINING OF ALL EMPLOYEES |
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MHSWR 1999 REGULATION 15 |
DUTIES TO TEMPORARY WORKERS |
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MANAGING CONTRACTORS |
- PLAN THE TASK - IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS INVOLVED - ASSESS THE RISKS - HAVE A POINT IF CONTACT - SIGN IN REGISTER - INDUCTION - PERMITS TO WORK CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR: - EXPERIENCE - QUALIFICATION - INSURANCE - MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES - RISK ASSESSMENT AND METHOD STATEMENTS CHECK THEIR WORK AND ENSURE THEY MAINTAIN THEIR WORK AREA |
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CDM REGS 2015 THE CLIENT |
THE CLIENT MUST: - MAKE SUITABLE ARRANGEMENTS FOR MANAGING A PROJECT - IF MORE THAN ONE CONTRACTOR APPOINT(IN WRITING) A PRINCIPLE CONTRACTOR AND OR DESIGNER - TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ENSURE THEIR COMPETENT - PROVIDE PC AND PD WITH RELEVANT PRE CONSTRUCTION H&S INFORMATION - PROVIDE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ASAP - ENSURE THE HSE IS NOTIFIED IF REQUIRED AND THE F10 IS DISPLAYED ON SITE - ENSURE THE PC/PD CREATE A PRE CONSTRUCTION PLAN BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS - ENSURE THE PD CREATES A H&S FILE AND MAKES IT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTIONS |
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CDM REGS 2015 THE DESIGNER |
MUST: - NOT ACCEPT APPOINTMENT ON A PROJECT WITHOUT BEING COMPETENT (SKATE) - NOT COMMENCE WORK UNLESS THE CLIENT IS AWARE OF THEIR OWN DUTIES - APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF PREVENTION AND PRE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION WHEN PREPARING OR MODIFYING A DESIGN - PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE P/D ON RESIDUAL RISK THAT COULD NOT BE ELIMINATED BY DESIGN - PROVIDE SUFFICIENT DESIGN INFO AND GUIDANCE TO ASSIST ALL OTHERS INVOLVED ASAP - REPORT ANY DANGERS OR RISKS TO THEIR OWN OR OTHERS H&S |
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CDM REGS 2015 THE PRINCIPLE DESIGNER |
MUST: - NOT ACCEPT THE APPOINTMENT UNLESS COMPETENT (SKATE) - PLAN MANAGE MONITOR AND COORDINATE THE PRE CONSTRUCTION PHASE TO ENSURE IT IS CARRIED OUT SAFELY SFARP - TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PREVENTION ANY CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN AND ANY H&S FILE - IDENTIFY, ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION - ENSURE DESIGNERS COMPLY WITH THEIR DUTIES - ENSURE ALL PARTIES COOPERATE - ASSIST THE CLIENT TO PROVIDE PRE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION - PREPARE H&S FILE AND ENSURE IT IS REVIEWED AND UPDATED AS NECESSARY - PREPARE AND SHARE THE PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING OF THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE - ENSURE INFORMATION IS SUFFICIENT AND PROVIDE ASAP - REPORT ANY DANGERS, HAZARDS OR RISKS |
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CDM REGS 2015 THE PRINCIPLE CONTRACTOR |
MUST: - NOT ACCEPT THE APPOINTMENT UNLESS COMPETENT - PLAN MANAGE MONITOR AND COORDINATE THE PRE CONSTRUCTION PHASE TO ENSURE IT IS CARRIED OUT SAFELY - DRAW UP A CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN AND ENSURE IT IS REVIEWED AND UPDATED AS NECESSARY - TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PREVENTION - SHARE INFORMATION WITH P/D THAT IS RELEVANT TO THE PLANNING MANAGING AND MONITORING OF THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN - ENSURE COOPERATION BETWEEN ALL PARTIES - ENSURE THAT EMPLOYERS AND SELF EMPLOYED PERSONS APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF PREVENTION AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN - WHERE THE PROJECT IS NOTIFIABLE DISPLAY THE F10 IN A PROMINENT PLACE - PREVENT UNAUTHORISED ACCESS TO THE SITE - PROVIDE A SUITABLE SITE INDUCTION - ENSURE ADEQUATE WELFARE FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED - PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION TO P/D FOR THE H&S PLAN - ENSURE SUITABLE INFORMATION OR INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED ASAP - CONSULT WITH WORKERS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES ON MATTERS WHIVH MAY EFFECT H&S - TO REPORT ANY DANGERS OR BREACHES IN H&S |
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CDM REGS H&S FILE |
MUST CONTAIN: - DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK - ANY HAZARDS NOT ELIMINATED AND HOW THEY HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED - KEY STRUCTURAL PRINCIPLES SUCH AS SAFE WORKING LOADS - HAZARD MATERIALS USED - INFORMATION ON REMOVAL OF INSTALLED PLANT AND MACHINERY - H&S INFORMATION FOR EQUIPMENT PROVIDED - THE NATURE, MARKINGS AND LOCATION OF SERVICES SUCH AS DRAINS OR UNDERGROUND CABLES/PIPES - PLANS SHOWING SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS FOR EXAMPLE FIRE EXITS |
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STATEMENT OF INTENT |
SETS QUANTIFIABLE ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY SHOULD BE SIGNED BY MOST SENIOR MEMBER IF MANAGEMENT AND DATED CONTAIN OBJECTIVES STATE LEGISLATION |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CULTURE |
- HOW PEOPLE FEEL ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY - WHAT PEOPLE DO ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE ORGANISATION - WHAT THE ORGANISATION HAS IN PLACE FOR H&S NEED TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE H&S CULTURE NO BLAME CULTURE GOOD MANAGEMENT PRESENCE |
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ORGANISATION BEHAVIOURS |
- CULTURE - LEADERSHIP - RESOURCES - WORK PATTERNS - COMMUNICATION |
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INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR |
- COMPETENCE - SKILLS - PERSONALITY - ATTITUDE - RISK PERCEPTION |
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JOB BEHAVIOUR |
- TASK - WORKLOAD - ENVIRONMENT - PROCEDURES |
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HUMAN ERRORS |
ERRORS OR VIOLATIONS SKILL BASED ERRORS: SLIPS OF ACTION LAPSE OF MEMORY MISTAKES: RULE BASED MISTAKES KNOWLEDGE BASED MISTAKES VIOLATIONS: ROUTINE - BAD PRACTICE (ITS JUST HOW WE DO IT) SITUATIONAL- TIME PRESSURES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OR EXCESSIVE WORK LOAD EXCEPTIONAL- BREAKING A RULE WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG FOR EXAMPLE ENTERING HAZARDOUS AREA WITH NO PPE TO ASSIST AN INJURED PERSON |
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BENEFITS OF TRAINING |
REDUCTION IN: - ACCIDENTS - WORK RELARED ILL HEALTH - WORK RELATED ABSENTEEISM - WORKER COMPENSATION - CHANCE IF ENFORCEMENT ACTION AND FINES IMPROVEMENT IN: - EFFICIENCY - RETENTION OF STAFF - HEALTH AND SAFETY - POSITIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY CULTURE |
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TYPES OF HAZARD |
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL THERMAL NOISE AND VIBRATION RADIATION TOXIC MATERIALS ERGONOMIC DESIGN |
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SOURCES OF HAZARD |
PEMES |
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RISK LIKELIHOOD CATEGORIES |
- ALMOST CERTAIN - HIGH - MEDIUM - LOW -IMPROBABLE |
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SEVERITY LEVELS |
- MAJOR - HIGH - MEDIUM - LOW - MINOR |
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT WORK REGULATIONS (PPER) 1992 |
PPE MUST BE SUITABLE FOR: THE PERSON THE TASK THE HAZARD ADEQUATE TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION MUST BE PROVIDED RECORD THE ISSUE OF PPE REPLACE USED PPE CLEAN PPE THAT IS REUSED |
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RESIDUAL RISK |
THE RISK THAT REMAINS AFTER CONTROL MEASURES HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE |
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SPECIAL CASE APPLICATIONS OF RISK ASSESSMENT |
THE YOUNG EXPECTANT AND NURSING MOTHERS DISABLED WORKERS LONE WORKERS |
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INFORMATION |
IMPROVES AWARENESS BUT RELIES ON RECIPIENTS TO INTERPRET. COMES FROM LEGISLATION AND COMPANY POLICY NOTICE BOARDS, SIGNS, BRIEFINGS AND INDUCTIONS |
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INSTRUCTION |
TO CONTROL BEHAVIOUR NO REAL KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECKS COMES FROM H&S RULES AND POLICY SUCH AS USE OF PPE DELIVERED BY TOOL BOX TALKS, SOPS AND AI's |
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TRAINING |
TO RAISE AWARENESS AND IMPROVE ATTITUDE TO H&S DEMONSTATIONS ETC |
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METHODS OF CONTROL |
TECHNICAL: PLACE OR JOB PROCEDURAL: SYSTEM OR ORGANISATION BEHAVIOURAL: PERSON |
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
- SLIPS TRIPS OR FALLS - FALLING OBJECTS - MECHANICAL - CRUSHING - INCISON OR CUTTING - STRAIN FROM MANUAL HANDLING - MUSCULAR SKELETAL DISEASE - HOT, TOXIC OR HARMFUL SUBSTANCES - EXCESSIVE NOISE OR VIBRATION - EXPOSURE TO HEAT OR COLD - MOVING VEHICLES |
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CONFINED SPACE |
A PLACE YOUR BREATHING OR BODILY MOVEMENTS MAY BE RESTRICTED SUCH AS TUNNELS, PIPES, TANKS, SILOS AND CHAMBERS
RISK OF: - FIRE OR EXPLOSION - LOSS OF CONCIOUSNESS DUE TO VAPOURS, FUMES, GASSES, LACK OF OXYGEN OR HEAT - DROWNING - ASPHYXIATION FROM FREE FLOWING SOLIDS
PERMIT TO WORK REQUIRED
HAZARDS: - FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES - OXYGEN DEFICIENCY - GAS, FUMES AND VAPOUR - INGRESS OR PRESENCE OF FLUIDS - SOLID MATERIALS THAT FLOW - EXCESSIVE HEAT PREVENTION: - INSPECTION PANELS - EXTERNAL TECHNIQUES SUCH AS WATER JETS - INTERNAL TECHNIQUES LIKE CAMERAS OR VIBRATORS |
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LONE WORKERS |
ONLY ONE PERSON ON SITE PEOPLE WORKING SEPARATE FROM OTHERS PEOPLE WORKING OUTSIDE NORMAL HOURS MOBILE WORKERS WORKING AWAY FROM SITE DRIVERS, POSTAL STAFF, DELIVERY STAFF ETC |
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PERMIT TO WORK |
WRITTEN SYSTEM TO CONTROL HIGH RISK JOBS NEEDS AN AUTHORUSOR AND ACCEPTOR MUST CONTAIN: WHO WHAT HOW WHEN HAZARDS CONTROL MEASURES ISOLATIONS NEEDED FOR: - CONFINED SPACE - HIGH VOLTAGE - MACHINERY OR PLANT MAINTENANCE - HOT WORKS - WORKING AT HEIGHTS |
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES |
RRFO STATES YOU NEED A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT THAT INCLUDES A EVAC PLAN. MHSWR 1999 REG 9 NECESSARY CONTACTS WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE MADE |
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FIRST AID REGS 1981 |
PRESERVE LIFE PREVENT CONDITION WORSENING PROMOTE RECOVERY PROVIDE TREATMENT REG 3 ALL EMPLOYERS MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES FIR ADMINISTERING FIRST AID FOR HIS EMPLOYEES REG 4 MAKE EMPLOYEES AWARE OF FIRST AID PROVISIONS REG 5 SELF EMPLOYED MUST ENSURE FIRST AID PROVISIONS ARE MADE |
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NUMBERS OF FIRST AIDERS |
DEPENDING ON: - HAZARDS AND RISKS - SIZE OF WIRK FORCE - ACCIDENT HISTORY RECORDS - RESILIENCE FOR FIRST AIDER ABSENCE - WORK PATTERNS - NUMBER OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE - ACCESS TO EXTERNAL FIRST SID |
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ACTIVE MONITORING |
SITE TOURS BY MANAGEMENT INSPECTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING MONTHLY REPORTS PPM CHECK LISTS |
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INSPECTION |
PUWER REG 6 EVERY EMPLOYER SHALL ENSURE WORK EQUIPMENT IS INSPECTED: - AT SUITABLE TIMES - AFTER EVENTS OR OCCURRENCES THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE CARRIED OUT BY COMPETENT PERSONS FINDINGS TO BE RECORDED CAN BE: - GENERAL WORK PLACE INSPECTIONS - STATUTORY INSPECTIONS SUCH AS BOILER CHECKS - PPM - CHECKLISTS |
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REACTIVE MONITORING |
- INVESTIGATION - REPORTS - REACTIVE MAINTENANCE - NEAR MISSES OR ACCIDENTS - COMPLAINTS BY WORK FORCE |
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INVESTIGATIONS |
- ESTABLISH CAUSE - IDENTIFY FAULTS - DETERMINE LOSSES - RECOMMEND ACTIONS - DETERMINE COMPLIANCE - PREPARE FOR DEFENCE IN COURT - INSURANCE REASONS - PREVENT REOCCURRING - ESTABLISH LIABILITY - DATA GATHERING AND TREND REPORTING - DISCOVER UNDERLYING CAUSES GAIT - GATHER INFORMATION - ANALYSIS FINDINGS - IDENTIFY CONTROL MEASURES - TAKE ACTION DEPTH OF INVESTIGATION DEPENDS ON ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL LOSS WHICHEVER IS GREATER |
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CAUSES |
IMMEDIATE UNSAFE ACTS: - NOT WEARING PPE - POOR HOUSE KEEPING
UNSAFE CONDITIONS: - MACHINE MALFUNCTION - BUILDING FAULT
ROOT OR UNDERLYING - LACK OF TRAINING - WRONG EQUIPMENT OR PPE PROVIDED - POOR SUPERVISON - EXCESSIVE WORKLOAD |
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FOLLOWING AN INCIDENT |
IMMEDIATELY: - ATTEND VICTIM - NOTIFY NEXT OF KIN - PRESERVE SCENE - REPORT TO HSE IF NEEDED LONG TERM: - IDENTIFY WITNESS - INVESTIGATE - REVIEW PROCEDURES REPORTING A DEATH: INFORM SENIOR MANAGEMENT HSE CORONER NEXT OF KIN H&S REP EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANIES |
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RIDDOR 2013 |
REPORT IF: - BROKEN BONE EXCEPT FINGERS AND TOES - AMPUTATION LIMBS FINGERS OR TOES - CRUSH INJURY TO HEAD OR TORSO - ANY BURN THAT COVERS MORE THAM 10% OF BODY - SCAPLING - LOSS OF CONCIOUSNESS - HYPOTHERMIA OR HEAT RELATED ILLNESS - 7 DAYS ABSENCE - 24 HOURS HOSPITAL STAY OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES: - CARPAL TUNNEL - OCCUPATIONAL DERMATITIS - RSI - HAND ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME - OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA - EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS BIOLOGICAL AGENT OR CARCINOGENIC |
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RECORDING AND REPORTING ACCIDENTS |
- IMPLIED REQUIREMENT UNDER MHSWR REG 5 - OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTIGATION - IDENTIFY FLAWS OR FAULTS WITH EXISTING CONTROLS - PROVIDES EVIDENCE - COMPLY WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF RIDDOR 2013 - SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMS AND PAYMENT REGS REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYERS TO KEEP AN ACCIDENT BOOK |
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AUDIT |
A SYSTEMATIC EXAMINATION IN TO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH AGREED STANDARDS CAN BE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL INVOLVES: - REVIEWING DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS SUCH AS INSURANCE, TRAINING, ACCIDENT BOOK, PERMITS TO WORK AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS - INTERVIEWING EMPLOYEES - REVIEWING H&S POLICY PREVENTS ACCIDENTS ENSURES COMPLIANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITYENSURES COMPLIANCE PROMOTES POSITIVE H&S CULTURE PROMOTES POSITIVE H&S CULTURE |
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INSPECTIONS |
SPECIFIC EXAMINATION OF WORK PLACE EQUIPMENT OR ACTIVITIES FOR EXAMPLE CHECK LISTS OR PPM |
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INSURED COSTS |
- EMPLOYEE/THIRD PARTY COMPENSATION - DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS AND PLANT - DAMAGE TO VEHICLES EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS - MEDICAL COSTS - LEGAL COSTS OF COMPENSATION AND PROSECUTION |
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UNINSURED COSTS |
- DAMAGE TO PRODUCT AND MATERIALS - EMERGENCY SUPPLIES AND FIRST AID - CLEAN UP COSTS - DELAYS AND WEAKENED MORALE - LOSS OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE - OVERTIME AND TEMPORARY LABOUR - INVESTIGATION COSTS - SUPERVISOR/MANAGER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INVESTIGATION - INCREASE IN INSURANCE - ENFORCEMENT AGENCY COSTS - COURT FINES - EFFECTS ON GOOD WILL AND REPUTATION |
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DIRECT COSTS |
- INSURANCE - COURT COSTS - FINES - SICK PAY - DAMAGE OR LOSS AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT - CLEAN UP COSTS |
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INDIRECT COSTS |
- LOSS OF PRODUCTION DUE TO LOW MORALE - LOSS OF SUPERVISOR/MANAGERS TIME DUE TO CLEAN UP AND INVESTIGATION - REPLACEMENT COSTS OF MATERIALS OR MACHINERY - FAILURE TO FULFIL ORDERS ON TIME, LOSS OF BONUSES AND PENALTY PAYMENTS |
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EMPLOYERS LIABILITY COMPULSORY INSURANCE ACT 1969 (ELCI) |
EMPLOYER MUST BE INSURED FOR £5M PER CLAIM SECTION 3 EXEMPTS CERTAIN ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS COUNCILS |
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REASONABLY PRACTICABLE SCALES |
RISK LIKELIHOOD AND SEVERITY AGAINST TIME INCONVENIENCE MONEY AND EFFORT |
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MAXIMUM SENTENCE MAGS |
UNLIMITED FINE, 6 MONTHS IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. SIBJECT TO CHANGE TO 51 WEEKS IMPRISONMENT (12 MONTHS IN SCOTLAND) |
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MAXIMUM SENTENCE CROWN |
2 YEARS IMPRISONMENT AND UNLIMITED FINE OR BOTH |
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COURT ORDERS |
- REMEDIAL ORDER - TAKE STEPS TO REMEDY THE ISSUES THAT CAUSED THE OFFENCE - PUBLICITY ORDER - ONLY IN CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER CASES - COMMUNITY ORDER - COMPLETE WORK TO MAKE AMENDS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY - DISQUALIFICATION ORDER - 5 YEARS SUMMARY 15 YEARS INDICTABLE OFFENCE. PREVENTS A DIRECTOR FROM HOLDING DIRECTORSHIP |
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HSE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS |
RESPONSIBLE FOR: - H&S STRATEGY - H&S COMPLIANCE - PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION SUCH AS CODES OF PRACTICE - CAMPAIGNS FOR BETTER H&S IN THE WORK PLACE - CARRIES OUT WORK PLACE INSPECTIONS - CARRIES OUT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS - ISSUES VERBAL OR WRITTEN WARNINGS, IMPROVEMENT OR PROHIBITION NOTICES |
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POWERS OF AN INSPECTOR HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 20 |
- ENTER THE PREMISES AT ANY REASONABLE TIME - TAKE A CONSTABLE OR OTHER AUTHORITY TO ASSIST IN GAINING ENTRY IF ENTRY IS BLOCKED - EXAMINE AND INVESTIGATE - TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OR MEASUREMENTS - TAKE SAMPLES - ORDER TESTING, DISMANTLING OR EXAMINATION OF PLANT AND MACHINERY - TAKE POSSESSION OF ITEMS - REQUEST ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS INCLUDING A WRITTEN STATEMENT - TO INSPECT AND TAKE COPIES OF ANY RELEVANT DOCUMENTS - TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE - TO SERVE IMPROVEMENT NOTICE OR PROHIBITION NOTICE |
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IMPROVEMENT NOTICE HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 21 |
- THE IMPROVEMENT MUST BE SPECIFIED AND COMPLIED WITH IN A SET TIME - NOTICES ARE ONLY LIFTED BY THE ACT OF COMPLIANCE - RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM COMPLIANCE LIES WITH THE EMPLOYER - EMPLOYER HAS 21 DAYS TO APPEAL |
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PROHIBITION NOTICE HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 22 |
- IF AN ENFORCING OFFICER/INSPECTOR IS OF THE OPINION THAT A WORK PLACE ACTIVITY INVOLVES OR WILL INVOLVE SERIOUS INJURY PROHIBITION NOTICE WILL TAKE IMMEDIATE EFFECT. - IF MACHINERY NEEDS TIME TO SAFELY DECOMMISSION THEN A DEFFERED PROHIBITION NOTICE WILL BE SERVED - EXAMPLES MAY BE UNGUARDED MACHINERY - EMPLOYER HAS 21DAYS TO APPEAL |
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APPEALS AGAINST NOTICES |
- 21 DAYS TO APPEAL - APPEAL MADE AT EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL - ONCE APPEAL IS LOGED IMPROVEMENT NOTICE IS SUSPENDED - PROHIBITION NOTICE WILL STAND UNTIL APPEAL DECISION IS MADE - APPEAL TIME MAY BE EXTENDED IF IT WAS NOT REASONABLY PRACTICABLE TO APPEAL WITHIN THOSE 21 DAYS |
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COMMON LAW |
- JUDGE MADE BASED ON PREVIOUS CASES - NOT WRITTEN DOWN - DUTY OF REASONABLE CARE TO YOUR NEIGHBOUR (NEIGHBOURHOOD PRINCIPLE) |
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STATUTE LAW |
- WRITTEN DOWN AND CODIFIED IN ACTS AND LEGISLATION - A RANGE OF LEVELS OF CARE SUCH AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE - HAS ROYAL ASSENT |
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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL |
DEALS WITH: - VICTIMISATION - DISMISSAL ACTUAL OR CONSTRUCTIVE - HEARS APPEALS AGAINST NOTICES - SUSPENSION FOR MEDICAL AND MATERNITY GROUNDS |
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TORT OF LAW |
A CIVIL WRONG COMMITTED BY ONE PERSON AGAINST ANOTHER. SUCH AS NEGLIGENCE |
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DEFENSES AGAINST NEGLIGENCE |
- NO DUTY OF CARE OWED - NO BREACH IN DUTY OF CARE - BREACH DID NOT LEAD TO DAMAGE - FORESEEABILITY SUCH AS NO KNOWLEDGE OF NEW SUBSTANCES - VOLENTI NON FIT INJURIA TO ONE WHO IS WILLING NO HARM IS DONE |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 2.1 |
TO ENSURE SO FAR AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK OF EMPLOYEES |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 3 |
DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS AND SELF EMPLOYED PERSONS OTHER THAN EMPLOYEES PRIVIDE RISK ASSESSMENTS AND NOT EXPOSE TO ANY RISK |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 2.3 |
EMPLOYER MUST PREPARE AND REVISE A WRITTEN H&S POLICY. PROVIDE IT IN NUMEROUS FORMATS AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 7 |
DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES MUST: - ENSURE THEY TAKE REASONABLE CARE OF THEIR OWN HEALTH AND SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS WHO MAY BE AFFECTED BY THEIR ACTS OR OMISSONS - COOPERATE WITH THE EMPLOYER TO ENSURE THAT THE EMPLOYER CAN COMPLY WITH HIS STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS SUCH AS WEARING PPE PROVIDED |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 8 |
DUTIES OF ALL PERSONS: NO PERSON SHALL INTENTIONALLY OR RECKLESSLY MISUSE OR INTERFERE WITH ANYTHING IN THE INTERESTS OF HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE |
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HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 9 |
EMPLOYER SHALL NOT CHARGE SUCH AS FOR PPE OR HEALTH SURVEILLANCE |
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MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS (MHSWR) 1999 - REGULATION 3 |
REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO ASSESS THE RISK TO EMPLOYEES. IF 5 OR MORE EMPLOYEES THE RISK ASSESSMENT FINDINGS MUST BE RECORDED IN WRITING |
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MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS (MHSWR) 1999 - REGULATION 7 |
THE EMPLOYER MUST APPOINT ONE OR MORE COMPETENT PERSON TO ASSIST IN COMPLYING WITH H&S |
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MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS (MHSWR) 1999 - REGULATION 14 |
EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO USE MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND SUBSTANCES ETC IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND TRAINING RECEIVED. THEY MUST ALSO INFORM THEIR EMPLOYER OF ANY SHORT COMINGS IN H&S ARRANGEMENTS OR ANY SERIOUS OR IMMEDIATE DANGER |
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MHSWR 1999 REGULATION 4 |
REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO IMPLEMENT PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES THIS INCLUDES: - AVOIDING THE RISK - EVALUATING THE RISKS THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED - COMBATING THE RISK AT SOURCE - ADAPTING THE WORK TO THE INDIVIDUAL - ADAPTING TO TECHNICAL PROGRESS - REPLACING THE DANGEROUS WITH THE LESS DANGEROUS - DEVELOPING A COHERENT PREVENTION POLICY - GIVING COLLECTIVE PROTECTIVE MEASURES PRIORITY OVER INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES - GIVING APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONS TO EMPLOYEES |
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MHSWR 1999 REGULATION 5 |
APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE FOR THE PLANNING, ORGANISATION, CONTROL, MONITORING AND REVIEW OF PREVENTATIVE AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES. EMPLOYERS WITH 5 OR MORE EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THIS IN WRITING |
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MHSWR 1999 REGULATION 6 |
HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO CARRY OUT HEALTH SURVEILLANCE OF EMPLOYEES WHERE THERE IS A DISEASE OR ADVERSE HEALTH CONDITION IDENTIFIED IN A RISK ASSESSMENT. SUCH AS DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT OR CONTROL OF ASBESTOS AT WORK |
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MHSWR 1999 REGULATION 8 |
PROCEDURES FOR SERIOUS AND IMMINENT DANGER EMPLOYERS ARE REQUIRED TO SET UP EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND APPOINT COMPETENT PERSONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH IDENTIFIED ARRANGEMENTS |
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