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- European Health & Safety Regulations (6 Pack)
- 2. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
- Specifies which aspects of the workplace and its facilities apply for risk assessment purposes
- Windows
- Lighting
- Floors
- Ventilation
- Workstations
- Maintenance
- Cleanliness
- Toilets
- Specifies which aspects of the workplace and its facilities apply for risk assessment purposes
- 1. Management of Health and Safety at Work 1992
- Assessments undertaken by employers should cover all situations that may present a risk to staff and or visitors
- Clairfy what actions must be taken to comply with duties
- Compulsory risk assessments
- 3. Display Screen
- Poor display screen equipment can lead to discomfort and health problems (Stress)
- Is the image clear?
- Is the keyboard comfortable?
- Does the furniture fit with the workstation?
- Is the environment free from obstruction and well lit/
- Do i suffer from repetitive strain?
- Is the VDU affecting my eyesight?
- Poor display screen equipment can lead to discomfort and health problems (Stress)
- 4. Manual Handling
- Aim to reduce the amount of physical effort required by staff
- GOOD PRACTICE
- Change the layout
- Make loads lighter/easier to carry
- Provide Training
- Improve Lighting
- Avoid repetitive work
- GOOD PRACTICE
- Aim to reduce the amount of physical effort required by staff
- 5 PUWER - Provsion & Use of Work Equipment
- Ensure provision and use of safe work equipment
- Check equipment is suitable for the job & properly maintained
- Provide training and instruction
- Ensure all equipment is well lit and secure
- 6. PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
- Factors of PPE
- Regular Inspection
- Physical effort/ duration of activity
- Ease of cleaning
- Range of sizes/quality/newness
- Training and info on use of PPE
- Factors of PPE
- 2. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
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