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1. Identify hazards 2. Identify who may be harmed 3. Evaluate risks and decide precautions 4. Record findings 5. Review and update
Regular reviews ensure that risk assessments remain suitable and sufficient, reflecting any changes in the workplace or processes that could introduce new hazards.
It is the responsibility of management and supervisors to ensure that risk assessments are communicated effectively to all workers.
Make the area safe, isolate electricity if required, call emergency services, give first aid if trained, and do not put yourself at risk.
The fire triangle consists of heat, fuel, and oxygen. Removing one of these elements will stop the fire, which is crucial for fire prevention and firefighting strategies.
Class A: Solid materials (wood, paper), Class B: Flammable liquids, Class C: Flammable gases, Electrical fires: Involves live electrical equipment.
Accidents and near misses must be reported to ensure that safety measures can be improved and future incidents can be prevented.
Keep feet shoulder-width apart, bend knees not back, keep the load close to the body, avoid twisting, and ask for help or use mechanical aids.
Safe isolation is required when working on circuits, maintenance, fault finding, or alterations. The procedure includes identifying the correct circuit, switching off the supply, locking off the isolator, attaching a warning label, and proving dead using an approved voltage tester.
These regulations state that electrical systems must be safe at all times, work must be carried out by competent persons, live working must be avoided unless unavoidable, and equipment must be maintained.
COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and covers substances like adhesives, solvents, oils, and cleaning chemicals, requiring safe storage, correct PPE, training, and use of COSHH data sheets.
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities are responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations, inspecting sites, issuing improvement and prohibition notices, and prosecuting violations.
A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm, while a risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm occurring.
Stop work immediately, do not disturb the material, report to a supervisor, and ensure that only licensed contractors handle its removal.
Inspect equipment before use, use the correct equipment for the task, secure ladders, avoid overreaching, and follow working at height regulations.
Red indicates prohibition or fire equipment, yellow indicates a warning, blue indicates mandatory action, and green indicates emergency escape or first aid.
Hazardous substances should be stored in designated areas, in appropriate containers, and in compliance with COSHH regulations to prevent exposure and accidents.
Having trained first aiders and accessible first aid kits is crucial for providing immediate assistance in case of injuries or medical emergencies, potentially saving lives.
Common electrical hazards include electric shock, burns, arc flash, fire, trips and falls, sharp objects, and manual handling injuries.
Ensure safe isolation of circuits, use appropriate PPE, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and verify that equipment is de-energized before beginning work.
Live working poses significant risks of electric shock and electrocution, and should only be performed when absolutely necessary and by qualified personnel.