Posted: September 13th, 2017

Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Task1 LO2.2: Not Achieved
You need to state ho often the aspects you’ve considered are checked for compliance.

Task2-

Lo2.3 Not Achieved
You need to support your evidence with codes of practice which will justify your evidence your reasoning.

Task3-
LO3.1: Not Achieved
You need to identify the hazards relevant to this particular environment and produce a risk rating.

Lo3.2: Not Achieved
You haven’t shown evidence of frequency and severity which can be used to establish risk ratings for your hazards.

M1 – Not Achieved
you need to use recognised sources and link them with the evidence you have provided using the proper Harvard referencing system.

M2 – Not Achieved
You have no shown enough clarity in your pro-forma and need to clearly explained how to read and interpret information including risk ratings.

D2 – Not Achieved
you need to show further evidence of how problems have been solved and considered by the use of evaluation techniques.

Name : Mohammed Al-Sada
ID – 213886
Health and Safety
Task 1 – Learning Outcomes 2.1 and 2.2
a)    To ensure safety in a workshop, there are rules and regulations required. They include
•    The management of health and safety at work regulation of 1999
The regulation stipulates that employers must assess the risk to health and safety of their employees, and must keep records of such assessment. Moreover, they should

plan, monitor, and review protective and preventive measures that result from the review. In addition, only qualified individuals should operate machinery, and the

risks and precautions clearly outlined for the employee.
•    workplace (health, safety and welfare) regulations 1992 and approved code of practice
The code has three chapters that state regulation for a safe place to work, safe movement, workstations, and cleanliness. Safety at work stipulates that the building

must be in good repair, have proper drainage and proper ventilation. Safe movement demands for level surfaces, well-lit movement areas, and hand rails where necessary.

Workstation require that areas of work must have a backrest or footrest where necessary, sensible height, and easy to access. Cleanliness stresses for provision of

clean non-slippery floors, and removal of dust and waste.
•    The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The regulation states that employers provided, and maintain protective equipment, and employees should use them at all times of operation. Moreover, employers must

ensure that electrical equipment is suitable for the intended use. Technical knowledge and experience is required for operating machinery. Moreover, electrical

systems, so far as reasonable, be of safe construction and properly maintained.
•    the law on maintenance, examination and testing of LEV
The regulation requires employers to thoroughly examine and test employees every 14 months for most processes, and six months for abrasion of metals lasting more than

12 hours.
•    the provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998
The regulation requires employers to provide suitable equipment for the jobs, provide adequate instructions and information, provide training for operators and

supervisors, and carry out regular maintenance of equipment. Furthermore, they must ensure that equipment is free from hazards and mechanical faults that cause harm to

the operator.
b)    Health and safety assessors work to protect workers’ health and safety by ensuring that risks in the workplace are properly measured. They make sure

establishments comply with all facets of health and safety regulations and that the areas of work are not the cause of health problems, injury, or even death. To do

this, they check business premises and investigate accidents, and execute the law.
The Health and safety examiners work principally for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). They affiliate to a general team or usually concentrate in a specific area,

such as harmful goods, construction, or forestry.
Typical work undertakings
Work activities differ, subject on the physical position and specialism, but routinely include:
•    Visiting different business and industrial locations to inspect measures taken to ensure good health and safety preparation.
•    examining accidents and grievances and defining any cessation of health and safety rules
•    undertaking inspections of machinery, operational environments and constructions, taking reading of noise, heat, and vibrations, and taking pictures and other

evidence where necessary
•    certifying that employees are given the applicable protective equipment, such as eye spectacles, ear shields or appropriate forms of gloves and clothing;
•    investigating safety measures taken to prevent industrial diseases;
•    examining techniques for functional work in hazardous surroundings or with potentially injurious substances
•    keeping updated on new information such as new legislation and health and safety standards
•    remaining cognizant about advances within particular segments of an economy, for example, in construction or agricultural settings
•    availing expert information and advice on health and safety to businesses and establishments and advising on prerequisite changes
•    discussing with operators and managers with the intention of to trying to eradicate possible conflicts involving safety considerations, production and profit
•    writing information on grades of assessments and examinations and finalizing detailed official procedure
•    determining when an action, for example notices or prosecution, may be required and assembling and presenting the appropriate proof
•    increasing health and safety operational programs and strategies;
•    evolving methods to predict feasible hazards drawn from understanding, historical facts and other applicable material sources;
•    Providing training and educational backing to managers and new trainee employee
c)    Points to consider include
•    Working conditions of ventilation pints, overhead fans, and localized air conditioner
•    Availability of passage area free from obstruction, debris or dangerous objects
•    Visibility and presence of adequate lighting required for work.
•    Has anyone complained about or been off work with a bad back, or persistent hand, arm, shoulder or neck problems which could be put down to work.
•    General hazards from movement of people, machines and vehicles in and around the workshop and visual fatigue from work requiring limited perception of detail
•    Use of appropriate fit and trained personnel at the right place, and Rotation of  work to prevent too much repetition
•    The control of dust, spray, fume and vapor- and the prevention of skin contact by adequate personal protection to minimize risks of adverse health effects,

with particular attention to precautions when machining, welding, polishing or grinding
•    Suitability of the equipment for the job being performed.
Task 2 – Learning Outcomes 1.3 and 2.3
This is a response to the annual safety audit carried out at the college engineering workshop. On the cleanliness, as exhibited by the workshop results, the daily

cleaning of floors and machines will continue as in line with health and safety requirements. The lighting is sufficient for use; however, areas with excess sunlight

will be toned down using tinted glass to better results. The ventilation is acceptable as per regulations, however, we will embark on creating extra ventilation for

summer using closable hatch windows. We have immediately installed the additional hand washing stations that had not been installed at the time of the audit. On

movement, we endeavor to provide adequate space for work, and repair any broken signage. We replace our kitchenware at least once every year, which is beyond even the

regulation requirements. We have provided our employees with adequate hearing protection, serviced out machines, and ensured that the noise level is below the required

threshold. Due to our technicians sudden illness we were unable to service our machines for a while, however, the new technician is catching up and would soon clear

the repairs inventory. Only qualified technicians with years of experience operate our machines, especially those without guards and interlocks. The obsolete abrasive

wheels have been destroyed, and new risk assessment has been scheduled for our normal one-week stock taking shutdown. The requirements for testing LEV include
•    Testing LEV systems every 14 months as per the HSE guidelines by professionals
•    Frequent testing of critical systems especially during extreme weather patterns and temperature changes

Task 3 – Learning Outcomes 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3
Risk assessment pro-forma

Company name: Loughbourough College                      date assessment was carried out:
Assessment carried out by:                                date of next review:

What are the hazards?
Who might be harmed and how?
What are you already doing?
What further action do you need to take?    Who needs to carry out the action?    When is the action needed by?
Done

Exposure to metal dust particles and fumes
Staff risks lung infections, such as asthma, from inhaling irritant fumes. Some fumes can cause cancer
•    Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) installed at machines and staff trained on proper usage.
•    LEV maintenance carried out, kept in good condition, and working efficiently.
•    LEV checked every 14 months by an experienced person.
•    Dust cleared up using a suitable vacuum cleaner, fitted with an appropriate filter.
•    Proper respiratory protective equipment (RPE) as well as LEV for very dusty works, and staff trained in how to use it.
•    Staff do health scrutiny questionnaire before starting, then yearly.
•    Any affected staff referred to a medical expert.

•    Remind staff of the metal dust and toxic fumes.

Manager
And supervisor

•    Remind staff to wear protective masks when dealing with toxic fumes.
Manager
And supervisor

Machinery

Staff risk grave and possibly lethal cut injuries following contact with moving parts of machinery, particularly grinding wheels and saw blades.

•    All machines secured as per manufacturers’ instructions.
•    Staff have adequate space at machines for working safely.
•    All machines fitted with brakes and necessary safety features.
•    Staff supervised by manager to ensure guards are always used.
•    Machines used  by a competent person.
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•    Download safety information sheets on the safe use of machines from the Health and Safety Works website and pin them up in the canteen.

Manager

Manual Handling
Staff may suffer musculoskeletal ailments, such as back pain, from handling heavy / bulky objects. Also risk of cuts when handling cutting tools
•    Staff trained in physical handling.
•    Work surface and machine slabs set at a comfortable height.
•    Strong, thick leather gloves provided for handling tooling and abrasive work.
•    Systems of work in place for the safe and careful handling of products.

•    Store tools next to the machine for ease of reach.

•    Remind staff to ask for a new set of gloves when old ones show wear and tear.
Manager/supervisor

Manager/ supervisor

Noise

Staff may suffer brief or permanent hearing injury from exposure to noise from machines.

•    Noise enclosures used and maintained in good condition.
•    Use of low noise tools
•    Planned maintenance for machinery and LEV systems.
•    Provision of noise cancelling  equipment..

•    Safely mount machines on non-vibrating surfaces.
Manager/ supervisor

Work at Height
Falls from any height can result in bruising and fractures.
•    Strong stepladder provided.
•    Only trained staff authorised to work at height.

•    State of stepladder to be checked periodically.
Manager

Vehicles

Staff may suffer severe, possibly fatal, injuries if hit by a vehicle such as a lift truck or a delivery lorry.
•    Fork-lift truck maintained and checked as per lease agreement.
•    Lift truck operated only by authorised staff.
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•    Only authorised people allowed in yard during deliveries

•    Ensuring safe driving practice by drivers.

Manager and all staff

Slips, trips and falls
Staff could suffer severe injuries such as bruises or fractures if they trip over objects, or slip, on wet surfaces.
•    Generally good housekeeping
•    Staff provided with strong and safe shoes.
•    Good lighting in all parts.    •    Carry out through cleaning once every week

Manager

Electrical

Fire
Electrocution and burns from live electrical wires.

Trapped staff could suffer smoke and fire burns

•    Residual current device (RCD) incorporated into main exchange board.
•    Training of staff to report damaged components such as sockets

•    Regular fire risk assessment
•    Schedule a maintenance heck with the landlord.
Manager

•    Repair any damage to the system

•    Implement fire risk assessment recommendations

Manager

Manager

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