HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES ASSIGNMENT Index 1. GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES: 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 DEFINITION 1.3 NEED FOR SAFETY MEASURES 1.4 PROCEDURES 1.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES DEFINED BY THE WORK ACT 1974 1.6 WORKPLACE (HEALTH,SAFETY AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1992 2. LARSEN AND TOUBRO COMPANY : 2.1 HISTORY 2.2 THE JOURNEY 2.3 EXPANDING HORIZONS 2.4 OVERVIEW 2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES OF L&T 2.5.1 EHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 2.6 PRECAUTIONS 2.7 SAFETY 2.7.1 SAFETY TRAINING 2.7.2 PROJECT-SITE PRACTICES 2.7.3 SOME SAFETY AWARDS GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES >> Introduction: Increasing number of accidents involving workers has drawn our attention towards safety …show more content…
> All personnel going on site must be thoroughly briefed on anticipated hazards, and trained on equipment to be worn, safety procedures, emergency procedures, and communications. 3. General Work Practices: >This health and safety program shall be available to all employees. > Legible and understandable precautionary labels shall be affixed prominently to containers of chemicals, materials, and contaminated scrap, debris or clothing. This material will be labeled in accordance with appropriate local, state and Federal standards. > All confined space work must comply with local, state and Federal regulations. >The nearest hospital or medical care facility shall be located. Emergency phone numbers(police, fire, hospital, ambulance, poison center) shall be available on-site in case of incident. >> HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES DEFINED BY THE WORK ACT 1974: This contains a statement of general policy based on the legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It also contains sections in which organisational responsibilities and arrangements to ensure the health and safety are stated. It outlines the following areas to be covered in the statement > Health and safety policy statement - Statement of general policy, signed and dated > Responsibilities - overall, day-to-day, specific areas >
They will ensure that all equipment, including hazardous materials including cleaning materials and flammable substances are labelled and stored correctly and locked away securely.
The main features of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) is that it requires certain health and safety procedures to be maintained in a health and social care setting, for example, the act explains that there must be, safe operation and maintenance of working equipment, plant and system, maintenance of safe access to the workplace, safe use, handling and storage of dangerous/hazardous substances, training of staff to ensure that there is health and safety, to provide welfare for staff at work.
What are your responsibilities under current health and safety legislation, standards and guidance, eg the Health & Safety at Work Act (and any other relevant legislation).
This legislation places a duty on employers for the health and safety of their employees and anyone else on the premises. This includes responsibility for the teachers, non-teaching staff, children, visitors and contractors. In my
- The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), under which I have a duty to secure the health and safety of any persons – staff, students and visitors – in my place of work. I must avoid exposing anyone to risks in the workplace, through proper
Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting.
As a health care professional, I will help to ensure that work environment is safe by following the rules. Trashing materials in appropriate cans is the most important for all employees in the building. Knowing my responsibilities for my own health and safety in the workplace. If I found something unsafe condition, I will report immediately to my employer. Using personal protection equipment is important for your own safety.
My work setting follows the laws and standards set by the Health and Safety Act 1974:-
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering work-related health and safety. It sets out a lot of your employer’s responsibilities for your health and safety at work.
The legislations that cover health and safety are health and safety at work act 1974
1.1 - Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work setting. The Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the major piece of the health and safety legislation in Great Britain. It provides the legal framework to promote, stimulate and encourage high standards.
Task 4Ensuring health and safety is an important responsibility not only for the Managers but all associated with the premises. Evaluate your organisation’s health and safety policy and procedures in line with legislative requirements and propose recommendations on how health and safety should be managed
Under the Health & Safety at work Act I have many responsibilities as an employee. These responsibilities must be obeyed in order to maintain a safe working area and minimize any potential hazards or risks to yourself or others. Some of my responsibilities as an employee are as followed:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises.