INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE (2011 specification) UNIT IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICAITON Candidate report template Student number _______________________________ Location ______________________________________ Date of review / / Introduction including overview of area inspected and activities taking place This report follows an inspection of the worksites of an oil and gas company based in XXX in order to meet the requirements of the NEBOSH IGC 3 practical application. The Company is a leading engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) focused on the offshore upstream oil and gas market worldwide. The company’s headquarter is in XXX and one of its four (4) geographical business unit is in …show more content…
Electrical Safety Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires people in control of electrical systems to ensure they are safe to use and maintained in a safe condition. Use of multiple extension cables may result to electricity overload which may lead to fire. Use of tools and Equipment Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires that equipment provided for use at work, including machinery, is safe. Regular inspection of tools and equipment are already being done in the site as part of their daily work routine. However, worn-out or damaged tools are still visible in the worksite. Conclusions Overall, the company is able to maintain a satisfactory standard and compliance in Health and Safety. Most of the hazards found could be immediately be rectified by simple maintenance and tidying up of the area. This is a very low cost practice which in turn could improve the Health and Safety of the workforce. Management shows commitment and responsibility to ensure that the company is providing a safe and effective working environment to its employees, clients, and subcontractors. Cooperation and participation to health and safety among its workforce is very evident. The continuous cooperation between the Management and its workforce will definitely be the biggest factor to achieve excellence in its health and safety
State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work
It’s important that health and safety procedures are followed when using different types of equipment. The main focus is to keep a safe and hazardless environment for you and the people around you.
This requires the employer to assess and minimise any risks when working with electricity or electrical equipment.
|Explain how to create a safe and suitable environment for practitioners and clients | |Every organisation should have specific safety policies and plans tailored to their business and work environment, depending on| |what type of safety issues are relevant. By training all employees thoroughly in the safety policies, the organisation can | |ensure that an environment or situation is safe for all. Additionally, seeking the involvement of staff in drawing up plans or | |adding to them is an excellent way to obtain “buy in” and maintain compliance. | |When practitioners meet
Electrical: any electrical equipment/ tools used are safe, no bare wires showing or covers open to reveal workings.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations – to ensue health and safety risks are kept low. Health and Safety inductions could be performed to reduce risk. (Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations). For example, at Clarke Willmott for our new starters we always book a health and safety induction in on their first day to reduce risk.
The Company’s goal is to have zero work-related illnesses or injuries. However, in order to attain this goal, it will require a team effort involving both the Company and the employees. Only through such a coordinated effort can this safety plan be established and sustained.
State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:
health and safety procedures and practises should be under continual scrutiny and areas for improvement should be monitored and dealt with. A good method of monitoring & improving are health, safety and security procedures are visually. Check visitors have signed in the visitor’s book, look for items blocking fire exits or hallways, wet signs are in place during cleaning, COSHH cupboards are kept locked, medication trolleys are secure, hoists are clean and stored in a correct storage place. Policies and procedures need to be reviewed regularly to ensure they are still relevant, circumstances in workplace can change and new risk assessments will need to be put in place or old ones reviewed. Policies and procedures may need evaluating and developing
Criteria 1.4: State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:
The Health and Safety at Work Act is probably one of the main laws to consider as this not only affects your safety but
Also to avoid dangerous moving and handling, the employees then have the responsibility of making sure they use all equipment as they have been trained to do so, follow all health and safety working practices within their workplace, avoid putting themselves, other staff, individuals or visitors at risk, and making sure they report any hazards or risks to their employer.
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
Specific health problems associated with the workplace have contributed to the development of Particular health issues connected with the work environment have added to the advancement of the cutting edge safety and health development. These issues incorporate lung infections in diggers, mercury harming, and lung tumor attached to asbestos. Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals have an above normal extent of all day employments. For Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals working all day, normal week by week hours are 42.3 and profit are high - in the ninth decile. Unemployment for Health Professionals is underneath normal. H&S Professionals have an expansive extent of specialists amongst individuals in the 25-34 age section, making it an energetic and dynamic workplace. The unavoidable consequence of the expanded consideration given to safety and health is that bigger organizations are utilizing safety and health professionals and all organizations big or small are relegating these obligations to existing representatives.
I will now be looking at The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 legislation helps protect employees against electrical injuries that occur in the work place, each year in the UK there an estimated number of 1000 injuries at work all from electrical shocks or burns. They have to make sure all their equipment and supplies are safe by regular tests that show they are safe. At super Group the use of electrical equipment is daily they have many large machines and now in each department they use at least four laptops and other electrical equipment. There are three points every business has to make sure they follow: