Hands on General Inspection of Rm A111
A health and safety general inspection of an automobile workshop located at A111 was performed on January 28, 2017 at 1335hrs. The objective of the inspection was:
1. To identify actual/potential hazards in the work area.
2. Observe the students as they performed work in the automotive shop.
3. To recommend corrective actions based on the inspection/observation.
4. To recommend potential revisions to the inspection checklist to enhance/improve the hazard control program.
The following report details the components of the inspection that were identified as concerns by the inspection team through the use of an inspection checklist and observation of the work activities. The results of the inspection
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MSDS: An MSDS binder was present in the shop, but carts and equipment carriers were positioned in front of the MSDS board. As a result, the MSDS was not assessable for further inspection.
Supplier workplace WHMIS labels: Most of the chemicals used by the mechanics were decanted into plastic containers with no identifier workplace labels on them.
PPE use: A majority of the workers were wearing the appropriate PPE, but a number of them were not wearing hand gloves or safety glasses while performing tasks. In general, the ventilation of the shop was adequate, housekeeping was in good condition, the car lifting mechanisms had safety latches on them, the electrical cords were in good condition, and the shop was well lit. Interviews could not be conducted with the students and staff of the shop, hence, a number of elements of the inspection checklist could be verified.
Corrective actions and recommendations to reduce identified safety and ergonomic risk factors are provided in this report and includes engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls.
Even with proper setup and equipment, it is important to provide education and training to provide awareness of potential safety and ergonomic risk factors and strategies on how to minimize their risk of exposure.
An engineering change, such as the introduction of new workstation equipment or the redesign of the work area, can be utilized to eliminate or considerably reduce the worker’s
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:
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:
– collective protective measures– personal protective equipment (PPE)– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
|2.4 Explain how health and safety risk assessments are monitored|(6/9) | | | 019 | 019 | | | | | |
*report certain accidents, injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences to either the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or the local authority
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.
5.2 Avoiding hazardous manual handling , conducting a full risk assessment, reporting immediately any difficulties adhering to agreed working practices and using equipment correctly.
Before I start work, I ensure that the environment is spacious to avoid any accidents. By ensuring that the floor is dry and clear of any obstruction or material that could result to risk of an accident to both the service user and member of staff in line with Health and Safety first Aids Regulations 1987. I carry out checks on the residential areas and on the surroundings, fire checks and parked the wheelchairs and Zimmer frames in their appropriate places to avoid any accidents. I check to see that all doors and windows were locked and secured and areas are hazard
|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
Reporting of Injuries,Diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations of 1995 requires the reporting of work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences. The Act applies to all work related activities, but not to all work related incidents. The objective of the regulations is to enable the enforcing authorities to identify where and how risks arise and to investigate serious accidents so as to prevent them from occurring in the future and thus providing a safer work environment. The enforcing authorities can then help and advise you on preventive action to reduce injury, ill health and accidental loss,the main points of our own policy that relate to this are:
2. Explain how and when to report potential health and safety risks that have been identified
Occupational health and safety (OHS) in the workplace requires an effective systematic approach with strategies to control and monitor OHS risks and which is consistent with relevant OHS legislative requirements.
Validated compliance with regulations, site-specific safety plans, and industry best practices by leading work-site assessments and walk-throughs. Safety improvements spanned electrical cord, harness tie-off, protective equipment, and equipment operation credential fixes.
Therefore a more proactive approach is required to try and minimize any further injuries as a result of poor health and safety and mis-management practices.
A machine shop environment: activities that are undertaken in a machine shop environment can be things such as but not limited to milling, drilling, the use of lathes and the use of heavy duty machinery and due to such an accident and injury prone environment the PPE at work regulation 1992 is applicable. This regulation states that the employers are required to ensure that suitable PPE is used by the employees as well as keeping the PPE free of charge within the company. The PPE must be applicable for the activity at hand and the risks that may come along with it. The PPE must include equipment’s such as safety helmets, goggles as well as protective face masks. It must also be providing equipment such as air filters, overalls safety boots and gloves as well as ear defenders. It is also the employers’ job to provide competent training to their staff and provide the instructions on the use of the equipment.