The Inspection Of An Automobile Workshop At A111

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

2. Explain how and when to report potential health and safety risks that have been identified

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 HSE inspectors may ask to see an updated risk assessment of the environment as they want to analyse the safety of the setting and want to reinforce the importance of taking precautions when working with hazardous substances. These regulatory interventions have been put in place so that the management of health and safety risks do improve, they want to influence people’s knowledge so that they’re encourage to change their behaviour on sensible health and safety. They will regularly intend on investigating and inspecting various settings so that they are aware about Government laws in relation to health and safety. HSE inspectors will regularly visit a laboratory setting depending on its risk assessment level, so if it has a high risk level then they will be visited regularly to ensure that changes are being made and that things are improving. On the other hand, if safety procedures are being followed effectively from the start then these inspections will be irregular as the employer is trusted to keep employees safe. More so, if the legislation has been followed appropriately then the business will be able to work independently as they are responsible enough to follow laboratory procedures

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).

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.

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*provide protective clothing or PPE free of charge if risks can't be removed or adequately controlled by any other means

As cited in the Employee Safety Handbook given to employees of Wanzek’s states verbatim on pg. 24;

Item 1: Are approved safety glasses required (and being) worn at all times on the production floor? PASS. All employees were wearing safety glasses while working, and signs were posted.

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.

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.

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.

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.