Post on 21-Dec-2015
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Safe Working PracticesSafe Working Practices Mark Mallen
Health and Safety ManagerFenlockHansen Ltd
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Introduction Introduction
Define a safe way of workingCompiled after risk assessmentBefore the task startsEverybody knows what to doPeople work safely
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Objectives Objectives
Name 3 types of communicationDescribe the benefits of the
different types of communicationDescribe the most effective way
of communicating informationDescribe why we write SWPsWhat do we do before we write a
SWP
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AgendaAgenda
Forms of communicationPractical exercises
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The Hansen method– Safe working practices– Information, instruction and training– Record keeping– Pro forma– Procedures
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AgendaAgenda
Practical exerciseRemember
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Forms of CommunicationForms of Communication
Written
– Letters – Instructions– Signs
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Forms of CommunicationForms of Communication
Verbal
– Person to person– Telephone
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Forms of CommunicationForms of Communication
Physical
– Body language– Facial expression– Gestures
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Practical ExercisesPractical Exercises
Practical exercise 1– Complete the following pro forma
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Practical ExercisesPractical Exercises
Practical exercise 2– Relay clear and concise instruction
over a telephone (non face to face), in order to complete a task
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Practical ExercisesPractical Exercises
Practical exercise 3– Write a set of instructions to enable
work colleagues to complete a task successfully
– Task: tying a shoelace
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The Hansen MethodThe Hansen Method
A developed safe working practice
For every activity
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Validated by means of a risk assessment
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Including complimentary assessments
– COSHH– Manual Handling
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The control measures identified form the basis of the written safe working practice
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Follows a logical sequenceWhat must be in place before the
task startsHow the task is done
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Training requiredCompetence or certificationPPE required
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Developed by the persons conducting the task
Led by the manager
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Reviewed and agreed
– Before adoption in the workplace
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If in doubt
Ask
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Information, Instruction and Information, Instruction and TrainingTrainingEmployersMust provide
– Sufficient instruction and training To ensure
– CompetencyBefore starting the task
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Information, Instruction and Information, Instruction and TrainingTrainingExplainedFace-to-faceTo gain understanding
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Information, Instruction and Information, Instruction and TrainingTrainingEmployees
– Understand assessments– Know the controls– Use them
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Record KeepingRecord Keeping
Responsible managers shall– Maintain a file– Issue additions or amendments– Outdated copies destroyed– Keep records of issue– Keep records of training
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Practical Exercise 4Practical Exercise 4
Compile a safe working practice for a task you complete– The task will use substances and
involve manual handling
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The following will be issued– Material safety data sheet– Risk assessment record– Manual handling assessment record– COSHH assessment record– Safe working practice pro forma
Any questions
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Remember!Remember!
Keep it simple!Make sure people know it and
understand it!Say what we do!Do what we say! If in doubtAsk
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Objectives Objectives
Name 3 types of communicationDescribe the benefits of the
different types of communicationDescribe the most effective way
of communicating informationDescribe why we write SWPsWhat do we do before we write a
SWP
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Thanks for listening– Any questions?
Don’t forget– Be safe!