Apmdc induction training

DATE: 23 R D SEPT, 2014VENUE: APMDC HEAD OFFICE

APMDC Safety Induction Training

ASSOCIATED PORTS AND MARINE DEVELOPMENT CO LTD

Defining Health & Safety

• Health is defined as both physical and mental well being.

• Ill health can include physical injuries and mental ailments.

• Accidents are unplanned events that can lead to injury.

• Safety is the control of unplanned events.


To ensure all employees understand our health and safety requirements.

To enable employees to recognise and control hazards.

To improve health and safety through effective management, communication and training.

Health and Safety Induction Aims and Objectives


What Does Poor H & S Mean?

• Civil liability.• Criminal liability.• Poor business – less orders.• Fewer jobs• High staff turnover.• Higher insurance premiums.• Less profits.


What is the Price of H & S?

• Each year around 230 people die at work.

• Prison sentences of up to two years for breaches of statutory duties.

• Unlimited fines for breaches of statutory duties.


What is H & S?

• Zero accidents.

• Zero illness and disease.

• Good general well being.


Accidents

All accidents have:• Causes.• Effects.

Causes can usually be controlled.Effects are down to luck.


What Causes Accidents?

Lack of training.Lack of information.Distractions.Ill-health.Rushing.Stress.Poor housekeeping.Ignoring rules.


Underlying Factors

Poor or insufficient Training.Environment.Lack of Supervision.Lack of maintenance.Workplace conditions.Working procedures.


The Accident Triangle

1 Serious

Accident

10 Minor Injuries

30 Property Damage

600 Near Misses

For every accident there are 600 near misses


Accident Statistics 2014

Fatalities – 1

LTI -1.

Near misses - ???????


The Cost of Accidents at Work

Insured costs –Injury & ill-health.Uninsured costs – up to 36 x greaterLegal costs / Fines.Product damage. Lost orders. Etc.


Other Factors

Alcohol.Drugs.Smoking.Fooling about.Inadequate protection


Don’t Fool About


Our Policy

It is a requirement that the health and safety policy is seen by all employees and those working on the organisation's premises. It represents the position/policy of the organisation with respect to Health and Safety.


We Will Ensure

Safe plant and systems of work.Safe use, handling, transport and storage of

substances and articles.Provision of information, instruction,

training and supervision. Safe place of work access and egress.Safe working environment with adequate

welfare facilities.


Risk Assessments

Risk assessments are used to reduce accidents by utilising the following:

PlanningOrganisationControlMonitoringReview


Steps to Risk Assessment

Hazard identification.Persons at risk.Evaluation of risk level and risk controls.Risk controls (existing & additional).Record findings of risk assessment.Monitor and review.


Hazards & Risks

Hazard - An element / substance which has the potential to cause harm.

E.g. electricity.

Risk – The likelihood of it occurring. E.g. electrocution.


Identifying Hazards

A short list of some of the regulations – there are many.

Management of health & safety at work.Manual Handling.Display Screen equipment.Workplace health, safety & welfare.Provision & use of work equipment.PPE


Who is at Risk

Employees.

New employees

Contractors.

Visitors.

The Public.


In Simple Terms

What are the hazards.

Who might be harmed.

Control the risk.


Investigating Accidents

Purpose:To identify what occurred before and after

the incident.To identify shortcomings.To prevent it happening again.Investigations never apportion blame.


Accident Reports

All accidents must be reported even if there are no injuries.


First Aid

The aim of first aid is to:

Prevent minor injuries becoming major.Prevent death.

The First Aid kit is located:The First Aiders are:


In Case of Accidents

Remove the danger IF you can do so safely.Summon first aid.Note the witnesses.Alert your supervisor.


PPE

Personal protective equipment is provided for your work as a last resort if hazards cannot be controlled by other means.

Faulty PPE must be reported to your supervisor ASAP.


Fire Safety

The aim of fire safety is to:

Prevent fire.Detect fire.


Causes of Fire

Arson.Electrical faults.Poor housekeeping.Smoking. Carelessness.


Fire Needs

Oxygen.An ignition source.Fuel.

Take away one of these needs and the fire does not exist.


Effects of Fire

Burns.Oxygen depletion.Building damage.Heat.Smoke damage.Death.All of the above can have a negative effect

on our business.


Preventing Fire

Store combustibles correctly.Good housekeeping practices.Check electrical equipment.( PAT )No smoking policy is in place.Alarm systems in place.


Equipment & Training

All personnel will be trained in fire safety.This includes knowledge of:

Raising the alarm. Evacuation. Assembly points. Fire extinguishers location & use. Fire wardens.


Fire Knowledge

You need to know:

Escape routes. Location of equipment & usage. Meaning of signage


Electricity

We need to protect against:

Danger from the system & equipment.Abuse of the system & equipment.Unauthorised repairs.Unauthorised usage.


Effects of Electricity

Burns.Electric shock.Explosion.Fire.Secondary effects.


Reportable Faults

Insufficient sockets.Misuse of extension cables.No isolation switches.No signage outlining high risk areas.Abuse.No competent people.


Portable Appliances

Any item with a plug attached.All appliances must be PAT tested annually.No non-company appliances allowed unless

tested and with permission.All appliances must be physically examined

before use – bare wires etc.Any appliance found to be faulty must not

be used.


Work Equipment

Anything used at work & it must be:

Suitable for its intended use.Adequately maintained.

All personnel:Must be sufficiently trained.


Working at Height

Any height above 2 metres may lead to:

People falling.

Objects falling.


Manual Handling

Lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying & moving of an object by physical force.


Manual Handling Factors

The task.The individual.The load.The environment.


Employers Duties

Avoid manual handling if possible.Risk assess activities.Reduce any risk.Provide information, instruction, training

and supervision.


Employees Duties

Take reasonable care.Co-operate with the employer.Follow training guidelines and use systems correctly.Report any danger.Control of substances hazardous to health

Employees must:Follow all safe systems of work.Use safety controls.Use PPE where required.Report defective PPE where necessary.Maintain good personal hygiene.


Employees Charge


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