Guidance Notes: Retail Motor Company Risk Assessment Example

Hazardous Task, Work Activity or Equipment and Appropriate Control Measures (i.e. precautions to be taken)

A. Workshop

Wheels and Tyres 1. Air blasts from over inflation of tyres, rupture or bursting.

• Vehicles are raised safely before the wheel removed.

• Remove valve core from tyre to be repaired to ensure it is fully inflated.

• Do not deflate tyres by breaking the bead seal.

• Correct tools on good condition are used for removing and replacing wheel nuts and levering tyres off wheels (e.g. pneumatic tool with correct sized socket end).

• Inflate tyres to correct pressure and never inflate car tyres above 40psi (pounds per square inch)

• Use a well maintained accurate pressure gauge with at least two metres of air line between gauge and clip-on chuck.

• Stand clear of tyres during inflation.

• Use air line controls with “dead man” handle operation.

Page | 1 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • For commercial vehicles wheel tyres are inflated in two stages, slowly at first to no more than 15psi when the wheel and tyre should be checked to ensure correct fit. Tyre is deflated and the wheel and tyre re-assembled if a correct fit is not achieved. Air pressure is never used to force fit wheel and tyres. Complete inflation using either a suitable tyre cage, or underneath a suitable horizontal clamp, or behind a suitable screen or separation wall. Use horizontal clamps or enclosures for very large tyres.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe ways of inflating tyres.

2. Welding car wheels to which tyres are fitted may cause explosion or violent separation of rim halves in split-rim wheels.

• Check whether the wheels consist of several removable components

• Tyres not removed until deflated.

• Dirt and dust removed before examining the wheel and tyre.

• Replace seriously damaged wheels.

• Bolts which hold divided wheels together are never secured in position by welding of the bolt head to one half of the wheel.

3. Lifting heavy wheels and tyres on commercial vehicles.

• Use good lifting techniques to lift tyre and wheels from vehicles.

• Two people are used if space permits.

• Wheels/tyres should only be rolled if totally under control at all times, especially where there are slopes.

• Staff trained in correct lifting method.

4. Wheel bead breakers machines can trap operatives’ fingers.

• Machine positioned in a tidy, well-lit and unobstructed work space to prevent the worker being distracted.

5. Wheel balancing machines may have exposed drive machinery which could cause clothes to be caught during rotation, or loose objects may fly off the wheel (weights, mud, stones etc).

• Wheels checked for small stones etc before placed on machine.

• Drive shafts and the rotating road wheel effectively guard, fitted with a fully interlocked cover to protect the wheel while it is in motion and brakes the wheel immediately it is lifted.

• Interlock check at regular intervals and a record kept.

• Failures on interlock reported immediately to manager and machine switched off.

• Electrical controls positioned so that the operator does not have to reach across the machine to use it.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe use of wheel balancing machines.

Equipment and Machines

• Four post hoists have effective “dead man’s” controls, toe protection and automatic chocking.

• Hoists are checked to see if they have been thoroughly examined within the last six months.

• Raised platforms have barrier rails.

• Support arm pads are set to correct height before raising the vehicle on tow post hoists.

• Weight distribution of vehicle being lifted and the effect of the removal of major components are constantly evaluated.

• Lights are fixed to runways of lifts where it is necessary to light the underside of vehicles.

• Vehicles are chocked fore and aft on at least one wheel with portable chocks.

• Damage to structure and cables, leakage of hydraulic fluid, movement of lift on its foundations are reported immediately to management.

• Operators stand well clear of lifts when being lowered and all tools etc are cleared from underneath the lift.

7. Collapse or misuse of jacks, or vehicles falling off.

• Trolley or bottle jacks rating is checked to ensure it can lift the vehicle weight.

• Condition of jack is checked before use (e.g. saddles).

• Vehicles are only jacked on level undamaged floors.

• Jacks are used only for lifting and axle stands in good condition are used to support vehicle weight.

• Condition of correct support pins used for the extendible columns of axle stands are checked before use. • The hand brake is applied and chocks are always used.

• Employees are instructed not to get beneath a vehicle supported only by a jack or jacks.

8. Breaking of chains, ropes and lifting tackle.

• Safety helmets are worn when lifting objects.

• Chains etc are only used if they have a valid Certificate of Test and Examination specifying safe working loads if new, or otherwise have been examined within the last six months.

• Chains etc are tested and examined prior to use and any defects reported immediately.

• Lifting tackle is stored off the floor when not in use.

• No work is carried out underneath loads being lifted or suspended loads.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in the safe use of lifting tackle etc.

9. Collapse of cranes and other lifting machines.

Page | 5 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • Before use they have been checked to ensure a valid Certificate of Test and Examination specifying safe workloads has been issued.

• Cranes etc are checked before use to ensure they have been thoroughly examined within the last 14 months.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in the safe use of lifting tackle etc.

10. Injuries from rolling roads and brake testing equipment.

• “Dead man’s” controls are fitted and working effectively.

• Fit guards at the sides of rollers where access can’t be prevented.

• Maintain running surfaces of the brake tester in clean and good working order.

• No unauthorised persons allowed in areas where testing is carried out.

• No other testing or adjustments on the vehicle are carried out while the roller road is moving.

• The brake test equipment is isolated from the mains when not in use and the cover plates replaced over the rollers.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe use of rolling roads etc.

11. Accidents from using air receivers.

• Regular examination is done at least every 26 weeks by a competent person.

• Compressor reservoir marked with its “safe working pressure” (SWP) which is checked regularly against the pressure.

• Separate lines are used via reducing valves and associated safety valve where a large disparity in the pressure required (i.e. between air guns and bead breakers).

• Different designs of connectors are used to ensure a low pressure item cannot be connected to a high pressure line. Where impossible, clearly label supply points and colour code. • Water traps are provided on all items.

• Pressure gauge/control valve is not jammed in the open position.

• Belt drive guarded on both sides and around the edges.

• Before guard removed the compressor’s electric motor isolated.

• Reservoir regularly drained to remove condensation and oil.

• Properly calibrated safety valve fitted.

• At “start of day” air lines and tools are discharged of air for a short while.

• Approved eye protectors are worn when used for tasks such as removing swarf, drying down and dusting off component.

• Hoses and air tools packed away safely when not in use.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe use of air receivers.

• Horse play is strictly forbidden.

• Special procedures and supervision are provided when using compressed air equipment in awkward or confined spaces (e.g. inside or beneath vehicles and when cleaning/clearing guns).

• Clothing must not be dried/dusted and air guns must not be held close to the body.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe use of compressed air.

13. Accidents from using fixed drilling machines.

• All rotating parts are guarded.

• After switching off the machine must not be stopped by hand.

• Operators trained not to reach over/around rotating drill bit.

• Drill bits used are checked each time so only good conditioned ones used.

• Machine switched off before changes to its speed are made.

• Check keys removed from machine before use.

• Work piece is clamped when used.

• Goggles worn during operation.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe use of fixed drilling machines.

14. Misuse of Oxyacetylene equipment.

• The unions of the connecting hoses to the hand-held torch are left-hand and right-hand threaded respectively to prevent interchange of fitments.

• Acetylene hose fitted with a flashback arrester and hose fitted with a one-way valve at the end attached to the torch.

• Cylinders are secured to a wall or mounted on suitable trolleys.

• Cylinders are stored vertically.

• Spare cylinders kept in open air where possible, separated from buildings, boundaries or fixed sources of ignition by at least one metre. A lockable wire cage used.

• Where cylinders stored inside they are kept in a well ventilated room of fire-resisting construction.

• Oxygen cylinders and fittings kept free of oil or grease.

• Suitable protective equipment is always worn e.g. tinted eye protection to BS 1542, 1982: gauntlet type welder’s gloves; leather apron and spats; overalls of dense weave cotton.

• A second person is in attendance when oxyacetylene equipment used.

• Suitable fire extinguisher to hand.

Electrical/Fire

15. Electric shocks and danger of fires and explosions of fixed electrical installation.

• Equipment is checked to ensure that it is designed for environment in which it is to be used.

• Check that it is suitably protected.

• Switchgear is located where it is unlikely to be damaged. • Switchgear is checked to ensure it is suitable for the supply and distribution system.

• Fused switches or circuit breakers are used at the main switchboard to control supplies to individual circuits and distribution boards.

• Wiring is protected against mechanical damage by using PVC insulated wires in steel conduit and/or trunking, or PVC steel wire armoured cable with an outer PVC sheet. Plastic covered mineral insulated cable may be found.

• All switches and fuseways are correctly labelled to clearly indicate the circuit machine or function controlled.

• Switch and distribution board covers are kept closed.

• All parts of the fixed electrical installation are one metre above floor level.

• The number and length of trailing leads are kept to a minimum by providing socket outlets on stanchions and walls above bench level.

Page | 10 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • Each machine supplied by a permanent cable has its own switch suitable for electrical disconnection and isolation from the electrical supply.

• Machines are disconnected from the supply prior to cleaning and maintenance work.

• “Start” buttons are recessed or shrouded to prevent unintended operation.

• Stop buttons are coloured red and protrude for easy operation and are sited within easy reach of the operator.

• Suitable lighting is used in mechanical repair areas such as pendant type lights with tungsten filaments or fluorescent fitting lamps.

• Twin fluorescent lamps with phase displacement between lamps are used where there are rotating parts.

• Lights are totally enclosed and hose proof in vehicle washes

• Totally enclosed hose-proof type hand-lamps operating at 24 volts or less from a double wound transformer are used in wet conditions.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in the safe operation of fixed electrical installations.

16. Electric shocks and fires from hand-lamps

• Hand-lamps used are suitable for the conditions and properly maintained.

• Suitable hand-lamps are either (i) “all insulated” or “double insulated” with the bulb protected by a robust cage of insulating material or a transparent insulating enclosure; or (ii)

Page | 11 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. supplied by reduced voltages such as 110 volts (centre tapped to earth and SELV which does not exceed 50 volts ac supplied from a double wound transformer which gives electrical separation mains input power or 120 volts dc(ripple free). SELV bulb figments should be used when rough usage is envisaged.

• Low voltage and insulated lamps are not used where petrol or other flammable vapours may accumulate (e.g. vehicle inspection pits).

• Lamps are isolated from power supply before changing bulbs.

• Cables are properly connected to plugs and lamps.

• All items are appropriately fused in 13 amp plug relative to the wattage of equipment being used.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe use of hand-lamps.

17. Electric shocks, burns and fires from portable electrical equipment.

• Sufficient sockets are provided to avoid trailing wires.

• Air operated hand-tools are used whenever possible.

• Industrial type plugs and sockets to British Standard BS 4343 are used.

• Extension leads with 13 amp fittings have an earth wire.

• Hand-lamps are operated by 110 volts AC fed from a transformer winding centre-tapped to earth.

• Where a 240 volt supply is used all tools are “doubly insulated” or “all insulated”.

18. Spills of petrol giving risk of fires when working on or near fuel systems petrol is removed where there is a risk of spillage or fire.

• Petrol tank is emptied before removing a sender unit.

• Fuel retrievers are used whenever possible, preferably retrieving from the filler neck, using adapters and narrow bore hoses to by-pass antispill devices where necessary.

• Only retrieving petrol from the opening of the sender unit if this is accessible safely and located on the top of the petrol tank.

• Work in a level well ventilated area preferably in the open air, from which all sources of ignition have been removed (e.g. cigarettes, heaters with naked flames or electric elements, welding gear or electrical equipment).

• The battery is always disconnected.

• Petrol is never drained over an inspection pit.

• For hot work the following precautions are taken: fuel line and tank shielded with fire resistant material; close tap on tank outlet; mechanical clamp placed on flexible fuel pipe.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe systems of work involving petrol and other flammable substances.

19. Fires and explosions from igniting battery gases.

Page | 13 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • Battery removed from vehicle before charging, or at least ignition and other switches are turned off, with earth lead disconnected first and reconnected last using insulated tools.

• Batteries charged in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and in a well ventilated area.

• Battery charger switched off before connecting (positive to positive, negative to negative) or disconnecting the clips from the charger.

• Where possible clips connected to parts of engine remote from battery (e.g. starter motor).

• Crocodile clips kept clean and free from corrosion and insulated except from the contact surfaces.

• Battery terminals cleaned before fixing charging clips. • Battery discharge testers are never used immediately after charging.

• Goggles or a visor should be used when working on batteries.

• Battery charger transformer is of the safe isolating type with an earth screen or windings on separate limbs of the core. If not available one pole of the charging circuit is earthed and marked.

• Metal finger and wrist jewellery are never worn.

• Metallic objects are prevented from falling across terminals whenever batteries are handled, charged or stored.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe methods of working with batteries.

• Use small machines supplied by lower voltages (110 volts) preferably fixed as cables less likely to be damaged than flexible cables for mobile machines.

• Circulating current earth monitoring or residual current devices used.

• For routine maintenance, testing and repair written systems and procedures are used.

• Earth continuity and insulation tests are carried out on the machine and electrical installation when the equipment is first installed.

• Operators make external checks daily before use and all defects reported immediately.

• The trigger or foot switch is never locked in the “on” position.

• Adequate eye protection worn. • Staff given adequate instruction, information and training in safe use of steam and water pressure cleaners.

21. Fire and explosions in vehicle inspection pits, people falling in, objects falling on top of people in the pit.

• Lighting used is by sealed lights glazed with toughened plastic (such as polycarbonate), wire armoured, laminated or toughened glass fitted flush with pit walls to minimise damage from falling objects and fitted one metre from the pit floor.

• Headlamps used are of an explosion protected type capable of surviving being dropped two metres.

• Pits are fenced or boarded when not in use.

• When in use or with vehicle over them, pit lighting is used and pit edges marked to indicate the hazard.

• Access is restricted where necessary.

• A safe means of access and exit is provided at each end.

• Staff given adequate instructions information and training in the safety, hazards of pits.

Moving Vehicles

22. Accidents from moving vehicles.

• Keys kept secure when vehicles not in use. • Vehicle movements supervised in restricted spaces, near blind corners and when reversing.

• Where practical use fixed mirror at blind bends, road bumps to reduce vehicle speed and barriers to keep vehicles and pedestrians apart.

• A competent person is put in charge of all vehicle movements.

• Roadworthiness of vehicles is checked before taking on road.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe ways of moving vehicles.

• Battery disconnected whenever possible, place a note in cab if working on the vehicle in a pit or sunken workshop.

• Automatic transmission on cars needs checking when engine testing, driving wheels are raised on stands where possible and wheels checked.

• Engine testing carried out at side of the vehicle on automatics.

• Check automatic is not left in gear.

• Staff given adequate instructions, information and training in safe methods of working on stationery vehicles.

24. Loads falling off a fork lift truck.

• Spread the forks to suit load width.

• No load greater than the maximum rated capacity must be lifted. • Loads on a cross track incline, or on a forward and downward incline are never elevated.

• The mast is never tilted forward when carrying a load unless directly over the unloading spot and even then the load must not be at a greater height than is necessary.

• Loads are kept against the carriage.

• Loads are lowered slowly to avoid overloads on the hydraulic system.

• Loads are never lifted or lowered whilst the truck is in motion.

• Loads are not picked up with people standing nearby.

25. Accidents to fork lift truck drivers or other employees whilst truck in motion.

• Tyres must be at correct inflation pressure.

• Safe travelling speed at all times.

• Ensure overhead clearances are sufficient.

• Driver always face direction of travel.

• Drive backwards if front is obscured by a bulky load.

• Slow speed maintained when driving down an incline or ramp.

• Forks are always lowered when driving (about 15cms off the floor).

• Horn sounded and truck stopped when approaching intersecting roads or Isles. • Corners not cut.

• No sudden turns made when travelling with a load.

• No sudden breaking with a load.

• Reverse never engaged unless truck is stationary.

• No lifts are given to unauthorised personnel.

• Ignition keys are always removed when a machine is left.

• Fuel tanks only filled when engine is stopped.

• Any spilt fuel is wiped away and fuel tank cap replaced before starting engine.

Other potential injuries

26. Spillage’s from portable paraffin or liquefied petroleum gas heaters.

• use only in emergencies unless it is impractical to use a permanent installed room sealed appliance.

• All spillage’s to be cleaned up immediately.

27. Back, arm etc. sprains and other injuries caused by manual handling of objects.

Some particular problems to assess are: a) Lifting heavy/awkward objects e.g. commercial wheels/tyres. b) Pushing objects e.g. tyres, trolleys. c) Frequent use of small hand tools especially in cramped or difficult to access conditions. d) Lifting heavy/awkward objects onto shelves or into/out of delivery vans.

• Manual handling operations that could cause harm to the person concerned should be avoided where possible.

Page | 19 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • Where manual handling operations cannot be avoided, mechanical aids are used for lifting, moving etc. items whenever possible e.g. transporting tyres on a trolley

• Two or more people are used wherever possible to lift heavy awkward shaped/balanced objects e.g. commercial vehicle tyres.

• All staff who “manhandles” items are trained in correct techniques for lifting, pulling, pushing, rolling etc.

28. Damage to eyes from flying objects etc.

• Clear eye protectors should be worn when there is any risk at all of this happening.

• Hand tools should be regularly inspected and damaged tools taken immediately out of use.

Substances

29. Exposure to solvent fumes and dust from rubber solutions and buffing operations when “gluing” a rubber plug into the hole in the tyre casing.

• Where small quantities are applied by brush ensure there are good standards of general ventilation in the work area.

• If solvent is sprayed local exhaust ventilation should be used.

• Skin contact with solvents should be avoided and barrier creams and after work creams should be used.

Page | 20 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • where there is heavy use of buffing equipment local exhaust ventilation should be used; this should be integral to the hand-buffing tool or a flexible section of ducting should be inserted into the casing close to the area being buffed.

• Where the above is not reasonably practicable suitable respiratory protective equipment should be used.

• Any dust inside the tyre casing should be removed with a vacuum line.

• During buffing operations suitable eye protection should be worn.

NOTE: pregnant employees may suffer serious early morning sickness from the fumes

30. Acid spilled when diluting or filling a battery is undertaken.

• Use face masks or goggles, gloves and protective aprons whenever there is a risk of splashing.

• Either a piped water supply or a supply of clean fresh water in clean containers should be available when battery charging is being undertaken so that any splashing can be washed immediately. Facilities for eye washing should also be provided.

31. Vehicle exhaust fumes especially from cold or intermittently run engines. Many toxic and possibly carcinogenic substances are released such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen monoxide and dioxide, lead and particulates inhaled could cause harm. Pregnant women may have heightened susceptibility to carbon monoxide, which could affect the foetus, whilst lead in the blood can affect its development. Caution is necessary in employing women of child-bearing age where levels may be high and health surveillance may be necessary. Unlikely to be a problem in most tyre shops if proper precautions taken.

Page | 21 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • do not run vehicle engines indoors except to move vehicles to and from work positions unless arrangements have been made to remove the fumes.

This can be done by either:

(i) Have extraction fans which draw fumes through ducting connected to the vehicle exhaust and discharged to a safe place (ii) where a single engine is being run the exhaust outlet is close to either fixed ventilating equipment or wide open doors (care must be taken that fumes do not enter the Workshop).

32. Frequent and prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause dermatitis and other skin disorders, including skin cancer.

• avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils.

• wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where practicable.

• avoid contaminating clothes with oil, particularly underpants, by not putting oily rags in pockets.

• Overalls are cleaned regularly and un-washable clothing and oil impregnated footwear are discarded.

• Barrier creams are used and applied before contacting oil.

• Soap and water is available for washing and preparations containing lanolin are available to help replace the natural skin oils which have been removed.

• First-aid treatment is given immediately for open cuts and wounds.

Page | 22 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • employees are trained to recognise skin disorders and to report these to management, who should do regular checks of employees using oil and medical advice sought where dermatitis is suspected.

• do not use petrol, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners or solvents for washing skin.

• Where practicable degrease components prior to handling.

33. Asbestos dust particles are given off when vehicle parts containing asbestos are worked on, such as cleaning clutch housings, grinding brake linings and sweeping floors afterwards. Breathing the dust can cause cancer and is very hazardous.

• Use properly designed drum cleaning equipment which prevents dust escaping.

• When grinding or drilling linings either a machine that has exhaust ventilation is used or the work is done in a ventilated booth.

• use clean wet rags to clean out drums or housings and dispose of used rags in a plastic waste bag while still wet. Do not blow dust out of brake drums or clutch housings with an air line.

• use a special (Type H) vacuum cleaner to remove dust. Do not use brushes to sweep up dust. If a vacuum cleaner is unavailable wet dust thoroughly and scrape it up.

• wear protective clothing, such as overalls, which should be cleaned regularly by the employer and never taken home.

• Only use equipment that has been maintained and checked.

Page | 23 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. 34. Use of proprietary cleaners (solvents) for vehicle valeting can be harmful to people if fumes and vapours are inhaled or the liquid gets on the skin or into the eyes. Hazard data sheets and product labels should be read.

• use the least hazardous materials available on the market avoiding materials containing chlorinated solvents.

• use only small amounts of fluid on a pad or applicator each time; a small container only should be used which is kept closed when not in use.

• The working areas should be ventilated and wherever practicable local exhaust ventilation with flexible trunking should be used. All doors and sunroofs should be wide open when working inside vehicles.

• Protective clothing such as eye protectors and PVC, natural rubber or nitrile rubber gloves to protect the hands and forearms. Where solvent is splashed on to clothing this should be removed and dried in a safe place in the open air.

B. Parts Department/Storeroom

1. Falling or tripping over objects left lying on the floor.

• All floors, gangways etc. are kept clear, clean, tidy and properly maintained.

• No tyres etc. project into gangways from racks etc.

• Adequate lighting is provided at all times and the possibility of deep shadows avoided. 2. Objects fall from heights and people fall/slip from ladders etc. in collecting items.

• Store shelving is never loaded in excess of its Safe Weights Limit.

• racking/binning is level and load bearing uprights are vertical and secured either to a wall or in series with other racks/bins.

• Heavy, large and awkward shaped items stored on lower racks.

• Upper floors, shelves etc. particularly mezzanine floors, are not overloaded with stock etc. and a notice displayed stating the safe working load.

• All openings on upper floors are guarded where practicable to prevent any goods or people falling.

• Removable sections of the guards are replaced as soon as loading is complete.

• Front panels are built to shelving to prevent them rolling out.

• Pallets, crates, drums are stacked carefully and tidily and are “keyed” together.

• Properly secured steps and/or ladders are provided with hooks or other devices at the upper end to fix on the racking

• Climbing racking/binning to obtain parts is banned.

• Adequate information, instruction and training given especially in manual handling techniques.

C. Offices

1. Injuries due to falling objects, tripping, lifting/moving objects, shutting drawers.

• Handles are fitted on drawers and used to open and shut them.

• Drawers/cupboards kept closed when not in use.

• Only one filing cabinet drawer open at a time.

• Staff are trained in correct lifting techniques. /

• Cabinets and wall units are secured to the wall or floor.

• Passages, exits and other doors are kept clear and free from obstruction.

• The top of cabinets, cupboards etc. are kept free of heavy and bulky objects.

• Cables are kept as near as possible to walls and furnishings and are either under cover or taped to floor etc.

• Floors, passageways and stairs are of sound construction.

• Spills and breakage’s cleared up immediately.

• Proper steps/ladders are used for reaching high objects.

• Office furniture, photocopiers etc. with sharp edges and corners are replaced so that people are not “forced” to brush past them.

2. Hazards from noise, temperature, humidity etc. • Noise is contained by erecting sound absorbing partitioning, or housing equipment in noise absorbing boxes.

• Ventilation equipment is regularly inspected.

• Air conditioning systems are operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

• Lighting is adequate, broken or flickering bulbs changed immediately and glare kept to a minimum.

• Plants are used to absorb carbon dioxide.

• Electrostatic air filters are placed on walls/ceilings to reduce airborne pollution.

• Smoking is banned.

• Staff trained in manual handling techniques e.g. to lift boxes of computer printouts safely.

• Staff using machinery is trained to operate it correctly and to stop it in an emergency.

D. Roadside Operations

1. Danger of tyre operative being injured

• Only well trained and experienced employees used, unless working under close supervision with an experienced person.

• Before starting work the employee reviews the dangers and considers precautions required.

Page | 27 08229096ae1bd6e3ec0256f9b43640ed.doc Copyright © 2011, Lawgistics Ltd download. • Before raising the vehicle the ground is checked for firmness, wheels are chocked, and stands or blocks are used for support.

• make sure the vehicle is clear of the road.

• High visibility clothing is worn.

• Clear policies, procedures and practices on effective road side operations are available.

• Staff given adequate training, instructions and information of all the possible risks.

E. All Premises

1. Fire risks, burns etc. from faulty electrical equipment and other causes.

• Plugs and sockets are kept in good order.

• Sufficient socket outlets are provided and use of adapters avoided or minimised.

• Cables are sound and of adequate length to connect equipment without risk of plugs being pulled out of sockets.

• Flammable materials (e.g. cleaning fluids and petrol) should be kept in a fire proof storeroom, well away from heaters and electrical outlets.

• All pluggable equipment is inspected and marked safe for use at regular intervals.

• Electric heaters are properly guarded from clothing, paper etc. and fixed Rather than portable convector heaters preferred over radiant ones.

• Residual current devices fitted to electrical equipment and regularly tested.

• All equipment is switched off and unplugged at the end of the day, except those which obviously must always be in action.

• use proper connectors to join cable.

• Ashtrays are provided where smoking is allowed.

• All parts of the premises are kept clear of waste and rubbish.

• Rubber mats used e.g. under chairs, to prevent static electricity building up.

• Fire procedures written and kept up to date and staff are trained and informed.

• Emergency fire drills carried out periodically.

• Fire exits are clearly marked.

• Fire escape routes and fire doors kept free of obstructions.

• Portable fire extinguishers/hoses are clearly visible and accessible and are of the correct type and maintained at regular intervals.

• Staff given adequate instruction, information and training in basic fire safety (e.g. use of fire extinguishers; electrical risks) and encouraged to report faulty equipment.