Eng.
Abo Ghazala
Safe Working Environment
Creating a safe work environment is essential to ensure employee safety and increase
productivity. A safe workplace starts with following health and safety regulations and
making sure that all employees are aware of and apply preventive measures. It also
includes providing the right equipment and tools, maintaining cleanliness and
organization, and conducting necessary training to handle potential hazards. By adhering
to these principles, we can create a risk-free work environment that promotes employee
well-being and supports efficient achievement of organizational goals.
Roles and responsibilities
Employers
The key responsibilities:
1. Maintain The Health And Safety Of Employees.
2. Maintain The Health And Safety Of Non-employees.
3. Control Atmospheric Emissions .
4. Provide Necessary PPE .
5. Maintain Safe Premises .
6. Take Responsibility For The Design, manufacture, import and supply of safe
substances.
Roles and responsibilities
Employers
The key Roles:
1. Maintain A Safe Workplace
2. Prevent Health Risks
3. Maintain Plant And Machinery In A Safe Manner And Ensure That It Is Operated In A Safe Way
4. Ensure That All Materials Are Stored And Handled Safely
5. Ensure That First Aid Facilities Are Maintained
6. Ensure That Training And Supervision Are Adequately Maintained And That All Personnel Are
Informed Of Hazards And Dangerous Material
7. Ensure That Adequate Facilities For Ventilation, Lighting, Washing, And So on are maintained
Roles and responsibilities
Employers
The key Roles:
8. Ensure That Escape Routes And Other Emergency Evacuation Procedures Are Enabled
9. Ensure That Equipment Meets The Appropriate Safety Standards And Is Guarded And
Maintained
10. Control Any Potential Exposure To Substances That May Damage Health
11. Protect Against Flammable, Explosive, Electrical, Noise And Radiation Risks
12. Ensure That Precautions Are In Place To Prevent Injury Due To Manual Handling
13. Provide Protective Clothing/Equipment And Training In Its Use
14. Maintain Warning Signs And Ensure That They Are Correct, Visible And Up To Date
15. Ensure That All Accidents And Incidents Are Reported In The Correct Manner.
Roles and responsibilities
Employees
Roles and responsibilities
1. Take Reasonable Care Of Their Own And Other Employees’ Health And Safety.
2. Cooperate With Their Employers.
3. Carry Out Activities In Accordance With Training And Instructions.
4. Inform the employer of any serious risks.
Roles and responsibilities
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The HSE is responsible for
1. Protecting people against risks to health and safety arising from work activities.
2. preventing death, injury and ill health to all workers and those affected by work
activities.
3. provide advice, guidance and information about H&S.
4. They are also a government agency and are responsible for regulating and
enforcing legislation and regulations regarding health and safety.
Methods To Identifying Hazards
It is important to identify hazards before they cause accidents. In the workplace, you may
be familiar with a wire that trails between two machines, so always step over it. However,
if you are showing somebody around the workplace and you forgot to mention these
hazards, an accident could easily occur. The question is, how to identify and eliminate or
minimize these hazards.
Typical Ways That Can Identify Hazards
1. Walk Around The Building.
2. Talk To The Workforce .
3. Safety Audit .
4. Examine Accident And Health Records.
5. Consider Working Methods .
6. Checks On The Environment.
Typical Ways That Can Identify Hazards
Walk Around The Building.
A site survey or inspection can be used to inspect the whole work area; however, this
can be less detailed than other techniques.
Typical Ways That Can Identify Hazards
Talk To The Workforce .
Often the employees of an organization are aware of potential risks, but might
not have thought to discuss them with employers or supervisors.
Typical Ways That Can Identify Hazards
Safety Audit .
This can be very time-consuming and can involve a team of staff; the purpose is to
check each and every appliance, fixture and fitting for any risk or danger associated
with it.
Typical Ways That Can Identify Hazards
Examine Accident And Health Records.
By looking at the records of incidents/near misses or the health records of staff
working in particular areas, it is often possible to determine where a hazard is causing
problems, and actions can be taken to minimize or remove the risk
Typical Ways That Can Identify Hazards
Consider Working Methods .
Often the way in which a job is undertaken can make it hazardous.
Typical Ways That Can Identify Hazards
Checks On The Environment.
Usually determined by measurement, this can be regularly measuring air quality, water
quality, temperature, and so on, to ensure that no workers or members of the public are
being exposed to hazards due to their working environment
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