Answer:
1. Prevent slips, trips and falls
All workplaces should be “kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.” The rule includes passageways, storerooms and service rooms. Floors should be clean and dry. Drainage should be present where “wet processes are used.”
Employers should select adequate flooring e.g., cement, ceramic tile or another material, as different types of flooring hold up better under certain conditions.
To help prevent slip, trip and fall incidents, HSE.gov.uk recommends the following:
If you have an accident or a near miss, make sure you report it to your employer promptly. They can use this information to prevent future accidents.
If you see a spillage, clean it up or make arrangements for it to be cleaned.
Report any damaged floors or mats.
Play your part and keep the workplace tidy.
If you see items on the floor where someone could trip over them, remove them or arrange for them to be removed or for the situation to be made safe.
If you are given PPE, wear it and look after it. Report any faults or damage to your employer and make arrangements for a replacement.
Tell your employer about any work situation that you think is dangerous, or if you notice that something has gone wrong with their health and safety arrangements.
2. Eliminate fire hazards
Employees are responsible for keeping unnecessary combustible materials from accumulating in the work area. Combustible waste should be stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily.
HSE.gov.uk recommends the following:
Carry out a fire safety risk assessment
Keep sources of ignition and flammable substances apart
Avoid accidental fires, eg make sure heaters cannot be knocked over
Ensure good housekeeping at all times, eg avoid build-up of rubbish that could burn
Consider how to detect fires and how to warn people quickly if they start, eg installing smoke alarms and fire alarms or bells
Have the correct fire-fighting equipment for putting a fire out quickly
Keep fire exits and escape routes clearly marked and unobstructed at all times
Ensure your workers receive appropriate training on procedures they need to follow, including fire drills
Review and update your risk assessment regularly
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