Warehousing and Storage Principles Session 11 – Health, Safety and Legislation Day 6 / AM

Aims for this session By the end of the day you should be able to: State the reasons for carrying out good housekeeping practices. Describe procedures for dealing with emergencies. 999

11:1 Accident Report Complete the accident report.

Slips, trips and falls….. …….are the most common type of accident that happens in the workplace. Why do you think this is? HSE Slips, trips and falls e-learning

Housekeeping Why is good housekeeping in the work place so important? Workplace Housekeeping is fundamental to maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment. Two main benefits: Reduce risk of injuries, Reduce risk of fire

What is an emergency? ‘A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.’

11:2 Emergencies Identify as many incidents that could happen in a warehouse that would be classed as an emergency. EMERGENCY HELP

Did you consider….? Terrorism Major public disorder or criminal activity Significant escape of toxins

Did you consider….? Severe weather conditions and flooding Major structural collapse Fire or explosion

Dealing with emergencies Some staff will receive specialist training in how to deal with certain aspects of emergencies, these include: Fire marshals Assembly point marshals Fire extinguisher training Disabled person evacuation training First aid training Evacuation procedures / Drills

COMAH New regulations came in to force 1 st June 2015 Control Of Major Accident Hazards The aim of the regulations is to prevent and mitigate the effects on people and the environment of major accidents involving dangerous substances.

Procedures Alarms Types Audible Alarms Visual Alarms Means of Escape Fire exits Escape plan Evacuation Assembly Points Drills

11:3 Do’s and don’ts of fire

Fire What are the most common causes of fire in the workplace? Faulty electrical equipment Overheating machinery Cigarettes and matches

Fire prevention Close all doors and windows. Never overload electrical points. Switch off all appliances when not in use. Replace damaged or worn electrical leads. Smokers must extinguish all cigarettes and to store matches and lighters in a safe place. If you smell gas, ventilate and evacuate from the building. Inform Security or Facilities and ensure the emergency services for gas are notified.

Fire safety in the workplace Fire detection and warning systems Fire fighting equipment Fire drills and training Reporting a fire

11:4 Fire safety course In pairs complete the e-learning course then see if you can remember when each fire extinguisher should be used. Complete 11:5 worksheet.

Summary Slips, trips and falls Importance of good housekeeping What an emergency is Dealing with emergencies Fire safety Fire prevention

Warehousing and Storage Principles Session 11 – Health, Safety and Legislation Day 6 / AM