September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Training and Risk Assessment

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Aim To inform students of the importance of carrying out a thorough risk assessment prior to commencing training activities

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Objectives At the end of the session students will be aware of:- Applicable legislation. The terms, Risk, Hazard and accident. Risk assessment principles. Control measures available. The findings of risk assessments..

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Applicable Legislation Fire Services Act Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, etc. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, C.O.S.H.H. Personal Protective Equipment regulations, Manual Handling Operations regulations..

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD What is meant by the term RISK? It expresses the LIKELIHOOD that the harm from a hazardous substance, article or situation is realised.

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD What is meant by the term HAZARD? It expresses the property of a substance, article or situation which has the POTENTIAL for damaging persons, plant, material and/or the environment.

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD What is meant by the term NEAR MISS? An undesired event which, under slightly different circumstances could have resulted in harm to people, damage to property or loss to process.

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD What is meant by the term ACCIDENT? An uncontrolled, unplanned and unwanted event which has or could have given rise to injury to persons, damage to property, structures or equipment and which has or could have caused loss.

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Risk Assessment Principles The objectives of the exercise are clear and relevant to operational needs. Adequate competent supervision is maintained throughout the exercise. Any exposure to hazards and subsequent risk is essential to meet the objectives. Competency based training looks at “outcomes”..

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD That the risk involved is not disproportionate to the benefits gained. That all precautions that can be taken, are taken. That increments of risk are introduced in a controlled and progressive manner.. Risk Assessment Principles

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Risk Analysis The BenefitThe Risk

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Control Measures Available Eliminate Reduction of the risk magnitude by; – Substitution. – Reducing the number of people involved. – Reducing the number of occasions the activity is undertaken. – Reducing the number of hazardous substances used or stored..

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Isolation by physical barrier Control by engineering means; –Fixed guards. – Interlocks. – Trip devices. – Automatic controls.. Control Measures Available

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Discipline - this must support any control measure and includes; –Self discipline - recognise hazards and follow safe systems of work. –Organisational discipline - adherence to standards set for health and safety.. Control Measures Available

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Personal Protective Equipment –Should be suitable for the purpose it is being put to, (Regulation 4) ie Appropriate.. –Ergonomic and take account of wearers health. –Correct fit. –Must not add new hazards. –Must comply with E.U. standards.. Control Measures Available

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Personal Protective Equipment Hands (Touch) gloves Heat / Fire. Anti-vibration. Cold. Cuts. Chemical. Medical (barrier)..

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Eyes - Goggles/glasses Chemical splashes. Metal/glass. fragments. Dust. Fumes.. Personal Protective Equipment

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Ears (noise) - defenders Above 85dba recommended. Above 90dba compulsory.. Personal Protective Equipment

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Respiration - BA Dust mask. Mask and filter. Full breathing apparatus.. Personal Protective Equipment

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Head Helmet Bump hat Different types. For knocks only.. Personal Protective Equipment

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Risk Assessment And Control Measures

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Risk Assessment? Strategic Systematic Dynamic

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Risk Magnitude Table Probability(P) Rating Almost certain 9 Very likel 8 Probable 7 More than evens 6 Even chance5 Less than evens4 Improbable3 Highly improbable 2 Almost impossible 1 Severity(S) Rating Death 9 Total incapacity 8 Severe incapacity 7 Slight incapacity 6 Absent 3 weeks 5 Absent 3 days 4 Absent 1 day 3 Minor injury 2 Insignificant injury 1 Risk magnitude = Probability x Severity

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Hazard Risk Control Severity Probability R.M. Noise Exposure to limits above 90db(a) All personnel to be provided with ear defenders Movement of Load whilst lifting Life Threatening Injury 1. Safety brief to be given to all personnel. 2. Safety staff to monitor and supervise when loads are to be lifted. 3. No personnel to be committed underneath loads when they are to be lifted. 4. Sufficient equipment to be available on appliances to enable the lift to be performed

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Hazard Index Table Some risk acceptable Preventative measures Extensive precautions; Stringent penalties Severity Probability

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Conclusions Is action vital?, if not replace. Can action be substituted? Can function/action be carried out another way? Can action be broke up into smaller/safer segments..

September 2002 (Version 1) CIWMD Any Questions ?