1. Electricity
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2. Electrical Hazards Electrical Testing Final Function Testing
Maintenance Work
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3. Basic Electrical Safety
All electrical equipment checks MUST be completed daily before the commencement of each shift.
If a piece of electrical equipment is thought to be faulty you MUST:
Ensure that no other operator uses the equipment
Notify your supervisor or manager immediately
On no account try to repair the equipment yourself
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4. Basic Electrical Safety
RCD unit (safety trip mechanism)
Must be checked before use
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5. Basic Electrical Safety
Clare Teat – Checks for cross / stripped wires, earth bonding etc.
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6. Basic Electrical Safety
Ensure a green light is activated.
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7. Basic Electrical Safety
Equipment has to be insulated.
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8. Internal and External Transport
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9. Transport Safety 115 deaths over the past two years
In 2005 being struck be a moving vehicle was the 3rd most common kind of fatal accident.
HGV’s and Fork Trucks are the most commonly cited agents in fatal accidents.
3455 plus “over 3 day” injuries
– Reported under RIDDOR
Types of incident:
Being hit
Being run over
Being struck by objects
Data Taken from the HSE
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10. Transport Hazards External Internal HGV’s Fork Lift Trucks
Pedestrian Trucks
Tow Trucks
External
HGV’s
Delivery Vehicles
Cars
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11. Safety Measures: INTERNAL
Pedestrian walkways
5mph speed limit
RTITB Trained
(Can not drive if not been verified)
Daily Inspections
Safety signs
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12. Safety Measures: EXTERNAL
One way traffic system
10mph speed limit
Speed ramps
Pedestrian crossings
Stop junctions
Traffic lights
Safety signs
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13. Hand Arm Vibration
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14. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVs)
Exposing your fingers and hands to high levels of vibration on hand tools etc can:
Damage blood vessels and reduction in blood supply
Damage nerves causing a permanent loss of feeling
Bones and muscles may also become damaged, e.g. arthritis
Early Symptoms Of Vibration White Finger (VWF) Include:
Usually first set off by the cold.
Numbness
Pins and needles, chilblains, and numbness.
Grip strength reduced.
What can you do……read, understand and adhere to any safe systems prepared by your Manager. Bring to the attention of managers any signs or symptoms of HAVs that you think you have developed. When requested, attend health surveillance.
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