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Workplace Hazards and Risk Control These hazards can be controlled through the risk assessment process and by careful design construction of the workplace. Hazards in the Workplace When people move around in workplace they are exposed to a range of hazards simply by being pedestrians. These hazards can be categorized by the type of accident that they cause. Details of these categories, along with some typical conditions and environment in which each hazards might arise, follow. Slips, Trips and Falls on the same Level Typical slip hazards: ·         Smooth floor surfaces that are: -          Inherently slippery (e.g. polished marble). -          Wet because of spills or cleaning operations. ·         Contamination of a floor with slippery contaminant (e.g. oil or leaves) A person’s footwear can make a big difference to how vulnerable they are to slipping on a floor. Typical trip hazards: ·         Uneven or loose floor surfaces(e.g. broken

The Main Causes of Fire and Fire Spread Past Studies by the fire protection association into the causes of a range of industrial fires have indicated the following as the principle sources of fire in protection and storage areas. Production areas 1.      Heat-Producing plant and equipment 2.      Frictional heat and sparks 3.      Refrigeration plant 4.      Electrical equipment- setting fire to: a)      Materials being processes; b)     Dust; and c)      Waste and packing materials. Storage areas 1.      Intruders, including children 2.      Cigarettes and matches 3.      Refuse burning 4.      Electrical equipment – setting fire to: a)      Stored goods; and b)     Packing materials. Fire and instructions A fire instruction is a notice information people of the action they should take on either: a)      Hearing the alarm; or b)     Discovering a fire Other requirements In addition to displaying fire instruction people: 

Safe work systems are mandatory for all workplaces, regardless of the industry, location or size of the organization. "What is your safe work system?" It is the first question that a regulatory inspector will ask after a serious incident. WHS legislation requires that people who conduct business or businesses (PCBU) provide a safe work system for all workers. A secure work system can take many forms and includes physical security controls, training and written procedures. This course is designed to help managers and officials develop safe work systems. It analyzes current legal practice and expectations, and supports managers in the practical steps necessary to effectively manage WHS risks in the workplace. Responsibility of the Safety Employer ·         Read the safety and health poster in the workplace. ·         Comply with all applicable OSHA and Maine safety regulations. ·         Follow all employer safety and health regulations and regulations, and

NEBOSH IGC Course Syllabus The international general certificate of Nebosh consists of three units, such as: International health and safety management (IGC1) Control risks in the workplace (GC2) Practical application of health and safety (GC3) What will you study in IGC 1: Management of international health and safety? Chapter 1: Foundation in Health and Safety. Chapter 2: HSMS Plan Chapter 3: HSMS-Do Chapter 4: HSMS-Check Chapter 5: HSMS – Law What will you study in NEBOSH GC2: Control hazards in the workplace? This unit was totally focused on the control of hazards in the workplace and on the different types of control measures available to eliminate, reduce or control it. Chapter 1: Occupational risks and risk control Chapter 2: Transport risks and risk control Chapter 3: Musculoskeletal risks and risk control Chapter 4: Hazards of the work team and risk control Chapter 5: Electrical Safety Chapter 6: Fire safety Chapter 7: