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Highfield Business Solutions ltd. Health & Safety Awareness Presentation provided by: David Marklew AIIRSM Highfield Business Solutions Ltd www.highfieldbs.co.uk. Highfield Business Solutions ltd. Health & Safety Awareness Presentation provided by: David Marklew AIIRSM
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Health & Safety Awareness Presentation provided by: David MarklewAIIRSM Highfield Business Solutions Ltd www.highfieldbs.co.uk Highfield Business Solutions ltd
Health & Safety Awareness Presentation provided by: David MarklewAIIRSM Highfield Business Solutions Ltd www.highfieldbs.co.uk Introduction Established in 1999 “Highfield Business Solutions Ltd” Provide Health and Safety Solutions to companies throughout the UK
We Specialise in ”Safety in the Workplace” Offices. Factories. Construction Sites. Retail Premises. (Florists to Superstores) Holiday Parks. (Large and Small) Gyms and Fitness Centres. (Leisure Facilities) Outdoor Events. Whatever the Industry and Whatever the Problem We have a Safe Solution. Whatever the Industry and Whatever the Problem We have a Safe Solution. Introduction
Introduction What do we Cover? Health & Safety Management (Policies and Procedures) Systems Audits Site Safety Audits Safety Awareness advice and training Risk Management & Control COSHH Manual Handling Fire Risk Management
Presentation Objectives To give a brief understanding of the requirements of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. Discuss How it Applies to YOU, As Park Owners / Managers. Introduction
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Health and Safety legislation is not new! “Labour and children’s Act 1833” Factories Act 1961 and 1963 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace WHY? “To safeguard the health, safety and welfare of employees and anyone else who comes into contact with your work activities”.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Does it Affect Me????? “Park Owners / Site Managers have an obligation to provide a safe and secure environment for their employees and holiday makers”.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Remember ! When people go camping or caravanning there is often a relaxed holiday atmosphere prevalent, which could result in site users being less than vigilant about safety issues. However you and your employees are not on holiday and will have to remain professional and competent at all times.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Every year thousands of people are forced to take time off work due to Ill health and Injury.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Workplace Accident Statistics In 2011 / 2012 there were: 152 fatalities 131,430 minor injuries.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace The Benefits of Good Health and Safety • Safer working environment • Fewer accidents • More productive workforce • Less chance of prosecution • Less chance of civil action • Greater profits • Better reputation • Lower insurance premiums.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace • The Costs of Poor Health and Safety • Increased Accidents • Lost time due to injury • Compensation £££££ • Prosecution • Bad Reputation • Pain and suffering to those injured and their families. • Treatment Costs (NHS and BUPA)
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace What are the most common causes of accidents and Ill health? • Slips and trips • Handling, lifting and carrying • Struck by a vehicle • Fall from a height • Hit by a falling object • Harmful substances • Machinery • Sharp objects • Horseplay • Noise • Stress • Not following instructions.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Factors on Park Sites that can Cause Accidents • Unsafe Entry and Exit Routes • Poorly Maintained Roads • Lack of Space • Poor Lighting • Inadequate Fire Precautions • Poorly Maintained Equipment • Vehicle / People Interaction • Lack of Training for Staff • Lack of Procedures
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace THE LAW and how it applies to you:
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 An Act of Parliament It is a criminal offence to breach its requirements The HSAW (1974) Act Covers: • Employers • Employees • Designers and manufacturers • Self-employed • Occupiers of premises in which persons work.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Health and Safety Law • Criminal • Civil.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Penalties for Breaking Health and Safety Law • Magistrates’ court • Maximum fine £20,000 • 6 months in prison • Crown Court • Unlimited fine • Maximum 2 years in prison.
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace You think Health and Safety has to be complicated? It Doesn’t!
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Your Obligations as an Employer: Basic Requirements are to; “To provide a safe environment for employees & park users” Having in place a robust and manageable safety system Policies / Safe Operating Procedures Risk Assessments Fire Risk Assessments COSHH Assessments Certification Insurance Emergency Preparedness Plans Training
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Policies and Procedures: • Detailed information of how • you propose to manage the • Health and Safety on your site(s):- • We aim to?????? • We will provide???? • We will train???? • We will Risk Assess • And this is how we will do it:- • Regular Site Audits and Assessments • Equipment Checks • Method Statements • Safe Operating Procedures • Training of staff
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Regular Audits to Ensure the System is Working
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace • Compliance with the Law. • Systems Audit: What Paperwork is in Place? • Policies and Procedures • Training Documents • Site Audits • Electrical Certificates • Gas Certificates • Fire Risk Assessments • Gas, Flue and Ventilation Safety Checks • Electrical Portable Appliance Test (PAT)
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Compliance with the Law. Risk Assessment Nothing Complicated! It is a way of identifying hazards / risks and then putting in controls to prevent them causing accidents and thus creating a safer environment. Identify Hazards Who is at Risk Controls in place Actions Required
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace RISK ASSESSMENTS – What to look for on site? Access / Egress Road Widths Passing points Road Conditions Slopes / Inclines People and Traffic Interaction (Bicycles, Children Playing, Animals etc) Lighting Electrical Hazards
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace RISK ASSESSMENTS - What to look for on site? Play Parks Swimming Pools Club House Games Rooms Laundry Gyms Toilets Showers
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace RISK ASSESSMENTS - What to look for on site? General Fire Risks LPG storage Water Courses / Lakes / Streams Safety Signage Work Equipment (mowers, strimming tools, hedge cutters) Anything your grounds people use around the site (How they are used, PPE required, Training required)
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace FIRE Risk Assessment
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace FIRE ASSESSMENTS – What to look for on site Fire Assessments: “A review of what is in place” Fire Prevention Emergency Preparedness Documents Emergency Drills / Evacuations Training for Staff Fire Fighting Equipment / Appliances Warning Alarms Site Layouts
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COSHH
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace COSHH – What to look for on site? The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health: What chemicals do we use? Where do we use them? Who uses them? Risks / Harm Associated with them? Training in there usage Emergency preparedness
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace A detailed plan of what you are going to do in the event of an emergency? How will you raise the ALARM? What is an emergency (Fire, Flood, Gas Escape, Bomb Alert)? Who will take responsibility and organise the evacuation? Who will liaise with the emergency services? Where will people Go / Assemble? Where is the nearest Hospital, Fire Station, Police Station? How long will take to get Emergency Services to Site?
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Training
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Training – What do we have to do? All employees must be sufficiently trained in the work they do. General Safety Awareness Fire Awareness and Responsibilities COSHH Manual Handling First Aid Emergency Response
Your Obligations: Health and Safety in the Workplace Any Questions?
Previous Questions:- “When should I evacuate a site?” Recent events have shown that floods can occur anywhere and at any time, including when people are relaxing on holidays or travelling Many caravan and camping areas are on low-lying land close to a river, stream, estuary or beach front. This increases the chance of flash, river rise, tidal and storm surge flooding
When to Evacuate a Site:- Severe Weather Conditions / Red Alert Warnings Storms, Gales, Floods Low Temperatures and Heavy Snow Falls Major Spillages / Release Fire Bomb Alerts / Terrorist Threats Explosion (Fuel / Gas) Damage to Overhead Power Lines Danger to Life from Windswept Objects Including Falling Trees and Structural Failures Damage to Property
In a Nutshell: • Whenever there is a likelihood of DANGER to life!
