HEALTH & SAFETY
HOW TO APPLY YOUR LEGAL DUTIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY
/ 1- Work safely at all times
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- Identify hazards and assess risks before starting a task
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- Follow instructions and training
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- Use protective clothing and safety equipment
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- Do NOT use faulty equipment
HOW TO APPLY YOUR LEGAL DUTIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY
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/ 6- Do NOT damage or remove safety equipment and signs
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- Report accidents, injuries and near misses
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- Dispose of waste correctly
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- Know the Health & Safety responsibilities of your role
HOW TO REDUCE PERSONAL SAFETY RISK
/ 10- Only use machinery you have been trained to use
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- Always wear personal protective equipment
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- Do NOT smoke when cleaning
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- Cover all broken skin wounds before starting cleaning tasks
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- Stand on a dry floor whilst working
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- Lift safely when manual handling
HOW TO REDUCE PERSONAL SAFETY RISK Cont
/ 16- Know what to do in an emergency
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- Know how to contact Police, Fire, Ambulance
HOW TO REDUCE HEALTH & SAFETY RISKS TOWARDS OTHER PEOPLE
/ 1- DO NOT fool around
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- Place warning signs in areas where cleaning is taking place
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- Clean thoroughly
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- Prevent cross contamination
HOW TO REDUCE CHEMICAL HEALTH & SAFETY RISKS
/ 5- Read product labels and information
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- Mix solutions correctly
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- Store chemicals correctly
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- Work in ventilated rooms
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- Clean spillages immediately
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- Dispose of waste correctly
HOW TO REDUCE ELECTRICAL HEALTH & SAFETY RISKS
/ 11- Receive training before using electrical equipment
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- Check equipment for damage before using it
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- Use leads of the correct length
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- Keep electrical cables out of wet areas
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- Keep electrical cables away from moving equipment
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- Switch off before adjusting or cleaning equipment
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