The Grove School- Health and safety at work presentation

Staying Safe

On Work Experience Experience

Why are we here today?

To help you to be aware of ….

– What your employer (boss) should do to ensure your health and safety – Hazards and risks in the workplace – Your responsibilities for health and safety while you are at work

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What would work be like without Health And Safety?

What’s Different About Being A YOUNG WORKER? • New to the job and new to the workplace!

•You have a lack of awareness about health and safety •You have a lack of experience and training in the workplace

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What do you need to know?

What does your employer need to tell you?

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What the HAZARDS and RISKS are Where to get First Aid What to do in an Emergency Where you can and can’t GO What you can and can’t DO Times to have a break Protective clothing Safety signs 5

Your employer needs to ensure that their workplace is safe

..and must protect you from unnecessary hazards!

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What is a Hazard ?

Something which has the potential to cause harm

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How Many Hazards?

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What is a Risk ? The likelihood that a hazard will actually cause harm

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Employers Have Responsibilities But What Are Your Responsibilities?

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YOU MUST NOT……

Mess about!

Misuse equipment!

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YOU MUST……

Listen to and follow instructions

Report anything that is unsafe!

Wear P.P.E when instructed 13

First Aid arrangements!

•Make sure you know what the first aid arrangements are •Who are the first aiders? Where can they be found?

•Report any illness or injury to your supervisor immediately

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LEARN THE LOCATION OF

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Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Exits Fire Alarm Call Points Assembly Point

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Only Work On Equipment If You Are Authorised & Trained To Do So!

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What Kinds of Hazards are There at Work?

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Manual Handling

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Electrical Equipment

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Chemicals and Harmful Substances

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Slips and Trips

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Movement of Vehicles and Fork Lifts

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Working From Height

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Possible Results Of An Accident / Incident?

Shredded hand

Dermatitis Back Pain / Injury

Death

Paper Cut 25

Hearing damage Crushed foot

Lung damage

Paralysis

Head split open

Burnt arm 26

Eye Damage

Arc eye

Something in eye

Something in the Eye Mortar in eyes 27

Is the clothing you wear suitable for the workplace?

You can get protective gear for all parts of the body

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YELLOW Safety Signs - Warning! Hazards! Danger Ahead!

RED Safety Signs – Stop, Must Not Do, Danger, Prohibition

BLUE Safety Signs – Must do, Obey - Mandatory

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GREEN Safety Signs Safe Way To Go

First Aid Here

Eye Wash Available Here

In Case Of Fire, Exit Right

Assembly Point

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Catch it!

Bin it!

Kill it!

Health and Hygiene is Important!

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If You Have A Problem ..Tell Someone!

Tell your employer about any medical problems you may have !!!

Inform them if you encounter or witness any bullying or harassment in the work place

If you think your job is unsafe

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Work Hours  On work experience you can be expected to work an 8 hour day. You may be required to work evenings. You may be required to work early mornings.

•What time will you need to set your alarm? Time taken to travel? Hours at work? Time you will get home?

•Travel time to and from work does not count as working hours.

•You are not entitled to a break until you have worked more than 4 and a half hours.

•No weekend work •No pay on work experience

What you post on social media can be damaging to the company, you and your school !

Leave your mobile at home or in your locker

A lot of companies prohibit mobile phones in the work place Why employers don’t like mobile phones in the work place •Lack of concentration on task in hand •Use of earphones •Texting whilst walking •Confidentiality breaches •Safeguarding issues •Give a bad image of the company

• Be Aware - Trust your intuition and try not to be influenced by peer pressure • Be Alert - If you are going out, find out how to get to your destination and tell someone where you are going and what time to expect your return • Plan Ahead – what will you do if you run late, you are unsure of your task or you have a problem or difficulty?

• Always Report Incidents - it may help others in the future. Tell someone in charge.

Summary •Take responsibility (remember it is YOUR work experience) •Maintain a positive attitude •Don’t be afraid to ask questions •PAY ATTENTION / Listen to and follow instructions •Report anything that is unsafe •Don’t mess about •Wear appropriate clothing •Learn where the fire exits, muster points and first aid rooms are •Leave your mobile at home or in your locker •Don’t post or tweet about your work experience ( Confidentiality and data protection)

Enjoy your work experience !!!!

Stay safe !!!!

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