Health And Safety Ensuring A Better Working Environment
From the moment we enter our place of work it is imperative to simple tasks such as keeping our work space in good working order free from potential hazards which could put ourselves or others at risk, this essentially is just good common sense, but by law Health and Safety in the workplace has to be regulated, which strongly lies on the shoulders of our employers.
Health and Safety training is nothing new and can be applied in every place of work, however each place of work will differ depending on industry and therefore so too does the degree of training required, also the areas covered too.
For example, health and safety regulations within the food industry will be strict and applied to every aspect of work from food preparation to serving customers, aspects covered will ensure that safe preparation of food using the right equipment and hygiene standards are adhered too, wearing the appropriate protective clothing, removing jewellery, keeping hair tied back or covered completely when dealing with food, also knowing procedures for food preparation, cleaning and using equipment also the maintenance of equipment. Included in this will be knowing how to cook and store food avoiding cross contamination.
In an office environment, health and safety will apply more to risk assessment, essential evaluation of workstations, seating and visual display units and maintaining a safe environment free from loose cables which could cause a potential hazard. Those who teach or within youth services will be required to be trained in risk assessments, they must be competent in undertaking routine checks of equipment on a regular basis.
Other places of work will focus on equipment training, such as those places which require the use of scaffolding or mobile elevated platforms, construction workers will have to be educated in PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for example the use of hardhats whilst onsite.
COSHH is one area of health and safety which applies to control of substances hazardous to health such as acids, bodily fluids, and chemicals, it is essential for anyone working within an industry dealing with dangerous substances to have undergone full training in these areas.
Health and Safety training can be a little bit of a minefield of information, rules and regulations, but none the less has to be adhered to in order to prevent accident or injury within the workplace, when you consider that nearly 200 deaths each year are caused by accidents occurring at work it brings home just how important essential training is.
Most companies will make update employee’s health and safeties training an ongoing process, sending employees on annual training courses to improve their knowledge and training as stricter laws are put in place.
Anna Stenning takes a closer look at the various health and safety issues which arise in the workplace and the relevant training required by law.
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