Introduction
This report is going to explain Health and Safety roles in organisation
Why it is important to be alert to potential hazards when dealing with machinery, equipment and substances such as toner and fluids
Everybody needs to be aware of potential hazards like dangerous equipment or substances so that their work area can be made safe and eliminated accidents. People have to be trained to use all machinery which is needed at work so that it is used correctly and does not pose a risk to yourself and others. Identifying and following procedures should be practised in the work place. Organizational practices that promote safety can also help a company establish competitive advantage by reducing costs of absenteeism due to accidents and complying with safety laws. People who are working in our company have to recognise the risks when using substances such as toner or correcting fluids. These should be dearly labelled so they are not used for other purposes. They should be securely closed to reduce risk of leaking and they should be safety stored so they are not knocked over by mistake. All office equipment has to be used as intended and safety procedures have to be conducted i.e. laminator should be used only to secure important documents and cannot be touched after use as it may be hot. Do not put your hands too close to shredder machine as you may be hurt and only waste confidential papers can be placed into it.
All employees in Vistron Company are concern about The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 which protect the health of people who work with DSE. The Regulations were introduced because DSE has become one of the most common kinds of work equipment. Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is a device or equipment that has an alphanumeric or graphic display screen, regardless of the display process involved; it includes both conventional display screens and those used in emerging technologies such as