2012 A/503/1170: CONFORMING TO GENERAL HEALTH‚ SAFETY AND WELFARE IN THE WORKPLACE r y U o Use fr m e Updat nit Janua This version of this unit replaces all previously published versions with effect from January 2012. This unit should be used by all learners registering for qualifications that include it in their structure from this date. Unit title: Conforming to General Health‚ Safety and Welfare in the Workplace Unit reference number: A/503/1170
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Health and Safety at work Act etc 1974 Main principles: The Act sets out the general guidelines that employers have towards employees‚ and employees have to themselves and to each other . These guidelines are set in the Act by the principle of so far as is reasonably practicable. In other words‚ an employer does not have to take measures to avoid or reduce the risk if they are technically impossible or if the time‚ trouble or cost of the measures would be grossly disproportionate to the
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Managing workplace hazards‚ and consultation in the workplace Aim This unit of work aims to provide students with an understanding of: o how to identify a workplace hazard o how to assess the risk of the hazard occurring o how to implement measures for controlling hazards o the role and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and committees o the importance of consultation in the workplace. Outcomes On completion of this unit of work
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This document can be used to identify the level of risk and help to prioritise any control measures. Consider the consequences and likelihood for each of the identified hazards and use the table to obtain the risk level. Consequences 1 – Insignificant Dealt with by in-house first aid‚ etc 2 – Minor Medical help needed. Treatment by medical professional/hospital outpatient‚ etc 3 – Moderate Significant non-permanent injury. Overnight hospitalisation (inpatient) 4 – Major
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Products/ Services Features/Benefits of products & services Benefits to the salon of promoting the products and services Effectiveness of how the salon advertises their products and services Legislation that effects the selling of the products and services The requirements of salon staff in order to effectively promote the products and services. Dermalogica Clearing skin wash For breakout prone skin salicylic acid helps clear congestion and minimizes breakouts. Can appeal to a lot
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staff trained in health and safety. Your rights as an employee to work in a safe and healthy environment are given to you by law and generally can’t be changed or removed by your employer. Your rights are to be provided with any personal protective and safety equipment free of charge‚ to stop work and leave your work area‚ without being disciplined if you have reasonable concerns about your safety to tell your employer about any health and safety concerns you have not to be disciplined if you contact
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of developing lung cancer. Ingestion: The swallowing of small amounts of any cement/water mixtures is unlikely to cause significant reaction. Large doses may result in irritation to the gastro intestinal tract. Hazard Symbols Personal Protective Equipment Requirements (see MSDS for specification required) Hands: Waterproof gloves/ - PVC/nitrile gloves Eye: Dust-proof goggles(HSE approved
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A. Introduction: 1. Scope We are safety officers of ‘UFV All Star Dreamers’ and we are evaluating the Occupational Health and Safety Plan of a Wal-Mart warehouse‚ located in Vancouver on GrandView Hwy. This is their main warehouse; all the products are shipped distributed from this location to all the other stores in Fraser Valley region. The main warehouse has 160 employees‚ 125 of which are unionized workers on the floor‚ and 35 of which are paid on salary and work with management. The warehouse
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you have chosen. Mechanical Provisional and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER) 1998 Working in engineering requires an extensive range of machinery. The provision and use of work equipment regulations defines work equipment as any machinery appliances‚ hand tool‚ power tool or assembly of components. To protect everybody who uses equipment at work‚ the regulations require employers to ensure that: • Work equipment is maintained • All machinery is suitable and fit for purpose
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different routes by which infection can get into the body. An explanation of: a. Prevention methods including hand washing‚ the care workers and others’ personal hygiene. b. The social care workers role in supporting others to promote best practice in infection control. An evaluation of: a. Different types of personal protective equipment (PPE). b. How using PPE can help to prevent the spread infection. When harmful microbes‚ or germs‚ enter the body‚ they multiply and cause disease. This
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