Health and Safety

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Health and Safety

• Why it isnt just fussing

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Between 1996 and 2001

• 12 599 serious injuries involving broken limbs,
  amputations, and serious burns
• 46495 injuries involving at least three days off
  work
• 54 young people died

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Each year

• 4 million people are hurt
• Costs 16 billion a year
• Young people face the highest risk
• New workers have the highest risk of injury

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How to avoid accidents

• Wear protective clothing
• Check equipment is in good order
• Train to do the task properly
• Do not do anything you think is unsafe

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Employer has to

• Do a risk assessment
• Explain any hazards including Chemicals,
  Lifting heavy objects, prohibited areas and
  machinery
• Make sure employees know who to report Health and
  Safety issues to
• Provide suitable protective clothing
• Make sure employees know fire drill

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Employee/student

• Cooperate fully with health and safety rules
• Wear right equipment
• Think about what they are doing
• Challenge unsafe practices

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Hazards and Risks

• Hazards are what exists
• Risks are what might happen
• The sea is a fact, drowning is a risk

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Hazards

• Idiots
• Chemicals
• Floors and stairs
• Storage
• Machinery or equipment
• Heavy items
• Tools
• Electrical Equipment
• Vehicles and Fork Lift trucks

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What to do

• Tell the employer about any medical condition
• Point out unsafe practices
• Know who to ask if unsure
• Ask about clothing
• Do not do things you are unsure about

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Video plus worksheets

• This video is about thirty minutes long
• Please pay close attention