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Safe Working Procedure - Handling Materials
Learning Objectives   By the end of this program
participants will be able to demonstrate their
understanding of the control measures to be
followed , as detailed in the safe working
procedure, when handling, transporting and using
materials .
To begin we will consider the OAC model for
managing safety
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Set your work objectives to include ...tasks/
activities are to be completed on time and in a
manner that does not cause harm to the employees,
customers, other non-employees, or the company/
organisation.

• Three key questions to start with are
• What can cause harm?
• What are you doing about it?
• Is it enough?

Remember the process is simple but it is NOT to
be considered simplistic.
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The OAC e-learning package can be accessed free
at www.confinedspaces.com   Click here to open
the "Work Safety - Manage Safely" e-learning
program. (Work Safety - Manage Safely)   also A
5 Minute Safety Seminar (PowerPoint) is available
from www.web-safety.com   Click here to link to
Safety Exchange - Then open the 5 minute Safety
Seminar.
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Know where the harm is Identify the key hazards
outcomes of accidents when handling,
transporting and using materials.

• Outcomes of exposure(non-exhaustive list)
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• Physical injury

• Source of Hazards(non-exhaustive list)
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• Manual handling
• Load distribution
• Road accidents
• Vehicle worthiness
• Location
• Unauthorised access
• Unauthorised use

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• Controlling the Hazard - Options
• In priority order
• Eliminate where possible,
• Use control measures,
• Protect all those exposed to the hazard

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• Manual Handling
• Arrange the work activities to avoid manual
  handling, where possible.
• Instruct all employees in manual handling
  control measures, and
• Train employees in correct manual handling
  techniques.

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• Mechanical handling equipment
• Ensure that employees using powered mechanical
  handling equipment, (e.g. fork-lifts, mobile
  elevating work platforms) are competent and
  authorised.
• All mechanical handling equipment must conform
  to the relevant national statutory
  requirements and bear the statutory markings
  (e.g. CE marks, Safe Working Load).

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• Storage
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• Store layouts and stacking arrangements to be
  designed
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• To permit ease of access, and
• To facilitate appropriate load bearing
  requirements.
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• To properly segregate incompatible or volatile
  materials/ substances.

Ensure that where there is a statutory
requirement only competent stores personnel
handle materials and substances (e.g. pesticides).
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• Transport
• Ensure that pedestrians and vehicles are
  properly segregated on sites and within
  business locations.
• Ensure that the appropriate authorities are
  informed of abnormal loads or dangerous goods
  before starting to transport materials.
• Obtain all the relevant health and safety
  advice in relation to the transportation of
  dangerous goods or substances.

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• All drivers must
• Be authorised persons and competent,
• Be deemed medically fit (drivers of heavy goods
  vehicles),
• Undergo regular medical examinations.
• Be responsible for ensuring that their vehicles
  are roadworthy,
• Ensure weight limits are adhered to, and
• Ensure that loads are evenly distributed and
  properly secured.

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• Inspection, testing and maintenance
• All mechanical handling equipment, vehicles and
  other road-going equipment is to be regularly
  inspected, tested and maintained.
• Mechanical work equipment and vehicles are to
  be maintained by competent people.