STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Codes

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STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Codes

• SHE communication is an area the STFC needs to
  improve and a simple demonstration of effective
  safety management e-mails alone are not
  enough.
• This package is one of a series of STFC SHE Code
  updates, revisions and launches.
• Simple presentations will be available for all
  Codes and should be used by STFC Managers at all
  levels to cascade the key messages to all staff
  and contractors.

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Simplified format for SHE Codes

• To aid their communication and understanding -
  simple language and clear responsibilities
• Purpose why the code exists
• Scope where it does and does not apply
• Definitions of key terms
• Responsibilities set out by role read the
  part applicable to you, simple languageAppendice
  s - specific to the code but include standard
  appendices for the training relevant to the code,
  and an audit checklist

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• Safety, Health and
• Environment (SHE) Group

Introduction to SHE Code 11 Work in Confined
Spaces
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Why a Confined Spaces SHE Code?

• This code addresses issues raised by the Confined
  Spaces Regulations 1997.
• On average 15 people a year are killed in the UK
  during work in confined spaces.
• Those killed also include people who try to
  rescue trapped people without proper training and
  equipment.

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Key features

• Every effort must be made to avoid entry into a
  confined space.
• Where it cannot be avoided a risk assessment must
  be carried out.
• This code establishes
• clear guidance for planning work in confined
  spaces
• ensures that work in confined spaces is only
  carried out under a written safe system of work
  and by trained personnel.
• introduces a the Permit to Work in Confined
  Spaces pro forma and defines training necessary
  for authorised issuers

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Key points

• Read that part of the Code relevant to you.
• Always consider whether work can be carried out
  from the outside.
• If entry into the confined space cannot be
  avoided a Risk Assessment must be carried out and
  decide whether the work should take place under a
  Permit to Work in Confined Spaces approved by an
  authorised issuer.
• Always consider how a rescue will be effected
  without endangering rescuers.
• Ensure that suitable Personal Protective
  Equipment (PPE) is provided harnesses, hard
  hats, breathing equipment and that those
  involved understand the task and their roles
• Check that your Contractors are complying with
  this code through Method Statements (e.g.
  competence certification).
• Report all incidents or near misses in SHE
  Enterprise.

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SHE Training

• Recognising the importance of competence in
  safety management - a standard appendix to each
  SHE code lists necessary training.
• Training appendices should be used by managers
  and staff when considering new hazards or in
  general as part of Annual Performance Reviews
  (APRs).- see SHE Code 10 Provision of SHE
  training
• As each code is launched relevant training will
  be set up for staff.
• To book this training contact your local SHE
  training contacts
• RAL 8288
• DL 3600

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Further questions

• Dont hesitate to contact your SHE Group
• Graeme Finlan, DL, 3147, RAL, 6249
• Gareth Baker, DL, 3285
• Jim Wells, RAL, 6323
• or your Departmental Safety Contact
• If you have questions on the content or the
  format of the presentation.

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DepartmentalSafety Contacts

• CLF - Brian Wyborn RAL 5589
• ISIS - Jane Vickers RAL 8331
• SRS - Paul Quinn DL 3261
• - Mike Bailey DL 3904
• Corporate - Andy Dickinson RAL 8345Services -
  Colin Weeks DL 3294
• - Julia Easton RAL 5796
• TBU - Steve Quinton RAL 5534
• SSTD - Guy Woodhouse RAL 5328
• PPD - Erik Johnson RAL 5071
• - Paul Flower RAL 6264
• CSED - Tim Franks DL 3985
• E-science - Andrew Kaye RAL 8279
• ASTeC - Joe Herbert DL 3215
• Head Office - Andy Boyd RAL 8222

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Is it a tight squeeze to get into your
workplace? Confined Spaces are a real health and
safety hazard - can you get out in an
emergency? Is the air breathable?
New STFC SHE code launched
Work in Confined Spaces
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