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Getting hurt at work or becoming ill through work is not a pleasant

subject to think about. The reality is that 250 people a year lose

their lives at work in Britain. In addition, around 156 000

2.3 million suffer from ill health caused or made worse by work.

The mistake is to believe that these things happen in highly unusual

or exceptional circumstances that never occur in your workplace. This is not

the case. Some basic thinking and acting beforehand could usually

have prevented these things from happening.

Implementing health and safety measures doesnt have to be

expensive, time consuming or complicated, in fact, safer and

more efcient working practices can often save money but,

This booklet shows you the kind of things which cause the

more common accidents and harm to peoples health. It lets

you see what applies to your work activities, and tells you how you can get

more help and information.

This is especially important if you are in charge of work activities,

Its your businessbut we can help you look after it!

non-fatal injuries are reported each year, and an estimated

more importantly, they can help to save lives.

eg you are an employer, because you have legal responsibilities.


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2 | introduction

Ten questions and

answers for everyoneWhat is health andsafety all about?Preventing people frombeing harmed by work orbecoming ill by taking theright precautions - andproviding a satisfactoryworking environment.

Why are there healthand safety laws?Because health and safety atwork is so important, there arerules which require all of usnot to put ourselves or others

in danger. The law is alsothere to protect the publicfrom workplace dangers.

Do health and safetylaws apply to me?Yes. To all businesses, however small; also to the selfemployed and to employees.

Who enforces healthand safety law?Inspectors from the Health andSafety Executive (HSE) or yourlocal authority. For example: HSE at factories, farms

and building sites; local authorities in ofces,

shops, hotels and catering,and leisure activities.

What do inspectorsactually do?They visit workplaces tocheck that people aresticking to the rules. Theyinvestigate some accidentsand complaints but mainlythey help you to understandwhat you need to do. Theyenforce only when somethingis seriously wrong.

Do I have to contactan inspector to getinformation?

No. HSE operates acondential telephoneinformation service calledInfoline which is openMonday-Friday between8 am and 6 pm. Advice canbe provided in Hindi. You cancontact Infoline bytelephone 08701 545500or fax 02920 859260,or e-mail [email protected] .Alternatively you can write toHSE Information Services ,Caerphilly Business Park ,Caerphilly CF83 3GG .

Do I need to registermy business?Its likely you will if you employanyone - contact Infoline.

Do I need to haveemployers liabilitycompulsoryinsurance?Its the law if you employanyone - and you shoulddisplay the certicate. See thefree leaet, Employers Liability Compulsory Insurance Act 1969. A guide for employers HSE40, available from HSEBooks on 01787 881165 orfrom www.hsebooks.co.uk .

Do I need to displayany posters?Yes, the health and safetylaw poster ( ISBN 0 7176 2493 5)if you employ anyone.Alternatively you can provideyour employees with individualcopies of the same informationin a free leaet called Health and safety law - what you should know which isavailable in Hindi. The posterand leaets are available fromHSE Books.

Do I have to reportinjuries at work?Yes, and other incidents. Forinformation on which ones

and who should report them,see page 42.

Its your business so look after it!


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4 | further help

How to get further

help in HindiThis leaet gives advice on the basics ofhealth and safety. But you may need furtheradvice on specic issues that affect yourbusiness.

HSE produces a great deal

of guidance in English; atpresent we have littleavailable in Hindi, but we areworking on it. Details of theHindi information that iscurrently available arecontained in this leaet.

Asian business

associations, Asian tradeslinks and communityassociations etc are agood source of advice;HSE is working with thesegroups to help themadvise you on health and

In addition: safety.

This leaet includes details HSE Infoline is acondential telephone of some key English

service that can provide language leaets. These

free advice on health and may be of help if you have

safety issues in Hindi and English-speaking staff or

many other languages. colleagues.

Contact Infoline on As we produce new08701 545500, say that information in Hindi we willyou want to speak Hindi publish it on our website:and they will normally have www.hse.gov.ukan interpreter online in90 seconds. They will alsobe able to tell you whatother Hindi publicationsare available.


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6 | introduction

How to use this booklethow each section worksList of topics

Managing health and safety

Slips, trips and falls

Asbestos

Hazardous substances

Musculoskeletal disorders

Display screen equipment

Noise

Vibration

Electricity

machinery

Maintenance and buildingwork

Pressure systems

Fire and explosion

Radiation

Stress

First aid and accidentreporting

Falls from a height

Work equipment and

Workplace transport

No matter where you work, this bookletsummarises the key common areas of risk at work and tells you how you can nd outmore to ensure that work is made safe.

On each page, you will see the sectionsheaded like this:

The main text gives you How and where you a brief introduction to can get more helpthe subject. This section is a selection

Does this concern me? of HSE publications which will give you more detailedThis section gives you some information and guidance pointers to whether the on the subject, and how tosubject is relevant to your order them. *business. At the bottom of each page

What law applies? you will nd HSEs Internetaddress, and also HSEsThis section gives you the Infoline number which youmain rules which apply in can ring if you need moreaddition to the general duties information.in the Health and Safety at At the back of the bookWork etc Act 1974. is a section on health and

safety policy statements anda section on risk assessments.

The words hazard and risk are used throughoutthis leaet. Hazard means anything that cancause harm (eg chemicals, electricity, workingfrom ladders, etc). Risk is the chance, high or

low, that someone will be harmed by the hazard.

* HSE Books will accept orders for single copies of up to 25 assortedfree publications. You should allow 10 working days for delivery.


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8 | m anaging health and safety

Controlling dangers at workis no different from tacklingany other task recognisingthe problem, knowing enoughabout it, deciding what to do,putting the solution into practice.

If you have ve or moreemployees you will need tohave a written health and safetypolicy statement. This sets outhow you manage health andsafety in your organisation. Onpages 4465 of this leaet isan example of a health andsafety policy statement thatyou can ll in and keep at yourworkplace (but you do nothave to use this format).

what you write into practice.

careful examinations of whatcould cause harm to people in

form on pages 6669 of thisleaet to record your riskassessment (but you do not

have to use this format).Does thisconcern me?Did you know employerswith ve or more employeesshould have a written healthand safety policy?

Did you know all employers

have to assess the risksfrom work activities?

Did you know employerswith ve or more employeeshave to record the signicantndings of their riskassessment?

Did you know employershave to consult theiremployees or their employeessafety representatives onhealth and safety matters?

Did you know employershave to provide health andsafety training for employees?

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What you should know LeaetEnglish versionFREE (available in packs of 25ISBN 0 7176 1702 5 5.00)

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@Vf skwy&RVy @Vf asqVfpj ky uy ;y pjy sVI; /vN ;y zlg jR; 1977 (Safety Representatives and Safety

bjwa% {jek%taj bjaur akrj df Committees Regulations 1977)

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zj/ dY t , pj% bjway b*k bjway :Vj ;c:l%t ay su/ qcczjjk d% ;aey dY t \ dY UFj /vN ;y @Vf uj . IdjV lgjhN r% lsc dju df qy t n;;y pjhN=j dhbj a%nS Health and safety law. What w&ajjr sdRcf qy t dhbj dY e% nR%ujnr you should know) ufuy V sdRcf wk bjwa% pjk xjejlj pjj/zjj\ ;t :akvj

@e (25 ay wY qh a qy tmwuxCj dY -ISBN 0 7176 2029 8 5.00)

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1 0 | slips, trips and falls

What are the chancesof slipping or tripping

at work?The most common causeof injuries at work is theslip or trip. Resulting falls canbe serious. They happen inall kinds of businesses, butsectors such as food andcatering report higher than

average numbers. Its aparticularly important subjectif members of the public useyour premises. The estimatedcost to employers of all these

injuries is over 300 milliona year, and insurance onlycovers a small part of this.Effective solutions are oftensimple, cheap and lead toother benets.

What law applies? Workplace (Health, Safety and

Welfare) Regulations 1992

Does thisconcern me?Do you have oors which

eg when wet?

Does spillage orcontamination occur andis it dealt with quickly?

Do people use unlit areassuch as paths or yards inthe dark?

Might temporary work suchas maintenance or alterationstake place? It could introduceslipping and tripping hazardssuch as trailing cables.

Do you use oor cleaningmaterials anywhere? Are theright methods and materialsbeing used?

Have you assessed the risksfrom slips and trips?

are, or can become, slippery,

Preventing slips, trips and falls at work INDG225FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 1183 3 5.00)

Workplace health, safety and welfare INDG244FREE (available in packs of 10

How and where you can get more helpSlips and trips: Guidance for employers on identifying hazards and controlling risks HSG155ISBN 0 7176 1145 0 7.50



ISBN 0 7176 1328 3 5.00)

Slips and trips: Guidance for the food processing industry HSG156ISBN 0 7176 0832 8 9.75




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B wk bt zjy y ijuy w^ &pjf ay w&ajjr sc/ pjj/zjj\ zj/ dY t , pj% bjway b*k bjway :Vj

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1 2 | asbestos

or come into contact

with, asbestos?Asbestos is the largestrelated fatal disease and illhealth in Great Britain. Almostall asbestos-related deathsand ill health are fromexposures several decades

ago, but if you work withasbestos, or come intocontact with it during repairand maintenance work,

avoid working with asbestosif possible, but if not you

Asbestos can be found inbuildings built from 1950 to

Does thisconcern me?

asbestos in your premises? It isoften found in roofs and exteriorwalls, boilers, vessels andpipework, ceilings, interior wallsand panels, ooring materials,air handling systems, domesticappliances, brake/clutch linings,

re blankets, etc.

Does your work involvemaintenance and repair of

asbestos while doing routinework.

Do you know what the rules areabout removing asbestos? In

most cases, you will need touse a contractor licensed byHSE to work with asbestos.

someone licensed to do thiswork?

Do you know whether there isasbestos in any of the materials

you work with?

Have you assessed the risksfrom asbestos?

Work with asbestos insulation,asbestos coating and asbestos insulating board ApprovedCode of Practice L28ISBN 0 7176 2563 X 9.50

Asbestos alert pocket card for building maintenance, repair and refurbishment workers INDG188FREE (available in packs of 25ISBN 0 7176 1209 0 5.00)

The Control of Asbestos at Work Approved Codeof Practice L27ISBN 07176 2562 1 9.50

A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in premises HSG227ISBN 0 7176 2381 5 12.50

Asbestos essentials task

sheets for the building maintenance and allied trades HSG210ISBN 0 7176 1887 0 8.50

Introduction to asbestos essentials: Comprehensive guidance on working with asbestos in the building maintenance and allied trades HSG213ISBN 0 7176 1901 X 12.50



Control of Asbestos at

(as amended)

Asbestos (Licensing)Regulations 1983(as amended)

Asbestos (Prohibitions)Regulations 1992(as amended)

1985 in many forms. It mayalso be found in somevehicle brake pads andclutch linings.

Do you work with,

single cause of work

you are at risk. You should

must do it safely.

Do you know whether there is

premises? You might disturb

Would you know how to nd

manual: Task guidance



What law applies?

Work Regulations 1987



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1 4 | hazardous substances

Do you work withhazardous substances?

Thousands of people areexposed to all kinds ofhazardous substances atwork. These can includechemicals that people makeor work with directly, and

explosion on page 36 andthe safe handling and use ofsubstances section of theHealth and Safety PolicyStatement on page 54.



also dust, fume and bacteria

which can be present in theworkplace. Exposure canhappen by breathing themin, contact with the skin,splashing them into theeyes or swallowing them.If exposure is not preventedor properly controlled, it cancause serious illness, including

and sometimes even death.See also section on Fire and

Does thisconcern me?Do you use chemicals atwork (including cleaningmaterials)?

Do you know suppliers ofhazardous substances haveto provide information tousers, including safety datasheets and proper labelling?

Is there dust and fumepresent in your workplace?

Do you have any watersystems which could becolonised by legionella, thebacteria that causeslegionnaires disease?

Do you work with animals ortheir products? These maycause skin or respiratorysensitisation or be infectedwith bacteria or viruses.

Have you assessed the risksfrom hazardous substances?

COSHH: A brief guide to the Regulations INDG136(rev2)FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 2677 6 5.00)

COSHH essentials: Easy steps to control chemicals.Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations HSG193ISBN 0 7176 2421 8 25.00.A FREE internet version is

essentials.org.uk

Preventing dermatitis at work INDG233FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 1246 5 5.00)

Respiratory sensitisers and COSHH: Breathe freely An employers leaet on

preventing occupational asthma Leaet INDG95(rev2)FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 0914 6 5.00)

Health risk management a practical guide for managers in small and medium sized enterprises HSG137ISBN 0 7176 0905 7 6.50

Control of SubstancesHazardous to HealthRegulations 2002 (COSHH)

Chemicals (Hazard

for Supply) Regulations2002

Regulations 2002

HSEs Infoline can help identify publications relevant to you.



cancer, asthma and dermatitis,

also available on: www.coshh-

What law applies?

Information and Packaging

Control of Lead at Work



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1 6 | falls from a height

Do you perform work at height and if so is it

done safely?F alls from a height account should consider the risks tofor around 70 fatalities all your workers, ensure theyand 4000 major injuries every are trained and have suitableyear. One of the main causes and safe equipment foris falls from ladders. To help the tasks, are properlyprevent falls from height you managed and supervised.

Does thisconcern me?Do you carry out simplemaintenance or cleaningtasks that require workingat heights?

Do you have the mostappropriate equipment forthe task? It may often besafer to use an access toweror mobile elevating work

Do you know what work isdone at height and how it is

does anyone ever have to

near fragile surfaces?

Are your employees trainedin the use of the particularequipment they use forworking at height?

Have you assessed the risksfrom working at height?

Simple guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 INDG291FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 2429 3 5.00)

Simple guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 INDG290FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 2430 7 5.00)

Using work equipment safely INDG229(rev1)FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 2389 0 5.00)



Equipment Regulations1998

Lifting Operations andLifting EquipmentRegulations 1998

Construction (Health,

Regulations 1996

that sufcient protectionmeasures (eg suitable andsufcient personal protectiveequipment) are in place whilethey are working at height.

platform rather than a ladder.

performed? For example,

work on the roof, or on or



What law applies?

Provision and Use of Work

Safety and Welfare)

You should also ensure



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1 8 | m uscu loskeletal disorders

Does thisconcern me?Does your work includestrenuous lifting, carrying,pushing, pulling, reachingor repetitive handling?

hand or arm movementswhich are frequent, forcefulor awkward?

Does your work involvetwisting, squeezing,hammering or pounding?

Have you assessed the risksfrom manual handling?

Do you have repetitive nger,

Do you sufferfrom sprains, strains

and pains?Manual handling istransporting orsupporting loads by handor using bodily force. Manypeople hurt their back, arms,hands or feet lifting everydayloads, not just when the load

is too heavy. More than a thirdof all over-three-day injuriesreported each year to HSEand to local authorities arethe result of manual handling.These can result in thoseinjured taking an average of11 working days off each year.

Upper limbs refers to theneck, shoulders, arms, wrists,hands and ngers. Upperlimb disorders (sometimescalled repetitive strain injury(RSI)) can happen in almostany workplace where peopledo repetitive, or forcefulmanual activities in awkwardpostures, for prolongedperiods of time. These cancause muscular aches and

pains, which may initially betemporary, but if such workis not properly managed, andthe early symptoms are notrecognised and treated, canprogress to a chronic anddisabling disorder. Cumulative

damage can build up over timecausing pain and discomfort inpeoples backs, arms, handsand legs. Most cases can beavoided by providing suitablelifting equipment that is regularlymaintained, together withrelevant training on both manualhandling and using the equipment safely (see page 28 Work

equipment and machinery).

What law applies? Manual Handling Operations

Regulations 1992

Management of Health andSafety at Work Regulations1999


Aching arms (or RSI) in small businesses: Is ill health due to upper limb disorders a problem in your workplace? INDG171(rev1)

Getting to grips with manual handling a short guide for employers INDG143(rev1)(available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 1754 8 5.00)



FREE (available in packs of 15

ISBN 0 7176 2600 8 5.00)

Upper limb disorders in the workplace HSG60ISBN 0 7176 1978 8 9.50




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/oj /; nS nR%ujnr n; sijl wk bjwa% sdRcf qy t b*k Xjf ;ujd cy ;aef dY \ bsCja pjjrajkf ay su/ wB-5 cy s{j/, n;f w^B ay ;jqry

ijuy wB wk bt zjy & y pjf ay w&ajjr sc/ zj/ dY t , pj% bjway b*k bjway :Vj

ay ;c:l%t ay su/ qcczjjk d% ;aey dY t \ lsc dju df qy t n;;y pjhN=j dhbj a%nS w&ajjr sdRcf qy t dhbj dY e% nR%ujnr wk bjwa% pjk xjejlj

pjj/zjj\

a*r];j ajrg r ujzjgd%ej dY

qy Rlgbu dY t Nsut zj bjwky jR; ky zlg uy jR; 1992 (Manual Handling OperationsRegulations 1992 )

qY ry pjqy RV bj dy UFj /RN ;y @Vf /V iaS ky zlg uy jR; 1999 (Management ofHealth and Safety at Work

Regulations 1999 )

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Alj bjwayajq qy tmt zjsul%t, djFj%t lj xjjt d xjjk]xjjk sdujry]Nh ujry wN= eydY t, pj% xjjk]xjjk, pj%k uzjjak

lj bojjra d%eydY t Alj bjwayajq qy tqk%N= rj, sroj%N= rj, dFj*N= j ojujrj lj ah VjnS akrj jjsqu dY t

Alj bjwrynR;jr%tjkj ajq akry qy tpj%s{jq aj bjaur salj dY


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2 0 | display screen equipm ent

Using a computer or otherkinds of display screenequipment (visual displayunits) can give rise to backproblems, repetitive straininjury, or other musculoskeletal disorders. These

health problems maybecome serious if no actionis taken. They can be causedby poor design of workstations (and associatedequipment such as chairs),insufcient space, lack oftraining or not taking breaks

Do you use computersor other display screen

equipment?

Does thisconcern me?Is there regular use ofdisplay screens as asignicant part of the work?

Does anyone use akeyboard, mouse or otherinput device?

Are people complaining ofdiscomfort, aches and pains?

Have you assessed the risksfrom display screenequipment?

The law on VDUs. An easy guide: Making sure your ofce complies with the Health and Safety (Display

from display screen work.Work with a screen doesnot cause eye damage,but many users experiencetemporary eye strain orstress. This can lead toreduced work efciency or

taking time off work.

What law applies? Health and Safety (Display

Screen Equipment)Regulations 1992


Working with VDUs INDG36(rev1)FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 1504 9 5.00)

Screen Equipment)Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002) HSG90ISBN 0 7176 2602 4 8.50 or use the order form at the

back of this book or go tow w w .h s e b o o k s .c o .u k





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sN:wuy:A& }fr mwakvj | 2 1

Alj n;aj ;t xjtCj qh Pj;ydY Alj sN:Wuy:A& }fr aj srlsqe mwl%zj bjwayajq aj {jj; sd:;j dY

Alj a%nSafxj%NS (keyboard ), qjm; (mouse ) lj bRl nrwh V (input ) mwakvj%taj w& l%zj akej dY

Alj u%zj b;h siCjj, ccSb*k wfN= j af sjajle akey dY t

Alj bjwrysN:Wuy:A& }fr ;y{jek%taj bjaur salj dY

Alj bjw aQWlg Vk lj bRl sN:Wuy:A& l%zj }fr mwakvj w& akey dY t

Vk lj sN:Wuy:A& bu a QWlg }fr sipjh sN:Wuy lg srV (visual display ;ky w&units) ay cg ajk%t aymwakvj

aj mwl%zj wfB af sjajle%t, skwfVfsVi :VK y r nRpjkf lj wy jf]bs:Fjl%t (musculoskeletal )

}seljt wY af bRl siA^ cj ak ;aej dY\ lsc a%nSajkS de ijnSr af pjj/ e% ;y af lyasBrjnljtzjQXjfk w uy;aef

\ iaS:Vy dY t jr af sNpjjnr qy t{jjqf (b*k n;ay;jFj aymwakvj%tpj; Y y ah ), bwljS ;fS We pjzjd, lj sN:Wuy :A& / xj& y rj }fr wk ajq akey dh a r uyXjf n;af ipjd d% ;aey dY t }fr wk \ :A&

{j%ta% rh ajq akry ;ybjH a;jr rdft d%ej dY uy l%Aej a% b:Fjjlf sar w&

ojji lj cxjji qd;g e*k wk s{jt ; d% ;aej dY\ n;;yajlSaf c|jej qy t szjkjiV lj ajq ;y Oh VVf u T r y y ay djuje xjr ;aey dY t\

a*r];j ajrg r ujzjgd%ej dY dY @Vf (sN:Wuy:A& RV) UFj /RN ;y }fr nsAiwqy

zlg jR; 1992 (Health and Safety ky uy(Display Screen Equipment)Regulations 1992 )


ijuy w^B wk bt zjy y &pjf ay w&ajjr sc/ pjj/zjj\

zj/ dY t , pj% bjway b*k bjway :Vj



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2 2 | noise

Is your workplacenoisy?


Does thisconcern me?Is anywhere so noisy thatpeople have to shout to eachother at normal speakingdistance to make themselvesheard? If so, there is likely tobe a danger to hearing.

Does anyone go home withringing in their ears? Also asign of a noise problem.

Are tools or equipment usedwhich make loud, explosivenoises, eg a cartridgeoperated xing tool?

Do people wear earprotection in some areas?Noise control may needchecking to make sure it isworking well enough.

Have you assessed the risksfrom noise?

Reducing noise at work Guidance on the Noise at Work Regulations 1989 L108ISBN 0 7176 1511 1 9.75

Protect your hearing or lose it! Pocket card INDG363FREE (available in packs of 25ISBN 0 7176 2540 0 5.00)

Noise at Work: Advice for employers INDG362FREE (available in packs of 10

High levels of noise atwork can cause hearingloss. This can take manyyears to become serious.Young people can bedamaged as easily as theold and premature deafness

is even worse. Sufferersoften rst start to noticehearing loss when theycannot keep up withconversations in a group,or when the rest of theirfamily complains they havethe television on too loud.Deafness can make peoplefeel isolated from their family,

friends and colleagues.

What law applies? Noise at Work Regulations

1989



ISBN 0 7176 2539 7 5.00)

to reduce noise at work HSG138ISBN 0 7176 0791 7 10.95



Sound solutions: Techniques


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jj%k | 2 3

Alj n;aj ;t xjtCj qh Pj;ydY Alj adftwk nerj j%k dYsa bwrf xjje ;h rjry aysu/ u%zj%ta% ;jqjRl ;y pljcj m}H ojf bjijpj qy tsojUujrj wN= ej dY lsc /y ;j dYe% ajr%ta% {jekyaf ;QXjjirj dY\

Alj Zjk wdh H oj ak sa;f a% ajr%t qy t ;r;rjdV kdef dY ld Xjf j%k af ;q:lj aj ;t ay e dY\

spjr b*pjjk%tlj mwakvj%taj w& l%zj salj pjjej dYAlj iy ey pj, CjqjaypjY ;f bjijpj akey dY t, pjY ;yajVS skpj ;yojury ijuyssA;t zj Vg U;

Alj ah O nuja%t qy tu%zj%ta% ajr]k|ja wdrrywN= ey dY t ;xj ah O Bfa kdyn;aysu/ j%k srlRjvj af Xjuf w& ajk pjjH oj d%rf ojjsd/\

Alj bjwryj%k ;ypj%s{jq aj bjaur salj dY

Alj bjwayajlS :Fju wk j%k dY

e pljcj j%k ;y ;h h rryaf |jqej rV d% pjjef dY xj d \ n; ;q:lj ay

V iaS ky uy


zjQXjfk d%ry qy tanSxjk; uzj pjjey dY t\ rjnpj /y zlg jR; 1989 (Noise ij d%tlj xjh lh pjzj h Sc%r%tdf a% xjkjxjk at Work Regulations 1989 ) a;jr d%ej dY rh , b*k anSxjjk e%

xjdkjwr Xjf d% ;aej dY\ n;;ywfsN= e u%zj ;h rryaf |jqej qy twduf aqf

; akey dY t exj qd;g , pjxj iyld wjey dY t sa iy/a zj& h w qy txjjeojfe rdft;qPj wjey dY t, lj pjxj mraywskijk aybRl ;c:l ld sajle akey dY tsa mRd%r t y susipjr af bjijpj xjdh pj ak Vy e ey

\ xjdky k{jf dY wr ayajkvj IlsAe bwrya% wskijk, c%:e%tb*k

l%t ;yaVj dh ; akej ;dasqS bj qd;g dY\

bjw bsCja qcc adjH b*k aY ;y uy;aey dY t/oj /; nS nR%ujnr n; sijl wk ay ;c:l%t ay su/ qcczjjk d%bjwa% sdRcf qy t b*k Xjf ;ujd cy dY t \ lsc dju df qy t n;;y pjhN=j dhbj

;aef dY \ bsCja pjjrajkf ay su/ a%nS w&ajjr sdRcf qy t dhbj dY e% B-5 cy s{j/, n;f w^w^ B ay ;jqry nR%ujnr wk bjwa% pjk xjejlj ijuy w^B wk bt zjy y &pjf ay w&ajjr sc/ pjj/zjj\ zj/ dY t , pj% bjway b*k bjway :Vj



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2 4 | vibration

Are you exposedto vibration?

Vibration from work withpowered hand-held tools,equipment or processes candamage the hands and armsof users causing hand-armvibration syndrome. This is apainful, irreversible condition

which includes vibrationwhite nger and the effectscan be impaired bloodcirculation, damage to thenerves and muscles, andloss of ability to grip properly.

Back damage can becaused by vibration from avehicle or machine passingthrough the seat into thedrivers body through thebuttocks known as wholebody vibration. Whole-body

Does thisconcern me?Does anyone work withpowered hand-held toolssuch as angle grinders,needle guns, chippinghammers or concretebreakers?

Does anyone doing this workget tingling or numbness inthe ngers or hands?

Does anyone often drive

tractors, dumper trucks orexcavators or unsuspendedvehicles such as fork-lifttrucks?

Have you assessed the risksfrom vibration?

off-road machinery such as

Health risks from hand-arm vibration: Advice for employers INDG175(rev1)FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 1553 7 5.00)

Vibration solutions HSG170ISBN 0 7176 0954 5 13.75

Health risks from vibration white nger: Advice for employees and the self employed INDG126(rev1)

vibration can also becaused by standing on theplatform of a vehicle ormachine, so vibrationpasses into the operatorthrough their feet.

What law applies?

No specic regulations.Covered by the generalrequirements of:

Management of Health andSafety at Work Regulations1999

Provision and Use of WorkEquipment Regulations1998


Power tools: how to reduce vibration health risks INDG338FREE (available in packs of 15

ISBN 0 7176 2008 5 5.00)

In the driving seat: Advice to employers on reducing back pain in drivers and machinery operators INDG242FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 1314 3 5.00)

FREE (available in packs of 15

ISBN 07176 1554 5 5.00)

Hand-arm vibration HSG88ISBN 0 7176 0743 7 7.50






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aQwr | 2 5

Alj n;aj ;t xjtCj qh Pj;ydY Alj a%nSXjf /t zju zj& jnRN;S (anglegrinders ), rfNu zjR; (needleguns ), sojswt zj dY q;S (chippinghammers ) lj aRA& }fV xj& y a;S (concrete breakers ) pjY ;ywjiNS dY RN]dY UN Vg U; (powered handheld tools ) aj w& l%zj akej dY

ld ajq akryijuysa;f Xjf IlsAe ry Alj mH zjsul%tlj djFj%t qy t;k;kjdV lj ;h !wr af sjajle af dY

Alj a%nSXjf IlsAe VK Y AVk (tractors ), NQwk VK a (dumper trucks ) lj /A;ay iy Vk (excavators ) lj %aS su@V VK a (fork-lift trucks ) pjY ;y sxjrj aqjrf ijuf /y ;f qjfr%ta% ojujej dYpj% ;N= a aybujij bRl

:Fjjr%twk Xjf ojujnSpjjef dY t Alj bjwryaQwr ;ypj%s{jq aj bjaur salj dY

Alj bjw aQwr ay ;QwaS qy t dY t

RN dy U;, vibration ) adj pjjej dY j sAe ojjsue dY UN Vg \ sa;f mwakvj%tlj w& VjqSwk {jN= y %;y ;pj ; y yd%ryijuy ijdr lj qjfr ayWuy l%zjaejS aydjFj%tb*k d%ry ;yXjf d%u xjj jr d% aQwr w& Nf ijlxj& y

xjjpjh a;jr wdh H sa m;yojujryijuyb%ta% rh ojj ;aey dY t ;aej dYAl%t RN bjqSijlxj& y %q aj bj Vk (operator ) ay wk% Y t ayb*k dY jr s;RNK wky

ajkvj xjr ;aey dY t ;f ccSXjkf qjClq ;yaQwr jkfk qy tbj pjjej dY\\ ld /y djue dYspj;yBfa rdftsalj pjj ;aej dY- nrqy tijlxj& y jr IdjnV st zjk (vibration white nger )Xjf jjsqu dY Xjji ;y{jg j sisrql rdft dY

a*r];j ajrg r ujzjgd%ej dY, n;ay w& r ay a%nSsijy , nRdy t

ojjk qy t{jkjxjf, :rjlhb*k wy |jjb%t qy t ;t sjl%ta% srQrsus{je af ;jqjRl bwy rh a;jr eFjj sa;f ojfpj a% waNr = y jjsqu salj zjlj dYJ

ry RV bj UFj /RN ;y af ejae ojuf pjjef dY\ qY pjqy dy @Vf /V iaS zlg jR; 1999 (Management of

sa;f ijdr lj qjfr ayaQwr ;fV / NK Ud%t ayqjClq

ky uyHealth and Safety at WorkRegulations 1999 ) ;yd%ey dh jnik ay ag

pj bj uey dY tb*k wfB a% w& ;y wk g yjkfk qy t Y %sipjr /RN lg iaS a;jr wdh t \ n;;yd%u nsAiQwy zlg jR; 1998 rh ojjey dY t RV ky uy Nf ijlxj& y (Provision and Use of Work xjj jr (whole-body

Equipment Regulations 1998 )





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2 6 | electricity

How safe is electricityin your workplace?

E lectricity can kill. Mostdeaths are caused bycontact with overhead orunderground power cables.Even non-fatal shocks cancause severe and permanent

the only ones at risk. Poorelectrical installations and faultyelectrical appliances can leadto res which can also resultin death or injury to others.



equipment may lead to fallsfrom ladders, scaffolds orother work platforms. Thoseusing electricity may not be

Does thisconcern me?Does anyone do electricalwork in your business?Only those with appropriatetechnical knowledge andexperience should beallowed to do this.

Is your electrical equipmentin good working order?

Do you choose equipmentthat is suitable for its workingenvironment eg waterproofor dustproof?

Do you dig in the street,pavement or near buildings?Knowing the properprecautions for avoidingunderground cables isessential.

Do you work near or underoverhead powerlines? Thereare essential safety

Have you assessed the risksfrom electricity?

overhead electric power lines GS6ISBN 0 7176 1348 8 5.00

Electricity at work. Safe working practices HSG85ISBN 0 7176 2164 2 7.95

ground services HSG47ISBN 0 7176 1744 0 7.50

Electrical safety and you INDG231FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 1207 4 5.00)

Regulations 1989



injury. Shocks from faulty

precautions to follow.

Avoidance of danger from

Avoiding danger from under

What law applies?Electricity at Work



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sxjpjuf | 2 7

Alj n;aj ;t xjtCj qh Pj;ydYbjwayajk%xjjk qy tAlj a%nSXjf sxjpjuf aj ajq akej dY ay iu mRdfta% /y ;y ajq akryaf npjjpje cf pjj/ spjRdy t wg kj earfaf jr b*k epjh xjjSdY\

Alj bjwaynuy sAVK a mwakvj ajq akryaf boOf djue qy t dY t

Alj bjw /y ;ymwakvj ojh rey dY tpj% ajq akry aywskiy j ay qh ejsxja dY t pjY ;yijVkw& g (waterproof ) bFjjS e wjrf ay w& iy j ak ;ary ;y ;h ks|je lj N:Vw& g (dustproof ) bFjjS e Cjg u w& iy j ak ;ary ;y ;h ks|je dY t

Alj bjw ;N= a, h VwjFj lj Xjir%t ay wj; {jh cjnSakey dY t Xjg sq ayrfojy ay ay xju a% xjojjry aysu/ msoje /dselje%ta% pjjrrj xjdh e pjkf dY\

Alj bjw b%ikdy N wjikujnr (overhead powerlines ) aywj; lj rfojyajq akey dY t ah O xjdh e pjkf ;h k|jj srlq%taj wjur akrj d%ej dY\

Alj bjwrysxjpjuf ;y{jekyaj

bjaur salj dY

bjwayajlS :Fju wk sxjpjuf ;y saerf ;h k|jj dY

sxj pjuf pjjr uy;aef dY\ pljcjek q*ey tb%ikdy sqzje wjik N lj Xjg ay xju ay;QwaS qy tbjry ;yd%ef dY t\ /y ;j Xjf d%ej dYsa aq Zjjea PjVay ;yrjpjh a b*k :Fjjlf oj%V uzj pjj/\ {jkjxj mwakvj%t ;yjj a uzjry ay ajkvj ;fsM= l%t ;yszjk ;aey dY tlj

m}wk ojMr = y aysu/ xjrj/ zj/ %UN (scaffolds ) lj cg :ay ;ky VjqS ;yXjf szjk ;aey dY t iu Wuy \ ay

sxjpjuf aj w& l%zj akryijuya% df

pj%s{jq rdftkdej xjsUa {jkjxj :Fjjwrj b*k sxjpjuf ay{jkjxj mwakvj%taf ipjd ;ybjzj uzj ;aef dYpj% sa cg ;k%t aysu/ q*e lj oj%V aj ajkvj xjr pjjef dY\

a*r];j ajrg r ujzjgd%ej dY nuy s;Vf /V iaSky uy sAVK zlg jR; 1989

(Electricity at Work Regulations1989 )

bjw bsCja qcc adjH b*k aY ;y uy;aey dY t/oj /; nS nR%ujnr n; sijl wk ay ;c:l%t ay su/ qcczjjk d% bjwa% sdRcf qy t b*k Xjf ;ujd cy dY t \ lsc dju df qy t n;;y pjhN=j dhbj




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2 8 | work equipm ent & m achinery

Do you know how toselect and use your

work equipment?Work equipment covers equipment happen all thean enormous range time many serious, somespanning process machinery, fatal. See safe plant andmachine tools, ofce equipment section of themachines, lifting equipment, Health and Safety Policyhand tools, ladders and Statement on page 52 ofpressure washers. Important

points include: selecting theright equipment for the job,making sure equipment issafe to use and keeping itsafe through regular maintenance, inspection and,ifappropriate, thorough examin

iuse equipment safely andfollowing manufacturers or

suppliers instructions.Accidents involving work

Does thisconcern me?Do you use ladders or otherequipment for working at

often be safer to use an accesstower or mobile elevating work

Do you have machinery of any

parts that could cause injury;have the right controls,especially for starting andstopping; clean, or clearblockages in a safe way; andcarry out preventive checks,maintenance and inspection.

Are hand tools used in yourworkplace, eg screwdrivers,knives, hand saws, meatcleavers, hammers?

Do you have lifting equipmentsuch as pulley blocks, cranes,and lift trucks? Most liftingequipment will require regularthorough examination by acompetent person.

Have you assessed the risksfrom work equipment?

Simple guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations INDG291FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 2429 3 5.00)

Safe use of work equipment.Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 L22ISBN 0 7176 1626 6 8.00)

Simple guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 INDG290FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 2430 7 5.00)

Buying new machinery: Ashort guide to the law and some information on what to

do for anyone buying new machinery for use at work INDG271FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 1559 6 5.00)

Using work equipment safely INDG229(rev1)FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 2389 0 5.00)



Equipment Regulations 1998

Lifting Operations and LiftingEquipment Regulations 1998

Supply of Machinery (Safety)

Regulations 1992, asamended 1994

this leaet.

Infoline can help identify publications relevant to you.

aton, training employees to

heights? For example, it may

platform than a ladder.

kind? You need to guard the



What law applies?




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Alj n;aj ;t xjtCj qh Pj;ydY m}H ojjnSwk ajq akry aysu/ Alj bjw ;fsM= l%tb*k cg ;kymwakvj%taj mwl%zj akey dY t mcjdkvj aysu/ ;fM= f af pjzjd wk /A;y ; Vjik (access tower ) lj q%xjjnu /ufiy sVt zj iaSWuy VjqSaj w& l%zj akrj bsCja ;h ks|je kdej dY\

Alj bjwaywj; sa;f Xjf w& ajk af

qjfr dY t bjwa% /y ;ysd:;%twk Cljr cy rj d%zjj spjr;yoj%V uzj ;aef d% ;df w& ajk ayaRVK %u uzjjnly\ {jj;ak :VjVS b*k :Vj w aysu/J sa;f Xjf ajiV a% ;h ks|je ekfay ;y;j afspj/ lj dVjnly,b*k ;h k|jjEqa pjjt oj, k{jk{jji b*k srkf|jvj akeykdy t\

Alj bjwayajlS:Fju wk dY RN Vg U; pjY ;y :A& }g NK jnik, ojjag, bjkf, qfV Aufik (meat cleavers ) b*k dFj*N= %taj w& l%zj d%ej dY

Alj bjwaywj; wh uf xuj a (pulleyblocks ), A& }y ry t (cranes ), b*k su@V VK a%t (lift trucks ) pjY ;ymwakvj dY t Xjjk mBjryijuypljcjek mwakvj /y ;y dY t spjraj sa;f ;|jq IlsAe jkj srlsqe b*k ;Qwg vjSwkf|jvj pjkf dY\

Alj bjwryajlSaymwakvj%t ;y{jekyaj bjaur salj dY

Alj bjw pjjrey dY tsa ajq ay mwakvj%taj ojlr b*k w& l%zj

a; Y ysalj pjj/ S aymwakvj%t qy txjdh aj e ;y l mwakvj jjsqu dY tpj; Y y w& %;y ;

qjfrkf (process machinery ), qjfr Vg U; (machine tools ),bjs; qjfR;, su+sVt zj mwakvj, dY U;, ;fsM= jk ijj;S RN Vg ljtb*k w& y(pressure washers )\ {jj; xjje ld dYsaJ ajq aysu/ ;df mwakvj aj mwl%zj ;h ks|je dYb*k srlsqe k{jk{jji, srkf|jvj b*k lsc msoje d% e% wkf|jvj akayn;y ;h ks|je k{jj pjj/, mwakvj a% ;h ks|je ekfay ;y mwl%zj qy tujry aysu/ aqS ojjskl%ta% sj|jvj squyb*k srqjS w& ej lj

;Wujl;S aybrh cj% y taj wjur salj pjj/\

ajq aymwakvj%t ayajkvj anSxjjk ch ZjVrj/ S td%ef dY t- ah O zjQXjfk e%

O Zjjea\ n;f ufuy B ah V ay w^ UFj /vN ;y53 wk dY @Vf wjsu;f

:Vy RV ay ;y RV Vqy WujRV /RN nsAiwqyXjjzj a% cy s{j/\

a*r];j ajrg r ujzjgd%ej dY w& pj bj RV %sipjr /RN lg iaSnsAiwqy

zlg jR; 1998 (Provision and Use of ky uyWork Equipment Regulations 1998 )

sus@Vt jR; /RN sus@Vt RV zj bjwky zj nsAiwqy zlg jR; 1998 (Lifting Operations and ky uyLifting Equipment Regulations 1998 )

;Wujn bj @Vf) ky uy qjfrkf (;y zlg jR; 1992 , spj;y 1994 qty;t j%sCje salj zjlj\1994 (SSupply of Machinery (Safety)Regulations 1992, as amended 1994 )

bjw bsCja qcc adjH b*k aY ;y uy;aey dY t/oj /; nS nR%ujnr n; sijl wk ay ;c:l%t ay su/ qcczjjk d% bjwa% sdRcf qy t b*k Xjf ;ujd cy dY t \ lsc dju df qy t n;;y pjhN=j dhbj




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3 0 | m aintenanc e & building work

I

What maintenanceand building work

takes place?ts easy to overlook theseactivities because they

happen now and again,

What law applies?

and its often a contractor Construction (Health, Safety

or service agency doing and Welfare) Regulations

the work. Sometimes people 1996 (building work)



are in places where no one

normally goes, eg the roof orelectrical switchboard. Theymay be fault nding, tryingto repair something quickly often outside the routine.Not surprisingly there are

heights, eg ladders, are themost common cause of

Does thisconcern me?Did you know that if you arethe person responsible foryour business, you are alsoresponsible for contractors,service engineers, etc whodo work for you?

Does anyone ever have to

or on fragile materials?

Does anyone have to faultnd and repair machineryor equipment when itbreaks down?

Is there a tank, pit, silo orsimilar conned space intowhich someone might go and would you know if theydid?

Have you found out whetherthere is any asbestos* inyour buildings or plant whichcould be disturbed duringmaintenance or alterations?

Have you assessed the risksfrom maintenance andbuilding work?

Working together: Guidanceon health and safety forcontractors and suppliersINDG268(rev)FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 2253 3 5.00)

A guide to the Construction(Health, Safety and Welfare)Regulations 1996 INDG220FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 1161 2 5.00)

The absolutely essentialhealth and safety toolkit forthe smaller constructioncontractor INDG344FREE (available in packs of 5

ISBN 0 7176 2103 0 5.00)

Health and safety in roof workHSG33ISBN 0 7176 1425 5 8.50

Managing contractors: Aguide for employers HSG159ISBN 0 7176 1196 5 8.50

Health and safety inconstruction HSG150ISBN 0 7176 2106 5 9.95

wwt.uk.com or contact theWWT Campaign Helpline on0845 2727 500.*Also see page 5 on Asbestos

Construction (Design and

Management) Regulations1994

Lifting Operations and LiftingEquipment Regulations 1998

Equipment Regulations 1998

Conned SpacesRegulations 1997



many accidents. Falls from

serious injury.

work on the roof, at a height

Further information can befound on the Working WellTogether (WWT) Website at




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sa;f Oe, m}t ojjnSwk lj rjpjh a Cjkjeu wk ajq akrj wN= ej dY

Alj sa;f qjfrkf lj mwakvj qy t {jkjxjf d%ef dYe% Alj sa;f a% {jkjxjf waN= ryb*k qkQqe aj ajq akrj d%ej dY

Alj a%nS /y ;j VY t a ( tank ), zjNT Mj (pit t), ;jlu% (silo ), lj n;f ekd ay May dh / :Fjjr dY t, spjrqy ta%nSpjj ;aej dY- b*k lsc a%nSpjjej dYe% Alj bjwa% pjjrajkf kdef dY

Alj bjwryld cy {j sulj dYsa bjway Xjir lj WujRV qy tadft/:xjy :V; * aj w& l%zj dhbj dY, spj;ay;jFj k{jk{jji lj xjcuji ay;ql Oy N= OjN=d% ;aef dY

Alj bjwryk{jk{jji b*k srqjS vj ajlS ay{jek%taj bjaur salj dY

sa; w& ajk aj k{jk{jji b*k srqjS vj ajlSd%ej dY

l d xjdh e bj;jr dYsa nr ajl%a% rpjkbRcjpj ak sclj pjj/ Al%t sa lyajlSaXjf]aXjf d%ey dY tb*k anS Ajr (dy @Vf iy lk) ky uy ay


xjjk lyajq sa;f By cjk lj ;siS ; aR:VK UFj, ;y uy zlg jR;

/pj;f ; y t yakj/ pjjey d\ an Y t Sxjjk u%zj 1996 (Construction (Health, Safety /; y y:Fjjr%twk ajq ak kdyd%ey dY t and Welfare) Regulations 1996) Ajr (sNpjjnr /RN qY pjqy aR:VK ry RV) pjdjH bjq e*k wk a%nSrdftpjjej dY zlg jR; 1994 (Construction (Design pj; Y yOe lj nusAV y au s:ioj xj%N K S\

ky uy

d% ;aej dY iy{jkjxjf eujj kdyd%t, and Management) Regulations 1994 ) zj bjwky zj nsAiwy pjUcf ;y aO qkQqe akrj ojjde h yd%t sus@Vt jR; /RN sus@Vt qRV

zlg jR; 1998 (Lifting Operations and ky uy- anSxjjk lyajq k%pjqkjS ayajq%t Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 ) ;ybuzj dVak Xjf d% kdj d%ej dY\

w& pj bj RV dY kjrzjf rdftsa anSxjjk ch ZjVrj/ S td% %sipjr /RN lg iaSnsAiwqy zlg jR; 1998 (Provision and Use of\ m}H , pj; Y y;fsM= ky uy pjj/t ojjnS l%t ;yszjkrj Work Equipment Regulations 1998 ) zjQXjfk oj%V%taj ;xj ;y;jqjRl ajkvj

arjn s;; ky uy N :wy zlg jRl 1997 dY\ (Conned Spaces Regulations 1997 )

bjw bsCja qcc adjH b*k aY ;y uy;aey dY t/oj /; nS nR%ujnr n; sijl wk ay ;c:l%t ay su/ qcczjjk d% bjwa% sdRcf qy t b*k Xjf ;ujd cy dY t \ lsc dju df qy t n;;y pjhN=j dhbj ;aef dY \ bsCja pjjrajkf ay su/ a%nS w&ajjr sdRcf qy t dhbj dY e% w^ s{j/, n;f w^B-5 cy B ay ;jqry nR%ujnr wk bjwa% pjk xjejlj ijuy w^B wk bt zjy y &pjf ay w&ajjr sc/ pjj/zjj\ zj/ dY t , pj% bjway b*k bjway :Vj

:V; wk w^/:xjy B 13 af pjjrajkf Xjf wsM=/



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3 2 | workp lace transport

What are the risksfrom transport

in your workplace?Every year about 70 people vehicles over-turning are theare killed and about 2500 most common causes.seriously injured in accidents Vehicles operating in theinvolving vehicles at the workplace include cars andworkplace. Being struck or vans, lift trucks, heavy goodsrun over by moving vehicles,falling from vehicles, orDoes this

concern me?Do you have vehicles inoperation at your workplace? Ifso what kinds of vehicles arethey?

Do you know who is allowed todrive or operate them? Theyshould be trained and

competent.

Do your drivers know whichroutes around the workplacethey are allowed to use?

Do vehicles have to doreversing manoeuvres?

How are loading and unloading

operations carried out?

Are pedestrians separated fromvehicle movements as much aspossible?

Are all vehicles properlymaintained?

Do you actively control driving

behaviour?

Have you assessed the risksfrom transport?

Reversing vehicles INDG148FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 1063 2 5.00)

Workplace transport safety guidance for employersHSG136ISBN 0 7176 0935 9 7.50

Safety in working with lifttrucks HSG6ISBN 0 7176 1781 5 6.50

Managing vehicle safety atthe workplace: A short guidefor employers INDG199FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 0982 0 5.00)



1992

Equipment Regulations1998 regulation 9 isrelevant to training

Construction (Health and

Regulations 1996

vehicles, dumpers, specialisedvehicles or plant. Often there

is signicantly more dangerfrom vehicles in the workplacethan on the public highwaysince the operatingconditions are different.



What law applies?

Workplace (Health, Safety

and Welfare) Regulations


Safety and Welfare)



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Alj bjwayajlS :Fju wk a%nSijdr ojuey dY t lsc djH e% sa; w& ajk ayijdr dY t

Alj bjw pjjrey dY tsa nRdy t NK jni akrylj ojujryaf npjjpje sa;y dY t lyu%zj w& sjs|je b*k ;|jq d%ryojjsd/\

Alj bjway NK jnik pjjrey dY tsa mRdy t bjwayajlS :Fju aybj;wj; sar qjzj% aj w& l%zj akryaf npjjpje dY

Alj ijdr%ta% ski;SXjf akrj wN= ej dY

u%sNt zj b*k bru%sNt zj ljsr ;jqjr ojM= jrj b*k mejkry ayajlSsa; w& ajk sa/ pjjey dY t

Alj wY cu ojuryiju%tb*k ijdr%t ay bjijzjqr a% lFjj;QXji buzj k{jj pjjej dY

Alj ;Xjf ijdr%taj msoje w ;yk{jk{jji salj pjjej dY

Alj bjw NK jnsit zj aye*k ekfa%ta% ;sA& }l w ;yajxjg qy tk{jey dY t

Alj bjwry VK jR;w%VS ay{jek%taj bjaur salj dY

:Fju wk VKbjwayajlS jR;w

;ya*r ;ypj%s{jq dtY se ijS ijuyijdr%t qy tajk i iY a, a jl:Fju wk ijdr% S t ;y w& r, su@V VK uzjXjzj 70 u%zj%taf q*e d%ef dYXjjkf qju ijdr, NQw;S, {jj; e*k wk b*k uzjXjzj 2500 u%zj zjQXjfk w ;yxjryijdr lj WujRV d%ey dY t Cjj ld \ xjdh Zjjlu d% pjjey dY t urj qy t\ ojueyijdr%t ;y d%ej dYsa wsxua djniyaf eh

ojurylj ajlSCjAaj uzjrj lj nrayrfojy ah :Fju ayijdr%t ;ypljcj {jekj , Al%t ijdr muV pjjryaf ZjVrj/tbjq e*k kdej dY sa c%r%tpjzjd wk ojujry

\ ajlS wk d%ef kdef dY t :Fju wk ojuryaydjuje buzj]buzj d%ey dY t\


Wuy UFj, ;y uy zlg jR; iaS ; (dy @Vf /RN iy lk) ky uy1992 (Workplace (Health, Safety andWelfare) Regulations 1992 )

w& pj bj RV %sipjr /RN lg iaSnsAiwqy zlg jR; 1998 - ( Provision and Use of ky uyWork Equipment Regulations 1998 ) -

ky uy srt zlg jr 9 aj ;QxjRCj VyK zj ;y dY aR;VK UFj /RN ;y uy Ajr (dy @Vf /RN iy lk)

zlg jR; 1996 (Construction (Health and ky uySafety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 )





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3 4 | pressure system s

Does thisconcern me?Do you have any pressuresystems or equipment inyour business that containa uid under pressure?

Do you know that mostpressure systems have tobe designed, installed,maintained and periodicallyexamined so as to preventdanger?

Are you aware that as an

person, its your job tochoose a competent personto carry out examinations ofthe pressure systems?

Have you assessed the risksfrom pressure systems?

employer or self-employed

Do you knowthe risks associated

with pressure systems?P ressure cookers, boilers, under pressure. They cansteam heating systems, cause death or injury togas cylinders and air people, and serious damagecompressors are common to property, if the contents areexamples of equipment and released unintentionally. Theresystems containing a uid are about 150 incidents of this

kind every year. They mainly

happen when equipment failsthrough poor design, incorrectlling or maintenance orwhen the method of work isunsafe, or someone makesan operating mistake.

What law applies?

Pressure Systems SafetyRegulations 2000

Carriage of DangerousGoods (Classication,Packaging and Labelling)and Use of TransportablePressure ReceptaclesRegulations 1996

Transportable Pressure

Vessels Regulations 2001


Pressure systems safety and The safe use of gas cylindersyou INDG261(rev1) INDG308(rev1)FREE (available in packs of 15 FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 1562 6 5.00) ISBN 0 7176 2332 7 5.00)



Safety of Pressure Systems,

Pressure Systems SafetyRegulations 2000. ApprovedCode of Practice L122ISBN 0 7176 1767 X 7.50




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w& y jk s;:Vq | 3 5

Alj n;aj ;t xjtCj qh Pj;ydY Alj bjwayajk%xjjk qy t /y ;j a%nSw& y jk s;:Vq lj mwakvj dYspj;qy ta%nSeku wcjFjScxjji qy tk{jj pjjej dY

Alj bjw pjjrey dY tsa pljcjek w& y jk s;:Vq a% n; ekd ;ysNpjjnr b*k :Fjjswe salj pjjej dYb*k m;af cy {jXjju b*k ;ql];ql wk pjjH oj d%ef dYejsa {jeky ;yxjojji kdy

Alj bjw pjjrey dY tsa srl%Aej lj :ik%pjzjjk qy tuzjyIlsAe ayw qy t bjwaj aeS Il dYsa w& y jk s;:Vq af pjjt oj akry aysu/ bjw ;|jq IlsAe aj ojh rji afspj/

Alj bjwry w& y jk s;:Vq ;y{jek%taj bjaur salj dY

Alj bjw pjjrey dY tsa w& y jk s;:V ay;jFj a*r ;ypj%s{jq pjh N= y dY t

a;S lu;S w& y jk ah , xjj , :Vfq dfsVt zj ; s;uy s;:VQ;, zjY RN;Sb*k /lk aQw& y ;;Smr mwakvj%tb*k s;:VQ; ay;jqjRl mcjdkvj dY tspjrqy teku wcjFjSa% cxjji qy tk{jj pjjej dY\ lsc nrqy tk{jj wcjFjSujwkijdf ayajkvj

V wN= ye% u%zj%taf q*e lj Zjjlu d%rylj ;Qwse a% ajf rh a;jr d%ry

pjjnj kdef dY af zjh t \ dk ;ju n; ekd af uzjXjzj 150 ZjVrj/td%ef dY t\ lsc {jkjxj sNpjjnr, zjue ekfay ;yssut zj lj k{jk{jji ayajkvj mwakvj y u d% pjj/ lj ajq akryaj ekfaj

ks|je d% lj nray w&b;h ojjur qy ta%nS IlsAe zjuef ak xjB Y ye% /y ;f ch ZjVrj/ S t qh {lelj d%ef dY t\


wy& @Vf ky uy jk s;:Vq ;y zlg jR; 2000 (PressureSystems Safety Regulations 2000 )

aY Ny NT jr, skpj bj Rpjk; zjh ; (Auj;fsay ay zj /RN uy zj) /RN lg wy spjt xjsut pj bj

VK /xju wy& sWVaU; (Carriage of jR;w%VS jk kf;yDangerous Goods (Classication,

Packaging and Labelling) and Use of

Transportable Pressure Receptacles

Regulations 1996 ) VK /xju iy ;U; k y y uy jR;w%VS zlg jR; 2001

(Transportable Pressure VesselsRegulations 2001 )


ijuy w^B wk bt zjy y &pjf ay w&ajjr sc/ pjj/zjj\

zj/ dY t , pj% bjway b*k bjway :Vj



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3 6 | re & exp losion

Do you knowhow to prevent re

or explosion?Each year many people obvious, eg packagingsuffer burns caused by materials, dusts from wood,the ammable materials they our and sugar. For a re towork with. The wide variety of start, fuel, air and a source ofammable substances found ignition are needed. Controllingin the workplace ranges fromthe obvious, eg heating fuel,

petrol, paint thinners andwelding gases to the less

Does thisconcern me?

Do you keep or use ammablesubstances?

Do you use or store gas incylinders (eg propane)? A smallamount of released gas can lla large area with a potentiallyexplosive mixture.

Do you work with ammabledusts? They can explode.

Do you work with plastic foamsor polyester wadding? Some

ercely and give off denseblack smoke.

Do you spray ammable

than air and collect at low level.

Do you know the dangers ofputting ammable liquids onres to make them burn moreintensely?

Do you use oxygen, eg in

cylinders, for welding?

Have you assessed the risksfrom re or explosion?

Safe use of petrol in garages

INDG331FREE (available in packs of 10ISBN 0 7176 1836 6 5.00)

Safe use and handling ofammable liquids HSG140ISBN 0 7176 0967 7 8.50

Fire and explosion. How safeis your workplace? A shortguide to the DangerousSubstances and ExplosiveAtmospheres RegulationsINDG370FREE (available in packs of 5ISBN 0 7176 2589 3 5.00)

Safe working with ammable

substances INDG227FREE (available in packs of 15ISBN 0 7176 1154 X 5.00)

Dispensing petrol: Assessingand controlling the risk of reand explosion at sites wherepetrol is stored anddispensed as a fuel HSG146ISBN 0 7176 1048 9 7.50



Dangerous Substancesand Explosive AtmospheresRegulations 2002

Fire Precautions Act 1971

Regulations 1997 asamended

these can prevent res.

If you would like informationon re exits, alarms, orextinguishers, contact your

types will ignite easily, burn

paints? Vapours are heavier



What law applies?

Fire Precautions (Workplace)


local re authority.


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