Drs’ Induction Training(Health and Safety)

H&S Advisor (OHSAS)

Moral Reasons

The employer has a “duty of care” towards their employees!

30,000 occupational ill health deaths p.a.

In health services– Occupational asthma– Occupational dermatitis– Latex allergy– Musculoskeletal Problems– Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Financial Reasons

Civil claims

Poor industrial relations

Statutory penalties

Poor public relations

H&S Law, Employers’ Duties

Must provide a safe place of work for employees and non-employees who come into contact with the organisation

H&S Law, Employees’ Duties

Must take care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions

Co-operate with the employer on all matters of H&S including reporting all incidents and near misses

Must not disable or interfere with something provided for their H&S

Manual handling & poor ergonomics

Musculoskeletal disorders

Hazardous substances Cancer, asthma, bronchitis, fibrosis, poisoning, dermatitis, burns

Noise Deafness, tinnitus

Vibration Vibration White Finger, lower back pain

Radiations Burns, skin complaints

Biological agents Mild Sickness to serious disease

Stress High blood pressure, heart disease, depression sleep/ eating disorders

Workplace RisksWorkplace Risks

New and Expectant Mothers

Management of H&S at Work Regulations , 1999– Specific Assessment of risks to new and

expectant mothers– Implement effective controls– If not possible to reduce risks sufficiently

adjustment in working hours/ conditionspaid leave for as long as necessary

What type of risks do you think we might have to consider?

Hazard

The ability or potential to do harm

Risk...

The likelihood that harm of a particular severity will occur

Control Measure...

The solution used to reduce risk to an acceptable level

When it does go wrong and there is a sharps injury

In office hours Mon-Fri … CALL OHSAS 01383 428400 and ask for an Occupational Health Nurse.

Any other time go straight to A&E.DO NOT DELAY ! ! !Go within the hourDo not do your own risk assessment

(GMC!!)

Dangerous for the

environment

Explosive

(Very) Toxic

Corrosive

Harmful

Irritant

Highly or extremely flammable

Oxidising

Be aware of chemical hazards

Spot the hazards – What are the risks?

What is the potential for error here?

Is this better?

Where do you get help?

Your Line manager or SupervisorOHSAS H&S Advisors, OH doctor /nursesOther competent NHS professionals e.g.

Fire, Security, Manual Handling, Control of Infection …

H&S AdvisorsNHS Fife OHSAS

Navy HouseKing James IV Road

Rosyth Industry Park, RosythFife

KY11 2BJ

v.fyall@nhs.neti.scott2@nhs.net

Telephone 01383 428417