hierarchy of controls - institution of occupational safety
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Hierarchy of Controls
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Accident in Abattoir
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Accident in Abattoir
• Slipped on de-hiding tool, severe lacerations to upper arm
• Slippery floor & platforms
• Improvement Notice Issued
• Floor cleaned / Platforms replaced
• Informed choice of footwear
• Risk better controlled
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Accident in Abattoir
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Cleaning Floor
Footwear Use
Environment
Slip/Trip Potential Model
Slip/Trip
Potential
Model
Contamination
(Obstacle)
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Heel Slip
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Hierarchy of Controls (Slips)
Floor contamination
Contamination from work activities & environment eliminated or controlled Correct cleaning regime inc. spillages
Suitable floors
Floors slip-resistant Appropriate use of:
Mats Anti-slip treatments/ coatings
Footwear
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Common Slip Hazards
Generally caused by:-
Leaks, spills and splashes of liquids and/or solids
Wet processes
Rain, mud or snow tracked/blown in
Wet floors following cleaning
Unsuitable entrance matting
Sloping surfaces
Unsuitable floors or floor coverings
Unsuitable footwear for floor and contamination
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Drip tray in bottom of trolley
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Good entrance design
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Poor Design
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Matting
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Ineffective Matting
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Effective Matting?
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Oops!
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Dry contamination
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Gritting policy
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Signs & Barriers
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Signs become invisible!
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Signs should prevent hazards
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Signs are not barriers
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Half and half cleaning
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Poor Communication
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Cleaning Regimes
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Use of detergent
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Scrubber Dryers
Problem Identified and
equipment specified
Floor remained slippery
Operation of equipment
not supervised and
monitored
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Colour coded equipment
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Training is important
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Cleaning Key Messages
• Mange cleaning well, inc use of signs • Cleaning introduces contamination ! • Use effective processes to stop pedestrians walking on
smooth wet floors • Ensure contamination is completely removed Floors should be cleaned appropriately according to their
type and the type of contamination • Training is important • Leave the floor dry whenever possible
• Cleaning information Sheet: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web/slips02.pdf
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Preventing
Trips
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Trips - The Law
12(2)(a) the floor or surface of the traffic route , shall have no
hole, slope, or be uneven or slippery so as, to expose any person to a risk to his health or safety
12(3) So far as reasonably practicable, floors/traffic routes to
be kept free from obstructions and articles or substances which may cause a person to slip, trip or fall.
Guide for Managers http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg244.pdf
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Outside areas
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Slopes – common issues
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Spot the trip hazard?
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Changes in level
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Electrical Equipment
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Housekeeping & walkways
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Spot the trip hazard?
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Summary
• Keep floors even, free from holes or slopes
• Changes in level clearly marked
• Access routes kept clear
• Good lighting