Health & safety: COSHH and RIDDOR
occupational diseases
- carpel tunnel - server cramps hand - occupation dermatitis - hand vibration synonym - occupation cancer - disease occupation exposure - biological agent
legal duty to report
- death - serious injuries - dangerous near misses - occupational disease - off work 7 days +
specified injuries to report under RIDDOR?
- fractures (no phalanges) - amputation - loss of sight - crush head/ torso - burns & scalding (10%+) - scalping (hospital treated) - loss of consciousness
what does COSHH not cover?
- lead - asbestos - radioactive substances
employer responsibilities
- protect health & safety - safe systems of work - safe work place - safe equipment - give info - safety policies
best practice
- report spillages - report accidents - training - follow rules - no short cuts
Employee Responsibilities
- take responsibility - co-operate - report accidents - report conditions - go training - no missuses of equipment
Best practice for safe product use
Always read product label Dilute as directed Keep out of reach of children Wear appropriate PPE Store products safely
Substances hazardous to health
Chemicals Fumes Dust Vapours Nanotechnology
COSHH
Control Of Substances Hazards Health (employers take control to avoid ill health)
Keeping records
Keep copies of report forms Record the details on a computer Maintain a written log
RIDDOR
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Workplace exposure limits
Set under COSHH to protect the workforce and are legally binding Maximum safe concentrations of hazardous substances in the air
hazard
anything with a potential to cause harm
risk
chance of harm occurring due to hazard
legislation?
health and safety at work 1974 management of health & safety at work regulations 1996 Work place (health, safety & welfare) regulations 1992
types of exposure
injection inhalation injection absorption
why report?
prevent & minimise risks ensure safety legislation records identify trends
health & safety
protection from injury and illness in the workplace
welfare
provision of facilitates in the work place
Short & long term effects of exposure?
short - head ache, vomiting nausea. long - cancer, lung/skin disease, infertility
risk assessment?
what hazards? who could be harmed? likelihood? control measures? reducing risk?
