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Safe Working PracticesSafe Working Practices Mark Mallen

Health and Safety ManagerFenlockHansen Ltd

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Introduction Introduction

Define a safe way of workingCompiled after risk assessmentBefore the task startsEverybody knows what to doPeople work safely

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Objectives Objectives

Name 3 types of communicationDescribe the benefits of the

different types of communicationDescribe the most effective way

of communicating informationDescribe why we write SWPsWhat do we do before we write a

SWP

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AgendaAgenda

Forms of communicationPractical exercises

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The Hansen method– Safe working practices– Information, instruction and training– Record keeping– Pro forma– Procedures

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Practical exerciseRemember

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Forms of CommunicationForms of Communication

Written

– Letters – Instructions– Signs

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Forms of CommunicationForms of Communication

Verbal

– Person to person– Telephone

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Forms of CommunicationForms of Communication

Physical

– Body language– Facial expression– Gestures

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Practical ExercisesPractical Exercises

 Practical exercise 1– Complete the following pro forma

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Practical ExercisesPractical Exercises

Practical exercise 2– Relay clear and concise instruction

over a telephone (non face to face), in order to complete a task

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Practical exercise 3– Write a set of instructions to enable

work colleagues to complete a task successfully

– Task: tying a shoelace

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The Hansen MethodThe Hansen Method

A developed safe working practice

For every activity

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Validated by means of a risk assessment

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Including complimentary assessments

– COSHH– Manual Handling

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The control measures identified form the basis of the written safe working practice

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Follows a logical sequenceWhat must be in place before the

task startsHow the task is done

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Training requiredCompetence or certificationPPE required

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Developed by the persons conducting the task

Led by the manager

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Reviewed and agreed

– Before adoption in the workplace

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If in doubt

Ask

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Information, Instruction and Information, Instruction and TrainingTrainingEmployersMust provide

– Sufficient instruction and training To ensure

– CompetencyBefore starting the task

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Information, Instruction and Information, Instruction and TrainingTrainingExplainedFace-to-faceTo gain understanding  

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Information, Instruction and Information, Instruction and TrainingTrainingEmployees

– Understand assessments– Know the controls– Use them

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Record KeepingRecord Keeping

Responsible managers shall– Maintain a file– Issue additions or amendments– Outdated copies destroyed– Keep records of issue– Keep records of training

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Practical Exercise 4Practical Exercise 4

Compile a safe working practice for a task you complete– The task will use substances and

involve manual handling

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The following will be issued– Material safety data sheet– Risk assessment record– Manual handling assessment record– COSHH assessment record– Safe working practice pro forma

Any questions

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Remember!Remember!

Keep it simple!Make sure people know it and

understand it!Say what we do!Do what we say! If in doubtAsk

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Objectives Objectives

Name 3 types of communicationDescribe the benefits of the

different types of communicationDescribe the most effective way

of communicating informationDescribe why we write SWPsWhat do we do before we write a

SWP

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Thanks for listening– Any questions?

Don’t forget– Be safe!