hierarchy of controls - institution of occupational safety
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Hierarchy of Controls
Accident in Abattoir
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
Accident in Abattoir
Cleaning Floor
Footwear Use
Environment
Slip/Trip Potential Model
Slip/Trip
Potential
Model
Contamination
(Obstacle)
Heel Slip
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
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
Drip tray in bottom of trolley
Good entrance design
Poor Design
Matting
Ineffective Matting
Effective Matting?
Oops!
Dry contamination
Gritting policy
Signs & Barriers
Signs become invisible!
Signs should prevent hazards
Signs are not barriers
Half and half cleaning
Poor Communication
Cleaning Regimes
Use of detergent
Scrubber Dryers
Problem Identified and
equipment specified
Floor remained slippery
Operation of equipment
not supervised and
monitored
Colour coded equipment
Training is important
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
Preventing
Trips
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
Outside areas
Slopes – common issues
Spot the trip hazard?
Changes in level
Electrical Equipment
Housekeeping & walkways
Spot the trip hazard?
Summary
• Keep floors even, free from holes or slopes
• Changes in level clearly marked
• Access routes kept clear
• Good lighting