winter gardens health and safety report 2009

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Directorate of Corporate ServicesDirectorDavina Fiore

Health, Safety and Welfare Audit

Ventnor Winter Gardens21/10/09

Auditees Chris Welsford (Councillor)Stephen Stubbings (Councillor)

Copied to Tina Bailey (Town Clerk)David George (Councillor)Steve Beynon (IW Council)

Barry Cooke (IW Council)

Lance Clarke Health and Safety AdvisorKathy Lakin Safety Advisor

Health, Safety and Welfare Section

Human Resources County Hall


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Summary

The following report details findings and subsequent recommendations arising from aHealth, Safety and Welfare (HSW) audit of Ventnor Winter Gardens. The audit

inspection was carried out on 21/10/09 by Isle of Wight Council HSW Advisors LanceClarke and Kathy Lakin in the presence of Councillor Chris Welsford. Also present forpart of the audit only was Councillor Stephen Stubbings.

Introduction

Built in 1936, The Ventnor Winter Gardens are comprised of a largetheatre/auditorium (current capacity 400) with a backstage area; two function rooms;office space; restaurant and bar; kitchens, storage areas; extra bar facility for theauditorium if required; patio area and car park.

The aim of this audit was to assess the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of theHealth, Safety and Welfare management system at the Winter Gardens; and todispense relevant advice in relation to necessary preventative or remedial action. Inparticular, it was intended to assess whether:

appropriate management arrangements are in place

adequate risk control systems exist, are implemented and are consistent withthe hazard profile of the organisation

appropriate workplace precautions are in place

that the requirements of Health and Safety legislation are being met.

The audit process included an examination of existing Health and Safetydocumentation held at the premises including Health and Safety policy, and riskassessments; followed by a walk-round inspection of the premises.

Audit Report Topics

1. Health and Safety Policy

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, where more thanfour people are employed the employer must:

prepare a written general health and safety policy

record details of the organisation and arrangements for putting that policy intoeffect

revise and update the policy as necessary

bring the policy and arrangements to the notice of all employees

where applicable consult safety representatives appointed by recognisedtrade unions

establish a safety committee if requested to do so by recognised safetyrepresentatives


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A policy document was presented for examination at the time of audit. Despitecontaining a line stating that the document would be reviewed annually, this wasdated 1 March 1998. The document bore the name of a previous Town Clerk in printonly, and carried no handwritten signature as verification. Also, there was noappendix naming persons responsible for various Health, Safety and Welfare relatedduties e.g. first-aiders, manual handling task assessors and fire marshals.

2. Risk Assessment

The general duties of employers to their employees in section two of the Health andSafety at Work Act 1974 imply the need for risk assessment. This duty is alsoextended by section three of the Act to any other persons affected by the activities ofthe employer, eg: contractors; customers; visitors or members of the public.

More specifically, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999require that:

every employer shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of risks to thehealth and safety of his employees to which they are exposed whilst they are at work;and the risks to the health and safety of persons not in his employment arising out ofor in connection with the conduct by him of his undertaking.

At the time of audit, there were no current documented risk assessments pertainingto activities undertaken at Ventnor Winter Gardens available for examination.

3. Storage of Hazardous Waste

A storage room at the premises is being used to store dead fluorescent strip tubes,

which are vulnerable to impact damage and are kept in unsafe conditions (see pic.1).

Fluorescent tubes have a low mercury content, and their safe disposal is governedby the Special Waste Regulations 1996.

(pic.1 storage of old fluorescent tubes)


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4. Slips, trips and Falls

There were no documented area-specific risk assessments in place for slips andtrips, and control measures were not traceable in the event of an accident. Steps onsome of the staircases in the building appeared to be showing initial signs of wear,which could be interpreted as a potential slip hazard. A corridor leading from the rear

of the bar area was partially obstructed by a number of wooden boards; constituting atrip hazard and potentially hampering emergency egress from the premises,especially if visibility was to be compromised by the presence of smoke (see pic.2).

(pic.2 obstructed corridor)

5.Manual Handling

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 prescribe minimum requirements

for securing the health and safety of employees who are required to undertakemanual handling tasks at work.

Although a variety of manual handling tasks are undertaken at the premises, thereare no records to suggest that members of staff have undergone any form ofappropriate training; either basic manual handling, or task assessment training.There would appear to be nothing in the way of task specific risk assessment tocover manual handling activity at the Winter Gardens.

6. Display Screen Equipment

The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (amended2002) require a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the users workstation; as apoor workstation layout can lead to musculoskeletal disorders, visual problems,headaches, fatigue and psychological problems. The regulations apply whereemployees use display screen equipment for a significant part of their working day.

Although there is display screen equipment present on site, it is not currently knownwhether this is used by any individual for a sufficient length of time to warrant furtheraction.

7. Smoking on Site

Under the Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006, it became anoffence in England to smoke in the workplace from July 1st 2007. It was evident at the


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time of audit that at least one office in the building that is being used for this activityon a regular basis. In the office designated for use by the Town Clerk, there wereseveral ash trays put out for use and the odour of stale tobacco was ingrained withinthe room.

8. Work at Height / Ladder Safety

The Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005 apply where there is a risk of a fallliable to cause personal injury. The WAHR have no minimum height requirement forwork at height. This is regardless of the equipment be used, the duration of the workinvolved, or the height at which the work is undertaken.

Due to the nature of the numerous activities undertaken at the premises, it isnecessary for a significant amount of work at height to be carried out at VentnorWinter Gardens (eg: access to lighting rigs, fixtures, guttering etc.). At the time ofaudit, a variety of ladders were being kept in various locations throughout the venue;although none of these appeared to carry any form of marking indicative of a

maintenance inspection having taken place. In particular, one set of stepladders wasdisplaying signs of damage and was clearly unsafe for use.

Ladders for industrial use in the UK should be marked to the following standards:

Timber BS1129: Kite marked Class 1 industrial

Aluminium BS2037: 1994 Kite marked Class 1 industrial

Glass fibre BSEN131: 1993 Kite marked Class 1 industrial

Step stools BS7377: 1994

It is also noted that in a recent Building Condition Survey carried out at the premiseson 29/4/09 by IWC Strategic Asset Management Service, a fixed steel roof ladder tohigh level roof areas is described as heavily corroded and should not be used.

9. Stress Management

Although there is no legislation specific to the management of workplace stress, thetopic is covered by the duties imposed by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

There are currently no risk assessments in place at Ventnor Winter Gardens forworkplace stress.

10. Electrical Safety

10.1 Overhead Lighting in Meeting Room

Ceiling mounted strip lighting units have no guarding, leaving the unprotectedfluorescent tubes vulnerable to impact damage. This in turn would put people at riskof injury from falling debris and associated contents of the tube especially as theceiling is relatively very low in this particular room (see pic.2a).


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(Pic.2a unprotected tube on low ceiling)

10.2 Electrical Sockets

In more than one area of the premises it was evident that multi-socket electrical plugadaptors are being used (see pics 3&4). Modern multi-plug leads are generally

accepted as being safer than previous options, as they lead to a single fused plugand therefore cannot easily be overloaded.

(pics 3&4 multi-socket adaptors in use)

10.3 Portable Appliance Testing

Although portable appliance testing is not a legal requirementper se, the Provisionand Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 states that:

"Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state,in efficient working order and in good repair."

It would appear that portable electrical appliances are not checked on a regular basisin accordance with HSE recommendation.

10.4 Overhead Lighting in Auditorium

Large overhead lighting rigs are suspended from the ceiling in the main auditorium.At the time of audit, no maintenance records for these fittings were made availablefor examination; and it is not known when these were last tested for electrical safetyor load-bearing integrity.


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11. Asbestos Management

Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 requires dutyholders to:

take reasonable steps to find materials in premises likely to contain asbestos and tocheck there condition

assess the risk of likelihood of anyone being exposed to these materials; andprepare a plan to manage that risk and put it into effect.

Although the presence of asbestos containing material has been identified in a recentbuilding condition survey carried out by Isle of Wight Council, there was nodedicated asbestos survey document available for examination at the time of audit.

12. Fire Safety

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the Order) places responsibility for

fire safety in non-domestic premises with a Responsible Person for the premises.

12.1 Fire DrillsAt the time of audit there were no records available to indicate that regularemergency evacuation drills are carried out at Ventnor Winter Gardens.

12.2 Fire Doors

During the audit inspection, it was noted that one fire exit had been partiallyobstructed by a folded child carrier being propped against it (see pic.5); and another

fire exit would only open slightly, as it was obstructed by a scaffold pipe on the otherside of the door (see pic.6).

(pic.5 obstructed fire exit) (pic.6 scaffold impeding safe exit)

12.3 Heaters

Items of work clothing were being kept directly above a wall-mounted electric heater,thus creating a fire hazard (see pic.7)


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(pic.7 clothing hung directly over heater) (pic.8 fire extinguisher as door stop)

12.4 Fire Extinguishers

It was apparent at the time of audit that fire extinguishers are being removed fromtheir stations, and are being used to prop open fire doors that are intended to be keptclosed (see pic.8 above)

12.5 Fire Marshals

At the time of audit, there was no documentation made available to indicate that anystaff member had received any form of fire response training; or that the premiseshas any designated fire marshals on site at any given time.

13. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

Systems of work involving the use of, or coming into contact with, substanceshazardous to health must as far as is reasonably practicable, be safe under therequirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control ofSubstances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

During the audit, a number of products containing substances hazardous to healthwere found to be in use and kept at the premises.

Examples include the following:

Odex Purple Pipeline Cleaner (causes burns and liberates toxic gas oncontact with acid).

Dymastrip High Power Polish Stripper (corrosive skin contact can causeburns and serious damage to the eyes)

SBK Brushwood Killer (toxic, irritating to eyes)


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Dyma Jet PhosphoricAcid Based Toilet Cleaner (phosphoric acid can causeburns and respiratory tract damage)

No inventory of hazardous substances or recorded COSHH risk assessments wereavailable for examination at the time of audit.

14. Provision of First Aid

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 requires the provision ofadequate and appropriate first-aid equipment, facilities and people so employees canbe given immediate help if they are injured or taken ill at work.

A stocked first aid kit was available on site at the time of audit, although there was nodocumentation made available to indicate that any staff member had received anyformal first aid training; or that the premises has any designated first aiders orappointed persons.

15. Storage of Foodstuffs and Hygiene

At the time of audit, vegetable produce was being stored on the floor in opencontainment, in an outbuilding that may render it more vulnerable to contamination byvermin (see pic.9). It was also noted that a cooker hood filter in the kitchen washeavily contaminated with thick, brown grease (see pic.10).

(Pic.9 Foodstuff kept on floor) (Pic.10 Dirty cooker canopy)

16. Dressing Room Showers Bacterial Hazard

Duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 extend to risks from Legionellabacteria which may arise from work activities. These require employers to make anassessment of the risks and to introduce remedial measures to prevent, or minimiseexposure.


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Legionella bacteria are found in all water courses, whether natural or man made. Thebacteria are also found in many re-circulating hot and cold water systems and instored water. Other risk area or activities might include showers, humidifiers andsome air conditioning systems.

17. Health and Safety Law Poster

The H&S law poster that is currently on display at Ventnor Winter Gardens has beensuperseded by a new version, available from the Health and Safety Executive.Additionally, the poster on display does not appear to have the required informationentered in the appropriate places.

18. Lone Working

Dutyholders have a legal responsibility for the health, safety and welfare at work oflone workers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of

Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

At the time of audit, there were no risk assessments in place at Ventnor WinterGarden to cover the topic of lone working.

Conclusion

It is acknowledged that the Ventnor Winter Gardens has only very recently comeunder new management. It is encouraging to note that the new management teamappear to be eager to promote a positive health and safety culture at the premises,as it would appear by the lack of recorded risk assessment and up to date health and

safety policy (both required under UK law) that this particular area has beenpreviously neglected by those responsible for safety at the venue.

As identified by the findings of this audit, there are a number of Health and Safetyissues that need to be promptly addressed; the most pressing of these being FireSafety and the dearth of recorded risk assessment for the various activitiesundertaken at the premises.

Recommendations for remedial actions / control measures to be implemented

at Ventnor Winter Gardens.


Produce an adequate health and safety policy document in order to attaincompliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Ensure that:

the statement at the front of the policy is signed and dated by the personresponsible for Health and Safety at the premises. Review the policyregularly to ensure compliance with current legislation.

that persons responsible for various health and safety related duties (e.g.

fire marshals, first aiders, DSE assessors etc,) are clearly named in anappendix to the policy.


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employees are made aware of any changes to the policy and are given theopportunity to read it, prior to signing an acknowledgement of the content.

A pdf version of a generic health and safety policy statement template is available todownload from the HSE website (see link below). It may be that the premisesmanagement decide to adopt this version for use at Ventnor Winter Gardens; oralternatively, to use all or part of the content as the basis for a more individual policydocument.

2. Risk Assessment

Carry out and record risk assessments in accordance with legal requirement. Topicsrequiring risk assessment include: manual handling; display screen equipment; useand storage of substances hazardous to health; work at height; workplace transport;slips, trips and falls; stress; sporting activities (although sports clubs using the

premises might be expected to provide their own risk assessment); maintenancetasks; use of electrical equipment; emergency response; etc this list is notexhaustive. Although the law does not expect all risk to be eliminated, it is arequirement to provide protection so far as is reasonably practicable.

Given that the premises serve largely as an entertainment venue, it is advisable toexpand any risk assessment portfolio to include relevant associated factors, eg:noise protection for staff; young persons (under 18 years old); crowd behaviour;bomb threats; power failure; disability access/egress during emergency situation etc,.

Easy to follow guidance on producing risk assessments canbe found on the HSEwebsite via the link below.


As of July 2005, fluorescent tubing is classed as hazardous waste and provisionshould be made for its safe storage until such a time that it can be collected by alicensed carrier.

Government advice regarding hazardous waste can be found on the EnvironmentAgencys website via the link given below.

4. Slips, Trips and Falls

Undertake and record risk assessments so that they are specific todesignated areas of the Winter Gardens.

It would be advisable to document the slips and trips checks being carried outby the person responsible for health and safety in the form of a simple checksheet. To this end, a slips and trips mapping tool can be located on the HSEswebsite (see link below).

Subsequent to inspection, investigate the possibility of reducing slip hazardson stairs via the introduction of anti-slip material to the surface of any worn

steps.


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Ensure that all floors, especially at points of access and egress remainunobstructed at all times.

Extend risk assessment for slips, trips and falls to include use of externalpathways during icy conditions. Include pre-emptive salting or promptresponsive gritting as a control measure.

A link to HSE advice on preventing slips and trips in the workplace is given below.

5.Manual Handling

Ensure that those employees undertaking manual handling tasks are competent andhave received adequate training. Assess the health and safety training needs ofindividual staff members in relation to manual handling when completing your manualhandling assessments. Those employees delegated with the task of undertakingmanual handling assessments should be competent, and should have receivedadequate assessors training.

Those responsible for manual handling assessments should be detailed in workplacearrangements.

Manual handling assessments should be carried out for all relevant activities (e.g.stacking chairs, moving equipment, receiving deliveries, etc).

Note: The risks to pregnant women and new mothers shall be given specialconsideration where applicable; and both managers and assessors should seekrelevant guidance. A link to the free-to-download HSE publication A guide for newand expectant mothers who work is given below.

6. Display Screen Equipment (aka VDUs)

Take steps to identify significant DSE users and take appropriate steps to ensurecompliance with legislation. Relevant guidance can be found on the HSE website.

The following free-to-download HSE publications are recommended:

The law on VDUs: An Easy Guide

Working with VDUs

(see links below)

7. Smoking on Site

As the act of smoking in the building is illegal, it may be advisable to ensure theremoval of all smoking paraphernalia from the premises, that may otherwiseencourage continuation of the activity by staff members or visitors.

Consider taking steps to remind employees that smoking on the premises is againstthe law, and that future recurrences may result in disciplinary action being taken

against the perpetrators.


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The provision of a designated external smoking may be considered, although such aprovision is not a legal requirement.

Ensure that there is adequate signage on display, reminding people that the WinterGardens are smoke-free premises.

Further relevant advice can be found at NHS Smoke free website (link below).


Arrange for all work at height to be properly planned and organised.

Ensure that those undertaking work at height are trained and competent.

Risks from work at height should be assessed and appropriate work equipmentshould be selected and used.

Ensure that equipment for working at height is properly inspected and maintained.Implement a regular inspection programme for ladders and stepladders, using amarking or tagging system to confirm that an inspection has taken place. Any laddersused at the premises should be manufactured to a recognised industrial specification.

Equipment for working at height that is found to be damaged or unfit for use shouldbe immediately quarantined and disposed of appropriately.

Further relevant guidance regarding falls from height and the HSEs Shattered LivesCampaign can be found via the link given below.


Undertake/review and record risk assessments for work related stress.

Comprehensive government advice on the management of work related stress isavailable via the link given below.


10.1 Overhead Lighting in Meeting Room

Arrange for impact-resistant protective guarding to be fitted over exposed fluorescenttubes.

10.2 Electrical Sockets

Regulation 4(2) of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that as may benecessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent so faras is reasonably practicable, such danger.

Where possible, replace multi-socket adaptors with safer multi-plug extension leads.Recorded risk assessment to include daily visual inspection of plugs/sockets as acontrol measure; ensuring that any potential risk is eliminated. Consider the possible

installation of extra power points in areas where this may be warranted by therequirements of appliances in proximate use.


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10.3 Portable Appliance Testing

It is advisable to arrange for a competent person to carry out and record regulartesting of portable electrical appliances at Ventnor Winter Gardens.

Further advice regarding electrical safety at work can be found on the HSE website

via the link given below.

10.4 Overhead Lighting in Auditorium

Arrange for regular safety checks on overhead lighting rigs to be carried out by acompetent person(s), and a detailed record of all tests and subsequent maintenanceto be kept on the premises. Be aware that any maintenance work carried out onoverhead lighting should be risk assessed prior to commencement.


If necessary, arrange for an asbestos survey to be carried out at Ventnor WinterGardens by a qualified person(s). It would be advisable to consult IWC PropertyServices regarding this matter; as it may be that a survey document for the premisesexists, but was merely not available at the time of audit.

Implement a system whereby all contractors are requested to sign documentation tothe effect that they have both read, and understand the current asbestos survey forthe premises.

Develop an asbestos management policy for Ventnor Winter Gardens, and record arisk assessment for the safe management of asbestos containing material.

Comprehensive advice regarding asbestos management is available from the HSEwebsite see links given below.

12. Fire Safety

12.1 Fire Drills

The person with overall responsibility for the building should co-ordinate a fireemergency response plan. This will involve the organising and recording of regularfire safety drills. New employees, contractors and visitors to the premises should befamiliarised with emergency evacuation procedure; the location of emergency exits,

alarm call points, fire fighting equipment, and emergency assembly points. Take intoaccount the needs of vulnerable and disabled persons when formulating anemergency response plan, ensuring that a system is in place to facilitate the effectivesafe evacuation of wheelchair users from the premises if necessary.

12.2 Fire Doors

Regular inspections should be carried to ensure that emergency exits remain free ofobstruction, and any form of obstruction to be removed as soon as is practicable.Ensure that fire exits are not chained shut when the building is in use.


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12.3 Heaters

Remove any hooks/pegs etc, that might be used to hang items of clothing directlyabove a heater, and carry out regular checks to ensure that combustible materialsare not being stored in close proximity to a strong heat source.

Additionally, arrange for protective guards to be fitted over all heaters where there isa risk of burn injury being sustained.

12.4 Fire Extinguishers

Carry out daily checks to ensure that all fire fighting equipment is kept in itsdesignated position; and not employed by staff members to prop open fire-retardantdoors that are meant to be kept closed in the interests of fire safety.

12.5 Fire Marshals

It is advisable that fire marshals are appointed to assist in the management of fire

safety at Ventnor Winter Gardens; and that appropriate training should beundertaken by those involved. Fire marshals should be identified in an appendix tothe main health and safety policy document, and their duties outlined in health andsafety arrangements for the premises.

13. COSHH

It is advisable to keep an inventory of all substances hazardous to health at VentnorWinter Gardens, along with appropriate hazard information (product safety datasheet).

Competent, trained persons should be appointed to carry out risk assessments of theexposure to substances to health and advise on their control. All operations thatinvolve, or may involve exposure to substances hazardous to health should beassessed; and appropriate control measures taken where elimination or substitutionof the hazardous substance is not possible. Each assessment should be reviewedannually and all operations using hazardous substances should be reassessed everythree years.

All employees should be provided with comprehensible information and appropriatetraining regarding the nature of the hazardous substances with which they areworking.

Further advice and free-to-download publications regarding COSHH at work can befound on the HSE website via the links given below.


It is advisable that first aiders are appointed to provide assistance at Ventnor WinterGardens; and that appropriate training should be undertaken by those involved. Firstaiders should be identified in an appendix to the main health and safety policydocument, and up to date training records kept on site.

Adequate provision should be made for increased numbers of persons on site for

concerts, etc; although it is the event organisers responsibility to ensure the


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availability of medical, ambulance and first-aid assistance as appropriate for all thoseinvolved in an event.


Arrange for safe, hygienic storage of all foodstuffs on site in accordance with currentUK hygiene legislation. Ensure that equipment (including cooker canopy filter) usedfor preparation of food is kept clean at all times. Write a risk assessment for areaswithin the premises where food is stored or prepared, and use this as the basis of afood hygiene policy for Ventnor Winter Gardens; and also as evidence of compliancewith the requirements of The Food Safety Act 1990 (as amended).

Further advice may be obtained from the Food Standards Agency website via thelinks provided below.

16. Dressing Room Showers Bacterial Hazard

Services should operate at temperatures that prevent the proliferation of Legionella.The recommended temperatures being :

Cold water systems 20o

C or below

Hot water storage 60o

C

Hot water distribution at least 50o

C

Note: Care should be taken to protect people from exposure to scaldingwater. To this end, the use of thermostatic mixing valves to limitwater temperature is recommended.

It is suggested that test procedures for cold water be instigated in the summermonths. Any results should be formally recorded in a log book. Hot water systemsrequire annual inspection, cleaning, descaling and flushing. Other precautions mayinclude:

Showers fed from a cold mains supply are the preferred option wherepossible.

Showers and wash hand basins in regular use will receive adequate flushingfrom regular use, but if unused for more than 2/3 days flush for approx 2minutes after reaching the maximum operating temperature.

During flushing avoid breathing in the spray mist.

In other areas where foul water collects systems of work must be in place sothat persons are not put at risk during dispersal activities.

Descale and disinfect showerheads and flexible hoses at least quarterly.

Check and record water storage and delivery temperatures.

Ensure that water tanks are lidded and kept clean, the presence of sediment,sludge, scale and organic material can provide a source of nutrition forLegionella bacteria.


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For further advice refer to the HSE Approved Code of Practice and guidancedocument: Legionnaires disease The Control of legionella bacteria in watersystems (L8). A link to this ACOP is provided below.


It is legally acceptable to persevere with the old version of the health and safety lawposter until 5 April 2014; as long as it remains legible, and the required information isentered into the appropriate spaces.

18. Lone Working

Although lone workers cannot be subject to constant supervision, it is still anemployer's duty to provide appropriate controls of the work activity.

Therefore it is advisable to develop a lone working policy for Ventnor Winter

Gardens, which should be backed up with a recorded assessment of the risksassociated with such activity; even if it is not regular practice to have employees orcontractors working alone at the premises.

HSE guidance on the risks associated with lone working can be found in a free-to-download publication accessible via a link provided below.

Relevant Reference and Links:


Link to HSE pdf version of generic health and safety policy

http://www.hse.gov.uk/business/policy-statement.pdf

2. Risk Assessment

Link to HSE guidance on risk assessment

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf

http://www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople/risks/index.htm


Link to Environment Agency advice on hazardous waste

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/waste/32180.aspx


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4.Slips, Trips and Falls

Link to HSE adviceon preventing slips and trips in the workplace

http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/index.htm

Slips and trips mapping tool

http://www.hse.gov.uk/shatteredlives/foodmappingtool.pdf

5.Manual Handling

Publication:

Getting to Grips with Manual Handling


Manual Handling Assessment Charts


A guide for new and expectant mothers who work


Relevant legislation: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

6. Display Screen Equipment (aka VDUs)

HSE guidance on Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/index.htm

Publications:

The law on VDUs: An Easy Guide

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg90.pdf

Working with VDUs


7. Smoking on Site

Link to NHS Smokefree website

http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk


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Link to HSE guidance on working at height

http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm

Further advice on using ladders safely

http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/ladders.htm#rightforthejob


Comprehensive advice on managing work related stress

http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/index.htm


Link to HSE guidance on electrical safety at work

http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/index.htm


Links to HSE guidance on asbestos safety

http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/index.htm


http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller/index.htm

12. Fire Safety

Links to HM Government guidance on fire safety

http://www.fire.gov.uk

http://www.communities.gov.uk/fire/firesafety/firesafetylaw

http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/fire/pdf/150865.pdf

http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/fire/pdf/144647.pdf

13. COSHH

HSE guidance

http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/index.htm

HSE publications


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http://www.coshh-essentials.org.uk



HSE guidance

http://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/index.htm

HSE publications


http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/l74.pdf


Relevant legislation (Food Safety Act 1990)

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1990/Ukpga_19900016_en_1.htm

Food Standards Agency

http://www.food.gov.uk

16. Dressing Room Showers

16.1 Legionella

HSE information

http://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/index.htm

HSE free-to-download publications

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l8.htm

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/iacl27.pdf


http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/lawposter.htm

18. Lone Working

Link to HSE guidance on Lone Working


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