Workshop Summary
Most people are aware of the potentially hazardous environments in manufacturing. However, offices and administration areas breed their own hazards and unsafe practices. This workshop provides an understanding of the levels of compliance required by today’s legislation. The emphasis is on the avoidance of situations that cause a breach of legislation and ensuring a safe environment for all office staff.
Who Should Attend
Any Team Leader or Safety Representative from any organisation.
Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to:
- Provide an understanding of Health and Safety Legislation
- Provide an understanding of hazards and precautions associated with offices
- Provide delegates with practical guidance on how to comply with legislation
- Know where and how to obtain further advice in a complex situation
- Be able to establish and monitor a simple health and safety policy
Workshop Contents
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999
- Other Relevant Regulations
- Particular problems in the Office
- Display Screen Equipment – correct and incorrect usage
- How to make workstations and screens comfortable and easy to use
- Manual Handling Operations
- Company Policy
- The Risk Assessor Process
- First Aiders and Fire Wardens
- Competent Persons
- Legal Requirements for Assessment
- How to conduct the Assessment
- Preventative and Protective Measures
- Major Incidents
- Documents and Procedures
- Where to get Help