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Setting the Tone for Safety (Behavior, Attitude and Responsibility)

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Behavior, Attitude and Responsibility

By : BOULKSIBAT Ahmed Amine ;

Each year millions of warehouse and storage workers suffer injuries that are largely preventable.
But you can play a role in preventing accidents and in keeping off the injury list. Protect yourself against injuries by reviewing the leading causes of workplace injuries.

Avoiding Common Injuries Warehouse work can have anynumber of hazards, such as physical overload, impact accidents, falls or equipment accidents. If you know when and where to be cautious, you’ll see the benefit of acting with care on and off the job.

Physical overload is the number one on-the-job injury. Learn the proper ways to lift and carry without bending or twisting and how to move objects from one place to another.

Impact accidents can be avoided if you wear appropriate personal protection, are alert to potential hazards around equipment and follow established safety guidelines.

You need not be injured by falls if you’re aware of your balance, footing, lighting conditions and obstacles in walkways.

Use the BAR Exam Using safe work practices is not always easy, but it pays off in the long run. It helps to remember the acronym “BAR” when you think “safety.” BAR stands for safe Behavior, having a safe

Attitude, and taking Responsibility for your actions.

Safe Behavior means reacting properly to a situation. How do your reactions to situations affect your safety and the safety of your coworkers? What happens when guidelines aren’t followed, personal protective equipment isn’t used, questions aren’t asked or when shortcuts are taken?

Having a safe Attitude means approaching a situation properly.

Getting serious about safety practices means never horsing around on the job. Try to keep alert and

focused on your tasks. Avoid letting anger or frustration get in the way of your job performance.

Taking Responsibility means being accountable for your actions.

Safe workers keep equipment in good repair, clean up (or report) spills and debris, keep walkways

free from obstacles and store chemicals properly. Take pride in your neat and organized worksite.

BOULKSIBAT Ahmed Amine

HSE ENGINEER

Practice Questions for NEBOSH Examinations – Hazards Style ANSWERS Paper 1

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The answers given in these papers are in bullet form, you MUST pay attention to the key ACTION VERBS in order to give full answers. I take no responsibility for answers given in exams in the style portrayed in the PRACTICE questions and answers written by myself.

Question 1

(i) Identify FOUR indications that could have highlighted the LEV systems’ inefficiency.

· Deposits of dust on surfaces and people

· Visible particles in the air

· Discomfort and irritation by employees

· Air monitoring reviews

· Actual ill-health in employees due to exposure to dusts

(ii) Outline the factors which could have reduced the LEV systems effectiveness.

· Poor design

· Lack of planned testing

· Lack of maintenance

· Extraction hood too far from dust source

· Damaged or blocked ducting or filters

· System alterations – unauthorized

· Settings incorrect

· Faulty fan

· Process changes that could lead to greater dust emissions.

(iii) Describe other methods of control to minimise levels of airborne dust except from LEV.

· Hierarchy of control

· Eliminating the process causing the dust

· A change in process to reduce dust amounts

· Substitution of materials i.e. capsule form, pellets or liquid

· Segregation or enclosure of the dust creation process

· Damping down the dust for easier removal such as vacuuming

· Methods of cleaning so as not to disturb the dust i.e. vacuuming instead of sweeping

Question 2

Outline necessary precautions to be taken when pedestrians are required to work close to vehicle movement areas.

Segregation systems for vehicles and pedestrians
Clear and appropriate road markings
Visibility – mirrors, transparent doors, adequate lighting etc.
Vehicular audible warnings
Site rules
High-visibility clothing
Good housekeeping
Training and supervision of all involved on site

Question 3

Factory cleaning staff use a rotary floor polisher each night.

(i) Identify the associated hazards

· Entanglement

· Slips, trips and falls

· Noise

· Vibration

· Electrical hazards

· Ergonomic hazards

· Possible chemical involvement of cleaning agents

(ii) Outline what control measures could be used to reduce the risks

· Guarding

· Cable management

· Isolation for the task of changing brushes

· Appropriate non-slip footwear

· Regular testing and maintenance

· Residual current devices – RCD’s

· Training to ensure pre-use checks

Question 4

Outline precautions needed when maintenance work is being carried out in an underground storage vessel.

Permit-to-work
Risk assessment
Isolation
Pre-cleaning
Purging and testing the vessel’s atmosphere
Safe means of access and egress
Appropriate tools i.e. non-spark
P.P.E
Appropriate lighting
Continual monitoring
Competent and trained personnel
Good communication systems between tank and above-ground workers
Maintenance of detailed emergency procedures

Question 5

Outline the principal requirements to ensure excavation work is carried out safely.

Examine the support structures weekly by competent person
Record examination
Inspect working part daily or per shift if deeper than 2m
Inspect support material before use
Support work done under supervision of competent person
No person to work in excavation unless competently examined
No projecting nails on support structure
No materials left near edges of excavation

Question 6

With respect to work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD’s).

(i) Identify typical symptoms.

· Back, neck and shoulder pain

· Swollen joints

· Reduced mobility and stiffness

· Cramps and muscle fatigue/tiredness

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(ii) Outline the factors that would increase the development of WRULD’s

· Display screen equipment issues – DSE

· Layout of workstation

· Insufficient breaks from the task

· Inadequate space leading to poor postures

· Excessive force needed to carry out tasks

· Frequency of the task

· Vibrating tools/equipment

· Pre-existing medical conditions

· Pregnant women

Question 7

Outline what is required for a safe means of escape when evacuating a building in the event of fire.

At least two escape routes in opposite directions, none to exceed the recognised travel distance
Escape route fire integrity
Self closing fire doors that open outwards easily
Escape routes clearly marked
Emergency lighting for routes
Routes kept free from obstruction
Safe, clearly signed assembly point

Question 8

(i) What are the principal hazards associated with the use of ladders at work?

· Poor maintenance

· Incorrect use

· Incorrect locations

(ii) Explain how these hazards may be eliminated or reduced.

· Inspection and repair

· Correct storage

· 75 degrees slope (1 in 4)

· Secured top and base

· Not to use aluminium ladders near overhead cables

Question 9

Outline the precautions to protect against electrocution when:

(i) Excavating near underground cables

· Supply isolation

· Cable routes identification via plans and cable detectors

· Checking for service box covers

· Marking of cable routes

· Digging with hand-tools

(ii) Working near overhead power lines

· Isolation

· Goal-post barriers defining clearance distances

· Use of signs and bunting to clearly mark danger zones

· Safe access routes under lines

· Use of marshals and banksmen when cranes, excavators or tipper lorries may approach

· Restriction on use of metal ladders and scaffold tubes

Question 10

List EIGHT routine inspection items included on a checklist at the beginning of a shift, before using a fork-lift truck.

Tyre pressure and condition
Lights functioning (where fitted)
Secure and properly adjusted seats
Undamaged mirrors with good vision
Leakages from various fluids – diesel, battery acid, oil, brake fluid etc.
Battery connections
Chains in good order
Horn operates
Reversing audible signals where fitted
Forks in good order
Break checks, including hand break
Forks do not drop when raised – hydraulic fluid levels ok
No play in steering wheel

Question 11

Outline EIGHT precautions that should be considered to prevent injuries to children who may be tempted to access a construction site.

Fencing
Warning signs of any dangers
Security patrols
CCTV
Isolating services
Reducing heights of materials
Covering excavations
Removing ladders – lashing the ladders – to deny access to scaffolding
Securing tools, chemicals, equipment and vehicles under lock and key
Community liaisons

Practice Questions for NEBOSH Examinations – Hazards Style Questions Paper 1

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The first question in the NEBOSH examination has a suggested time limit of 30 minutes.

This question can be done either at the beginning of the examination, or at any time during the examination. The first question is for 20 marks, with the marks for each part of the question in brackets. A typical question for Section 1 is as follows:

Question 1

Excessive dust levels have been discovered in a workplace, the principal cause being the inefficient local exhaust ventilation system (LEV).

(i) Identify FOUR indications that could have highlighted the LEV systems’ inefficiency.

(ii) Outline the factors which could have reduced the LEV systems effectiveness.

(iii) Describe other methods of control to minimise levels of airborne dust except from LEV.

Question 2

Outline necessary precautions to be taken when pedestrians are required to work close to vehicle movement areas.

Question 3

Factory cleaning staff use a rotary floor polisher each night.

(i) Identify the associated hazards.

(ii) Outline what control measures could be used to reduce the risks.

Question 4

Outline precautions needed when maintenance work is being carried out in an underground storage vessel.

Question 5

Outline the principal requirements to ensure excavation work is carried out safely.

Question 6

With respect to work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD’s).

(i) Identify typical symptoms.

(ii) Outline the factors that would increase the development of WRULD’s.

Question 7

Outline what is required for a safe means of escape when evacuating a building in the event of fire.

Question 8

(i) What are the principal hazards associated with the use of ladders at work?

(ii) Explain how these hazards may be eliminated or reduced.

Question 9

Outline the precautions to protect against electrocution when:

(i) Excavating near underground cables

(ii) Working near overhead power lines

Question 10

List EIGHT routine inspection items included on a checklist at the beginning of a shift, before using a fork-lift truck.

Question 11

Outline EIGHT precautions that should be considered to prevent injuries to children who may be tempted to access a construction site.

Writing a Safety inspection report.

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Your report should be according to SMART principles:

Sensible

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Time Bound

Above all, it should be sensible and persuade management to act upon its recommendations.

It is a report and should therefore be in report format, not a letter or memo or even an email! Avoid humourous vignettes such as:

from: S. Afety MIOSH RSP or

to: I. M. Self, MD and bar

It is not a list of hazards such as you would have created during your inspection and you should avoid repetition (there will often be numerous examples of the same hazards).

Measurable does not mean giving a risk ranking score, but should give some idea of the risk quantum. High, medium, low - is quite acceptable.

Achievable acknowledges cost-benefit analysis. Some risk reduction measures may be desirable but they could be simply too costly and resource could be better deployed – this is what risk assessment is all about.

Realistic reiterates this. It is not realistic to expect everything to be put right at once, so prioritization is important. If management can see the elements of an action plan to improve safety then they are more likely to act upon the recommendations.

Time bound. It is helpful to suggest timings because it supports the idea of an action plan. Not everything can be done at once, after all.

The report should not be unduly long just a basic introduction in which the general state of the plant is described. Acknowledge both good and bad features (there is nothing more off-putting than unmitigated gloom!).

The body of the report should be a series of headings followed by descriptions of the main items. Don’t try to be too detailed or the reader will be in danger of “can’t see the wood for the trees” syndrome and your message will be lost. And it should not be too long – 6 to 10 paragraphs would be typical in a report of this kind. At this stage indicate priorities and acknowledge costs and benefits.

Conclusions and recommendations should point the way to a structured action plan for improvement and at the same time convince the manager of the need for improvements.

Now write your report, based on your findings. When you have done it, compare it to the model report following. Your writing style might differ from the one given, but the content should be comparable.

To: The Workshop Manager

From: Safety Adviser

Report of a safety inspection of the printing and engineering workshops Dated – (today’s date)

General comments

The inspection was restricted to the various workshops and their immediate environs. Issues such as site security, offices and workshops and general welfare facilities were not considered. The condition of the various workshops varied remarkably – the engineering workshop was excellent but the print workshop poor and the vehicle repair workshop totally unacceptable. The lack of any kind of safe system for window cleaning, epitomized by a contractor climbing out on to a ledge and then closing the window behind him in order to clean it is almost beyond belief and you should consider what control systems you have, or will need to instate, with respect to management of contractors. You should realize that you are responsible in law for the activities of contractors on your premises and stand the risk of prosecution by the HSE if such malpractices were seen, let alone in the wake of an accident.

Specific concerns

1. Fire hazards and the control of chemicals in the print workshop. The condition of some work areas was unacceptable and posed serious fire hazards. Improper storage of flammables (the steel storage cupboard should be locked shut and the key only accessible to nominated competent persons) and other chemicals in various insecure containers under sinks and in corridors must be stopped at once.

2. Health hazards may also arise from the chemicals. Other than COSHH sheets displayed on a noticeboard (an example of good practice), there appeared to be little regard for healthy working practices. Dangers exist from inhalation of vapours – and the darkroom ventilation has been effectively negated by a wooden light cover over the extractor fan. The COSHH sheet for developer called for 12 – 16 changes of air per hour! There is also a risk of dermatitis from handling chemicals and the filthy state of the print workarea gave serious cause for concern. Chemicals should be sorted out at once and the ventilation in the darkroom attended to before any work is permitted there.

3. There are very serious electrical hazards which arise from improper use of sockets – implying a cavalier disregard of safety by those responsible and also from a number of items of portable equipment which were probably brought in as ‘foreigners’ and should be returned whence they came or else disposed of forthwith. Any portable equipment should be held on a proper maintenance register in accordance with the electricity at Work Regulations 1989. An electrician should inspect the area immediately as there exists a high risk of electrical injury.

4. The antique presses should not be used until a risk assessment has be carried out to determine if they are safe.

5. The engineering workshop was mainly in good order, in complete contrast to the vehicle repair bay which was an utter disgrace and should be closed immediately. Before it is used again it should be cleared out of all unwanted items, especially a large heap of tyres and that which is required should be moved to proper storage. The area should then be subject to a deep clean and any structural repairs carried out. The inspection pit should be cleaned out and barriers put in place to prevent persons from falling into it. The electric wiring should also be overhauled.

6. Machinery guarding and accumulation of lathe swarf made the machines there very dangerous to use and the question arises of competence of those working in the area. An assessment should be made of the workforce and training needs identified and a training programme set up.

7. Fire escape and assembly area to the rear of the workshops were obstructed and the presence of skips in such a place is unacceptable. No smoking rules should be enforced there.

8. The LPG store was overloaded and unsecured cylinders were stacked beside it. Unwanted empties should be removed and a policy on ordering should be established to avoid exceeding the capacity of the store.

Conclusions and Recommendations.

There are several sources of serious and imminent danger in these workshops. Most of them can be made safe quickly and with limited expense and, especially given that as manager, you are open to criminal prosecution or enforcement action by the HSE, the recommendations of this report should be implemented with urgency.

The fact that such obvious malpractice exists, at least in some areas, and is therefore tacitly accepted implies a lack of management systems and, importantly, issues of control over contractors. It is recommended that an early review of safety management should be undertaken with a view to implementing such a system. The model given in document HS(G)65 issued by the HSE is strongly recommended.

Practice Questions for NEBOSH Examinations – Hazards Style Questions Paper 1

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The first question in the NEBOSH examination has a suggested time limit of 30 minutes.

Question 1

Excessive dust levels have been discovered in a workplace, the principal cause being the inefficient local exhaust ventilation system (LEV).

(i) Identify FOUR indications that could have highlighted the LEV systems’ inefficiency. (4)

(ii) Outline the factors which could have reduced the LEV systems effectiveness. (8)

(iii) Describe other methods of control to minimise levels of airborne dust except from LEV. (8)

Question 2

Outline necessary precautions to be taken when pedestrians are required to work close to vehicle movement areas. (8)

Question 3

Factory cleaning staff use a rotary floor polisher each night.

(i) Identify the associated hazards.

(ii) Outline what control measures could be used to reduce the risks.

Question 4

Outline precautions needed when maintenance work is being carried out in an underground storage vessel. (8)

Question 5

Outline the principal requirements to ensure excavation work is carried out safely.

Question 6

With respect to work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD’s).

(i) Identify typical symptoms.

(ii) Outline the factors that would increase the development of WRULD’s.

Question 7

Outline what is required for a safe means of escape when evacuating a building in the event of fire. (8)

Question 8

(i) What are the principal hazards associated with the use of ladders at work?

(ii) Explain how these hazards may be eliminated or reduced.

Question 9

Outline the precautions to protect against electrocution when:

(i) Excavating near underground cables

(ii) Working near overhead power lines

Question 10

List EIGHT routine inspection items included on a checklist at the beginning of a shift, before using a fork-lift truck.

Question 11

Outline EIGHT precautions that should be considered to prevent injuries to children who may be tempted to access a construction site.

Practice Questions for NEBOSH Examinations – Hazards Style Questions Paper 1

2012-07-14T03:42:00.001-07:00

The first question in the NEBOSH examination has a suggested time limit of 30 minutes.

Question 1

Excessive dust levels have been discovered in a workplace, the principal cause being the inefficient local exhaust ventilation system (LEV).

(i) Identify FOUR indications that could have highlighted the LEV systems’ inefficiency. (4)

(ii) Outline the factors which could have reduced the LEV systems effectiveness. (8)

(iii) Describe other methods of control to minimise levels of airborne dust except from LEV. (8)

Question 2

Outline necessary precautions to be taken when pedestrians are required to work close to vehicle movement areas. (8)

Question 3

Factory cleaning staff use a rotary floor polisher each night.

(i) Identify the associated hazards.

(ii) Outline what control measures could be used to reduce the risks.

Question 4

Outline precautions needed when maintenance work is being carried out in an underground storage vessel. (8)

Question 5

Outline the principal requirements to ensure excavation work is carried out safely.

Question 6

With respect to work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD’s).

(i) Identify typical symptoms.

(ii) Outline the factors that would increase the development of WRULD’s.

Question 7

Outline what is required for a safe means of escape when evacuating a building in the event of fire. (8)

Question 8

(i) What are the principal hazards associated with the use of ladders at work?

(ii) Explain how these hazards may be eliminated or reduced.

Question 9

Outline the precautions to protect against electrocution when:

(i) Excavating near underground cables

(ii) Working near overhead power lines

Question 10

List EIGHT routine inspection items included on a checklist at the beginning of a shift, before using a fork-lift truck.

Question 11

Outline EIGHT precautions that should be considered to prevent injuries to children who may be tempted to access a construction site.

Practice Questions for NEBOSH Examinations – Hazards Style Questions Paper 1

2012-07-14T03:41:00.011-07:00

The first question in the NEBOSH examination has a suggested time limit of 30 minutes.

Question 1

Excessive dust levels have been discovered in a workplace, the principal cause being the inefficient local exhaust ventilation system (LEV).

(i) Identify FOUR indications that could have highlighted the LEV systems’ inefficiency. (4)

(ii) Outline the factors which could have reduced the LEV systems effectiveness. (8)

(iii) Describe other methods of control to minimise levels of airborne dust except from LEV. (8)

Question 2

Outline necessary precautions to be taken when pedestrians are required to work close to vehicle movement areas. (8)

Question 3

Factory cleaning staff use a rotary floor polisher each night.

(i) Identify the associated hazards.

(ii) Outline what control measures could be used to reduce the risks.

Question 4

Outline precautions needed when maintenance work is being carried out in an underground storage vessel. (8)

Question 5

Outline the principal requirements to ensure excavation work is carried out safely.

Question 6

With respect to work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD’s).

(i) Identify typical symptoms.

(ii) Outline the factors that would increase the development of WRULD’s.

Question 7

Outline what is required for a safe means of escape when evacuating a building in the event of fire. (8)

Question 8

(i) What are the principal hazards associated with the use of ladders at work?

(ii) Explain how these hazards may be eliminated or reduced.

Question 9

Outline the precautions to protect against electrocution when:

(i) Excavating near underground cables

(ii) Working near overhead power lines

Question 10

List EIGHT routine inspection items included on a checklist at the beginning of a shift, before using a fork-lift truck.

Question 11

Outline EIGHT precautions that should be considered to prevent injuries to children who may be tempted to access a construction site.

Practice Questions for NEBOSH Examinations – Hazards Style Questions Paper 1

2012-07-14T03:41:00.005-07:00

The first question in the NEBOSH examination has a suggested time limit of 30 minutes.

Question 1

Excessive dust levels have been discovered in a workplace, the principal cause being the inefficient local exhaust ventilation system (LEV).

(i) Identify FOUR indications that could have highlighted the LEV systems’ inefficiency. (4)

(ii) Outline the factors which could have reduced the LEV systems effectiveness. (8)

(iii) Describe other methods of control to minimise levels of airborne dust except from LEV. (8)

Question 2

Outline necessary precautions to be taken when pedestrians are required to work close to vehicle movement areas. (8)

Question 3

Factory cleaning staff use a rotary floor polisher each night.

(i) Identify the associated hazards.

(ii) Outline what control measures could be used to reduce the risks.

Question 4

Outline precautions needed when maintenance work is being carried out in an underground storage vessel. (8)

Question 5

Outline the principal requirements to ensure excavation work is carried out safely.

Question 6

With respect to work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD’s).

(i) Identify typical symptoms.

(ii) Outline the factors that would increase the development of WRULD’s.

Question 7

Outline what is required for a safe means of escape when evacuating a building in the event of fire. (8)

Question 8

(i) What are the principal hazards associated with the use of ladders at work?

(ii) Explain how these hazards may be eliminated or reduced.

Question 9

Outline the precautions to protect against electrocution when:

(i) Excavating near underground cables

(ii) Working near overhead power lines

Question 10

List EIGHT routine inspection items included on a checklist at the beginning of a shift, before using a fork-lift truck.

Question 11

Outline EIGHT precautions that should be considered to prevent injuries to children who may be tempted to access a construction site.

Writing a Safety inspection report.

2012-07-14T03:37:00.002-07:00

Your report should be according to SMART principles:

Sensible

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Time Bound

Above all, it should be sensible and persuade management to act upon its recommendations.

It is a report and should therefore be in report format, not a letter or memo or even an email! Avoid humourous vignettes such as:

from: S. Afety MIOSH RSP or

to: S. Corpion, King of the sandplant.

It is not a list of hazards such as you would have created during your inspection and you should avoid repetition (there will often be numerous examples of the same hazards).

Measurable does not mean giving a risk ranking score, but should give some idea of the risk quantum. High, medium, low - is quite acceptable.

Time bound. It is helpful to suggest timings because it supports the idea of an action plan. Not everything can be done at once, after all.

Conclusions and recommendations should point the way to a structured action plan for improvement and at the same time convince the manager of the need for improvements.

To: The Production Manager (Sandplant)

From: Safety Adviser

Report of a safety inspection of the XYZ Sandplant Dated – (today’s date)

General comments

The inspection was restricted to the Sandplant itself and its immediate environs. Issues such as site security, offices and workshops and general welfare facilities were not considered. The site itself is reasonably tidy and well laid out, and generally the machinery is in good overall condition. The main concerns are associated with maintenance activity and, in particular, maintenance of safety systems. Some very dangerous malpractices were associated with this and you should consider what control systems you have, or will need to instate, with respect to management of contractors. (Enquiries revealed that maintenance is largely carried out by contracted workers).

Specific concerns

1. The sandheaps. No barriers prevent workers from straying on to the heaps and there is also a risk that a maintenance worker could fall from the conveyor system on to a heap. In the region where the sand is sinking towards the hopper in the tunnel below it is probable that such persons would be buried alive. It is impractical to enclose the heaps with security fencing but a token barrier of posts and coloured tape, accompanied by warning signs, should be installed and the hazard explained to all workers on induction to the site. Any maintenance work above the heaps should be conducted under a permit to work system and any workers should wear safety harnesses and be clipped on to the conveyor framework. No lone working! These simple and inexpensive measures should be initiated immediately.

2. Machinery guarding. No guards were seen on any of the drive pulley systems for any of the various motors which drive the plant. There is evidence that such guards were originally fitted and it constitutes gross negligence that they have been removed. This action contravenes various statutes including the HSW Act 1974 and the Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999 laying you open to criminal prosecution for which you have virtually no defence. A visiting HSE inspector would undoubtedly serve a prohibition notice on the plant which would immediately shut it down.

You should, as a matter of urgency have the guarding reinstated (say within one month) irrespective of cost and, in the meantime post notices and barriers restricting access to unauthorized personnel. The large motors at ground level driving the sand washery should as an interim measure be physically barriered off as they are very accessible to anybody passing by.

3. Conveyors. The belts should be either inaccessible (safe by position) or guarded. The design of the system is such that entanglement is possible virtually everywhere on the plant and the cost of eliminating this risk would probably be prohibitive. Risk reduction is best achieved by restricting access to the plant and upgrading the guarding where the risk is greatest. A survey should be undertaken and a programme of improvements planned for the longer term. (For example, the belt tensioners could easily be enclosed in fixed mesh guards). The emergency tripwires had defects or were sometimes missing altogether and these should be reinstated and repaired with urgency.

4. Walkways. These should be inspected to ensure that they are up to standard. At least one example was seen of inadequate edge protection and the wooden flooring of one of the walkways presented a trip hazard and also was ominously springy underfoot. Inspection should be within one month and remedial action as soon as possible thereafter, but no longer than three months.

5. The tunnels. These should be considered as confined spaces and should only be entered under permit control. The risk exists of burial in sand should one of the feed hoppers fail or be disturbed by maintenance activity, entanglement in the conveyor belt or the chain drive to the hopper and currently, serious electrical risk due to the unacceptable condition of the wiring to the lights. It was also noted that the tripwire system had been poorly repaired and could fail if actually used in an emergency. Notices should be posted prohibiting access to the tunnels. Ideally they should be fenced off, with access only via a locked gate - this should be considered in the longer term. A detailed risk assessment will be necessary to define a safe procedure for entry into a tunnel.

6. Electrical safety. There is an urgent need to improve electrical safety throughout and a full survey should be carried out by a qualified electrician as soon as possible and certainly within one month. With immediate effect, all cover panels should be replaced wherever they are missing. The wiring in the tunnels is of particular concern and should be upgraded to an appropriate standard at the earliest opportunity.

7. Vehicles in danger of falling over an edge. Roadways should be marked out using fencing and markers and strategic placing of mounds of soil with a view to keeping vehicles at a safe distance. A banksman should be made available if any vehicle has to approach such an edge. Posts and marker tape could be installed at the same time as the sand heaps (item 1).

8. Control of contractors. Activities were observed (repairing a pipe at height) which indicated that the contractor concerned had no safe system of work in place. All contract activity should be assessed by the plant management and an insistence be made on safe access to height, proper protective clothing for the welders, hard hats etc…

9. Control room. The operator in control of the plant sits on a table and operates switches with a broom handle. He views some parts of the plant with mirrors propped up with a home-made arrangement. This activity is critical to the safety of the plant and it should be emphasized also that the operator is using a workstation. An immediate assessment should be made and the obvious improvements should be put in place as soon as possible.

Conclusions and Recommendations.

There are several sources of serious and imminent danger on this plant. Most of them can be made safe quickly and with limited expense and, especially given that the plant management are open to criminal prosecution or enforcement action by the HSE, the recommendations of this report should be implemented with urgency.

The fact that such obvious malpractice exists and is therefore tacitly accepted implies a lack of management systems and, importantly, issues of control over contractors. It is recommended that an early review of safety management should be undertaken with a view to implementing such a system. The model given in document HS(G)65 issued by the HSE is strongly recommended.

IOSH Supervising Safely

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IOSH Supervising Safely

IOSH Supervising Safely is designed for anyone with a supervisory aspect to their role, across all industries and organisations.
You can study IOSH Supervising Safely by attending a 3-day classroom course at one of our high-quality training venues.

IOSH Managing Safely

2012-07-14T03:25:00.004-07:00

IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely is designed for managers and supervisors across all industries and organisations and provides a good overview of the relevant legal obligations in the UK, as well as the practical steps they can take to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
You can study IOSH Managing Safely by attending a classroom course at one of our high-quality training venues, or by distance/e-learning with unlimited help and support from our expert trainers - a great option for those who need to fit studying around other commitments.
IOSH Managing Safely also provides the perfect grounding for progression onto a NEBOSH Certificate.

IOSH Working Safely

2012-07-14T03:25:00.001-07:00

IOSH Working Safely

The IOSH Working Safely course is designed to improve the safety culture within an organisation by giving individuals a good understanding of their health and safety responsibilities, and teaching them how to keep themselves and others safe at work.
IOSH Working Safely is ideal for people at any level in any organisation, in any sector, needing grounding in the essentials of health and safety.
You can study IOSH Working Safely by attending a classroom course at one of our high-quality training venues, or by distance/e-learning with unlimited help and support from our expert trainers - a great option for those who need to fit studying around other commitments.

IOSH Directing Safely

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IOSH Directing Safely

IOSH Directing Safely provides an overview of the business case for health and safety, and also outlines the applicable legal obligations in the UK. It is relevant for all directors and senior executives across all industries and organisations.
You can study IOSH Directing Safely by attending a 1-day classroom course at one of our high-quality training venues.

IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management

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IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management

The IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management covers:

Practical ways in which an organisation can reduce its impacts, both strategically and operationally.
Key environmental legislation and the relationships between UK, EC and international law.
The design and implementation of processes to assess, interpret and manage environmental performance.

The IEMA Associate Certificate is designed to raise the professional competence of environmental practitioners by assessing their knowledge and understanding of environmental management and its application. It is aimed at those people who have a basic understanding of environmental issues and want to expand their knowledge and understanding.
You can study the IEMA Associate Certificate course by attending a classroom course at one of our high-quality training venues or by distance/e-learning with unlimited help and support from our expert IEMA trainers and online assessment - a great option for those who need to fit studying around other commitments.
The IEMA Associate Certificate meets the requirements for Associate Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (AIEMA); the first year's subscription is included in your course fees.

IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

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IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course covers a wide range of topics, including an overview of key environmental issues, environmental legislation in the UK and tools for assessing environmental performance (such as environmental management systems).
The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is aimed at those who have only recently become involved in environmental management, or for whom environmental management is an integral part of a wide range of responsibilities.
You can study the IEMA Foundation Certificate by attending a classroom course at one of our high-quality venues, or by distance/e-learning with plenty of help and support from our expert IEMA trainers and online assessment - a great option for those who need to fit studying around other commitments.
The IEMA Foundation Certificate meets the requirements for Affiliate Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Once you successfully pass the IEMA Foundation Certificate you will receive one year's Affiliate Membership of the IEMA.

IEMA Introduction to Environmental Management Systems

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IEMA Introduction to Environmental Management Systems

The IEMA Introduction to Environmental Management Systems course provides an overview of environmental management systems (EMS) including the different types and their benefits, as well as important information about implementation and operation.
The course is aimed at those who wish to gain an understanding of EMS, particularly ISO 14001 and the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). Its purpose is to provide middle management, line managers, and individuals from a quality and/or health and safety background with information on why an EMS should be implemented, as well as a summary of the EMS standards available and the main elements that comprise them.
You can study the IEMA Introduction to Environmental Management Systems course by distance/e-learning with unlimited help and support from our expert IEMA trainers and online assessment - a great option for those who need to fit studying around other commitments.
Once you successfully pass the IEMA Introduction to Environmental Management Systems course you will gain credit towards an Environmental Auditor application on the IEMA's Environmental Auditor register.

NEBOSH Fire & Safety & Risk Management Course

2012-07-14T03:11:00.006-07:00

Course Overview

The NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate (subject to accreditation by NEBOSH) comprises 3 units: Health and Safety Management, Fire Safety and Risk Management and Practical Fire Risk Assessment. This course is targeted at delegates who have successfully completed the NEBOSH General Certificate or the Management of Safety and Health (week 1) of the NEBOSH Certificate in the last 5 years.
Who the course is for?
This is a course designed for Managers, Supervisors, personnel responsible for fire safety and aims to equip holders to contribute to the conduct and review of fire risk assessments and fire preventive and protective measures within most workplaces.

NEBOSH Construction Certificate Course

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Course Overview

At Santia we are well placed to help you pass your NEBOSH Construction course. As Accredited NEBOSH Training Providers we can offer you training at one of our regional offices or at your own premises.
With candidate Pass rates over 90% we can help you pass your NEBOSH exam. Simply choose from the area closest to you to find out more.

The updated Construction Certificate launched by NEBOSH in the Summer 07 comprises 3 units: NGC1 Management of Health and Safety (Unit 1 of the General Certificate), NCC1 Managing and Controlling Hazards in Construction Activities and NCC2 Construction Health and Safety Practical. This Certificate is for delegates who have successfully completed the NEBOSH General Certificate in the last 5 years. If you need to complete unit 1 the Management of Health and Safety NGC1 of the National General Certificate contact a Course Advisor.

Who is the course for?
The course provides employees in the construction industry with the essential knowledge required to enable them to take an active part in the management of health and safety in their workplace and the best way to integrate risk management into daily operations and monitor it effectively. It covers key construction issues in more technical detail.

NEBOSH Certificate in the Management of Health & Well-Being at Work

2012-07-14T03:11:00.001-07:00

Course Overview

This new qualification will give your managers, supervisors and HR personnel the skills and knowledge to tackle health and well-being at work.
It will benefit companies in all sectors who are seeking to improve the efficiency, and morale of their workforce.

Who is the course for?
General managers, supervisors, health and safety and HR personnel who have responsibility for, or involvement in, the health and well-being of employees as part of their day-to-day duties.

NEBOSH Diploma

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Course Overview

Who is the course for?
The National Diploma is designed for individuals who want to progress their career in health and safety and develop more in-depth knowledge and skills aiming to become health and safety practitioners. Santia provides experience tutors to guide you and support you, online support with a password protected Diploma website.

Duration
6 weeks over 11 months plus 3 days for exams.
Diploma Alumni group for Santia delegates provides the following benefits:

Networking opportunities with other health and safety professionals
Free places on legislative update seminars
Discounts on health, safety and environmental consultancy
12 months’ access to Responseline health and safety advice line and newsletter
Biannual alumni newsletter with useful advice, articles and promotions

Why choose Santia?

Experienced team of NEBOSH Diploma Tutors who are also NEBOSH Examiners
Pass rates are well above the national averages
Ongoing support from your tutors
Access to NEBOSH Diploma website exclusively for delegates providing advice on exam preparation, suggested answers
Flexible learning solutions via e-learning or classroom at our centres nationwide
Loyalty alumni scheme benefits

About the NEBOSH Diploma
The NEBOSH National Diploma is the flagship NEBOSH award and is the first UK vocational qualification to be developed specifically for health and safety professionals. Since its introduction in 1988 it has become established as the most popular qualification of its kind, with over 10,000 students having successfully gained the Diploma.
The NEBOSH National Diploma is a structured qualification to enable you to progress your career in health and Safety and offers the academic requirements for membership of IOSH leading to chartered status. It aims to provide the knowledge and understanding that underpins competent performance as a Health and Safety Professional.

NEBOSH Certificate

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NEBOSH Certificate

Course Overview

The National General Certificate is the most widely held health and safety qualification in the UK with over 150,000 people having gained the award since it was launched in 1989.
The NEBOSH National General Certificate meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (TechIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

It provides a basic grounding in health & safety essentials in the following areas:

Concepts of health and safety law
Policy
Risk assessment
Accident investigation and prevention
Culture monitoring
Identification and control of hazards in a wide range of areas

Who is the Course is For?
The Certificate is for personnel e.g. managers, supervisors, non-safety specialists etc with health and safety responsibilities and who need a grounding and recognised qualification in occupational safety and health.

NEBOSH International Diploma

2012-07-14T03:08:00.003-07:00

Course Overview

The NEBOSH National Diploma has been recognised for many years as a leading qualification in the field of health and safety in the UK, providing the specialist knowledge and understanding, combined with the application of the expertise required to undertake a career as a Safety and Health Practitioner. The NEBOSH International Diploma will fulfil the same objectives in other countries around the world.

Who is the course for?
The International Diploma is designed for individuals who want to progress their career in health and safety and develop more in-depth knowledge and skills aiming to become health and safety practitioners.

NEBOSH International Certificate

2012-07-14T03:08:00.001-07:00

Course Overview

The NEBOSH International Certificate provides organisations with a global presence seeking to adopt an internationally recognised health and safety training programme. It is a unique international health and safety standard award. It has the same format and content as the National Certificate but focuses on internationally recognised health and safety standards and priorities (ILO/18001) and best practice in controlling hazards.

Who is the the course is for?
The International General Certificate is available to non UK nationals, employees of large organisations operating outside the UK, or multinational companies already working to international standards but needing to adapt these to accord with local needs and practice. It has been designed for personnel e.g. managers, supervisors, non-safety specialists, worker representatives who have both general and specific Health and Safety responsibilities within their organisation.

NEBOSH Training Courses - NEBOSH Diploma & NEBOSH Certificate

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NEBOSH Training Courses - NEBOSH Diploma & NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH General Certificate
NEBOSH National Diploma
NEBOSH International Certificate
NEBOSH International Diploma
NEBOSH Certificate in the Management of Health & Well-Being at Work
NEBOSH Health & Safety at Work
NEBOSH Fire & Safety & Risk Management Certificate
NEBOSH Construction Certificate