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Behavioural Safety

Behavioural Safety. Use Of Work Equipment. Why is Use of Work Equipment Important?. Machines set or guarded incorrectly are Dangerous Ensures consistent knowledge about a equipment operation It is a legal requirement under the PUWER regulations

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Behavioural Safety

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  1. Behavioural Safety Use Of Work Equipment

  2. Why is Use of Work Equipment Important? • Machines set or guarded incorrectly are Dangerous • Ensures consistent knowledge about a equipment operation • It is a legal requirement under the PUWER regulations (Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment Regulations) • CE Marking – Ensures machine built to same set of standards • Standard of Guarding • Function of Emergency Stops • Control of Machines • Mechanical design – sharp edges etc • Modifications to equipment can be very dangerous • We have an obligation to protect employees, contractors and visitors

  3. What must we do? • All new installations must be CE certified and risk assessed • CE ensures the build standard including machinery risk assessment • Carry out task based Risk Assessments to make sure we are using it correctly • Dangers arise if we do not control modifications or changes to equipment • Repairs to guards are not to the original designs • Process changes often present dangers not immediately evident • Guards removed can reveal hidden dangers • Guard modified can often create greater hazards • How do we manage change? • Complete the change documentation for all changes, no matter how small • Review the current risk assessment to see if it covers the change • Carry out a new risk assessment and add it to the existing one

  4. How do we manage Work Equipment? • People will still have accidents no matter how many controls are put into place • Guards cannot be perfect all the time • Equipment gets changed over time But there are some simple controls that can be put into place to minimise the risk of us getting hurt, these are:-

  5. 1. Machinery Guarding • You must never defeat any machine or equipment guard • Climb or reach over a guard • Prise open a guard • Remove any fixing screws in a guard • Remove any part of the interlock system • Enter a guarded zone and close the door behind you • Remove a fixed guard unless the machine in safely isolated • Operate the machine with any guard missing • Operate the machine if any guard is broken and could allow access to moving parts • At times it may be necessary to work behind a guard • You MUST use a working behind guard permit • You MUST be trained and authorised to use such a permit

  6. 2. Portable Tools • Emploers must ensure that all hand tools are appropriately maintained and safe to use. Never bring in equipment from home to use at work. • Always use the correct tools for the work being undertaken – never use a chisel as a screwdriver • Always ensure that you have been appropriately trained to use the equipment – if not STOP • Inspect all equipment before it is used – NEVER use defective equipment • Make sure the equipment is PAT tested or “in date” before it is used • If you are in a flammable area make sure the equipment is EX rated and suitable for use in a flammable area

  7. 3. You must ALWAYS • Visually check the condition of equipment before use • Check testing dates, ensure equipment is “in date” • Make sure the equipment operates correctly • Check to make sure the guards are secure and operate correctly • Report any defects or concerns • Line leader • Area Team Leaders • Maintenance Team Leaders • PSL and SHE Leader

  8. Remember!

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