Unit 11 Health And Safety Report

1. Explore the role of communications and training in the promotion and provision of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Communication
Communication is a key role in all aspects of life. Good communication in the work place provides a healthy safe environment for all employees. In the workplace we need to communicate to all staff to ensure we can provide the service or product correctly. This can be through the following means.

Non-verbal Signage

All signs should be placed in clear view for all staff and visitors. Fire exit signs should be placed over fire exit doors and should be lit at all times. Warning signs should be placed in view of any potential hazards.

Verbally
Staff meetings should be held regularly to keep staff up to date with
To ensure compliance with the relevant statutory requirements and standards and guidelines published by the Health and Safety Authority and H.I.QA.under the Health and Safety Act 2005.This policy applies to all services within the H.S.E.

2. Outline the principles and procedures of good house-keeping in the work place
The principles of good house-keeping are to have a planned work environment; examples of this are; Clean as you go policy. Adequate storage facilities should be provided in all working areas as an untidy work area leaves your work more difficult and can cause unnecessary accident.
Good house-keeping is very important in the workplace and it can be implemented in the following ways;
Keep all walkways free from obstruction as obstructed walkways can cause trips and falls. If there is spillage put warning signs in place until spillage can be cleaned, deal with spillage promptly as wet floors can cause slips.
Have appropriate cleaning schedules in place as this insures all areas are kept clean for a safer working environment. Do not allow waste to accumulate as this can block areas of work and also cause poor
All training should be documented.
Work Practices
Work practices should be followed at all times the controls that should be put in place for this are; proper hand hygiene, practical moving and handling, clean as you go, good communication between staff and management which should include regular meetings to discuss any changes in Legislation also the providing and wearing of proper P.P.E. to protect employee’s health and safety.
Medication
Medication can affect an employee’s ability to carry out their work to the best of their ability. All employees should notify employers of any medication they are taking. Controls that could be put in place; employees on medication could be assigned a different job to ensure their safety also they might not be allowed to operated machinery.