Health and Safety- Lesson 1
Lesson duration is: 60 minItems in this lesson
Assignment 703 HEALTH AND SAFETY
703 Part a
You will be required to create a training plan - Power point .
How many accidents are there in the hospitality industry in a month ?
Ensure health and safety training is undertaken by all staff
Provide appropiate protective clothing and equipment
Ensure all facilities meet minimal health and safety requirements with regards to ventilation, temperture and noise.
Have an update date Health and Safety policy
Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and safe to use.
To take resonable care of your own and others safety
To ensure you use tools and equipment for their intended use
To follow all Health and safety and complete all training, wear protective clothing and follow all health and safety policies
To report any illness or injury that will affect your ability to work
Employer Responsibilities
Employee Responsibilites
Someone could slip.
Hazard
Risk
Staff and guests would not be able to escape
Hot water
Knife left in the sink
Could cause burns.
Can cause cuts
Water on the floor
Trailing wires
Someone could trip over
Boxes blocking fire exit
Employees have a greater responsibility for health and safety.
Employers should provide a safer environment.
Health and safety should be a shared responsibility.
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
A hazard is the likelihood of harm, while risk is the severity of the harm
A hazard is a physical danger, while risk is a mental danger
Hazard and risk are interchangeable terms
A hazard is a potential source of harm, while risk is the likelihood and severity of the harm occurring
The Powers of a HSE Inspector
Enter your premises.
Examine and investigate.
Stop work.
Take samples, measurements and photographs.
Dismantle and remove articles and substances.
Take possession of articles and substances.
Question you.
Review, take copies of and require the production of, books or documents.
Who is responsible for health and safety in the UK?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. It prevents work-related death, injury and ill health.
Breaching Health and saftey
Breaching health and safety regulations is a criminal offence. Companies have a common law duty to ensure the working environment is safe for employees. By not doing so, you can face consequences, including fines or prison sentences
For homework:
You need to :
Homework:
In a PowerPoint
I would like you to research
Who regulates Health and safety ?
The health and safety act 1974
Coshh
The role of HSE inspector