"AVOID HAZARDS WHERE YOU WORK - TO STAY SAFE YOU MUST BE RISK AWARE."
Be Safe!
Lifting and Carrying
Back problems can cause a lot of pain, and may last a lifetime. Always
- Use trolleys or other appropriate lifting equipment if it's available
- You must be shown how to lift and carry items correctly
- Only lift or carry what you can easily manage
- Can see clearly where you are going
- Get help with anything you think might be too heavy or awkward to manage on your own
Hazardous substances
There are regulations Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) to protect you from hazardous substances used at work. Some are common and you may not realise how harmful they can be
- Always follow instructions and ask if you are unsure
- Always read warning signs and labels on containers. They should tell you if it's poisonous, easily set on fire etc
- Before you use a substance, find out what to do if it spills on your clothes or skin
- A dusty atmosphere can also damage your health - ask if you need to take special precautions