2. LAS QUEJAS DE LOS CIUDADANOS
2.1.2.1. Planeamiento urbanístico
88. Where substances are identified which do not have an associated COSHH assessment, then a COSHH assessment request form (available from the health, safety and wellbeing team) should be completed and sent to the health, safety and wellbeing team to obtain a formal assessment. No hazardous substances should be used in the workplace until a COSHH assessment has been completed and the relevant control measures introduced.
89. Local exhaust ventilation is required in some circumstances (workshops and laboratories etc) to draw hazardous dust or fumes away from a specified activity. Risk assessments and specification will determine the equipment required and frequency of inspection.
• Relevant legislation:
• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Tasks involved
Lead role Support role Monitor MC FM DS M T PIC PC BCObtain COSHH certificate for all hazardous substances used on
the premises
Store flammable substances appropriately
Hold commissioning and examination certificates for local
exhaust extraction equipment
Overview
* Please note the joint lead – some substances, e.g. cleaning materials, relate to FM whilst other substances, e.g. solvents, may relate to the occupiers activities
• Documentation:
• COSHH assessment
• COSHH assessment request form
• Testing certificate for local exhaust extraction equipment (term contract)
For COSHH training contact the senior health, safety and wellbeing advisor on 01872 322118
Contacts
Title Telephone number
Mechanical services strategy officer 01872 326810
Fire
90. Occupied premises must have an up to date fire risk assessment for the premises and the activities undertaken within them. If a fire risk assessment has not been carried out, or if you need another copy, please contact facilities management.
91. Fire extinguishers are provided at all council premises; the number and type of extinguishers will be determined by the fire risk assessment. Fire wardens are trained in the use of fire extinguishers and will check the security/condition of fire extinguishers during their quarterly fire safety inspection. Fire extinguishers should be inspected by a competent person every twelve months and any failings should be reported to the person in charge immediately. Health and safety regulations require adequate numbers of staff to be trained in the use of fire fighting equipment; this number will be determined by risk assessment of the premises and the activities involved, i.e. for a high fire risk environment (welding workshop etc), more staff will be trained than for a low fire risk environment (offices etc).
92. Persons in charge are responsible for ensuring that fire and emergency procedures are included in the induction process for new staff (including temporary staff, agency workers, trainees, school work experience placements and seconded personnel).
• Relevant legislation:
• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Tasks involved
Lead role Support role Monitor MC FM DS M T PIC PC BCProduce fire risk assessment
Hold fire risk assessment on site
Check fire warden is undertaking and recording tests and fire
drills
Inspections/tests carried out under term contracts for electrical wiring circuits, emergency lighting system, fire alarm system, fixed electrical equipment/system, gas/oil fired equipment, smoke control systems, smoke/heat detectors and ventilation/ extraction systems
Record term contract inspections/tests in the appropriate log
books
Undertake and record tests as per the fire precautions log book
Check the fire control plan is displayed on site
Check personal emergency evacuation plans are in place for
disabled members of staff
Keep fire exits clear of obstructions
Keep access routes for emergency vehicles clear
Keep fire assembly points clear of obstructions
Keep corridors, stairwells and kitchen areas clear of obstructions
Identify location of fuel, oxygen and oxidising chemicals and
check they are stored appropriately
Check fire doors open properly and are not propped open
Check rubbish and recycling materials are stored appropriately
Check fire extinguishers are in date and are visible
• Documentation: • Fire control plan
• Fire precautions log book • Fire risk assessment • Fire safety survey forms • Permit to work
• Personal emergency evacuation plans (for individual members of staff )
For fire warden training contact the policy and training manager on 01872 326909
Contacts
Title Telephone number
Senior health, safety and wellbeing advisor 01872 322118
Workplace manager 07968 892564
First aid
93. The Council’s first aid policy and risk assessment forms must be downloaded from the health, safety and wellbeing web pages and completed for each property. There should be adequate cover for first aid within the premises (the level of first aid cover required should be identified by a risk assessment). Names, locations and if possible photographs of first aiders should be displayed around the premises and form part of the induction process for new staff (including temporary staff, agency workers, trainees, school work experience placements and seconded personnel).
94. All premises will need to procure their own first aid materials. Information regarding suppliers can be
obtained by contacting the health, safety and wellbeing team. A first aid kit and appropriately trained personnel should be available for employees during normal working hours. The requirement does not extend to cover members of the public, although trained personnel can treat visitors to the premises if required (the Council’s insurance will cover the recognised first aider whilst they are at work).
95. Services are responsible for reporting accidents and dangerous occurrences within their own remit. • Relevant legislation:
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Tasks involved
Lead role Support role Monitor MC FM DS M T PIC PC BCCheck name and location of first aider is displayed
Check contents of first aid boxes are correct
Overview
• Documentation:
• Record of first aid treatment
For first aid training contact the senior health, safety and wellbeing advisor on 01872 322118
Contacts
Title Telephone number
Senior health, safety and wellbeing advisor 01872 322118