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| Benefits of safe working practices? |
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Definition
•Fewer accidents which means a better image
•Good H and S practices will mean cleaner and more hygienic facilities
• Staff have a safer and more secure working environment and feel more motivated.
•Customers will feel more confident as they will have a safer playing area and changing area .
•Lower insurance premiums
•Easier to recruit good staff |
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| The costs of NOT implementing safe working practices |
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Definition
• Manslaughter charges and imprisonment
• Court cases leading to bankruptcy
• Fines ranging from £20,000 upwards for severe cases
• Bad publicity
• Loss of major customers
• Temporary or permanent closure of premises
• Clean up costs for accidents |
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Definition
| The Health and Safety Executive: a national government organization whose inspectors are experts in areas such as fire safety or crowd control. They can consult and provide advice for organizers of big events or new attractions. They are also involved when an accident has happened to investigate the cause |
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| What are the HSE's powers? |
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Definition
A Allow operations to continue because safety measures are adequate or good
B Issue an improvement notice requiring action to remedy the problem within a set number of days
C Stop operations by issuing a “prohibition notice” because systems are dangerous
D Begin a prosecution for breaking the law. This might result in a fine or imprisonment |
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| What is in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974? (January 2013 exam paper) |
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Definition
It is a general Act that affects all working environments, not just leisure
It is a criminal law and if found guilty you could be fined or imprisoned
It covers H and S of all involved in the organisation: fulltime, part-time, temp staff, customers, contractors, trespassers!
Both employer AND employee are liable to follow the law |
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| What are the employer's responsibilities? |
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Definition
Employers must provide:
• Safe access to work (paths, car parks, steps)
• Safe plant and equipment
• Safe use, handling and storage of articles and substances
• Safe systems of work (safety checks, procedures)
• Training of employees
• Safe working environment (heat, light, hygiene, ventilation)
• A H and S policy
• H and S induction training |
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| What are the employees' responsibilities? |
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Definition
Employees must:
• Co-operate in carrying out H and S procedures
• Take reasonable care of themselves and others
• Refrain from reckless or intentional misuse of anything |
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| What does COSHH stand for? |
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Definition
| Control of Substances hazardous to health |
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| What are hazardous substances? |
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Definition
| Hazardous substances are toxic, harmful, irritant or corrosive |
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| What must employers do, under COSHH? |
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Definition
• Appoint a COSHH assessor who is trained to assess risk
• Get and use the COSHH regulations
• Publish guidance and train staff
• Keep a record of hazardous substances kept on site
• Create system of control e.g. store away from public areas, clearly marked and secure, away from fire risks, ventilation available, first aid at hand |
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| What does RIDDOR involve? (on the January 2013 exam) |
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Definition
Staff must know the procedure for treating injured people
Record must be kept of any incidents. Organisations need to keep a record going back three years which shows:
1. nature and date of reporting
2. Date time and place of the event
3. Personal records of those involved
4. Brief description of the event |
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| What are the four categories of reportable incidents? |
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Definition
• Death and major injury eg amputation, loss of sight, unconsciousness
• Over three day injury eg dislocation, burns, shock, hypothermia
• Dangerous occurrences eg collapse, explosion, burst water main, chemical release
• Reportable diseases e.g. salmonella, poisoning, skin condition, lung disease, infection eg hepatitis |
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| The first of the European Six Pack regulations is the Management of Health and Safety at Work 1992:what does it contain? |
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Definition
• Compulsory Risk assessments
• Employers and staff take action when hazard identified
• Everyone in team is a risk assessor |
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| What is contained in the Workplace Regulations 1992? |
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Definition
• Minimum standards for working environment
• Heating, lighting, ventilation must be maintained at recognized levels for comfort.
• Water, washing and toilets are available for males and females
• Adequate restroom provided
• Facilities need to be checked |
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| What are the mian elements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 |
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Definition
• Designed to help leisure workers in situations where they have to carry, lift and move equipment, boxes, mats and heavy sports equipment
• Training should be provided
• Risk assessment carried out to identify things that could go wrong
• Employees must follow any established systems and use any equipment correctly
• No-one else should be injured by employees’actions |
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What is contained in Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
(PUWER for short)? |
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Definition
• Must be suitable equipment for the leisure setting e.g. Lifting hoist for poolside
• Maintenance and safety checks vital in theme parks
• Training and instructions for use of equipment must be provided.
• Equipment must be secure and well lit |
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What are the main elements of PPE?
Personal Protective equipment? |
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Definition
• If staff work in noisy, dangerous or unusual conditions they must have use of PPE and clothing to minimize risk
• Must have training to use it properly
• Maintenance must be carried out on equipment
• E.g. climbing instructors need helmets, ropes etc
Examples: aprons, gloves, adverse weather or high visibility clothing, protective footwear, headwear eyewear, lifejackets, safety harnesses, respirators and breathing apparatus |
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| The last of the European Six Pack is Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992. What is contained in this? |
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Definition
• VDUs and computer work stations can cause discomfort and health problems: RSI, eye strain and headaches
• Computers are used for many purposes in leisure e.g. mail shots, booking systems
• Equipment supplied must meet with min standards for VDUs
• Anyone working with computer for more than one hour a day needs health checks
• Work stations should be checked for sitting and reading heights etc
• Regular short breaks when working with a VDU |
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| The first of the specific regulations is the Health and Safety (First Aid)Regulations 1981. What is this? |
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Definition
Staff must know the procedure for treating injured people
Record must be kept of any incidents
Need qualified first aiders and first aid co-ordinator to determine risks
Good practice to provide a first aid room
Staff must know the procedure for treating injured people
Record must be kept of any incidents
Need qualified first aiders and first aid co-ordinator to determine risks
Good practice to provide a first aid room |
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| A very important law to know is the Children's Act, which is likely to come up on your exam!! What are the key points of this Act? |
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Definition
• Premises that offer play services must be registered and at least half their staff must be properly qualified
• Number of children: under 8s need 1:8, half staff must be experienced and qualified
• Premises need to be big enough with sufficient toilets, changing and rest areas
• Police checks essential in private and public sector before you can work with children |
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| The Food Safety Act was on the January exam paper, so is unlikely to be repeated on the may paper. What does it contain? |
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Definition
• Preparation e.g. surfaces, hand washing
• Handling
• Storage e.g. Raw and cooked meat kept separately
• Transportation
• Food should be fit for consumption and not past its sell by date
• The food contents should be clear and GM food should be identified
• Staff are required to be trained in food hygiene and gain a |
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| The Data Protection Act 1984 is likely to come up on the exam. What are its key elements? |
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Definition
1. Data must have been collected fairly and lawfully
2. Data must only be held for the purpose it was given
3. Data must not be sold to third parties
4. Data should only be kept for the original purpose and wiped out when no longer necessary
5. Data must be kept secure by electronic means (passwords, limited access to databases) |
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| The Working Time Regulations 1998 are likely to come up on the exam. What are its key elements? |
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Definition
| Staff should not be working excessive hours i.e. More than 48 hours in any seven days. (Although many workers are exempt). Regulations also contain information on rest breaks, e.g. 11 consecutive hours rest in any 24 hour period and 24 hours off in any seven days |
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| The Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 was on the january exam and is unlikley to be repeated, but what does it contain? |
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Definition
• Any ground with a stand for more than 500 spectators must have a safety certificate
• Fire certificates needed by other leisure venues such as night clubs, hotels and guesthouses and they must have proper provision for smoke fire and evacuation
• Fire and evacuation risk assessments must also take place |
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