Aide memoires
Work environment
- General legal requirements
- Work environment
- Management of health and safety
| General Conditions |  |
|---|---|
| Workplace is well lit, well ventilated, tidy and clean | |
| Toilets and washing facilities are provided and kept clean | |
| Facilities are provided for resting and eating | |
| Drinking water is available | |
| Appropriate safety signs are displayed to indicate prohibited areas, and to warn that special precautions are necessary | |
| Gangways and stairways are kept clear of obstructions and floor contamination is minimised | |
| Pedestrians are segregated from vehicle traffic routes, including lorries, fork lift trucks etc | |
| Out of reach storage is safely managed, for example railings around mezzanine areas, use of safe access equipment | |
| Manual handling has been eliminated or reduced where possible | |
| Noise levels are controlled as far as practicable | |
| Adequate work stations have been provided (suitable seats, desks etc) | |
| Machine guards or protection devices are provided to prevent access to dangerous parts of machinery | |
| Electrical cables and plugs, including on portable appliances, are in good condition. | |
| Fire Precautions | |
| There are clearly marked and unobstructed fire exits | |
| There are fire extinguishers (and a fire alarm if required) | |
| Clear instructions are displayed | |
| There is a named person to deal with emergencies / evacuations |
If you are not satisfied with the provider’s standard of health and safety management, the provider’s business should not be included in the work experience scheme.
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