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    The document discusses potential hazards at a workshop including oil, paint, and solvent spills on the floor as well as loose cables and welding slag obstructing walkways. Workers, supervisors, and visitors could slip on spills or trip over obstacles, risking injuries like sprains, fractures, bruises, and in severe cases head injuries. Current controls include good housekeeping, warning signs, and designated storage areas. Further actions proposed are installing non-slip flooring, procuring spill kits, providing first aid kits, conducting a risk assessment, and improving lighting. Responsible parties and timescales are identified for each action.

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    The document discusses potential hazards at a workshop including oil, paint, and solvent spills on the floor as well as loose cables and welding slag obstructing walkways. Workers, supervisors, and visitors could slip on spills or trip over obstacles, risking injuries like sprains, fractures, bruises, and in severe cases head injuries. Current controls include good housekeeping, warning signs, and designated storage areas. Further actions proposed are installing non-slip flooring, procuring spill kits, providing first aid kits, conducting a risk assessment, and improving lighting. Responsible parties and timescales are identified for each action.

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    The document discusses potential hazards at a workshop including oil, paint, and solvent spills on the floor as well as loose cables and welding slag obstructing walkways. Workers, supervisors, and visitors could slip on spills or trip over obstacles, risking injuries like sprains, fractures, bruises, and in severe cases head injuries. Current controls include good housekeeping, warning signs, and designated storage areas. Further actions proposed are installing non-slip flooring, procuring spill kits, providing first aid kits, conducting a risk assessment, and improving lighting. Responsible parties and timescales are identified for each action.

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    Oil and diesel leaking from the generator also the spillage of coating paint and solvent being used.

    Unorganized structures, loose cables, and wires welding slag s scattered on the ground and obstruct walkways at the workshop also the lacks proper
    housekeeping and organization.

    Who might be harmed?

    Workers, supervisors, welding, client visitors may get affected by slips and trips hazards.

    Workers might slip on oil spills or other slippery substances, causing them to lose balance and fall which can lead to various injuries including sprains,
    fractures, and bruises.

    In severe cases, head injuries, back injuries, and even concussions can occur if the falls are from a height or involve impact with metallic sharp or hard
    objects.

    What are you already doing?

    1. Good housekeeping is well maintained by regularly cleaning and organizing the workshop area.
    2. Warning Signs are used to alert workers of slippery floors or potential hazards.
    3. Tools, equipment, and materials are stored in designated areas to keep the walkways obstacles free.
    4. Workers are provided with appropriate anti slippery safety footwear.

    What further controls/actions are required?

    1. Consider Installing non-slip flooring materials to reduce the chances of slipping, especially in areas with high potential of spillage.
    2. Procure spill kits to be readily available to contain oil or liquid spills immediately.
    3. Procurement of first aid kit box with sufficient number and distribute it in the different areas of the workshop with a first aid box sign referring to it.
    4. A risk assessment analyzing the various risks associated with people's mobility within the workshop should be conducted to identify and address
    potential hazards.
    5. To enhance lighting by installing adequate Lighting in all areas to improve visibility and reduce the risk of tripping over obstacles.
    Action Timescales for further actions to be completed Responsible person’s job title
    1 03 Months Project Manager
    2 03 Months Project Manager
    3 03 Months Project Manager
    4 02 Weeks HSE Advisor
    5 01 Month Competent Electrician

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