BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL

International Diploma in Occupational Safety

and Health

“Raising Standards, Saving Lives”

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1.A.5 Safe Workplace

Key Learning Points:

• Applying Best Practice in maintaining a safe

and healthy workplace

“Raising Standards, Saving Lives”

 Applying Best Practice Standards

Standards for establishing provisions for Health, Safety and

Welfare at work
 Workplace Considerations (Health)

Ventilation
• 5-8 litres per person per second
Temperatures
• 16°C
Lighting
• Suitable and sufficient
Cleanliness
• Workplace, surfaces, floors, waste
Space
• 11 cubic meters per occupant
Workstations and seating
• Suitable. Seat to be provided if required

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 Workplace Considerations (Safety)

• Maintenance of workplace, equipment, etc

• Falls or falling objects to be prevented

• Floors and traffic routes -Suitable construction. No obstructions

and organised to prevent collision

• Doors and gates - Suitable construction. Vision panels

• Escalators, moving walkways to function safely. Safety devices

• Windows and transparent surfaces – Suitable Construction

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 Workplace Considerations (Welfare)

• Sanitary conveniences to be suitable and sufficient – separate

men/women

• Washing facilities to be suitable and sufficient

• Drinking water - Adequate supply. Accessible. Cups to be provided

• Clothing -Separate work from home clothing. Facilities to be

provided. Separate men / women where appropriate

• Rest areas to be suitable and sufficient. Facilities to eat meals. No

smoking

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1.A.5 Safe Workplace - summary

Key Learning Points:

• Applying Best Practice in maintaining a safe

and healthy workplace

“Raising Standards, Saving Lives”