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How does my company comply with H&S procedures?
Provide evidence on how to promote H&S in the workplace and where to find this relevant information.
Identify the responsible persons for various aspects of health and safety.
Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace?
Identify and Discuss relevant health and safety legislation.
Describe relevant health and safety procedures for people working in IT
Some of the required procedures are as follows:
The criteria for this assignment are as follows:
The most relevant H&S act is the "Health and Safety at Work Act 1974" which covers legislation for all industries.
The most relevant legislation however is the "Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992". This mentions the following:
The H&S manager is Darren Roe.
Primary first aid is Stephen Gilbert.
In the workplace, 15 minute breaks could be taken every two hours or so, to reduce the strain generated by using a computer for extended periods. (http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/vdubreaks.htm)
Regular meetings (two or three times a year) should be held with employees to keep up to date with HSE regulations. (http://www.hse.gov.uk)
Stocks of protective clothing should be managed, and employees taught how to correctly use said equipment. (http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics/ppe.htm)
The health and safety manager for ecl-ips is Darren Roe.
The office workspace is managed by a private company on the same business park as ecl-ips, Harris Business Park.
When on a customer site, the relevant H&S manager would be the manager of said customer site.
The work chair should have a seat that is adjustable in height, with a seat back adjustable in height and tilt. A footrest should be available.
This diagram can be used to demonstrate the correct usage of a workstation as defined by Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992