Access and Egress
What do we mean by access and egress?
Entering and leaving a workplace
What is bullying, harassment and violence?
When an employee receives abuse, feels threatened or is offended at work
What is asbestos and what two of its uses?
Naturally occurring mineral - with useful properties.
Uses:
- Fire insulation
- Lagging on pipework
- Insulation
- Asbestos cement
What is the likelihood of you accessing and egressing in the workplace?
How are we likely to come into contact with the hazard?
Day to day work environment. Whenever we are working with people, we could come into contact with violence, bullying and harassment.
How are we likely to come into contact with it?
- Maintenance work on old buildings
- In your own building
- Working on AC mains
What are the consequences of you accessing/egressing a workplace?
Range from knocking your head, tripping to death (if in a confined space or working from height)
Name three consequences
For the employee:
- Pain, distress, disability or death and
- Psychological violence
For employers:
- Poor morale
- Poor corporate image
- Extra cost from absent ism, higher insurance premiums, compensation payments
What are the likely consequences?
Serious health implications - loss of life, cancer, scarring of lung tissue, respiratory issues
Name three controls for access/egress
Lighting
Good condition of pathways
Provision of signage
Disability access
Being equipped for emergency situations
Correct training and competent to carry out a task
What are ways we can manage this?
Improve the working environment
Design the job to reduce risk
Providing staff with appropriate information and training
What are the management controls?
Carry out a risk assessment - and ensure that it is regularly reviewed!
Toolbox Talk
Signage
Inform through site inductions to any employees coming onto site.