Dave Bennion BSc(Hons); Tech IOSH; SIIRSM RSP; ACIEH; DipEnvNEBOSH

MInstLM; CIHM; ACQI; AMIIAIHealth , Safety, Fire, Environmental & Quality Professional

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Machine Safety Presentation

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Having spent over 13 years in the Joinery industry as a City & Guilds trained Woodmachinist I have seen first hand the importance of machine safety. I have also seen what happens when safety is ignored.

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Manufacturing in high volume requires industrial

machinery and automated processes.

Automated processes are repetitive and lapses in

concentration can increase the likelihood of an

accident occurring.

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Keeping the workplace safe is essential to

protect workers from accidents and

protect the company profits from lost

production and legal costs.

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How can we ensure that the work

Environment and those who come into

contact with it are kept safe?

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Ensure that engineering controls are in place to protect all staff, visitors, wildlife and neighbours from:

Rotating blades ie: cutting tools - guards

Presses and rollers – interlocks, magic eye

Chemicals – suitable storage and bunding

Dust – LEV systems

Noise – acoustic hoods, walls

Lock and Tag systems

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Acoustic hood Lock and tag

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LEV system Rollers

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Ensure that all operatives receive full induction, instruction and appropriate training in all processes they will be involved in and on going training and supervision (ie accredited – City & Guilds, NVQ, CITB, CSCS etc)

Remember that fire training ie: Chemicals (COMAH, DSEAR, etc) and first aid is a requirement in some industries.

Remember apprentices, young workers need supervision by trained staff and an individual risk assessment . (College students and work placements)

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Ensure that the company has an up to date Safety Management System in place and staff are aware of them.

That risk assessments, safe systems of work etc are in place and accessible to all staff – these need to be signed off by staff agreeing to adhere to them . Don’t forget young workers and apprentices.

Some companies are accredited to OHSAS 18001 (H & S), ISO 14001 (Enviro), ISO 9001 (Quality) or CHAS etc.

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Ensure that regular audits including spot, slice and grab sampling ie: one designated area. Ensure the whole building and grounds are completed annually.

Speak to workers, supervisors, safety reps and unions (if applicable) to ensure that concerns are identified and safer ways of working are found where possible. Some companies employ Lean Six Sigma practitioners ie PDCA, 5S, DMAIC etc as part of there continual improvement and sustainability programme.

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Ensure that all accidents and near miss incidents are recorded – this is also important as it can identify trends as well as a measure of safety system effectiveness.

Remember if an incident occurs (including near misses) you will need to revalidate the effectiveness of current risk assessments and working procedures and adjust accordingly.

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Ensure all steps are taken to foster a safety culture to drive down incidents ie: safety meetings, toolbox talks, complaints procedure.

Ensure workers are consulted and new work processes or charges in environment are fully assessed. Remember that workers are able to say if something is working or not!

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Keep the risk of an incident occurring as low as reasonably practicable ie:

“ The likelihood of an incident occurring x theconsequence of that incident x the financial cost ofputting reasonable measures in place tosignificantly lower the risk of an occurrence =risk factor.

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LIKELIHOOD CONSEQUENCE COST

RISK FACTOR

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