Winter Working Hazards and Precautions
As winter approaches, workplaces face increased hazards due to reduced daylight, harsh weather conditions, ice, and snow. This presentation aims to educate on recognizing and mitigating these risks by ensuring proper lighting, heating, maintenance, and PPE. Emphasizing the importance of preparation and vigilance during the winter months can significantly reduce accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
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TOOL BOX TALK: Winter Working A comprehensive presentation designed to teach and inform workplaces of the potential hazards that arise during the winter months. Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE Ability
INTRODUCTION: We are now entering the time of year where statistics prove that most work related accidents occur. There is a direct link due to the changes in daylight hours, including darker evenings and mornings and weather conditions that occur at this time of year. Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE Ability
INTRODUCTION: We can all significantly reduce the potential for accidents by becoming more attentive to risks on site during this time and ensuring adequate measures are in place to cope with the winter periods experienced at this time of year. Typical hazards of seasonal working are: 1. 2. reduced daylight hours rain/snow/fog/ice Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE Ability
INTRODUCTION: Preparations for seasonal working should be made by checking: 1. Lighting/Heating 2. Supply of Road Grit/Salt 3. Ice/Snow Clearing Equipment 4. Static plant Walkways steps etc 5. Vehicles and Mobile Plant 6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE Ability
Particular attention should be paid to lighting requirements for staircases, pedestrian walkways, access roads, loading areas, plant yards, car parks etc. 1. Torches should be used if necessary 2. Check timers on lights and heaters Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE Ability
ICE, FROST & SNOW: Car parks, access roads and pedestrian walkways should be kept as clear as is practicable A suitable supply of rock salt/grit should be maintained on site and persons designated to take responsibility for snow/ice clearing duties Site personnel should report any areas requiring attention to management without delay Ice Lighting & Heating Weather General Plant & Maintenance PPE Ability
PLANT STATIC Compressors and airlines: Ensure they are drained at the end of each shift Stairs and walkways: Keep them clear of obstructions and snow and ice if routinely accessed Water for dust suppression: drain at the end of each shift, insulate water lines from frost. Plant & Maintenance Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice PPE Ability
PLANT MOBILE 1. Ensure access steps are clear of ice and snow before attempting to get on or off your machine 2. When getting off your machine check the ground you are going to step onto is not icy 3. At the start of your shift ensure the windscreen wash bottle is full and check at break-times 4. Ensure that the concentration of washer fluid is sufficient as not to freeze during the shift 5. Ensure there is a plentiful supply of de-icer on site Plant & Maintenance Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice PPE Ability
PLANT MOBILE Check the condition of the windscreen wiper blades to ensure they do not smear the windscreen when operating Ensure all lights and cameras are clean Check condition of tyres, especially for under inflation Plant & Maintenance Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice PPE Ability
PLANT MOBILE Check the condition of the windscreen wiper blades to ensure they do not smear the windscreen when operating Ensure all lights and cameras are clean Check condition of tyres, especially for under inflation Ensure flashing beacons are working at all times Low sunlight can also be a problem if you have difficulty seeing put on your headlights so others can see you! Wear eyewear or fit suitable sun blinds on windscreens of vehicles Plant & Maintenance Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice PPE Ability
PLANT MOBILE Oils will be thicker during cold temperatures so allow your vehicle extra time to warm up before moving off to allow complete circulation of the oil through the engine/hydraulics Grease mobile plant during the warmest part of the day Drivers should ensure there is adequate vision before moving off i.e. defrost windscreens, clean lights etc. Plant & Maintenance Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice PPE Ability
PLANT : DRIVING MOBILE Vehicles should always be driven according to the prevailing ground, visibility and weather conditions Allow extra distance for braking under wet or icy conditions Note: It takes double the distance to pull up in wet conditions and up to TEN times the distance in icy conditions Keep a set of emergency supplies in your vehicle at all times If you decide to travel in very bad weather, let someone know where you are going and what time you 'hope' to arrive Plant & Maintenance Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice PPE Ability
PERSONAL PROTECTION Appropriate footwear for the conditions should be worn at all times It is even more important during hours of darkness or reduced visibility to wear reflective jackets or waistcoats that are clean Persons working outside should wrap up warmly. Several layers of clothing are more effective than a single heavy layer. However, it is important that any additional clothing does not obscure high visibility waistcoats or jackets PPE Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice Plant & Maintenance Ability
PHYSICAL ABILITY The body physically slows down reducing efficiency and increasing clumsiness, hand grip strength and dexterity is reduced which can lead to a fall in work performance. With the increasing cold, mental faculties such as judgement can become impaired causing us to become more accident prone. Ability Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE
To help reduce your chances of having an accident: PHYSICAL ABILITY Pre work warm up Shorten the periods of exposure to the cold Keep extremities (fingers, feet and head) warm. Consider hard hat linings not hoodies Take your breaks in a warm place Wear insulating clothing, gloves and warm waterproof footwear Have a spare set of dry clothes available Ability Lighting & Heating Weather General Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE
WINDY CONDITIONS Never be tempted to carry out lifting operations in high or gusting winds Always fix or tie down loose items in windy conditions Dispose of wrappings and other debris properly to prevent them being blown around on or off site Park vehicles in sheltered locations Wind can cause wind chill and ice up plant and equipment Weather Lighting & Heating General Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE Ability
Do not be tempted to take shortcuts keep to designated pedestrian routes and report if these need gritting Additional care should be taken when working near lagoons or watercourses in slippery conditions NEVER ASSUME THAT ANY ICE WILL CARRY YOUR WEIGHT! General Lighting & Heating Weather Ice Plant & Maintenance PPE Ability
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