Outline key features of legislation and regulation on health and safety as applied to working conditions in a selected manufacturing organization and a service provider.

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P1 outline key features of legislation and regulation on health and safety as applied to working conditions in a selected manufacturing organization and a service provider.

Legislation and Regulations

The workplace health and safety regulations cover a wide range of basic health and safety issues and apply to most places. They are amended by the Quarries regulation 1999 and the health and safety regulation 2002. The regulations aim to ensure that work places meet the health and safety needs of all members of a work force, including people with disabilities, which parts of the workplace should be made accessible for disabled people.

Requirements under these regulations is that employers have a general duty under section 2 of the health and safety at work act 1974 to ensure, the health and safety of their employees at work. The regulations expand on these duties and are intended to protect the health and safety of everyone in the workplace and ensure that adequate facilities are provided for people at work.

All hotels needs to make sure that their guest are staying in a health and safety environment. For the Marriot hotels they have their common hazards that is associated with their hotels here are some of the hazards that you will come across.

Portable Electrical Appliances 

In hotel rooms, portable electrical appliances such as hairdryers, kettles, irons and televisions require assessments. Regular inspection and testing is important as these items are subject to much wear and tear.

Bathroom Safety
slipping over is a common accident relating to bathroom safety.

  • Slip mats and grab rails can help to prevent slipping accidents especially where showers are located over baths.
  • Floor surfaces should be reasonably non-slip.
  • The water temperature should be considered with regarding to the risk of scalding

Bedroom Safety
Common problems include:

  • Tripping - over bedding, carpets and furniture
  • The kettle, can the lead be pulled by a child? Will the steam affect any electrical appliances?
  • Protruding shelves or television brackets
  • Open able windows
  • Stability of furniture and fittings
  • Scalding bath water

Window Safety
When considering window and glass safety, the main considerations should be: -

  • Are windows cleaned safely by staff and contractors?
  • Where windows form part of a door, are they made of safety glass?
  • Is there a danger that a person could fall out of a window? (the bottom edge of windows should be at least 800 mm above floor level unless there is a barrier present to prevent falls)
  • Where there is a danger of falling out of a window at height, devices should be provided to prevent the window opening too far. Remember beds and other furniture may enable children to gain access to open windows.

Manual Handling
Manual handling of deliveries can be a significant problem in hotels, as can the task of bed making.

  • Where possible lifting should be avoided
  • A manual handling assessment should be made
  • Staff should be trained in manual handling procedures

Cellar Safety
Manual handling of deliveries can be a significant problem in cellars.

  • Staff should be trained in manual handling procedures and where possible it should be avoided.
  • A manual handling assessment should be made.
  • Any gas cylinders should be appropriately stored and restrained.
  • Chemical cleaners, such as beer line cleaners, can be extremely corrosive. A COSHH assessment will need to be carried out and any necessary protective clothing should be provided and worn.
  • Adequate guarding or other equally effective measures should be in place to prevent fall from height via cellar drops, flaps or hatches.
  • Risk assessments should consider the risks posed by individuals working in confined space

Gas Cylinders

Any gas cylinders should be appropriately stored and restrained. Remember empty cylinders are just as dangerous as full cylinders.  Therefore, the installation of carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors in cellars is recommended.

Lifts
Passenger lifts and equipment or food lifts must be inspected regularly by a competent person, under the requirements of The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
The law requires that all lifts when in use should be thoroughly examined: -

  • After substantial and significant changes are made.
  • After every 6 months if the lift is used at anytime to carry people and every 12 months if it only carries loads, or in accordance with an examination scheme; and
  • Following ‘exceptional circumstances’ such as damage to, or failure of, the lift, long periods out of use or a major change in operating conditions which are likely to affect the integrity of the equipment.
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Swimming Pool and Spa Safety

  • Safe storage of chemicals (COSHH).
  • Adequate training of staff.
  • Adequate supervision of the pool by lifeguards.
  • Adequate water disinfection.
  • Regular daily testing of the water and recording such tests.
  • Adequate signage for warnings.
  • All facilities should be protected against unauthorised entry or use.

 
Health and Fitness Centers
It is important that users are supervised and receive adequate instruction on any equipment that they use. Equipment must be correctly installed, properly maintained and inspected regularly.

Accidents
certain accidents must be reported to the Local authority under the requirements of the ...

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