Task:  To supply ongoing service and safety inspections on manual handling equipment in a safe manner in accordance with the HSE ACT 1974.

Source of Possible Harm: Substandard workmanship leading to injury of personnel using equipment after completion of repair.

Identification of Regulatory Controls

1. The Health& Safety Work Act (1974)
2. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998)
3. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (1998)

Risk Reduction Measures

1. Ensure engineers undertake regular training upon joining the business.
2. Ensure engineers hold a copy of relevant Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Combined Insurance policy and that these documents are adhered to. These documents are available to download on pallet-truck-services-devon-cornwall.co.uk.
3. Ensure engineers receive regular updated training on new product lines to ensure they keep up to date with technical service and maintenance information.

Health & Safety

1. It is the direct responsibility of Jonathan Long HPT Services Ltd to ensure his own welfare and that of others when carrying out maintenance on customers premises.
2. You and we must take reasonable care of our own health and safety and also that of others who may be affected by what we do or not do in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
3. All work carried out on customers premises must be completed in compliance with Contractor Safety Rules and Regulations. If no written format has been supplied by our customers, then we will check with the customer prior to carrying out any work.
4. PPE will be supplied and always worn. Any work involving the use of a hammer, punch, circlip pliers or any job where there is a potential risk to eyes, protective glasses will be worn.
5. Heavy duty protective gloves will be worn when lifting by hand as there may be a risk of cuts and abrasions to the hands if unprotected.

Hygiene rules for food manufacturing plants

1. We will inform a member of staff on site prior to entering any food production areas if we are suffering from or have recently had any of the following conditions:

Diarrhoea or vomiting
Food poisoning
Nose, throat or skin infections
Wounds and/or boils
Typhoid
Tuberculosis
Cholera
Dysentery

2. All watches and jewellery with the exception of a plain wedding ring must be removed prior to entering the plant.
3. Full protective clothing will be always worn. This includes a hair net, beer snood, hats, safety boots and white food specification boots where necessary.
4. On entering each production area from outside we will wash our hands using soap and water and ensure our boots are cleaned using the facilities provided by our customer.
5. Our engineers are non-smokers and will only consume food or drinks in designated areas.

Booking in procedures

1. We will sign in and sign out of site at all times and wear a valid security pass whilst on site if this is requested by our customer.
2. For certain engineering activities such as welding or other hot work a valid permit to undertake this work will be obtained if required. For work of this nature we will request a safe area to undertake the work.
3. If it is necessary to display a van pass, this will be visible at all times.

Housekeeping

1. It is essential that good housekeeping is maintained throughout the period of work conducted on the customers premises.
2. The work area will be kept tidy at all times. Access ways will be kept clear and all refuse and/or scrap material will be disposed of in a safe manner in accordance with statutory requirements. Any procedures for refuse disposal specified by the customer will be adhered to.
3. Our vans are our work place and will be looked after in the same manner making sure all tools and components are stored safely so as not to cause danger to the engineer.
4. If a van inspection is required this can be agreed with the engineer.