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SECTION 7.3 no action urgent comments action action Emergency exits Are all fire escapes and routes to emergency exits free from obstacles? Are all emergency escape exits clearly marked? Are there enough fire extinguishers of the correct type within easy reach and near each exit? Have workers been instructed in the evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency? Falls or falling objects Are all staircases secure and fitted with suitable handrails? Are ladders,platforms,crawling boards and other equipment for working at heights in good repair and suitable for the task? Are all fragile roofs and surfaces clearly identified? Have measures been taken to prevent falls into vessel containing dangerous substances? Are materials and objects adequately stored or stacked to prevent them from falling and causing injury? Are vehicles unloaded safely,without workers having to climb on top of vehicles or loads? Electrical safety Are there any exposed,loose or entangled wires or connections? Are all switchboxes,panel boards and sockets provided with suitable covers? Is all electrical equipment effectively earthed? Is all electrical equipment regularly inspected for signs of wear and tear? Have all substances used in the workplace been assessed. Ask for copies of the current Chemical Data Sheets. Have safer materials and substances been substituted where possible? Are dust or fume producing machines enclosed or isolated? Are sources f hazardous gases or vapours <strong>complete</strong>ly enclosed or sealed? Is local exhaust ventilation adequate? Is it regularly cleaned and maintained? Is suitable protective equipment provided where exposure cannot be controlled by other means?
SECTION 7.3 no action urgent comments action action Handling hazardous materials Is work organised to eliminate or minimise the handling of hazardous materials? Where direct handling is unavoidable,are workers provided with suitable personal protective equipment, clothes and gloves? Are there emergency procedures and facilities for dealing with chemical spillages and other accidents? Are all hazardous substances and materials properly labelled? Is suitable protective equipment provided with the full information,instruction and training on the hazards of the materials? Protective equipment Has the need to use personal protective equipment been minimised by the introduction of other risk control measures? Is the protective equipment provided(eg safety glasses, face shields,masks,ear defenders,safety footwear, helmets,gloves etc)suitable for the task? Has all protective equipment which is used only at work been provided at no cost to the worker? Is all protective equipment in good condition and well maintained? Have all workers who use personal protective equipment been provided with full information on the risks they are being protected from and given instruction and training on proper use of the equipment? Are all moving parts of machines and equipment fitted with appropriate guards? Are all machinery guards securely fastened to the machines? Do machines have safety cut-out switches or other safety devices to prevent the operation of machines while workers’hands are in danger? Can emergency stoop controls be easily reached by all machine operators? Are safety devices and controls regularly checked and the machines properly maintained to ensure safe working? Is maintenance work carried out safely and machinery maintenance logs kept up to date?
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GMB WORKPLACE ORGANISERS TOOLKIT
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Acknowledgements: This toolkit has
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CONTENTS 1. Your role 1.1 Training
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WORKPLACE ORGANISERS TOOLKIT SECTIO
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SECTION 1.1 The course ends with GM
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SECTION 1.2 WHAT DOES A GMB WORKPLA
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SECTION 2.1 ORGANISING YOUR WORKPLA
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SECTION 2.3 KEEPING MEMBERS UP TO D
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SECTION 2.4 USING YOUR WORKPLACE MA
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SECTION 2.6 MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER NOT
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SECTION 2.7 CAMPAIGNING We are best
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SECTION 2.8 HANDLING OBJECTIONS One
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SECTION 2.8 I’ve worked here for
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SECTION 2.9 GETTING HELP:BUILDING Y
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SECTION 4.1 REPRESENTING INDIVIDUAL
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SECTION 4.5 APPEALS You should also
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SECTION 5 GROUP FIVE: DISCIPLINE AN
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SECTION 5 LIST OF STATUTORY AMOUNTS
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SECTION 5.18 GROUP THREE MATERNITY&
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