What the columns mean
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1. This covers possible problems, beginning with falls sustained in traffic routes, and lists fittings and equipment, appliances and activities which may present a hazard |
2. The questions and notes help you to identify accident and health hazards |
3. This column lists possible safety and health measures |
4. Who is responsible for implementing the measure and when? |
5. The Info column lists publications which give further information on safety and health measures |
Problems known from by experience Measures marked with an I are ones in which you
to be a frequent cause of accidents or should give your employees regular instruction.
illnesses are highlighted with a *.
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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* Falls on traffic routes
No. x 1. Floors 2. Grilles ύ
3. Stairs 4. Step 5. Slope 6. Ramp 7.
.. 8.
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Are traffic routes designed in such a way that people cannot trip,
slip or turn an ankle? Are the following absent? ·
Plant waste ·
Wet patches ·
Dirty
patches ·
Holes in
floor ·
Floor tiles
missing/uneven ·
Electrical
flexes in traffic routes ·
Thresholds,
steps down ·
Smooth
floor o
yes ύ
no ΰ β |
No. Clear up plant waste I Keep plant waste bin to hand Dry-mop floor I Clean up dirt I Repair floors Keep traffic routes clear I Stow (leave) flexes where they will not be tripped over Sheath flexes properly Eliminate tripping points Mark tripping points Lay suitable flooring (e.g. tiles) Eliminate thresholds/steps down Make the approach to thresholds a slope Repair steps, stair risers |
H. Mόller, at once H. Meyer, 27.8. H. Meyer, 27.8. |
VBG 1 VBG 125 R 1 M 10 M 11 M44 M57 M 90 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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* Falls on traffic routes
No. 1. Floors 2. Grilles 3. Stairs 4. Step 5. Slope 6. Ramp 7.
.. 8.
.. |
Are traffic
routes designed in such a way that people cannot trip, slip or turn an ankle? Are the
following absent? ·
Plant waste ·
Wet patches ·
Dirty
patches ·
Holes in
floor ·
Floor tiles
missing/uneven ·
Electrical
flexes in traffic routes ·
Thresholds,
steps down ·
Smooth
floor
yes no ΰ β |
No. Clear up plant
waste I Keep plant waste bin to hand Dry-mop
floor I Clean up
dirt I Repair floors Keep traffic
routes clear I Stow (leave)
flexes where they will not be tripped
over Sheath flexes
properly Eliminate
tripping points Mark tripping
points Lay suitable
flooring (e.g. tiles) Eliminate
thresholds/steps down Make the
approach to thresholds a slope Repair steps,
stair risers Avoid steps in
traffic routes, e.g. use slopes Mark steps in
traffic routes Wear well
fitting shoes I
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VBG 1 VBG 125 R 1 M 10 M 11 M44 M57 M 90 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Falling No. 1. Ladder 2. Stepladder 3. Incorrect
ascending aid (chair, bucket, etc.) 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are ascending
aids safe and used for their proper purpose? yes
no ΰ β |
No. Provide enough
ladders and stepladders of the right size Chair, bucket,
etc. not to be used as ascending aids Wear (insist on)
well fitting shoes with flexible soles and flat heels I Position
standing ladders securely I No excessive
leaning to the side Do not climb
across standing ladders Do not use
defective ladders and stepladders until they have been properly repaired Replace
defective ladders and stepladders Instruct staff
that ladders and stepladders must be inspected prior to each use I
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VBG 74 M 12 M 48 M 53 |
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1. Stairs 2.
Landing/staging 3. Ramp 4.
.. 5.
.. 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are measures
in place to prevent falls?
yes no ΰ β |
Keep traffic
routes clear I Fit handrail to
stairs Use handrail Fit guard against falling, e.g. railing I
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VBG 1 M 11 M 44 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Dangerous surface No. 1. Florists
knife 2. Knife 3. Cardboard
cutter 4. Tree shears 5. Scissors 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Is the
proper type of scissors/shears used?
yes
no ΰ
β |
No.
Provide suitable knives/scissors
Discard unsuitable tools I
Use cardboard cutter with automatic safety blade
Replace blunt blades I
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VBG 1 R 1 M 63 |
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Are there
proper storage facilities available for them?
yes
no ΰ β |
Provide proper storage facilities
Use proper
storage facilities I
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VBG 1 |
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1. Thorns 2. Needles
(pine, fir) 3. Prickles 4. Tying wire 5. Pins 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are suitable
gloves worn?
yes
no ΰ β |
Provide suitable gloves
Make sure gloves
are worn I
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VBG 1 R 1 M 57 |
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1. S-hook 2. Letter spikes 3. Hooks 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are ends
blunted or rounded?
yes
no ΰ β |
Blunt ends
Provide trays/holding clips
Use Euro-hooks
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VBG 1 R 1 |
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1. Shelves 2. Work tops 3. Tills 4.
Castor-mounted containers 5.
.. 6.
.. |
Are cutting
and impact points protected?
yes
no ΰ β |
Remove ridges
Round off edges
Fit edge guards
Repair damage I
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R 1 M 64 |
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Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Dangerous surfaces No. 1.
Ceramics/Porcelain 2.
Glassware 3.
Mirrors 4.
Glass door 5.
Glass wall 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are the objects
free of damage?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Do not pick up
broken glass I Dispose of
broken glass separately I Stick until
repairs can be carried out Repair, replace
glass panes Use safety glass
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VBG 1 R 1 M 29 |
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8.
Glass door 9.
Glass wall 10.
.. 11.
.. |
Are glass areas
in traffic routes clearly visible?
yes no ΰ β |
Mark with stickers
.. .. |
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VBG 1 R 1 M 29 |
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12.
Ceilings 13.
Power leads 14.
Decorative
objects 15.
.. 16.
.. |
Are impact
points at head height properly secured?
yes no ΰ β |
Cushion points of impact
Mark in
yellow-black Re-route
decorative objects/hang them higher
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VBG 1 VBG 125 R 1 |
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17.
Thorn
stripping machine 18.
.. 19.
.. |
Cutting
shaft covered when not in use?
yes no ΰ β |
Protect blade shaft
.. .. |
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VBG 5 |
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20.
Gluing gun 21.
Wreath
grinder press 22.
.. 23.
.. |
Is contact
with hot surfaces avoided?
yes no ΰ β |
Provide storage facility
Use storage
facility I Enforce rules on
avoiding contact I
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VBG 1 M 57 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Objects
liable to shift
No. 1.
Shelves 2.
.. 3.
.. |
Is shelving
stable?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Anchor shelves
to wall/ceiling Bracket shelves
together Replace or
repair damaged shelf parts
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4.
Stocks 5.
Goods in
hand 6.
Decorative
aids 7.
Cardboard
cartons 8.
Pallets 9.
.. 10.
.. |
Are objects
secured against falling and tipping over?
yes no ΰ β |
Stack boxes etc. securely
Unstack boxes
etc. carefully Secure objects
against falling/rolling down Store items
flat I
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VGB 1 R 1 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Effects
on skin
No. 1.
Plants
pre-treated with chemicals 2.
Plant-based
materials, e.g. resin, spurge 3.
Rough plant
surfaces 4.
Damp
environment (water) 5.
.. 6.
.. |
Is contact with
skin avoided?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Sell flowers and
plants with less chemical treatment Provide gloves Wear gloves I Draw up skin
protection plan Provide skin
protection products Use skin
protection products I
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VBG 1 R 1 M 57 M 100 |
Risk of infection1.
Potting
compost 2.
Water from
vases etc. 3.
Flowers,
plants 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Is the
possibility of infection from skin injury ruled out?
yes no ΰ β |
Have staff
regularly immunized (tetanus) If skin injuries
are present, protect skin properly (e.g. by wearing gloves)
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M 57 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Fire hazard No. 1. Electrical
appliances/fittings (lights, heaters etc.) 2. Storage of materials which burn/ignite easily (paper, dried flowers, packaging materials etc.) 3. Smouldering
cigarettes 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are fire
prevention measures in place?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Switch off
electrical appliances/fittings when not needed for a longer period of time (coffee maker
etc.) I Keep adequate
distance between heat-generating appliances/fittings and flammable materials Empty ash only
into fire-resistant or self-extinguishing ashtrays I ..
.. |
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VBG 1 R 1 M 18 M 30 M 35 |
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Are
fire-fighting and rescue measures in place?
yes no ΰ β |
Provide
sufficient number of fire extinguishers Have
extinguishers checked (every 2 yrs) Instruct staff
in use of extinguishers I Mark escape
routes and emergency exits Keep escape
routes and emergency exits clear
I Ensure emergency
exit doors are not locked on the inside
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VBG 1 VBG 125 R 1 M 67 M 83 |
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Questions and notes |
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Info |
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Emergency procedures No. 1.
Fire 2.
Power cut 3.
Accidents 4.
Raid on
shop 5.
.. 6.
.. |
Have staff been
briefed on what to do in an
emergency?
yes no ΰ β |
No.
Complete and
display fire notice Provide
first-aid training to staff members Ensure staff
know emergency telephone numbers Provide first
aid kit and ensure staff know where it is kept Draw up/update emergency
plan and ensure staff know it
I Draw up rules
for how to behave in a robbery and ensure staff know them
I Brief staff on
how to deal with accidents at work
I
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VBG 1 VBG 109 R 1 R 3 M 81 A 1 |
Handling money |
Are sales
exclusively cash-free?
yes no ΰ β Are measures in place to make robbery a less attractive prospect?
yes no ΰ β |
Clear cash from the premises regularly
Keep cash in
safe/delayed opening container Set up machinery
for cash-free sales Use security
firm for transporting money Use 2 people to
move money Install alarm
system Do not openly
count and put away cash I Draw attention
to security measures Draw up rules
for handling cash and ensure staff know them
I Draw up rules on
how staff should act in the event of a raid
and ensure staff know them
I
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R 1 R 3 M 3 A 8 V 9 |
NB:
peoples lives and health are more important than property
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Questions and notes |
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Info |
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Products containing hazardous substances No. 1.
Spray 2.
Pesticides 3.
Cleaning
materials 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Is the handling
of products containing or liberating hazardous substances avoided? Handling means: Transporting,
storing, selling, using, disposing of them etc.
yes no ΰ β |
No. Identify
products Substitute
non-hazardous products Procure safety
data sheets from manufacturer/supplier Ban storage in food
and drink containers Provide suitable
and right sizes of personal protection (rubber gloves, goggles) Ensure that
personal protection is worn Draw up rules
and acquaint staff with them
I Get staff to confirm in writing that they have received instruction and understood it
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GeStoffV VBG 1 R 1 M 1 M 2 A 39 |
NB: Damage may be caused in particular by
absorption through the skin, respiratory passages, eyes and stomach
The labels of products
which contain hazardous substances will typically show the following symbols:
toxic hazardous
to health corrosive irritant flammable
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Questions and notes |
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To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
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Touching defective electrical appliances No. 1.
Socket 2.
Light
switch 3.
Leads 4.
Lights 5.
Electrical appliances
(cash register, computer, coffee maker etc.) 6.
Fuse boxes 7.
.. 8.
.. |
Are plugs, switches, sockets, leads and casings free of damage?
yes no ΰ β |
No.
Do not use defective appliances until
they have been properly repaired
I Secure light
switches/sockets until they have been properly repaired (e.g. tape
over.) I Have defects
repaired by skilled electrician Fit protective
hood Make good missing
sheathings in fuse box Remove leads
taken through doors/windows
I Repair leads
subjected to excessive drag Keep decorative
aids and other objects away from leads and lights I
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VBG 4 M 36 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Room temperature and humidity No. 1.
Too cold 2.
Draughts 3.
Big swings
in temperature 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are the indoor
conditions comfortable (temperature, humidity, heat radiation, airflow)?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Check
heating/air-conditioning Prevent draughts
by positioning of fittings (furniture, shelving, partitions etc.) Provide door
curtain Provide wind
break curtain Wear suitable
work clothing I
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ArbStδttV R 1 |
Lighting1.
Not enough
light 2.
Dazzle 3.
.. 4.
.. |
Is there (enough) light in traffic routes and at workplaces?
yes no ΰ β |
Have lighting
installed where it is absent but needed Adjust
brightness to the type of work being done Install lighting
which is flicker-free Install light
switches where they are readily accessible Install
motion-actuated lighting Install luminous
light switches Clean lampshades
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ArbStδttV ZH 1/190 R 1 |
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Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
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Info |
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Arduous physical work/forced posture No. 1.
Lifting and
carrying of loads 2.
Carrying
loads upstairs 3.
Working in
a stooped posture 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are measures in place to prevent injury caused by physical strain?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Provide means of
transport Use 2 people to
move heavy and/or awkward
objects I Break down bundled
items before moving them I Store heavy
objects at the lowest possible level
I Teach staff
correct lifting techniques I
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LasthandhabV M 103 |
Stress1.
Pressure of
time 2.
Sales
targets 3.
Irregular deliveries 4.
Working
alone 5.
.. 6.
.. |
Is work known
about far enough ahead and plannable?
yes no ΰ β |
Divide work up
better Have right
numbers of staff assigned to sales and service respectively Give staff
enough advance warning of things Ensure that
staff are not left to cope alone
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VBG 1 |
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* Insufficient risk awareness No. 1.
Ignorance 2.
Lack of
motivation 3.
Lack of
care when working with others 4.
Lack of
coordination with outside firms 5.
Lack of
willingness to cooperate 6.
.. 7.
.. |
Are measures to ensure correct behaviour/safety seen by staff as a matter of course?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Motivate staff Give instruction Talk to staff
individually Require senior
staff to uphold measures to ensure correct behaviour/safety set an
example Designate a
member of staff to coordinate work with outside firms Encourage staff
to remedy shortcomings immediately Encourage staff
to report shortcomings immediately I
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VBG 1 R 1 B 10 B 36 M 85 |
Inadequate inspections
1.
Recurrent shortcomings,
e.g. emergency exits obstructed, defective power sockets 2.
Fittings
which must be inspected by law, e.g. electrical plant and appliances,
automatic doors and gates, lifts 3.
Personal
protection, e.g. gloves, shoes, etc. 4.
.. 5.
.. |
Are items inspected regularly and are identified shortcomings remedied immediately?
yes no ΰ β |
Draw up
inspection checklists Determine
intervals between inspections Conduct
inspections (have them conducted) Ensure that
identified shortcomings are remedied
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VBG 1 VBG 4 B 6 A 234 |
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Possible problems |
Questions and notes |
Safety & health measures |
To be implemented by (date and person responsible) |
Info |
Instruction |
Are staff given instruction before they begin work?
yes no ΰ β |
No. Give instruction Keep records Check efficacy
of instruction
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VBG 1 R 1 B 36 A 238 |
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Are staff
given instruction on a regular basis?
yes no ΰ β |
Give instruction
Draw up schedule
of instruction; identify persons receiving it, content and intervals at which
given Keep records Check efficacy
of instruction
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Other
No. 1.
.. 2.
.. 3.
.. 4.
.. 5.
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yes no ΰ β |
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