05/97/1251
Part 1
A guide
for identification
and assessment of
occupational hazards
and burdens
in accordance with § 5 Arbeitsschutzgesetz
[Law on occupational
health and safety]
and
documenting the
findings
in accordance with §
6, Law on occupational health and safety
“Safety
Check“
for companies in the
furniture transport industry
Hamburg, August 1997
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BGF Berufsgenossenschaft für Fahrzeughaltungen Association of vehicle operators Technical
supervision Department
1.
A proposal for
a fundamental concept applicable in
all countries of the European Community.
2.
A practical aid intended to provide effective
support for implementation of the challenging requirements contained in the
Framework Directive on occupational health and safety in respect of hazard
assessment within companies.
3. Clarity as to the requirements for the
main parties involved, i.e. primarily for the employers responsible and for employees
directly affected by possible hazards.
4.
A tightening-up of procedures by means of
standardised hazard assessment and
the economic efficiency that can be achieved thereby.
5.
Motivation, as a result of gearing
measures to individual sectors, in
order to involve employers only in hazard aspects normally relevant to their
businesses.
6.
Drafting of
texts in comprehensible language,
geared above all to the specialist
language of the sector.
7.
The principle
of including all relevant hazards,
while at the same time establishing
priorities geared to actual accidents and episodes of ill health.
8.
Pointers to
those preventive measures that
experience has shown to be particularly
effective.
9.
Documentation of the current situation, of measures
adopted and of defects identified, as an integral element of hazard assessment.
Since the Association of vehicle
operators had decided to help its member companies to comply with the statutory
requirements under §§ 5 and 6 of the Law on occupational health and safety
immediately the Law on occupational health and safety entered into force on 21
August 1996, it was appropriate that the Association‘s Technical supervision
department should participate in this project sponsored by the European
Commission.
Now that the
project has been completed, we are in a position to offer you this Guide;
although it is geared exclusively to the German regulations on occupational
health and safety and accident prevention, it can be seen at the same time as a
contribution to further harmonisation of occupational health and safety
requirements in the European Union.
The
Association of vehicle operators
Technical supervision department
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A. Introductory
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1.
What is the
legal basis for the identification and assessment of occupational hazards? |
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2.
Do all
employers have to identify and assess hazards and document the results? |
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3.
What
obligations is the employer under in respect of ensuring occupational health
and safety? |
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4.
Motivating
factors for the employer |
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5.
What basic
concepts need to be clarified, and how are they defined? |
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6. When is it necessary to
identify and assess hazards/burdens? |
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7.
Who can
implement the identification and assessment of occupational hazards/burdens? |
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8.
Who can
provide advice, and who is in overall control? |
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9.
How are the
objectives of protection [Schutzziele] identified? |
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10.Purpose and requirements of the
hazard assessment |
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11.Structure and organisation of
the hazard assessment |
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12.Procedure for implementing the
hazard assessment |
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B. Hazard matrix for recording data on the workplace/activity, and
examples of typical workplaces/activities in companies in the furniture
transport industry |
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C. Data sheets for assessment of occupational hazards and burdens in
accordance with § 5, Law on occupational health and safety 1.
Record
of data for company and work organisation 2.
Summary
of hazards/burdens 3.
Notes
on how to complete the data sheets 4.
Data
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Publisher:
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Berufsgenossenschaft für Fahrzeughaltungen – BGF [Association of vehicle operators] - Technischer Aufsichtsdienst – [Technical supervision department] Ottenser Hauptstraße 54 22765 Hamburg Tel.: 040/3980-0 Fax : 040/3980-1992 |
Editors
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Dipl.-Ing. |
Bernd Scheider |
BGF-TAD* |
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Dipl.-Ing. |
Thorsten Landshöft |
BGF-TAD* |
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Dipl.-Ing. |
Gerhard S. Franz |
BGF-TAD* |
*Technical supervision department, Association
of vehicle keepers
Copyright
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keepers for any form of utilisation not expressly sanctioned by the Copyright
Act, and will be granted only on condition that the source is acknowledged and
a specimen copy is provided. This applies in particular to copying, editing,
translation, microfilming, and storage and processing in electronic systems. An
exception is made for copies made for use within member companies of the
Association of vehicle keepers.
Note:
The
technical solutions included in this Guide, in respect of the elimination or
reduction of hazards, do not rule out other solutions that are at least equally
safe and that may have found expression in technical regulations issued by
other Member States of the European Union or other signatories of the Agreement
on the European Economic Area.
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A.
Introductory comments
Identification and assessment of hazards/burdens to which employees are
exposed
1. What
is the legal basis for the identification and assessment of occupational
hazards?
The statutory requirement ensues from §
5, Law on occupational health and safety (ArbSchG)
§ 5 ArbSchG
Assessment of working
conditions
(1) The employer must determine what occupational health and safety
measures are required by assessing the hazards to which employees are exposed
in the context of their work.
(2) The employer must carry out the assessment according to the nature
of the activities. Where working conditions are the same in all cases, an
assessment of one workplace or one activity is sufficient.
(3) A hazard can ensue from the following in particular:
1.
the design and fitting out of the place of work and the individual workstation,
2.
physical, chemical and biological influences,
3.
the design, choice and utilisation of the means of work, in particular working
materials, machinery, equipment and plant and their handling,
4.
the design of work and production processes, the flow of work and working
hours, and their combined effects,
5.
inadequate skills on the part of and instruction of employees.
Explanatory
notes on § 5:
This
paragraph implements Article 6 … of the Framework Directive*.
The
health and safety measures required can be identified only on the basis of an
assessment of working conditions.
This
includes identifying a hazard as such and assessing how serious it is (nature
and extent of the potential harmful effects). The requirements for the
assessment are dependent on the nature of the activities.
It
is permissible for the employer to carry out an assessment only once when all
working conditions are the same because, in this case, it can be justifiably
assumed that the result of the hazard assessment will be capable of comparison.
This
also makes it possible to use standard assessments for typical fields of work.
Paragraph 3 contains a list of specimen working conditions which can give rise
to hazards for employees.
The
list serves as a reference point for the hazard assessment to be carried out by
the employer.
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* Council Directive 89/391/EEC on the implementation of measures to
improve the occupational health and safety of employees in the workplace of 12
June 1989, incorporated into national law in the Law on occupational health and
safety, which entered into force on 21 August 1996.
2. Do
all employers have to identify and assess hazards and document the results?
The Law on occupational health and safety serves to
safeguard and improve the health and safety of employees in the workplace by
means of occupational health and safety measures. “Employees“ are those persons
who perform work on the basis of a legal relationship with the employer
(contract of employment, inter alia).
It stipulates that all employers, irrespective of the number
of employees they have, must carry out a so-called hazard analysis, i.e.
identification and assessment of occupational hazards/burdens.
In addition, under § 6 of the Law on occupational health and
safety the employer must have in his possession documentation showing the
result of the hazard assessment, the occupational health and safety measures he
has laid down, and the result of a review of the latter.
Only employers with ten employees or fewer are
exempt from the obligation to hold documentation, and then only in so far as
not otherwise stipulated in other regulations.
The persons responsible within the company and the competent
supervisory bodies have to rely on having documentation which informs them, in
particular, of the result of the hazard assessment, what health and safety
measures have been implemented, and whether and with what result their
effectiveness has been reviewed.
The employer is obliged to keep the relevant documentation
available.
In this context, the employer is able to choose how he
fulfils this obligation to keep records.
He does not necessarily have to keep separate records for
each individual workplace.
Details of the documentation may be laid down at a lower
legislative level, in accident prevention regulations specific to a sector or
in a general regulation, in so far as the need arises.
It follows from the meaning and purpose of the obligations
in respect of documentation that the records available must always be up to
date.
This means that “old stocks“ of records do not need to be
retained for a lengthy period, but only for as long as is necessary in order
that the current records can be fully understood.
3. What
obligations is the employer under in respect of ensuring occupational health
and safety?
Thus under § 5 ArbSchG, the employer is obliged to implement
the necessary health and safety measures which take account of all circumstances
affecting work. He has to review the effectiveness of the measures and, if
necessary, to adapt them to changes in circumstances.
The aim is to prevent accidents at work and work-related
health hazards, with the participation of employees. This necessitates a
targeted and systematic identification and assessment of the hazards/burdens to
which employees are exposed.
The traditional view of hazard assessment was geared to
accident hazards caused by technical defects. The current view is that this way
of looking at the situation is no longer adequate. Occupational health and
safety need to be considered in a holistic way, which includes the physical and
psychological demands imposed by work. Only in this way is it possible to
prevent injury being done to health, which leads in the end to work-related
illnesses.
4. Motivating
factors for the employer
Companies are now more than ever subject to economic
constraints. It is essential for them to reduce costs and at the same time to
increase the quality of their products or services, if they are to be
successful. Accidents and work-related illnesses, downtime for machinery and
plant, expensive repairs and defective products all work against this.
A corporate philosophy geared to success is characterised by
the fact that it integrates occupational health and safety. This applies just
as much to medium-sized and large companies as to small companies.
It is crucial for a company geared to quality to take into
consideration not only its products and the services it offers, but also the
work process. Occupational health and safety and health-promotion measures help
to determine the quality of the work process. In this context, preventive
measures are particularly important.
The basis for preventive measures is an assessment of all
aspects of work in respect of the risk they pose to the safety and health of
employees.
5. What
basic concepts need to be clarified, and how are they defined?
Hazards are characterised by the fact that harmful forces or
substances (e.g. an electric current, grit) may coincide with a human being in
terms of space and time, which means that there is a possibility of injury to
health.
Risk
refers
to the degree of probability and severity of an injury which may be caused by a
hazard.
Burden [Belastung] refers to all external
conditions and demands/requirements in the system of work capable of altering a
person‘s physical and/or psychological state.
Stress
[Beanspruchung] is the effect of the
burden on an individual, and is dependent on the individual‘s own
characteristics and capacities.
Work
content means the work requirements in their entirety, as they ensue
from the job instructions given to an individual and from that person‘s working
conditions.
Activities
are part of the job instructions and are characterised in each case by the
means of work required (e.g. grinding, drilling, lifting and carrying of loads,
handling of hazardous substances).
6. When
is it necessary to identify and assess hazards/burdens?
Hazards/burdens
are identified and assessed
·
as a first assessment at existing workplaces,
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at regular intervals, especially when regulations are
amended and/or there are changes in respect of the level of technology,
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if there is a major expansion in or modification of the equipment
used,
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if there is a major change in the utilisation of equipment,
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before new machinery and production equipment is procured,
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in the event of fundamental changes in work organisation,
and
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after the occurrence of accidents at work, near-accidents and
illnesses.
2. Who
can implement the identification and assessment of occupational
hazards/burdens?
The
identification and assessment of occupational hazards and burdens can be
carried out either by the employer himself or by
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management staff
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industrial safety specialists
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company doctors
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other specialists
commissioned
by the employer.
In
principle, it is advisable to form a team of people from the above categories,
together with the employees concerned and, if applicable, the works council, to
carry out the identification and assessment of occupational hazards/burdens.
2. Who
can provide advice, and who is in overall control?
The staff of the Technical supervision department of the
relevant professional association are available to provide advice on implementing
the identification and assessment of occupational hazards/burdens.
The employer is responsible for controlling implementation
of the measures required, and the competent official body is responsible for
controlling the documentation (in so far as this is required).
3. How
are the objectives of protection identified?
Objectives of protection are expressions of safety
requirements and standards, i.e. they describe the standards required for
machinery/plant and processes/procedures. The overall objective of protection
is freedom from danger.
If objectives of protection are formulated in regulations,
accident-prevention regulations and standards, they are binding and are
described as standardised [normiert] objectives of protection. If objectives of
protection have not been standardised, it becomes necessary to carry out a risk
assessment.
4. Purpose
and requirements of the hazard assessment
The hazard assessment serves as a model
guide for the independent implementation by the employer of an assessment of
working conditions. It involves both the identification of possible hazards and
the initiation of measures to eliminate or at least minimise these hazards, and
the documentation and review of the efficacy of the measures selected. In
addition, the hazard assessment provides help in selecting and implementing
appropriate preventive measures.
5. Structure
and organisation of the hazard assessment
The hazard assessment provides for identification and
assessment of occupational hazards/burdens specific to a particular industry or
occupation. It is structured in accordance with risk factors, subdivided into
technical factors and aspects relating to organisation and conduct. Its extent
is approximately proportional to the risk of accidents and illnesses and the
complexity of the trade/business specific to that particular industry. This
means that the overall extent is considerably less in low-risk occupations and
industries than in high-risk occupations and industries.
This guide should be seen not as a set of instructions, but
only as an aid that has, moreover, been kept very general. Naturally this
enables the employer to take particular account of aspects specific to his
company.
12. Procedure
for implementing the hazard assessment
The employer must identify the hazards and burdens to which
employees in his company are exposed.
This may mean that it is necessary for him not simply to look at an
area of activities within the company, but at individual workplaces or even
individual activities within that area.
On the other hand, in § 5 ArbSchG [Law on occupational
health and safety], the legislator stipulates that, where working conditions
are the same in all cases, an assessment of one workplace or one activity is
sufficient.
In order to assist companies in the furniture removal
industry to record working conditions that are the same in all cases, this
hazard assessment is organised on the basis of a “matrix
solution“.
This “matrix solution“ includes a
summary, “classification of hazard/burden factors“, which lists all the data
sheets that could be useful in carrying out the hazard assessment. However, the
key elements of the matrix solution are the hazard matrices, in which the
hazards/burdens to be included in respect of the workplaces/activities actually
found in the company can be recorded. Here, the employer can summarise all the
workplaces/activities before he actually carries out the hazard assessment,
using the examples provided, and can establish what burdens, problems or
hazards need to be investigated in each case. The employer can also utilise the
solutions for typical workplaces and activities in companies in the furniture
transport industry, which have already been summarised as far as possible. He
needs only to supplement them in areas in which the typical workplace/activity
differs from the workplace/activity that actually exists in his company.
Thus there is no need to check all conceivable hazards and burdens via a generalised checklist. A hazard assessment appropriate to the purpose limits itself to and concentrates on the burdens/problems/hazards of relevance to the workplace or activity concerned in practice.
Once
the form “Record of data for company and work organisation“ and the relevant
“hazard matrices for recording data on the workplace and/or the activity“ have
been completed, and the data sheets in section C relating to the hazard
matrices have been found and worked through, these documents must be collected
together as shown on the next page.
This
collection of documents both constitutes and serves as a record of the
completed hazard assessment.
The diagram below shows what the collection of
individual data sheets, with the hazard matrix and the sheet for recording data
on the company and on work organisation, might look like:
The hazard assessment, as compiled in this way, can
be used as proof, i.e. as documentation within the meaning of § 6 ArbSchG [Law on occupational health
and safety], in respect of the workplace/activity identified.
B.
Hazard matrix for recording data on the workplace/activity, and examples of
typical workplaces/activities in companies in the furniture transport industry
Hazard matrix
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How to use the matrix
First step: establish whether the hazard
assessment is to be carried out in respect of a specific workplace or an activity.
Second step: use the “summary of
hazards/burdens“ to determine the hazards/burdens to be included in respect of
the relevant workplace or the activity.
Third step: in the matrix, mark with a
cross (x) the numbers representing hazards/burdens that need to be included.
Fourth step: Find the data sheets that
correspond to the numbers, and photocopy them if you want to keep the original
version of the hazard assessment..
Fifth step: work through the data
sheets as described in section C.
In the
example, which uses the activity “furniture handler, packer“, crosses have been
marked in to indicate which numbers in the “summary of hazards/burdens“ need to
be worked through in the hazard assessment.
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*) This example includes only those hazards
that can arise in activity typical of a “furniture handler, packer“. The
question of what hazards/burdens/problems actually need to be taken into
account by the employer depends exclusively on the conditions in his own
company.
Once
these data sheets have been worked through, they must be collected together as
shown in the diagram on the previous page. This collection of data sheets shows
the situation with regard to safety in the workplace “flats, vehicle, company
premises, furniture warehouse“ or, if applicable, how it has been made safe.
Space for “summary of hazards/burdens data sheet”
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Additional comments:
Main activity:
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Secondary activities:
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Has suitability been checked from the point of view
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Are skills/qualifications adequate?:
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Do restrictions on employment need to be complied
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Workplace: flats, vehicle, company premises, workshop, ..................................................................................... Brief description:........................................................... |
Activity: Driver............................................................ ..................................................................................... Brief description: furniture transport ............................ ..................................................................................... |
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Additional
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Main activity: transport of goods for removal, loading vehicle and securing load, responsible for vehicle being safe to use, responsible for transporting goods.....................................................................................................
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Secondary activities: e.g. loading and unloading vehicle, vehicle maintenance, refuelling, oil change, washing vehicle................................................................................................................................................................
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Workplace: Flats, vehicle, company premises, furniture warehouse ...................................................... .................................................................................... Brief description: .......................................................... ..................................................................................... |
Activity: furniture handler, packer................................ ..................................................................................... Brief description: transporting goods for removal.......... ..................................................................................... |
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Main activity: lifting and carrying loads............................................................................................................
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Secondary activities: e.g. dismantling and assembling furniture, packing packing cases....................................
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Has suitability been checked from the point of view of health?: .....................................................................
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Are skills/qualifications adequate?: .................................................................................................................
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Do restrictions on employment need to be complied with and, if so, what restrictions?: ...............................
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matrix
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of data for workplace/activity
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Workplace: flats, company premises............................ ..................................................................................... Brief description: .......................................................... ..................................................................................... |
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Main activity: dismantling and assembling furniture and fittings, fitting and adapting fitted elements...............
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Secondary activities: e.g. lifting and carrying loads...........................................................................................
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Has suitability been checked from the point of view of health?: .....................................................................
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Are skills/qualifications adequate?: .................................................................................................................
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Do restrictions on employment need to be complied with and, if so, what restrictions?: ...............................
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Hazard
matrix
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of data for workplace/activity
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Workplace: workshop ................................................. ..................................................................................... Brief description: .......................................................... ..................................................................................... |
Activity: vehicle mechanic............................................ ..................................................................................... Brief description: vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair............................................................................ |
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Additional
comments:
Main activity: servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles..............................................................................
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Secondary activities: e.g. repair and maintenance of technical equipment, fittings and plant in the company..............................................................................................................................................................
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Has suitability been checked from the point of view of health?: .....................................................................
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Are skills/qualifications adequate?: .................................................................................................................
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Do restrictions on employment need to be complied with and, if so, what restrictions?: ...............................
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Hazard
matrix
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of data for workplace/activity
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Workplace: flats, office and warehouse ....................... ..................................................................................... Brief description: .......................................................... ..................................................................................... |
Activity: managing clerk.............................................. ..................................................................................... Brief description: .......................................................... ..................................................................................... |
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Main activity: keeping records of goods being moved, allocating vehicles, managing furniture storage................................................................................................................................................................
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Secondary activities: e.g. working at a VDU......................................................................................................
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Has suitability been checked from the point of view of health?: .....................................................................
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Are skills/qualifications adequate?: .................................................................................................................
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Do restrictions on employment need to be complied with and, if so, what restrictions?: ...............................
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matrix
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of data for workplace/activity
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Main activity: bookkeeping, general correspondence..........................................................................................
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Has suitability been checked from the point of view of health?: .....................................................................
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Are skills/qualifications adequate?: .................................................................................................................
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Do restrictions on employment need to be complied with and, if so, what restrictions?: ...............................
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C. Data sheets for assessing occupational hazards and burdens in
accordance with § 5, Law on occupational health and safety
If an employer
uses this guide to help him in assessing hazards, he will be working in a
targeted way and minimising the effort and costs involved.
By using this
guide, he will create the necessary transparency in his company and will show
his employees that he is taking their health and safety seriously.
If an employer
proceeds systematically in accordance with this guide, it will be easier for
him to prove to the supervisory authorities that he has fulfilled his
responsibilities under the Law on occupational health and safety.
If he uses the
data sheets that follow, he will be able to identify the occupational hazards
and burdens to which his employees are exposed, and to assess what occupational
health and safety measures are required in order to eliminate or, if this is
not possible, at least to minimise these hazards and burdens. It will also be
possible for the employer to review the efficacy of the measures he adopts and
to document this review, too.
The checklists
are divided into five columns:
·
Possible hazards are listed in the first column, with
reference to the hazard and stress factors cited in § 5, Law on occupational
health and safety.
·
Column 2 lists possible causative situations or equipment,
products or problems, and contains specific questions or pointers with
reference to the factors, in order to make it easier for an employer to
recognise hazards that may be relevant to his company: e.g. if employees are
permanently exposed to noise. He indicates in this column the hazard or problem
he has identified.
·
The employer uses column 3 to specify how the measures he
has chosen are to be implemented, in order to eliminate the hazards or problems
identified. Examples of possible measures are listed in column 4. The employer
can also evaluate the efficacy of the measures he has initiated and, if
necessary, adopt further measures.
·
Column 4 contains measures tried and tested in practice,
from which the employer can select the one he considers to be suitable for
eliminating or at least minimising the hazard identified. This measure should
be cited in column 3. It is also open to him to select measures other than
those suggested. However, if he selects measures other than those cited in the
regulations (e.g. regulations implementing the Law on occupational health and
safety, accident prevention regulations, ZH 1 documentation), he is obliged to
estimate whether the risk involved in the measure he has selected is less than
or equal to the acceptable risk. A risk is acceptable if, the greater the
extent of harm or damage, the less probable it is that harm or damage will
occur.
·
Column 5 lists references to further information and
regulations.
These
data sheets should not be seen as a definitive summary of all the
hazards/burdens to be found in the workplace, but simply as an indication of
how the identification and assessment required can be carried out. The data sheets
should be supplemented as appropriate, according to the particular workplace
and the conditions in that workplace.
Insert
here the data sheets relating to section C, in the following order:
1.
Record
of data for the company and work organisation
2.
Notes
on completing the data sheets
3.
Data
sheets
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Record of data for the company and work organisation Name of company: ............................................................... Name of proprietor ............................................................... Address: ............................................................... ............................................................... Telephone no.: ............................................................... Number of employees: ............................................................... Products and services offered: ............................................................... Safety officer: ............................................................... Company doctor: ............................................................... Implementation
of identification and assessment
of occupational hazards/burdens The identification and assessment
were carried out for: Workplace: ...................................................................................................... (e.g. office, workshop, warehouse,
vehicle) Activity: ...................................................................................................... (e.g.
lifting and carrying of loads, loading and unloading heavy goods vehicle, VDU
work) The
identification and assessment were carried out by: Name,
occupation:
............................................................................................... Signature: ........................................................................................ Place, Date: ................................................................................................ |
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Example Record of data for company and work organisation Name of company: Removals and furniture transport Name of proprietor Spedition Hans Meyer Address: Alter
Steinweg 25 D-22367 Hamburg Telephone no.: 040-352379/156 Number of employees: 15 employees Products and services offered: Removals and storage Safety officer: Herr Peter Müller Company doctor: Dr. Hilde Schulz Implementation
of identification and assessment
of occupational hazards/burdens The identification and assessment
were carried out for: Workplace: Removal van, office (e.g. office, workshop, warehouse,
vehicle) Activity: PC-workstation, handling of loads,
furniture removals (e.g.
lifting and carrying of loads, loading and unloading heavy goods vehicle, VDU
work) The
identification and assessment were carried out by: Name,
occupation: Peter Müller,
specialist in occupational safety Signature: Peter Müller Place, date: Hamburg, 27.03.1997 |
Summary of hazards/burdens
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1. Mechanical safety Page: |
2. Electrical safety Page: |
3. Chemical safety Page: |
4. Prevention of fire and explosions Page: |
5. Biological safety Page: |
6. Physical safety Page: |
7. Work organisation and
conduct Page: |
8. Workplace layout Page: |
9. Hot and cold media Page: |
10. Other safety factors Page: |
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1.1 Unprotected moving machine parts |
2.1 Defective electrical installations and equipment |
3.1 Use of products containing hazardous substances |
4.1 Fire hazards |
5.1 Viruses, parasites, moulds, bacteria |
6.1 Noise |
7.1 Stress |
8.1 Room climate |
9.1 Contact with hot media |
10.1 Hazards caused by persons |
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1.2 Items with hazardous surfaces |
2.2 Hazards arising from electric overhead cables and other live installations |
3.2 Hazardous substances released in the work process |
4.2 Explosion risks |
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6.2 Vibrations affecting the whole body |
7.2 Problems among colleagues |
8.2 Poor weather conditions when working out of doors |
9.2 Contact with cold media |
10.2 Hazards caused by animals |
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4.3 Fire-fighting |
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6.3 Vibrations affecting the hands and arms |
7.3 Lack of personal protective equipment (PSA) |
8.3 Lighting, visual signals, VDU work |
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10.3 Hazards caused by plants and plant products |
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7.4 Motivation for occupational health and safety |
8.4 Lifting and carrying of loads |
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8.5 Work involving poor posture |
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Notes
on completing the data sheets for assessing occupational hazards
and
burdens in accordance with § 5, Law on occupational health and safety
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Working area: |
Workplace: |
Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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1. Mechanical safety |
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Use this
line to show whether the safety check has been carried out in respect of
a working area, a workplace, a field of activities or an activity. |
Geräte/Maschinen oder Situationen, an denen diese Gefährdungen oder Probleme auftreten und ihre möglichen
Auswirkungen (Gefährdung oder Problem ankreuzen) |
Erledigung/Überprüfung dergetroffenen Maßnahmen (Wirkungskontrolle) |
Mögliche Maßnahmenzur Verbesserung der Sicherheit (gewählte Maßnahme(n) angeben) |
Weitergehende Informationen |
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References to
relevant regulations. Information
on the review of measures in respect of their efficacy. Ungeschützte bewegte Maschinenteile |
Sind
Maschinen mit ungeschützten bewegten Teilen vorhanden? Wenn ja, welche; (z.B.
Kreissägen, Winkelschleifer, Pressen, Antriebsteile) ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Kann
man beim Bedienen der Geräte/Maschinen an Gefahrstellen gelangen und verletzt
werden? ?
Quetschen von Händen ?
Erfassen von Kleidung oder Haaren ?
Schneiden an offenliegenden Messern/scharfen
Teilen ?
Stechen an spitzen Teilen ?
Scherstellen ?
Stoßen an großen Teilen Können
Gefahrstellen in besonderen Situationen oder Betriebszuständen entstehen
(z.B. Reinigung, Störungsbeseitigung, Werkzeugwechsel)? ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. Keine Gefährdungen
festgestellt! Ž O |
Zeitpunkt
bis zur Beseitigung der Gefährdung festlegen ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Wirksamkeit
der Maßnahmen ausreichend? Ja O
Nein
„ ķ Weitere
Maßnahmen:...................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Ergänzende Bemerkungen:............................................ ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
bei Neuanschaffung: auf sichere Geräte achten
(CE-Zeichen) O
trennende Schutzeinrichtungen (z.B. Verkleidung,
Verdeckung, Umzäunung) O
ortsbindende Schutzeinrichtungen (z.B.
Zweihandschaltung, Schaltmatten) O
abweisende Schutzeinrichtungen (Abweiser, Bügel) O
berührungslos wirkende Schutzeinrichtungen (z.B.
Lichtschranken) O
Schutzeinrichtungen auf ihre Wirksamkeit
überprüfen O
Gefahrstellen kennzeichnen O
Sicherheitsabstände einhalten O
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VBG 1 VBG 5 VBG 22 DIN EN 292 DIN EN 294 DIN EN 349 |
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1. Mechanical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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1.1
Unprotected moving machine parts |
Are machines
with unprotected moving parts present? If so, what are they (e.g. circular
saws, right-angle grinders, drills, sash saws)? ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Is it possible
for people to encounter danger spots and be injured while operating the
machinery/equipment? ?
Crushing of hands ?
Trapping of clothing or hair ?
Cutting injuries from open knives/sharp parts ?
Stabbing injuries from pointed parts ?
Shearing points ?
Bumps from large parts ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. Can danger spots
come into being in particular situations or operating conditions (e.g.
cleaning, rectifying faults, assembling or dismantling hoists)? ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards found! Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:........................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
When purchasing new machinery/equipment: ensure that it is safe
(CE-mark) O
Safety devices to separate off machinery/equipment (e.g. panelling,
screens, fencing) O
Safety devices requiring fixed position (e.g. connections requiring
two hands, switch mats) O
Deflecting safety devices (deflectors, straps) O
Non-contact safety devices (e.g. light barriers) O
Review efficacy of safety devices O
Mark/label danger spots O
Observe safe distances O
No gloves to be worn when drilling O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
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VBG 1 VBG 5 VBG 22 ZH 1/25 ZH 1/29.3 DIN EN 292 DIN EN 294 DIN EN 349 |
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Working area: |
Workplace: |
Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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1. Mechanical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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1.2 Items with hazardous surfaces |
Is it possible
for tearing or cutting injuries to occur, e.g. as a result
of: ?
corners, sharp edges, points ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
rough surfaces ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
cutting (e.g. knives, prongs) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
broken glass ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
packaging ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further measures:............................................................ ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O Screening, covers O Suitable storage of pointed or sharp objects O
Protective gloves, protective clothing if necessary O Replace damaged operating levers or adjusting levers O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
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VBG 1 VBG 5 |
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Activity: |
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1. Mechanical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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1.3 Mobile means of transport, mobile work equipment |
Do hazards arise, e.g. as a result of ?
overloading of means of transport (e.g. vehicle, hoist, lifting
platform) ?
failure to secure loads properly or adequately ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
routes that are obstructed or 'blind' ?
operating defects/imperfect functioning (e.g. brakes) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
unauthorised use of means of transport ?
hazards caused by loads ?
overturning of means of transport (e.g. lift, trolley) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
driver's view restricted owing to bulky load ?
lowering of means of transport (e.g. lifting platform, lift) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
Reversing (e.g. in ramp area) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:........................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
Comply with manufacturer's instructions and take note of model label O
Regular technical checks O
Stow/secure load correctly O
Employ suitable, trained persons O
Ensure that roads are sufficiently wide O
Comply with weight-bearing capacity and tilt resistance, position and
secure load correctly (see operating instructions) O
Get an assistant to guide the operator O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
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VBG 9 VBG 12 § 17 ff ArbStättV |
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Workplace: |
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Activity: |
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1. Mechanical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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1.4 Objects moving in an uncontrolled way |
Is it possible
for objects to start moving in an uncontrolled way? ?
tipping over (e.g. loads, stacks) ?
swinging (e.g. hoist)) ?
rolling (e.g. loads on casters or wheels) ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
falling (e.g. tools, working materials, goods being moved) ?
being blown away (e.g. goods being moved) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. Can hazards
arise, e.g. as a result of ?
changing tyres ?
adjusting the way a load is secured ?
refilling fuel containers ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. No hazards found! Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:............................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Additional comments:.................................................... ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ |
O
Comply with weight-bearing capacity of storage area O
Comply with measures for securing loads O
Observe safe positioning O
Check functioning of safety devices O
Use side areas of lift O
Prohibit maintenance work by driver O
Ensure that vehicles are roadworthy O
Special clothing as a warning O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
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VBG 1 ZH 1/413 |
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Workplace: |
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Activity: |
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1. Mechanical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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1.5 Falls on the level |
Is it possible for persons to fall, slip, trip,
twist their ankle or miss their footing as a result of: ?
dirt (e.g. oil, grease) ?
slipperiness caused by the weather ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
unevenness, differences in height (e.g. doorsteps) ?
lack of space in a vertical direction ?
difference in height across different levels ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
objects from removals lying around ?
constricted or obstructed roads and
work areas, where it is not possible to tread safely ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
the wrong footwear ?
unsuitable clothing ? inadequate lighting ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No
hazards found! Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:........................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
Fit a non-slip floor covering O
Remove immediately dirt and anything that could cause people to trip O
Repair damaged floor covering O
Remove objects lying around and store them as appropriate O
Do not place cables and leads across floor in work areas O
Mark remaining spots where there is a risk of tripping O
Appropriate footwear: use safety shoes O
Ensure that lighting is adequate O
Ensure that standing surfaces are stable O
................................................................ O
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VBG 1 ArbStättV ASR 8/1 ZH 1/571 |
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Workplace: |
Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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1. Mechanical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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1.6 Falls from a height |
Are
there hazards that could cause a fall from a height, e.g. ?
on ladders ?
steps ?
stairs ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
in workplaces at a higher level (e.g. high-level operating positions,
lifting platforms) ?
................................................................................. ?
as a result of unsuitable or unsecured loading sheets ?
in openings and dips (e.g. in floors, platforms, windows, walls) ?
on balconies when collecting goods for removal ?
................................................................................. ?
when jumping down from the driving cab or the floor of the van ?
when jumping down from the lifting platform ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
as a result of wearing the wrong footwear ?
as a result of unsuitable clothing ?
................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:........................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
Secure ladders against sinking into the ground O
Erect ladders at the correct angle, open stepladders fully and ensure
that they are stable O
Fit railings/banisters, protection devices O
Make openings safe (railings, covers) O
Fit a non-slip covering on stairs O
Check whether stairs and steps can be used safely, and ensure that
they can O
Ensure that it is safe to walk on floors O
If devices to protect against falls from a height or to break falls
are not suitable for the purpose: use safety harnesses (safety ropes) O
Work shoes and protective shoes O
Prohibit jumping down from higher levels or areas O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
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VBG 1 VBG 74 |
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Activity: |
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2. Electrical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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2.1 Defective electrical installations and
equipment |
Are there
hazards caused by electric current? ?
damaged insulation of wiring/leads, e.g. kinks, exposed wires ?
damaged casing ?
defective plugs or sockets ?
use of electrical equipment other than for the intended purpose ?
use of electrical installations that are damp, or operating
electrical equipment with wet hands or damp clothing ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:........................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
Check for visible defects before starting work O
Regular inspection by qualified electrician O
Use only equipment with the CE mark O
In the event of damage to/faults in equipment: switch off
immediately, pull plug out, report damage and have it repaired by a qualified
electrician. O
Select and use equipment as appropriate to the fields of application
(e.g. type of industrial safety device, mechanical protection) O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. |
VBG 1 VBG 4 |
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2.2 Hazards arising from electric overhead
cables and other live installations |
Do hazards
arise, e.g. as a result of ?
working dangerously close to electrical installations ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
short circuits that occur repeatedly ?
live equipment or installations that have to be switched ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate deadline
for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:............................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Additional comments:.................................................... ........................................................................................ |
O
Carry out work only in accordance with a qualified electrician's instructions O
Switch wiring to voltage-free O
Restrict areas of work for hoists O
Have causes of short circuits investigated and remedy defects O
Checks on electrical installations and equipment before
commissioning, after repairs and at regular intervals O
Comply with safety measures where the electrical hazard is great O
.................................................................. O
.................................................................. O
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VBG 1 VBG 4 ZH 1/228 ZH 1/249 ZH 1/257 |
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Workplace: |
Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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3. Chemical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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3.1 Use of products containing hazardous substances |
What hazardous
substances or hazardous preparations are used (hazard symbol on packaging,
comply with safety data sheets)? ?
cleaning agents ?
paints, varnishes, solvents ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
substance/product labelled as hazardous, and manufacturer: ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:............................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Additional comments:.................................................... ........................................................................................ |
O
Substitute less hazardous products O
Avoid contact with foodstuffs and tobacco products etc. O
Use products as instructed O
Draw up works instructions for use O
First aid facility O
Give employees instructions O
Implement hygiene measures (skin cleansing and skin care agents) O
Personal protective equipment in accordance with instructions for use
or accident leaflet O
................................................................. O
................................................................. |
VBG 1 ZH 1/700 ff |
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3.2 Hazardous substances released in the work process |
What hazardous
substances can be released? ?
airborne particulates ?
mist ?
dusts (e.g. paint mist, sawdust) ?
gases, vapours (e.g. exhaust gases, diesel engine emissions, solvent
vapours from cleaning agents) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. Do hazards arise
as a result of ?
combining different substances ?
................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No....... „ ķ Further
measures:............................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Additional comments:.................................................... ........................................................................................ |
O
Identify hazardous substances in accordance with § 16 GefStoffV
[Hazardous substances order] O
Evacuate hazardous substances at the point where they originate or
are emitted O
Ventilation O
Breathing apparatus O
Never combine different products (cleaning agents or similar) O
Suppress dust by means of humidification O
Instructions and works instructions for use in accordance with § 20
GefStoffV O
Protect hands when refuelling O
................................................................. O
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VBG 1 VBG 15 ZH 1/700 ff |
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Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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4. Prevention of fire and explosion |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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4.1 Fire hazards |
Are highly combustible
substances used? ?
flammable liquids (e.g. acetone, petrol, fuel oil) ?
flammable solids (e.g. wood, paper) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. Are ignition sources
present? ? sparks, e.g. from matches, cigarettes, open fire, electrical equipment, ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards
found! Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:........................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
Replace flammable substances with non-flammable substances O
Remove unnecessary flammable material O
Use working materials that are virtually non-flammable O
Be aware of ignition sources and eliminate them where possible O
Ban on smoking O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. |
VBG 1 |
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4.2 Explosion risks |
Do potentially explosive
mixtures occur? ?
air and gases (e.g. uncontrolled gas emission from equipment powered
by liquid gas) ?
air and vapours, mist (e.g. solvent vapours) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. Are
there areas where there is a risk of explosion ?
in rooms where paints or solvents are stored ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards
found! Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further measures:............................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Additional comments:.................................................... ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ |
O
Natural or artificial ventilation O
Monitor concentration O
Eliminate ignition sources O
Keep substances that form potentially explosive mixtures in
combination with air well away from open flames, electrical equipment, sparks
and similar O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
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VBG 1 |
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Workplace: |
Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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4. Prevention of fire and explosion |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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4.3 Fire-fighting |
Do hazards arise because it is not possible
to fight fires, e.g. because ?
there is no fire-fighting equipment ?
fire-fighting equipment is unusable ?
dire-fighting equipment is not suitable ?
................................................................................. ?
fire-fighting equipment is not easily accessible ?
................................................................................. ?
there are no emergency or escape plans ?
no escape routes have been identified ?
escape routes are not marked ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
fire-fighting equipment is not regularly maintained ?
there is no fire detection/alarm equipment ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
employees are not given instructions on what action to take ?
no fire-fighting exercises or fire practice are held ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:........................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
Fire extinguishers (selected according to flammable substance
involved and size of workplace) O
Regular maintenance of fire-fighting equipment O
Fire detection/alarm equipment O
Mark escape and rescue routes and keep them clear! O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
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................................................................. O
................................................................. O
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................................................................. O
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................................................................. O
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VBG 1 ArbStättV |
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Workplace: |
Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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5. Biological safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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5.1 Viruses, parasites, moulds, bacteria |
Are
there transactions involving infected materials, people or animals? ?
Infected material ?
solids (e.g. residues of biological or animal wastes) ?
people come into contact with pathogenic bacteria or viruses in the
course of their work ?
people have to deal with infected or contaminated materials in the
course of their activities ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. Is it possible for a hazard to arise as a
result of mould or germ development? ?
mould development ?
bacterial
invasion (especially in liquid solutions, e.g. cooling lubricants mixed with
water) ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. Is there an air-conditioning system? ?
contamination
of air-conditioning system by bacteria, fungus spores ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. ?
.................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:........................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Additional comments:................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
Avoid contact O
Appropriate means of waste disposal O
Regular cleansing and disinfection (of hands) O
Ventilation O
Closed containers O
Maintain appropriate storage conditions (e.g. refrigeration) O
Regular maintenance of air-conditioning system O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. |
VBG 1 |
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Workplace: |
Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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6. Physical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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6.1 Noise |
What
sources of noise are there and for what length of time are they used (e.g.
hammer drill, circular saw, loud music)? ? ......................................................................... ? ......................................................................... ? ......................................................................... ?
Does operating noise prevent danger signals from being heard? ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards
found! Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:............................................................. ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Additional comments:.................................................... ........................................................................................ |
O
When purchasing new machinery, compare the noise data for the
machines available O
Use ear protectors (ear plugs, ear muffs) O
For mainly mental activity < 55 dB(A) O
For simple and mainly mechanised office activity < 70dB(A) O
For all other activities < 85dB(A) O
Mark areas with noise of 90dB(A) or above O
Noise reduction programme (in written form) for areas of noise of
90dB(A) or above O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. |
VBG 1 VBG 121 ZH 1/705 |
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6.2 Vibrations affecting the whole body |
Do
people often work, or work for long periods, in vehicles or means of
transport in which considerable vibrations are experienced while seated? ?
heavy goods vehicles ?
forklift trucks ?
electric trucks ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. there
is clearly perceptible jolting ?
................................................................................. drivers
sit in an uncomfortable or twisted position ?
................................................................................. No hazards
found! Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:............................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Additional comments:.................................................... ....................................................................................... |
O
When purchasing vehicles and means of work, buy types with low
vibration intensity (low k value) O
Use vehicles with vibration-absorbent seats O
Choose tyres that are as resilient as possible O
Driving style that is slow and appropriate to the conditions O
Reduce time-span involved O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. |
VBG 1 ZH 1/581 VDI 2058/2 VDI 2057 |
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Workplace: |
Field of activities: |
Activity: |
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6. Physical safety |
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Potential hazard and problems |
Equipment/machinery or
situations where these hazards or problems occur and their possible consequences (Mark hazard or problem with a cross) |
Completion/review of measures implemented (Monitoring of efficacy) |
Possible measures for improving safety (Indicate measure(s) selected) |
Further information |
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|
6.3
Vibrations affecting the hands and arms |
What manually
operated means of work and tools involving great strain on the hands and arms
are in use? ?
hammer drills, ?
impact screwdrivers, ?
grinders ?
compass saw ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. Are means of work and tools with
vibrations at 20 to 1000 Hz in use (e.g. high-speed drills, milling cutters,
grinders) ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. ?
................................................................................. No hazards found!
Ž O |
Stipulate
deadline for eliminating the hazard ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... Measures
sufficiently effective? Yes O No „ ķ Further
measures:............................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ Additional comments:.................................................... ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................ |
O
Use of means of work with reduced vibration O
Anti-vibration or padded handles O
Give priority to acceleration values from the manufacturers of the
machines in adopting safety measures O
Avoid cold tool/machine handles O
Comply with operating instructions for the tools and machines in use O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. O
................................................................. |
VBG 1 DIN 45675 VDI 2057 |
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