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Manual HandlingManual Handling
Toolbox Talk
“Supervisor assess the task that is about
to be performed and take a 360 o look
at the potential risks involved ensuring
that those about to participate in the
activity are aware of potential risks and
hazards before they are affected by
them’.

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Manual HandlingManual Handling
 Manual Handling is using
your body muscles to
lift or move anything
– from a pen to a machine.
 Poor Manual Handling
results in a large number
of accidents each year
and many millions of
“days off” are due to
back and other injuries.

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Basic rules for Safe Manual HandlingBasic rules for Safe Manual Handling
 Think before lifting. Think about:
 LOAD –
 Where am I going to hold it?
 Slippery or sharp edges? (Wear gloves?)
 Is it free to move? Where is its centre of gravity?
 How heavy is it?
 INDIVIDUAL – Can I lift it myself safely?
 TASK – What
am I going to lift – to where?
 ENVIRONMENT – Have I a clear safe
route? Are there any slip or trip hazards?

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Good Lifting TechniqueGood Lifting Technique

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Good Lifting TechniqueGood Lifting Technique

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LiftingLifting
 Split the load if possible
 Assess the weight, shape, freedom to move,
centre of gravity, hand holds.
 Use leverage if possible
 Get close with feet apart
 Get a secure grip (use gloves?)
 Bend knees, keep back upright
 Never twist your back - do a 3-point turn.
 Move smoothly - don’t jerk.
 Take care when putting down

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LiftingLifting
 Lift properly
 Avoid stretching
Yes
ΝΟ!

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P.A.U.S.E.P.A.U.S.E.
P.A.U.S.E.
for thought
 PPlan each task
 AAnalyse what might happen
 UUnexpected - be prepared
 SSlipping, tripping & sprains
 EEntanglement
P.A.U.S.E. for thought ... think safety
A millisecond makes all the
difference

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To concludeTo conclude
 Please think about what you have seen in
this presentation.
 Injuries hurt. Pain isn’t pleasant.
 Safety = 100%
concentration
100%
of the time
 You have choices about your life.

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FireFire
 A fire requires
 Fuel
 Source of ignition
 Air (Oxygen)
 Fire prevention and
extinguishing removes
one or more of these.
Ignition
Ignition
FuelFuel
Oxygen
Oxygen

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Fire PreventionFire Prevention
 store combustible materials safely
keep the lid on all containers except when removing the
contents.
 smoke only in safe outdoor places
fully extinguish every cigarette
 keep electrical equipment, cables etc in good condition
 dispose of rubbish promptly and safely
 keep fire doors closed

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FireFire
 If you discover a fire
 Raise alarm FIRST
Alarms are usually near exit doors
from a building and on the landings
on each stairs
 If the fire is in electrical equipment,
unplug / switch off at isolator
 Use extinguisher only if the fire is small
 Smoke is toxic!
 Keep a clear exit route

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FireFire
 If you hear the fire alarm
 Stop work immediately
 Ensure walkways are clear
 Switch off all equipment
 Shut all windows and doors
 Do NOT use lifts
 Leave the building by the NEAREST exit
 Follow Fire Exit signs

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FireFire
 Wait at assembly area
 Ensure your safety is recorded
 Do NOT go back into the building
until permitted to do so by a fire officer Assembly
point

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Fire ExtinguishersFire Extinguishers
 Water
 Red all over - no other colour
 Heavy !
 NOT on live electrical equipment
 Use upright
 Remove pin, squeeze handles
together
 Point at BASE of fire

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 Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
 Black area on label
 Use on electrical fires
 Use though openings into equipment
 Not ideal for a fire in an open space
(the gas will dissipate
and the fire may re-ignite)
 Hold cylinder or handle,
NOT the horn itself
 Remove pin, squeeze handles together
 Noisy !

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 Powder
 Blue area on label
 Any type of fire
 Use upright
 Remove pin
 Squeeze handles together

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 Foam
 Cream area on label
 Liquid and wood fires
 Aim at back of fire

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 Hose reel
 Open stopcock near reel:
turn it fully anti-clockwise
(unless automatic type)
 Pull out hose
 Open nozzle by turning it clockwise:
spray first, turn more for jet
 Aim at base of fire

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How Fires SpreadHow Fires Spread
SMOKE
&
HEAT

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Slipping & TrippingSlipping & Tripping
 Slipping and tripping are
the most frequent injuries.
 Don’t dismiss them as
trivial - some cause
serious injuries.
 Look out!
 Don’t rely on your route being clear - hazards change
without warning.

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SlippingSlipping
 Too little friction between
 sole of shoe and floor / ground
 rug / mat and floor
 Know the warning signs & dangerous
places!
 Frost on car windows = ice on the ground
 wet / muddy = slippery
 Something on the floor: spilt liquid or a piece of paper

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SlippingSlipping
 Wear appropriate
footwear
 How good is their grip?
 Replace shoes if the tread is worn down.
 Keep centre of gravity
vertically above your shoes
 Take smaller steps
 Lift each foot up
 Don’t run, corner carefully

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SlippingSlipping
 Carpets, mats etc.
 Must be fixed if likely to slip.
 Spills
 Mop them up immediately.
 Display warning signs
until the floor is dry.
 Something dropped
 Pick it up immediately.

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TrippingTripping
 “Hitting something at or below ankle level”
 something permanent and fixed.
 something out of position.
 something left lying about.
 Housekeeping!

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TrippingTripping
 Inattention is the cause
but
 speed kills!

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TrippingTripping
Carpets & mats
 Straighten them immediately if rucked up
 Holes must be repaired without delay
Cables (mains, telephone or data)
 Route them away from walkways or
foot-wells under desks. Use proper
covers where cables are exposed.
 Route temporary flexes where they won’t
be a risk and remove them immediately after use.

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TrippingTripping
Filing cabinets and desks
 Keep drawers shut except when
filing or retrieving a document.
Stairs and corridors
 NOTHING should be left on or near stairs
 Hold the handrail on stairs
 Keep corridors clear
 NEVER obstruct fire exits

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TrippingTripping
 Don’t trip UP!
 stairs
 curbs
 Up or Down:
 Hold the handrail
 Walk, don’t run
 One stair at a time
 Don’t carry items that obscure your vision

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this presentation.
 Safety = 100%
concentration
100%
of the time

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Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety
Toolbox Talk
This document is made available on the condition that it is used solely to assist you in the preparation of your own safety training
material. Use for resale or similar commercial activity to third parties is strictly forbidden. This document was produced for our
internal use only, and therefore it may not be suitable or sufficient for your purposes. No guarantees whatsoever can be given as to
their legal compliance or comprehensiveness, and you are responsible for obtaining professional advice and verification as to the
correctness or suitability of any training or documents which you produce which are based wholly or in part on these. No liabilities
whatsoever are accepted. It has been made available purely for information to others who may find them useful when formulating
their own safety training and procedures.
© A. Groves & Océ (UK) Ltd

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IntroductionIntroduction
 Why is electricity dangerous?
Because it’s
 Invisible (and odourless)
 InstantInstant

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Hazards from electrical equipmentHazards from electrical equipment
 Tripping
 Over the equipment itself or its flex

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 Fire
 If possible, switch off / unplug
smoking or burning equipment.
 If it is still live, use only
CO2 or Powder extinguishers.

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 Electric shock
 Burns
 Electrocution
 Never remove covers unless authorised to do so.
 Always switch equipment off before removing its covers or
repairing it.
 Other consequential events, e.g.
 scalds from overturned kettle
 entanglement if a motor starts

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Safety in an office or homeSafety in an office or home
 Equipment condition
 no damaged covers
 no missing screws
 no bypassed interlocks
 Equipment operation
 no intermittent faults
 all switches, warning lights etc. work OK

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 Flex
 not in a walkway
 not loose on the floor under a desk
 not where it may get damaged
 not squashed, damaged nor cut
 not frayed nor perished
 Plug
 not broken
 no signs of overheating
 no bent pins
 Resilient type for things which are moved frequently, e.g.
hand-tools
vacuum cleaners / floor polishers

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 Cord grip around the sheath
 No coloured wires showing
 No water / coffee / liquid
ingress
 Don’t spray aerosols into live equipment
 Don’t use plug-in multiway
adaptors
 use a short 4-way extension lead
instead.

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 Use short flexes on work-top equipment
 long flexes risk being pulled and overturning the item (e.g.
a kettle)
 Keep sockets dry
 take care when washing walls
 No DIY bodgesNo DIY bodges

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Protection DevicesProtection Devices
 No device prevents you from getting a
shock.
 A Fuse or Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
switches off the current if it exceeds the
rated value for long enough.
 Plug = 3 or 13 amps (can also be 5 or 10 amps)
 Lighting circuits = 5 amps (1200 watts)
 Ring main for 13 amp sockets = 30 amps.
 They help to prevent a fire caused by prolonged
overloading of the equipment, its flex or the fixed wiring.

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Residual Current Devices (“RCD”)Residual Current Devices (“RCD”)
 They detect when the current in the Live wire is different
from the current in the Neutral wire.
 If the difference is 30mA, they QUICKLY switch off the
current.
If the missing current was going through your body, it aims to
switch it off before your heart stops permanently.
 Use the test button regularly - make sure the device still
actually works!
 They are ESSENTIAL when using portable equipment
outdoors or in wet / damp environments.
 They are desirable in many other situations, e.g.
Children poking things into anything electrical, fingers in light
fittings, etc

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this presentation.
Death is final.
 Safety = 100%
concentration
100%
of the time

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Hazardous SubstancesHazardous Substances
Toolbox Talk

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Hazardous SubstancesHazardous Substances
 What substances are hazardous and why?
 Intrinsically hazardous e.g. Cyanide
 Hazardous in certain situations, such as
Place e.g. solvents in unventilated areas
Temperature e.g. flammable liquids
 Cause an unsafe situation
e.g. Spilt oil is very slippery
 Almost ALL substances have some
potential to be hazardous!
e.g. Nitrogen causes ‘the bends’ in divers

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Intrinsically Hazardous SubstancesIntrinsically Hazardous Substances
 COSHH
(Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations)
 Defines a list of substances
which is published annually
 Regulations specify the exact symbols
and words required on the container
 Warning Symbols
 Risk Phrases (R..)
 Safety Phrases (S..)

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Warning SymbolsWarning Symbols
If inhaled, ingested or penetrates the skin:
 Toxic
 May cause serious illness or death
 Corrosive
 May damage or destroy living tissue
(the effect may be delayed)

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 Harmful
 May cause some health problems
 Irritant
 May cause inflammation

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 Explosive
 Highly or Extremely Flammable
 Has a flash point (i.e. easily ignited)
at room temperature or below

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 Oxidizing
 Supports the combustion of other
substances by generating oxygen
 Harmful to the environment
 May cause damage to
aquatic life or plants

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Risk Phrase ExamplesRisk Phrase Examples
 R14: Reacts violently with water
 R22: Harmful if swallowed
 R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes,respiratory
system and skin
 R42/43: may cause sensitisation by
inhalation and skin contact

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Safety Phrase ExamplesSafety Phrase Examples
 S51: Use only in well-ventilated areas
 The area that matters is that immediately around your head
- the vapour that you breathe in.
 S2: Keep out of reach of children
 S20: When using, do not eat or drink
 S24: Avoid contact with skin
 S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection

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4 Mandatory Rules4 Mandatory Rules
1. Read the label and instructions
2. Do EXACTLYEXACTLY what they say
 Proper use
 Ventilation
 No flames, smoking or sources of ignition
 Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
 e.g. Eye protection, Correct gloves, Apron etc.
 Handling and storage
 Spill control
 Emergency precautions and procedures

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4 Mandatory Rules4 Mandatory Rules
3. Ensure the right conditions
 No distractions
 No interruptions
 No passers by
 CONCENTRATE!
3.3. Dispose of waste correctlyDispose of waste correctly

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3 more points3 more points
 Never transfer a hazardous substance to
another container unless it is designed and
labelled correctly.
 Keep containers tightly closed
 It is the invisible vapour from a solvent or
other petroleum-based product which is
even more dangerous than the liquid.
 It is heavier than air and may be ignited by a spark or flame
some distance from the liquid.
 It may build up to dangerous concentrations where there is
little airflow.

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3 more points3 more points
 Changing a gas cylinder (inc BBQ etc)
 A small leak can produce a large volume of gas, which can
cause an explosion or a fierce fire
 Change or connect the cylinder to an appliance in the open
air
 Never have a naked flame near an gas cylinder which is
being changed
 Check hoses regularly
 Store spare cylinders outside, but not below ground level
 Lock cylinders away from children

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P.A.U.S.E.
for thought
 PPlan each task
 EEntanglement
difference

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this presentation.
 Safety = 100%
concentration
100%
of the time

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NoiseNoise
Toolbox Talk

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NoiseNoise


 Loud noise from ANY source can damage
your hearing.


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NoiseNoise
Hearing protection
mandatory
Background noise should allow
normal conversation 2 metres from
the other person. If you have to raise
your voice to be heard, it is too loud.
Loud noise can break or damage the
sensitive hairs and membranes in your inner
ears. Your body can’t regrow or replace
them, so they no longer accurately convert
the noise pressure waves to brain signals.

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Types of hearing protectionTypes of hearing protection
Ear muffs Ear plugs Corded ear plugs Banded ear caps
Whichever type you use, it must fit properly and seal completely,
otherwise its effectiveness will be reduced.

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Things which reduce effectivenessThings which reduce effectiveness
Torn covering Creases Loss of tension Obstructions

Correct
insertion

Incorrect.
Insufficient insertion

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NoiseNoise
 Hearing loss can be permanent.
 It usually builds up over many years, or it can be caused by
a sudden explosive noise e.g. from a gun or cartridge-
operated tool.
 Damage can be caused by any loud noise
 Music through headphones from MP3 players and I-pods
can be damagingly loud inside your ears.
 Temporary deafness after leaving a noisy area is a signal
that action needs to be taken.
 Wear ear protection for any noisy task or in any noisy area,
and ensure that it fits correctly.

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Work Equipment & Risk AssessmentWork Equipment & Risk Assessment
Toolbox Talk

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Work EquipmentWork Equipment
 Know the safe way to use every tool and piece
of equipment.
 Use every item safely and only for its
proper purpose.
 Ensure all guards and covers are in place.
Ensure that you leave it in a safe condition
and in a safe place after each use.
 Maintain each item properly.
 Mark and remove defective equipment.

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Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment
 A logical review of the hazards
and risks of the process.
 Hazard = what could cause injury.
 Risk = probability that it will happen.
 Aim:
 Remove or reduce the hazards
Consider alternative processes or
ways to achieve the desired result.
 Reduce the risks.

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Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment
 It is the last resort to reduce the risk when
every other practicable preventive measure
has been taken.
 Must be suitable for that individual.
 Must be kept in good condition.
 The work procedure must be defined and
followed exactly.

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Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment
Head and Neck
Hardhats: protection from falling
objects (construction sites)
Bump Caps: protection from head
impacts with stationary obstacles
(pipes and ductwork in plant rooms)
Whole Body
Foul Weather Clothing: protection
from cold and wet
Coverall and Aprons: protection
from impact, spray, splashing
High visibility vests / jackets:
dangerous environments (e.g.
loading bays, roadways)
Feet
Safety Shoes or Boots: protection
from cuts, crushing, impact, slips,
electrostatic discharge
Wellington boots: protection from
chemicals and wet
Face and Eyes
Face Shields, goggles or
safety spectacles: protection
from chemicals splashing,
projectiles and dust
Breathing: Mouth and Nose
Filter Mask: protection from
particulate, dust, vapours
Respirators: protection from
fumes, gas, lack of oxygen
Hands and Arms
Gloves or Gauntlets:
protection from extremes of hot
and cold, cuts and abrasions,
infections, chemicals

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P.A.U.S.E.
for thought
 PPlan each task
 EEntanglement
difference

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this presentation.
 Safety = 100%
concentration
100%
of the time

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StressStress
Toolbox Talk

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Stress ControlStress Control
Stress is pressure that we come across in our
daily lives and it is normal. Too much stress can
cause problems. It may be due to a combination of
personal and work factors.
Maintain good health habits
 stay active - take regular exercise
 eat breakfast and a balanced diet
 get enough sleep
 don’t over-use alcohol, sleeping pills or medicines.

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 Use your time wisely
 don’t overdo it
- set achievable goals
 don’t put things off
 make a list and prioritise actions
 take short breaks
- go for a walk at lunch-time

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 Improve your work habits
 identify what you must do
 allow time to catch up on
routine tasks
 follow safety procedures
- avoid injury
 discuss problems with your manager
or colleagues - there may be ways to
reduce your problems
 be positive

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 Change personal habits
 acknowledge every success
 talk about problems to someone
 do things you enjoy; plan your leisure time
 stop smoking and reduce caffeine intake
 try to live in the present
 seek new interests
- meet new people

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 Learn to relax
 do breathing and stretching exercises
 imagine a calm, peaceful place.

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Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Toolbox Talk

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 Pollution:
 To the air
e.g. Acid rain, fumes, smell, Ozone layer damage, dust,
aerosol droplets, fires, CO2, light, noise etc.
 To land
e.g. spillage, fly-tipping, waste disposal, fertilisers,
agricultural chemicals, etc
 To water
e.g. run-off of chemicals from land into rivers, chemicals
seeping into aquifers through land, contaminated waste
water.

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Environmental impactEnvironmental impact

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 Reduce
 Energy use: switch off everything which is not in use.
 Materials: right first time, no excess, two-sided copying,
minimise waste.
 Repair
 Don’t throw things away unnecessarily.
 Reuse
 In its original form: yourself or by others.
 Recycle
 Recover the raw materials for re-use or transforming to
something usable (e.g. compost, fuel etc).

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No-one here –
why are the
lights on?
Dripping tap!
I’m wasting up
to £700 a year
Don’t bin it
...recycle it
I’m no mug -
you can use
me again

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Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic Discharge
Electro-
Static
Discharge
This document is made available on the condition that it is used solely to assist you in the preparation of your own safety training material. Use
for resale or similar commercial activity to third parties is strictly forbidden. This document was produced for our internal use only, and therefore
it may not be suitable or sufficient for your purposes. No guarantees whatsoever can be given as to their legal compliance or
comprehensiveness, and you are responsible for obtaining professional advice and verification as to the correctness or suitability of any training
or documents which you produce which are based wholly or in part on these. No liabilities whatsoever are accepted. It has been made available
purely for information to others who may find them useful when formulating their own safety training and procedures.

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You may notice it as a spark:
 from your finger to the door frame when you get out of the
car
 from your finger to any earthed metalwork - e.g. copier
 when stroking a cat
Electro-
Static
Discharge

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Causes:
 Charge builds up when certain materials
rub together
 e.g. between your body and your clothes, and between one
item and another
 man-made fibres (e.g. Nylon) are worse than cotton
 Damp air is slightly conductive, so the
charge leaks away
 Dry air is an insulator, so the charge builds
up

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 Electronic components have tiny elements,
so they are VERY easily damaged by
electrical discharges.
 Damage can occur even when there isn’t a
spark.

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 NEVER touch electronic components or
printed circuit boards.
 NEVER open boxes or bags which have the
ESD warning sign.
 Anyone who needs to touch or work
with electronic components MUST use
an approved safety wristband
and
an earthed work-mat.

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Information SecurityInformation Security
Toolbox Talk

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Rule 1Rule 1
 Always keep to our Policies
 Keep to our information security policies.
 Obey the customer’s information security rules.
 Respect the law and privacy legislation.
 Use approved hardware and licensed software only.

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Rule 2Rule 2
 Handle information with care
 Keep your desk / work area clear.
 Keep confidential information
protected (under lock & key) during
breaks and when going home.
 Remove printed matter from printers,
copiers and faxes immediately
 Dispose of documents and
digital media securely

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Rule 3Rule 3
 Keep your passwords and PINs secret
 Use quality passwords and PINs, and change them
regularly
 Keep your password and PINs secure
and don’t share them with anyone.
 Use password-protected screensavers.
 Log off and switch the PC off before
going home.

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Rule 4Rule 4
 Know whom you’re dealing with
 Exercise caution in conversations and professional
interactions.
 Ensure that you know who you are communicating with on
the phone, the internet or via e-mail.
 Use your best professional judgement when getting or
giving information.
Not everything is true.

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Rule 5Rule 5
 Use e-mail and the Internet with care
 Use e-mail and the Internet primarily
for business purposes.
 Don’t open any strange e-mails or
attachments and be careful when
downloading information.
 Don’t send strictly confidential
information via e-mail unless it is encrypted.
 Don’t access, download, store and send illegal or offensive
materials.

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Rule 6Rule 6
 Pay attention to physical security and
mobile equipment
 Escort guests and make sure they
wear their visitor badges.
 Question strangers about their
presence in your department.
 Protect your mobile equipment with a
password or PIN and don’t leave it
unattended.
 Avoid the use of non-company equipment on the company
network.

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Rule 7Rule 7
 Report incidents like viruses, thefts and
losses.
 Report suspicious activity at your workstation / area
immediately.
 Report all security incidents like thefts, losses, etc. to your
manager and security co-ordinator.

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