The theme of the first issue of the "Health and Safety Promoter" is safe work in a laboratory. In the new issue you can also read about: the safety of construction scaffoldings, ergonomics at the position of a woodcutter-sawman, an explosion in a silo for sawdust, a change in regulations regarding the import of non-animal food, hygiene and sanitation (checklist). In addition, the number has been enriched with a catalog edition.
- Subject of issue
- Safe laboratory. Classification of laboratory hazards (8)
Work and laboratory tests are associated with activities at increased risk. Their understanding and estimation allows the adoption of appropriate research procedures in accordance with the criteria set out in European legislation and normative assumptions.
- Safe laboratory. Classification of laboratory hazards (8)
- Work safety
- Construction scaffolding safety (12)
Work on scaffoldings is particularly hazardous. The employer commissioning the work using scaffolding should develop a health and safety plan - BIOZ plan, which should take into account the requirements for work at height.
- Construction scaffolding safety (12)
- Promotional article
- Mask and filters from different manufacturers. Is this a secure connection? (20)
- Checklist
- Hygienic and sanitary rooms. Checklist (22)
Hygienic and sanitary rooms should meet a number of requirements regarding the type and size. Their equipment should be kept in a condition ensuring employees safe and hygienic use. In the article, we present a checklist for this type of interior.
- Hygienic and sanitary rooms. Checklist (22)
- Ergonomics
- Ergonomics as a lumberjack (28)
The main task of the woodcutter employed in forestry is logging. Its basic tool is a petrol chainsaw with a wood chain saw. We characterize work in this position.
- Ergonomics as a lumberjack (28)
- Accident Analysis
- Sawdust silo explosion (32)
Two years ago, a serious accident occurred in the boiler room. A 23-year-old employee suffered fatal burns. One of the reasons for the accident was the opening of the silo side manhole instead of pushing sawdust through a small manhole inspection window.
- Sawdust silo explosion (32)
- Aspects of the work of an expert witness
- Use of protective gloves within rotating parts (38)
The employee's primary duty is to comply with health and safety regulations and rules. In the accident event of 2010 discussed by the author, this welder was missing. The employee was fully aware of the threat, although a serious accident occurred.
- Use of protective gloves within rotating parts (38)
- Law
- Amendment of rules on imports of non-animal food (46)
From December 14, 2019, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the TRACES NEW TECHNOLOGY system - TRACES-NT dedicated to importers of non-animal food from third countries has been in force. - Recent changes in the Labor Code (49)
At the beginning of September 2019, many significant changes to the Labor Code entered into force, concerning, among others, mobbing and closely related, broadly understood, equal treatment. The September changes are intended to facilitate the implementation of employee rights.
- Amendment of rules on imports of non-animal food (46)
- Events
- National Competition for the Improvement of Working Conditions. Results of 47 editions (52)
On December 12, 2019, awards and distinctions were presented to the winners of the 47th edition of the National Competition for the Improvement of Working Conditions. The organizer of the competition was the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy. - Association Council in Katowice (55)
On December 6, 2019, the Association Council was held in the auditorium of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Silesia in Katowice, which was prepared by the Main Board of OSPSBHP together with the Branch in Katowice. - Radomski Behapmaster of the Year (56)
In 2020, a branch of the National Association of Occupational Safety and Health Service Employees in Radom organizes a competition for the title of "Radom Behavior of the Year". The goal of the competition is primarily to promote the most involved representatives of the OHS service. - Non-standard periodic training for health and safety service (56)
The Radom branch of OSPSBHP invites you to "highly practical" periodic training, prepared in the form of activating classes and self-education directed at the OHS service. - Technical Conferences 2020 are getting closer! (57)
Time for the new season of Axon Media Group Technical Conferences. The first events will take place in February. What topics will they cover? Where will the participants meet? - Health and safety at operation of power equipment (57)
On December 4-6, 2019, training workshops 'Occupational health and safety in the operation of energy devices' were organized in Zakopane, organized by Biuro 'SYSTEM'.
- National Competition for the Improvement of Working Conditions. Results of 47 editions (52)
- Calendar
- Calendar of events in 2020 (58)
- Product presentations
- Presentations 2020 (59)
- Eye protection (64)
- Respiratory protection (65)
- Upper limb protection (68)
- Lower limb protection (76)
- Protective and work clothing (89)
- Fall protection (94)
- Rescue and first aid (99)
- Measurement and detection (99)
- Safe and different tools (100)
- Training, certification, services (102)
- Collective protection (102)
