The main subject of the Christmas issue of "Promoter of Health and Safety" is safe work on automated production lines. In issue 11-12 you can also read about: updating the occupational risk assessment in connection with the spread of the coronavirus, work at height at PGE Dystrybucja, protective footwear for cold and wet conditions, counteracting mobbing in the company. The latest edition has also been enriched with an overview of safety and safety footwear with a toe cap.

  • The subject of the issue
    • Automated production lines. Reflections on psychophysical dangers (8)
      What psychophysical risks are quite common on an automated production line? We present how to eliminate their negative impact on the employee and increase work efficiency.
  • Risk assessment
    • Professional risk assessment of an operator of equipment for the utilization of raw material of animal origin (16)
      The operator dealing with the utilization of raw material of animal origin works under very specific conditions. In particular, the worker is exposed to biological agents. How to prepare a job related to raw meat processing?
  • Work safety
    • OHS - a common value (24)
      Work in construction is classified as arduous work. The contractor is fully responsible for the safety of employees working on the site. We introduce, among others the initiative "Agreement for Safety in Construction" and the SPBT campaign "Dobry Transport".
    • Statement of the Chief Sanitary Inspector regarding spray disinfection gates (31)
      There are many questions about the validity and safety of using spray disinfection gates in public places. We present the position of the Chief Sanitary Inspector in this matter.
  • Promotional article
    • Supporting safe communication while maintaining social distancing using 3M PELTOR communication solutions (32)
  • Work safety
    • Handheld firefighting equipment. Safe and effective use (34)
      Fire protection through organizational measures and technical measures is to prevent the occurrence and limit the spread of fire. One of the most important elements of the entire safety process is the early detection and extinguishing of a fire.
  • Personal protection
    • Safety or work footwear for cold and wet conditions (40)
      A worker who wears inappropriate protective or work footwear in cold weather is exposed to many factors affecting his health. Providing safe, comfortable and comfortable footwear is a priority for every employer.
  • Comparative review
    • Overview of safety and safety shoes with toe cap (44)
  • Practical tools
    • New website of the "BHP Promoter" (56)
      From January 1, 2021, you will be able to use the comprehensive behapowcy.com platform, which will provide access to practical knowledge to people related to the OHS industry.
  • Good practices
    • Dobry Hotel chain with HRS "Clean & Safe" certificate (58)
      Daniel Łukaszewicz, managing director at Good Hotel, talks with Małgorzata Wołoch-Lach about increasing safety standards, especially in the era of the coronavirus pandemic. During the operation of power equipment, it is necessary to perform many works at height. Andrzej Terpiłowski, coordinator for OHS, environmental protection and fire protection, presents good practices at PGE Dystrybucja.
  • The voice of the industry
    • Update of occupational risk assessment - SARS-CoV-2 (66)
      Is an update of the occupational risk assessment related to the coronavirus necessary? If so, for which professional groups? Where to put the border? We must not underestimate the dangers of the coronavirus, but we must remember to use common sense.
    • What are the best conservation measures? (68)
      The basis of the so-called The safety triad is designing and manufacturing safe machines by design. We introduce the hierarchy of measures and ask ourselves why we are afraid to admit our ignorance in difficult situations?
  • Aspects of the work of a forensic expert
    • Were the apprenticeships conducted under appropriate conditions? (72)
      Practical training of a profession is a kind of practical training to practice a given profession. It concerns vocational school students and young workers. What health and safety rules should be met when conducting such activities?
  • Psychology
    • Mobbing in the enterprise. Causes, occurrence and prevention - part I (78)
      Unfortunately, mobbing and toxic behavior in general are becoming more frequent in the world of organizations. Under Polish law, the employer is obliged to counteract mobbing. How to eliminate or even reduce the occurrence of violence in the workplace?
  • Events
    • Inspections of mining supervision authorities in the fight against coronavirus (83)
      In the spring of this year, Silesian mines were COVID-19 outbreaks, and the whole of Silesia was the leader in terms of the number of people infected with coronavirus in national statistics. Today the situation in Silesian mining plants is stabilized.
    • The results of the 27th edition of the competition "Employer - organizer of safe work" (84)
      The District Labor Inspectorate in Katowice for the 27th time awarded employers whose primary goal is the safety of health and life of employees.

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