WORKING OUTDOORS MODULE
Hazards:
Weather Conditions
Lone Working
Working environment
Weather Condition Risks:
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Sunburn
Heat Exhaustion
Ill health
Lone Working Risks:
Injury
Inability to call for help
Animal attacks
Violence or Abuse
Injury caused by equipment being used
Working Environment Risks:
Impact with motor vehicle
Drowning
Ill health due to submersion in water
Weils Disease
Insect Bites
Employee Responsibilities:
Ensure you wear the PPE provided
Take your personal safety into consideration at all times
Use a buddy system, where possible, to reduce lone working
Keep regular communication with colleague and employers
Do not partake in horseplay or acts of behaviour that could put you at unnecessary risk
Take regular breaks in hot and cold weather conditions
Make sure warm or cold refreshments are available
Working in the sun:
Keep your top on (ordinary clothing made from close woven fabric, such as long sleeved workshirt and jeans stops most UV)
Wear a hat with a brim or a flap that covers the ears and the back of the neck
Stay in the shade whenever possible, during your breaks and especially at lunch time
Use a high factor sunscreen of at least SPF15 on any exposed skin
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
Check your skin regularly for any unusual moles or spots. See a doctor promptly if you find anything that is changing in shape, size or colour, itching or bleeding
Working near water:
Buddy system
Personal floatation devices (PFD’s)
Carry a means to summon help i.e. Mobile phone
Don’t put yourself at unnecessary risk
Don’t over reach, try using another piece of equipment
If in doubt, speak to your line manager
Let management know if you are not comfortable with working in or near to water
Dynamic Risk Assessment
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