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Safety downloads and support from SaferWorking.com In this section, we provide a series of articles, links and documents that you can access or download for free. We have kept the categories very specific so that you can quickly navigate and select.  To access the items, please register....…..Sign Up in less than a minute - Free Membership. If you are looking for support or downloads for OHSAS18001 (Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Schemes), we have put this information in our Management System section.   Health & Safety (39)       Articles, Checklists, Programs and Reporting   Accident Tracker - Excel Worksheet A great tool using "excel" for accident tracking. This accident tracker was designed and developed by Shane and he states " I found this tool extremely useful for analysing trends". Free Download       General Hazards Checklist This pdf version offers and insight common hazards found in the workplace. Ask yourself - do these hazard exist, do we have a means for deciding if they matter, what would be the consequences if the hazard was realised, are there controls in place, are they adequate and used, are more control measures required, is supervision adequate, and is there any information training requirement? Free Download       Health and Safety Program - 12 Page Checklist A pdf document containing a useful "tick type" list of questions for PPE/ Flammable and Combustibe Material/ Hand and Portable Power Tools/ Lock-Out and Tag-Out Procedures/ Confined Spaces/ Electrical/ Walking and Working Surfaces and Hazard Communication. Free Download       Office Safety Observation Checklist A basic and simple to deploy template for Office Safety Observations. Applications are based upon selecting a small team within the office environment who are then provided training and a schedule to conduct periodic inspections. Actions are recorded and tracked for closure. The checklist can of course be expanded and enhanced to meet specific requiremements with your workplace. Overall, a good primer! Free Download       Behaviour Based Safety   Behaviour Based Safety - A Primer "The Debate Goes on"....This article by Gene Shematek (Spotlight on Safety) is a good primer for BBS with special focus on What exactly is Behaviour Based Safety and how is it implemented in workplaces? Free Download       Behaviour Based Safety in Organisations This paper shall be useful in understanding and application of the concept and process of behaviour based safety for safety professionals concerned about correcting unsafe behaviours for reduction of accidents and promoting safe behaviours for developing injury-free culture in their organizationsThis paper shall be useful in understanding and application of the concept and process of behaviour based safety for safety professionals concerned about correcting unsafe behaviours for reduction of accidents and promoting safe behaviours for developing injury-free culture in their organisations. Thanks to Dr Kaila for his contribution. Click Here for Dr Kaila's profile. Free Download       Office Safety Observation Checklist A basic and simple to deploy template for Office Safety Observations. Applications are based upon selecting a small team within the office environment who are then provided training and a schedule to conduct periodic inspections. Actions are recorded and tracked for closure. The checklist can of course be expanded and enhanced to meet specific requiremements with your workplace. Overall, a good primer! Free Download       Safety Observation Reporting This is a simple to deploy template for a Safety Observation Programme. Generally, located throughout the facility as small cards (or carried in person), observations are captured by any employee, collected and corrective actions followed up. The use of a reward or recognition also enhances the programme performance. Upgrade to "Paid" and you can download all presentations and documents and then customise them to your requirements. Free Download       Equipment Safety   Knife Safety - Utility Knife Procedure We had some great feedback on the knife safety feature in our November newsletter (Click Here). To download the knife safety article (Click Here). I am very grateful to Mr Pieter Matthyser for sharing this superb document on Utility Knife Directive. In Pieter's words..."The whole idea was to control the combination of user and knife and to reveal alternatives. You would be surprised at how many people are unfamiliar with the right tool for the right job". As always, if you want to contact Pieter, please drop me a line (Click Here). Thanks for sharing Pieter. Free Download       Generic   Glossary of EHS Terms Soil adsorption field; giardia lamblia; fluorocarbons (FCs). These are just some examples of the environment, health and safety terms that are defined in the glossary, which you can download here. Free Download       Safety Study Methods This is a really useful primer document giving an overview on some safety study methods. The primer considers Process Hazard Analysis, Hazard Identification methods (HAZID), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Fault Tree Analysis and FMEA/FMECA. Whilst not exhaustive, it is a useful overview on the techniques. Free Download       HAZard OPerability Studies (HAZOP)   HAZOP Technique and Methodology A really useful article on Hazop methodology and technique. The HAZOP process is based on the principle that a team approach to hazard analysis will identify more problems than when individuals working separately combine results. The HAZOP team is made up of individuals with varying backgrounds and expertise. The expertise is brought together during HAZOP sessions and through a collective brainstorming effort that stimulates creativity and new ideas, a thorough review of the process under consideration is made. Free Download       Material Storage and Handling   Compressed Gas Cylinders and Safety (34 Slides) Compressed Gas Training: This presentation is based upon a “what is wrong with this picture” approach and the slides are animated to allow interaction. Generally, the practice is to run the show and allow the student (or user) to interact with the photos on the slide. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Nitrogen Safety (9 Slides) A useful presentation on Liquid Nitrogen safety. The presentation provides basic guidance on hazards and first aid aspects. Free Download       Occupational Health   HACCP - What is HACCP? (30 Slides) HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) - A great primer presentation on HACCP. The presentation focuses on WHAT IS HACCP? WHY DO WE NEED HACCP? WHAT IS HAZARD ANALYSIS? 7 PRINCIPLES OF HACCP, CCP Decision Tree to name but a few slides. Free Download       Mental Health (29 Slides) Workplace Team Health Promotions: Nigel's presentations are pitched so that they are suitable for all levels of the workforce. He is also happy to alter them if you have a specific need. With over 30 years of experience, providing medical care in some of the most remote areas of the world, he can also support by presenting if required on almost any aspect of health. Free Download       Occupational Health 3M™ Respirator Selection Guide A useful little guide - The 3M™ Respirator Selection Guide includes a list of chemicals for which 3M respirators can be recommended. This information can be used to supplement general industrial hygiene knowledge. Once workplace contaminants and their concentrations have been identified, the guide can be used to help select an appropriate 3M™ Respirator for nearly 700 chemicals with Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®) or other recommended exposure limits. Free Download       Stress Management (20 Slides) Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feelings. As a positive influence, stress can help compel us to action; it can result in a new awareness and an exciting new perspective. As a negative influence, it can result in feelings of distrust, rejection, anger, and depression, which in turn can lead to health problems such as headaches, upset stomach, rashes, insomnia, ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. With the death of a loved one, the birth of a child, a job promotion, or a new relationship, we experience stress as we readjust our lives. In so adjusting to different circumstances, stress will help or hinder us depending on how we react to it. This presentation focuses on coping, body responses, performance graphs, causes, symptoms to watch for, when stress problems occur, what can a manager do and who is available to help. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Workplace exposure limits table Table 1 of the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) workplace exposure limits information has been updated to consolidate amendments to the list made in October 2007. Free Download       Office Safety   Office Ergonomics (31 Slides) Office ergonomics deserves to be treated separately from general (industrial) ergonomics. The principles are the same, but there are so many subtle differences. This presentation looks at definition of ergonomics, CTDs, ergonomic risk factors, signs and symptoms, development of CTDs, adjusting your chair, keyboard trays, mouse, monitor, document stands and lighting to name but a few aspects. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Process Safety   Chemical Process Safety (19 Slides) Chemical Process Safety presentation focusing on Inherent Safety, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Fire Protection. The presentation looks into HAZOP techniques and Fire Protection aspects with examples. In conclusion, chemicals used in chemical plants may be hazardous, but if you understand these hazardous properties and understand how they may cause accidents, then the chemicals can be handled safely. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Confined Space (32 Slides) Confined spaces are enclosed spaces that are large enough for workers to enter and perform work assignments, but have limited openings to enter and exit and are not designed for continuos employee occupancy. If a confined space poses certain hazards, it could be deemed a "permit-required" confined space which would require the entrant to obtain a permit before entering such a space. This presentation provides a good grounding in Hazards and Entry Permit Aspects. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Confined Space Entry and Permit (16 Slides) This Presentation is intended as a general guide for authorised employees who enter Confined Spaces and may be exposed to hazardous atmospheres, engulfment in materials, conditions which may trap or asphyxiate due to converging or sloping walls, or contains any other safety or health hazards. The prsentation focuses on: what is a confined space; permit required; confined space hazards; hazardous atmospheres; general hazards, controlling hazards; typical ventillation guidelines; general acceptable entry conditions; duties of an entry supervisor; duties of an attendant; duties of entrants and generic confined space entry procedures. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Dropped Objects (12 Slides) During all lifting an installation activity there is a possibility that the lifted object will be lost and drop onto other equipment on the platform, the barge, or the sea. The consequence of a falling object might be harm to personnel, structural damage, damage of equipment and possible also release of hydrocarbons resulting in hazardous environments. This presentation (developed for Oil and Gas Drilling Operations) provides an overview on the consequences of dropped objects. Specifically, examples considered are Dropping a small object, Dropped Object onto a Stabbing Board, Dropped Object Elevator Bell Guides, Gauge Cable Parted and Dropped and Dropped Objects from the Derrick. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Electrical Safety (12 Slides) Electricity is everywhere and it's a very useful part of our lives. Yet it only takes one old or poorly wired plug or connection to prove just how powerful it is. This presentation provides an overview, looks at responsibilites within an organisation, controlling administrative and engineering hazards. There is a brief overview on PPE and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Permit to Work - Word Document Download this Permit to Work procedure for immedaite use within your organisation. Free Download       Risk Assessment   Bow Tie Analysis - Collar hazards with a Bow Tie This is a great article by By Jack Philley (Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc) on the application of Bow-Ties Analysis which is a flexible, graphical method that offers many advantages for initial process hazard analyses........Extract: Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) has become routine for chemical processes at every step of its lifecycle. The “Bow-Tie” method offers a graphic alternative to the traditional Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) method and the “What-If” method. One recognized hazard in the chemical industry is the runaway exothermic reaction. This article illustrates application of the Bow-Tie methodology for conducting an initial PHA study for a semi-batch chemical reactor system that has potential for a runaway exotherm event. The PHA application described presents general concepts and key issues and is not intended to present a complete case study. Free Download       Dow Fire and Explosion Index (18 Slides) The Dow Chemical Company originally developed the Fire and Explosion Index in 1964. It is based on empirical analysis of what factors contributed to the likelihood and magnitude of a very large number of actual events. When conducting an F&EI analysis, these factors are assigned as penalties if they are present in the process being examined. The Fire and Explosion Index is widely used in many industries and is recognized as the leading hazard index by the chemical industry. When combined with the Chemical Exposure Index (CEI) to form a Risk Analysis package, the potential risks to a manufacturing unit can be better understood. Members are advised to refer also to the downloads in the Health and Safety webpage for further support and guidance. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Hazard and Risk Assessment - Dow FEI and CEI DOW Fire and Explosion Index (FEI)- A simple method for determining the greatest loss potential in a particular process, and the Index is used as part of Dow Risk Assessment. The index provides a step-by-step, objective evaluation of the actual fire and explosion, as well as reactivity potential of process equipment and its contents. A full description of the method is available (Click Here) and the MS Excel spreadsheet calculator can be downloaded via the link opposite. If you want to read a good book on the subject, you can buy one from Wiley's Click Here Free Download       Introduction to Root Cause Analysis By James J. Rooney and Lee N. Vanden Heuvel - provides an overview of the purpose and justification for Root Cause Analysis and demonstrates application. The website is great.....Check it out Click Here Free Download       Task Based Risk Assessment (32 Slides) Task Based Risk Assessment (TBRA) is fundamental to reducing the likelihood of accidents at work and it has been identified as a key area to be addressed to promote safety improvement in the workplace. This presentation focuses on TBRA, tools (including checklists), hazards and hazard effects. The presentation also includes a completed exercise which looks into a violent reaction of magnesium oxide and hydrochloric acid which resulted in a severe boilover and expulsion of materials from a reactor. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Slips, Trips and Falls   Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls (10 Slides) Slips & trips are the most common cause of major injuries at work. They occur in almost all workplaces, 95% of major slips result in broken bones and they can also be the initial causes for a range of other accident types such as falls from height. This primer (power point) slide show focuses on: identifying hazards; good housekeeping; fall protection equipment; scaffolding, open holes and grating. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Slips and Trips (15 Slides) Slips and Trips - This presentation provides guidance for identifying hazards and controlling risks. Slips and trips, together with resulting falls, are the main cause of major injuries at work. Costs to business can include civil damages, administration and insurance costs, lost production and absences from work. The presentation looks at Assessing Slip and Trip Risks and Managing Risks. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Training Material/ Presentations   Electrical Safety (12 Slides) Electricity is everywhere and it's a very useful part of our lives. Yet it only takes one old or poorly wired plug or connection to prove just how powerful it is. This presentation provides an overview, looks at responsibilites within an organisation, controlling administrative and engineering hazards. There is a brief overview on PPE and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       HACCP - What is HACCP? (30 Slides) HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) - A great primer presentation on HACCP. The presentation focuses on WHAT IS HACCP? WHY DO WE NEED HACCP? WHAT IS HAZARD ANALYSIS? 7 PRINCIPLES OF HACCP, CCP Decision Tree to name but a few slides. Free Download       Mental Health (29 Slides) Workplace Team Health Promotions: Nigel's presentations are pitched so that they are suitable for all levels of the workforce. He is also happy to alter them if you have a specific need. With over 30 years of experience, providing medical care in some of the most remote areas of the world, he can also support by presenting if required on almost any aspect of health. Free Download       Stress Management (20 Slides) Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feelings. As a positive influence, stress can help compel us to action; it can result in a new awareness and an exciting new perspective. As a negative influence, it can result in feelings of distrust, rejection, anger, and depression, which in turn can lead to health problems such as headaches, upset stomach, rashes, insomnia, ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. With the death of a loved one, the birth of a child, a job promotion, or a new relationship, we experience stress as we readjust our lives. In so adjusting to different circumstances, stress will help or hinder us depending on how we react to it. This presentation focuses on coping, body responses, performance graphs, causes, symptoms to watch for, when stress problems occur, what can a manager do and who is available to help. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Vehicle Safety   Drive Safely (7 Slides) Drive Safely as "Your loved ones need you" - Powerpoint slide show focusing on understanding the risk; tail piece; anticipate your journey and avoid problems; take pride in safety; safety checks and stay in control. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download       Driving (7 Slides) A slight mistake or distraction while driving could lead to an accident. This short presentation looks at some common driving errors and considers what good and experienced drivers do. To view, please download the Free Power Point Viewer from Microsoft (Click Here). Free Download

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