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Summary Unit 4 Assignment A
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I will examine a scientific organisation and analyse the company's actions by looking intohealth and safety regulations and how the corporation abides with them. I'm going to assess
the institutions within the corporation that operate with hazardous chemicals to see
whether they have proper training and protective equipment.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is a public non-
departmental agency. It is the biggest bioscience founder in the United Kingdom. It provides
funding for scientific research institutions as well as university research departments. BBSRC
case studies have had an influence on research, the economy, and social concerns. Smart
breeding for striga-resistant rice, VR technology supported by binocular vision research,
caffeine boost for strawberry pollinators, enhanced food safety via regulatory
improvements, and many more are among them. BBSRC provides/maintains a healthy and
safe working environment for all workers, students, visitors, contractors, and anyone who
may be impacted by our operations.
BBSRC considers health and safety management to be a key aspect of our aims and
management priorities.
The firm has many sections, the most important of which are the sustainable bioenergy
centre and the strategically financed institutions. The possible risks and health and safety
procedures vary across departments, but they are all equally vital to safeguard everyone
who works for the organisation. The appropriate line manager conducts risk assessments,
which are then assessed by health and safety advisers.
Every facility has properly trained first aiders. The contact information for the first aider is
provided on notice boards, websites, and induction packets. This is a very effective health
and safety management system that conforms with the law.
Several occupational dangers have been recognised as necessitating the use of distinct
techniques. COSHH, working with biological agents, stress management, radiation
protection, and lone working are examples of these. By visiting the businesses, the firm
guarantees that health and safety are handled carefully. Routine health and safety
inspections are performed at each facility. They serve as a handy check before anything goes
wrong. Inspections consider, among other things:
- Plant
- Equipment
- Materials in the workplace
- Who utilises the space?
- Working techniques (training and housekeeping)
- Standards of maintenance
- Cleaning regulation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
This law prioritises worker safety by providing enough equipment to defend against possible
dangers. Employees would be placed at danger if this law did not exist. For example,
, workers at businesses that deal with radioactive chemicals might be damaged by ionising
radiation if they do not wear the appropriate protective equipment. To comply with this
law, the firm must:
- Have designated facilities where protective equipment must be used
- Ensure that protective gear is donned before entering the workplace.
- Provide proper equipment and safety clothing.
Regulation of dangerous chemicals and explosive atmospheres - Dangerous substances and
explosive atmosphere regulation (DSEAR)
This rule protects against the dangers of fire and explosions. These possible hazards pose a
high risk because they have the potential to inflict property damage, life-threatening
injuries, or deaths.
Working with resources may cause this such as
- Flammable/toxic gas
- Radioactive compounds
- Biological agents
To uphold this requirement, the company:
- Prohibits smoking on BBSRC premises
- Save authorised places
- Provides proper equipment and previous training for personnel in enterprises that
operate with radioactive material.
Regulation of display screen equipment (DSE)
As an employer, you must safeguard your employees from the health dangers associated
with working with display screen technology including PCs, laptops, cell phones, and tablets.
This law primarily applies to employees who use DSE daily for more than one hour at a time.
To uphold this guideline, the organisation must:
- Ensure that employee workstations are adequately designed
- Provide formal breaks.
Regulation of manual handling operations (MHOR)
Manual handling is a critical danger to prioritise since ignoring this possible hazard might
lead to litigation claims due to employee injuries that could have been avoided. The
organisation makes certain that manual handling operations that pose a risk of damage are
avoided.
To keep this rule in place, the company:
- Conducts a risk assessment to identify hazards that can be mitigated as much as
feasible
- Provide appropriate equipment and previous training to personnel.
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