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The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 define the 'Workplace (WP)' as any non-domestic premises used as a place of work and includes any place to which persons have access while at work. This includes any room, lobby, corridor, staircase, road or other place used as a means of getting to or from the workplace such as the common parts of shared buildings, private road and paths on industrial estates and business parks.

'Existing' workplaces refers to workplaces which existed before 1st January 1993. 'New' workplaces are those which were used for the first time (or extended or converted) after the 1st January 1993.

Since the 1st January 1996 these requirements apply to all workplaces except:

  • WP inside means of transport
  • WP where only construction work is being carried out
  • WP for mineral extraction
  • temporary worksites (selectively)
  • agriculture and forestry (selectively)

There are several 'Requirements' within the Regulations that need to be assessed as suitable and sufficient. These include:

  • Maintenance of devices, equipment, services and general structures etc
  • Ventilation & Temperature
  • Lighting
  • Workstations & Seating
  • Floors and Traffic Routes
  • Waste Materials & Cleanliness
  • Falls or Falling Objects
  • Windows & Glazing
  • Doors & Gates
  • Escalators & Moving Walkways
  • Sanitary Conveniences, Drinking Water, Washing Facilities & Facilities for rest and to eat meals.
  • Accommodation for Clothing & Facilities for Changing Clothing
  • Facilities for Disables Persons
 

Independent Health and Safety Advice (IHASA) can perform comprehensive workplace assessments using existing internal proforma or can generate, in partnership with the organisation, a form of assessment most useful to their undertaking.

Following the workplace assessment, it is very important that a periodic review of the assessment is maintained. Especially if changes are made to internal or external layout of the workplace. There will be no obligation on you to commission the services of IHASA to assist in this periodic review, but all services associated with any recommendations will be available at very competitive rates. Also, IHASA can provide a 'competent person' retainer service with telephone or e-mail support if required.

 
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