Safety Policy

 

Medical Advice

The products used are of low toxicity and acute poisoning is unlikely to occur. Treat symptomatically. The main hazard with liquid formulations is aspiration into the lungs resulting in chemical pneumonitis.

M&N Cleaning and Fumigation Health & Safety Policy

M & N Cleaning and Fumigation Services Ltd is committed to the provision of quality services and products by well-trained and supervised staff observing safe-working practices designed to protect the health and safety of all our employees, our customers and the public. Securing this commitment is an important management objective that contributes to our business performance.

The Operations Manager ensures that adequate arrangements are made to maintain a written health and safety management system. The management system identifies the responsibilities of all technicians and details the arrangements both for the control of hazards that could arise from the activities of their operations and the communication of health and safety matters. The system also includes arrangements for monitoring and reviewing health and safety performance not only to comply with legal requirements but also to secure progressive improvements.

The Operations Manager provides health, safety and medical advice to Directors and is responsible for ensuring that regular auditing of every business’s health and safety management system is carried out.

We remind all employees that they have a personal responsibility for their own health and safety and that of other people who may be affected by the work they do. They must therefore adhere to the safe working practices detailed in their technical handbook or operations manual, and co-operate fully with their managers on any matter relating to health and safety.

 

Health and Safety Management Standard

 

Policy and Organisation

  • M & N Cleaning and Fumigation Services Ltd ensures that a comprehensive and documented policy, which clearly defines the organization’s commitment to health and safety, is in place and is communicated to all employees.
  • There are clearly defined and documented responsibilities and arrangements for health and safety, which set out what is to be done, when and by whom. This includes documented arrangements for reporting on health and safety performance to Senior Management.

Safety Working Procedures

  • All work procedures are documented and are based on systematic risk assessment and the identification of best practice. All employees have day-to-day access to these procedures.
  • The procedures include a documented system for evaluating specific risks on our customers’ premises in order that any survey or service work can be carried out safely.

Competent People

  • All posts have written job descriptions or specifications and documented recruiting procedures to ensure that prospective employees can carry out their work safely.
  • A documented training programme is in place to ensure that all employees are competent to undertake their duties safely.
  • Documented communication procedure are in place to ensure that employees are consulted on matters that could affect their health and safety and informed of health and safety issues, including health and safety performance, remedial actions and future plans.
  • A competent manager has been nominated to co-ordinate health and safety activities and to provide technical advice.

Management Control and Storage

  • Supervisory checklists have been established based on the requirements of the safe working procedures that are effectively monitored by line management (supervision).
  • Records are kept of all necessary maintenance and inspection of equipment, vehicles and machinery.
  • There is a documented accident reporting and investigation procedure in place to identify the underlying causes of accidents and incidents.
  • There is a documented procedure for ensuring that any corrective actions required as a result of monitoring have been completed.
  • The business produces an annual Health and Safety Plan identifying measurable objectives for the continual improvement of health and safety performance.
  • Management ensures that pesticides are stored under lock and key in premises that are well-built, dry, well-lit, well ventilated, away from foodstuffs, feed and children.
  • This policy is reviewed annually.

Safety Policy

  • Avoid all skin contact by wearing neoprene or PVC gloves, overalls, rubber boots and spray masks.
  • Wash application equipment immediately after use.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling spraying products.
  • Wash hands and exposed skin with soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking.
  • Evacuate premises to be sprayed and can be re-occupied within 1 – 2 hours after treatment.
  • Do not expose foodstuffs to spray.

Symptoms of Poisoning

Transient skin sensations have been observed in humans especially on the face. The symptoms may occur in the form of tingling, burning or numbness.

These sensations will wear off in a few hours. If other symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Emergency and First Aid Instructions

Cases of exposure to be treated as follows:

  • Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water.
  • Eye contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, if irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
  • Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
  • Inhalation: No hazard expected under normal conditions.

 

 

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