References for Electrical

P1-Task 1

Mechanical workshop         Electrical workshop

These are two workplaces where many regulations apply due to many different reasons, due to the fact many different machines are used for different purposes and different risk are involved in these workshops which are reduced by the application of certain regulations, in the mechanical and engineering workshop there are numerous pieces of machinery and equipment which may be heavy and potentially dangerous, aswell as many other objects which may be used in these work environments.

The reasons different regulations apply are due to different reasons, one such reason could be the fact that at some point they are required to be moved about or even lifted depending on what the object is this can be done through manual handling or also using automated lifting methods or using equipment.

A regulation which I think applies to both workshops is the Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulation 1992, the reason I think this regulation applies to these workshop environments is because poor lighting can be the main contributor to accidents in both electrical and mechanical workshops. The main points of this regulation are as follows:

• Natural light should be used when it is available.
• At machines and work stations there should be lighting provided for the purpose of providing lighting over the machines and work stations so everything can be seen accurately and accidents can be avoided.

Another regulation which is applied to the mechanical and electrical workshops is the Noise At Work Regulations 1989, this regulation applies to these two environments due to the fact the machinery operations in these environments may be very noisy, the high noise levels may be a health hazard as it can cause permanent or temporary loss or hearing or may cause hearing damage this regulation has been put in place to avoid these risk, the key points outlined in this regulation are as follows:

• Appropriate ear protection should be provided for those who may be exposed to high levels of noise.
• Ear protections should also be provided to those who request protection.
• Noise levels should be evaluated by someone who has the authority and is responsible and qualified to do so and records should be kept of these assessments.
• Ear protection equipment should be checked and maintained to standards constantly over a certain period of time for example once a week.

Another regulation which is applied to the mechanical and electronics workshop is the Health and Safety Regulation 1981 (first aid), in both workshop environments accidents can occur from time to time which makes it vital that appropriate first aid is regularly available when needed to prevent the injury from potentially getting worse. The key points outlined in this regulation are as follows: