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Policies and Procedures
Hazardous Substances Policy
Horse Club XYZ is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its Workers, the
community and the environment by controlling the purchase, storage, use and
disposal of Hazardous Substances. Horse Club XYZ recognises that in some
instances hazardous substances are used and as such require measures to
eliminate and control risks of exposure to all Workers. An imperative part of these
measures includes supplying Workers with information about the substances they
are exposed to.
No Worker shall use a Hazardous Substance before receiving instruction in the
hazards and risks associated with its use and the precautions necessary to minimise
them.
The purchase of new or alternative substances must be done in conjunction with a
full hazard identification and risk assessment details of which must be stored close to
where they are used and communicated to all Workers who may come into contact
with the product. The use of Hazardous Substances shall be subjected to continuous
review, with the aim of eliminating their use or their substitution by less hazardous
substances.
SUPERVISORS RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors are responsible to ensure that they obtain a copy of up to date Safety
Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous substances prior to use. These sheets should
be collated and maintained in a file which is readily accessible by all Workers and
located as near as practicable to where the substance(s) is used.
Supervisors should use SDS when designing or modifying work processes and
evaluating control measures and pay particular attention to the information supplied
regarding disposal or the substance, any containers used and for First Aid
information.
Specialist advice may be sourced if required regarding the risks associated with an
established work practice or one which is being modified.
Supervisors are responsible for:
1.
Ensuring that Workers are aware of the dangers of Hazardous Substances
and the precautions to be observed in their handling and storage;
2.
Ensuring that adequate and proper signage as required is installed and
maintained & ensure Workers understand and observe such signage;
3.
Monitoring and recording the use of such substances to minimise risks to
health and safety;
4.
Obtaining and maintaining safety data sheets (SDS) for all Hazardous
Substances and make such information available to any Worker;
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5.
To supply the Management Committee with a list of all Workers either using or
likely to use Hazardous Substances; to enable appropriate provision for
training;
6.
To supply and maintain in good and clean condition any personal protective
clothing and equipment as may be appropriate or necessary to protect
Workers;
7.
To provide adequate first aid facilities appropriate for the nature of the hazard.
WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES
Workers should advise their Supervisor if the correct control measures are not being
carried out. In addition they should ask their supervisors where to find SDS. They
should also take sufficient time to read the SDS and familiarise themselves with the
necessary control measures and any associated hazards prior to use of a substance
in the workplace. If an Worker is unsure of any information contained within a date
sheet and requires clarification, they should not hesitate to contact their Supervisor.
In addition Workers are required to:
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follow the instructions given in order to safely handle Hazardous Substances;
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use protective clothing and equipment provided;
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apply training given in the use and handling of Hazardous Substances.
This policy shall be reviewed bi-annually and updated as required to reflect
workplace change.
SIGNED:
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Management Committee
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Worker Representative
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