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Editable PowerPoint Slides for Lecturers Phil Hughes and Ed Ferrett By MBE Chapter 6 Principles of control Principles of control After reading this chapter, you should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Describe the general principles of control and a basic hierarchy of risk reduction Describe what factors should be considered when developing and implementing a safe system of work for general work activities and explain the key elements of a safe system applied to the particular situations of working in confined spaces and lone working Explain the role and function of a permit-to-work system Explain the need for emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting emergency services Describe the requirements for, and effective provision of, first aid in the workplace. Figure 6.1 When Controls break down Figure 6.2 Proper control of gases and vapours in a laboratory Figure 6.3 Colour categories and shapes of signs Figure 6.5 Falling object and site entrance sign Figure 6.6 Wet or slippery floor signs Chemical warning signs Fire Action signs Mandatory action signs Fire Safety signs First Aid signs Prohibition signs Examples of different types of sign Figure 6.11 LPG composite sign Figure 6.13 Warning Signs Figure 6.14 Personal Protective Clothing Figure 6.15 Washing facilities Figure 16 Health risks – Checking what’s on the label Figure 6.17(a) Electrical cabinet locked off Figure 17(b) Isolation valve locked off Figure 6.18 General Permit to Work example Figure 6.19 Confined space entry rescue tripod and hoist Figure 6.20 Hot Work Permit Figure 21 Emergency rescue service Country Flags Management systems comparisons