Carpentry, part 1 - Prevent Checklists

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		Carpentry, part 1
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Description	The list is based on the following regulations
Order, ventilation, working climate, noise, lighting, fire protection, first aid, staff.	AFS 2023:2 4§5

Order (from the swedish work environment authority)

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
1. Are walkways, transport routes and escape routes free of timber, spills, rubbish, etc.?
2. Are floors, machines, cable trays, beams, fixtures, etc. cleaned regularly from chip pile dust?
3. Is there a common view on what order you should have and how tidy it should be?
4. Is a central vacuum cleaner used when cleaning chips and dust? NB! Avoid compressed air blowing and sweeping.
5. Do stairs, ladders, guardrails, etc. need to be addressed with measures?
6. Are emergency escape routes marked with signs that are visible even in the dark?

Ventilation and working climate

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
7. Is ventilation maintenance carried out regularly by trained personnel and documented?
8. Are there draughts from windows, gates, or ventilation systems?

Noise

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
9. Has the risk assessment of noise exposure been conducted?
10. Do the premises need to be noise-dampened, for example, with the help of screens, built-ins, and sound absorbers in the ceiling and on walls?
11. Is noise data requested from the supplier when purchasing new machines?

Lighting

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
12. Is the general lighting sufficient in the premises?
13. Are there any disturbing glare or reflections from lamps or windows?
14. Is there sufficient on-site lighting at each workplace?

Fire protection

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
15. Systematic fire protection work is carried out so that you are required.
a) To reduce the risk of fire?
b) So that everyone is sure of what applies if it were to start burning?
16. Do you document your fire protection?
17. Is there a fire safety officer?
18. Is the fire equipment in good condition and unobstructed?

Fist aid and crisis support

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
19. Is education and training in l-abc and cpr regularly provided?
20. Have you made an assessment of what first aid equipment you need and adapted your equipment accordingly?
21. Is there a person on site responsible for ensuring that all first aid equipment is kept complete?
22. There are clearly visible notices with information about where first aid equipment is located, who can give first aid, the phone number for emergency services and taxi, as well as the address and directions to the workplace.
23. Is everyone in the workplace familiar with the procedures for crisis management?

Staff

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
24. Are the staff regularly trained in, for example, lifting techniques, physical ergonomics, accident risks, and other matters relating to the work environment of the workplace?
25. Is there a development plan to increase the staff's competence?
26. Are new employees provided with information and training on occupational safety and health risks?
27. Is the work environment?
a) Stressful or jerky?
b) Is it one-sided and heavily regulated?
c) Are you referring to being bound and having a lot of control in management?
28. Can job rotation be considered to avoid one-sided, repetitive work?
29. When working alone, what safety measures should be taken into consideration?
a) Do the staff have the training, instruction, and information to carry out the work alone?
b) Is the employee provided with prompt assistance in case of an emergency, for example, through a mobile phone, communication radio, or alarm device?
30. Are there changing rooms with showers?
31. Is there a food stall with suitable furniture?
32. Do you have access to occupational health care?

Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist

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