| Document ID (ISN) | 111069 |
| CIS number |
10-0618 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
Facts 88
|
| Title |
Safe maintenance - Safe workers |
| Original title |
Une maintenance sûre - Des travailleurs en sécurité [in French]
Mantenimiento seguro - Trabajadores seguros [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Gran Vía 33, 48009 Bilbao, Spain, 2009. 2p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
Facts_88/EN.pdf [in English]
Facts_88/FR.pdf [in French]
Facts_88/ES.pdf [in Spanish]
|
| Abstract |
Maintenance is carried out in every workplace and in all industry sectors. It is included in the everyday duties of most workers, not just maintenance technicians and engineers. Workers involved in maintenance operations are exposed to many hazards; therefore the employer must conduct a risk assessment for the operation, and involve workers in this process. The results of the risk assessment should be communicated to everybody concerned. Safe systems of work need to be followed even when there is time pressure. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
European Union; maintenance; plant safety and health organization |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hazard evaluation; workers' participation; responsibilities of employers; information dissemination; data sheet |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Safety organization and training
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Safety and health information
|
