Risk, Health and Safety Personal Protective Equipment

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1 Risk, Health and Safety Personal Protective Equipment Policy Manager Robert Mayes Policy Group Transport & Logistics Policy Established Policy Review Period/Expiry 3 Years/October 2018 Last Updated October 2015 This policy does / does not apply to Medical/Dental Staff (delete as appropriate) UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED

2 Personal Protective Equipment Version Control Version Number Purpose/Change Author Date 1.0 Version Control was introduced in July 2011 and the previous versions of this policy, prior to this date, are available in the Electronic Document Store. Michelle Kettles 1.1 Minor amendments made on review Michelle Kettles October Policy Review Robert Mayes October 2015 Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 1 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

3 NHS TAYSIDE POLICY CORPORATE TEMPLATE CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 3 Page Number 2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE 3 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY 3 4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3 5. KEY CONTACTS 4 APPENDIX 1: Policy Approval Checklist 5 APPENDIX 2: Equality Impact Assessment 6 Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 2 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

4 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 To address arrangements regarding the requirements and supply of Personal Protective Equipment to those who require this to carry out the daily role 1.2 To set out management responsibilities and supporting organisational and monitoring arrangements ensuring these objectives are achieved. 2. PURPOSE & SCOPE NHS Tayside aims to comply with the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) Guidance on the interpretation of the Regulations has been prepared by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and is available to download from the HSE website. This NHS Tayside policy identified the steps managers require to take to ensure the selection of Personal Protective Equipment complies with the Regulations. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY NHS Tayside will ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to its employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health and safety while at work, except where and to the extent that such risk has to be adequately controlled by other means which are equally more effective. Personal Protective Equipment includes the following when they are worn for protection of health and safety: Protective clothing such as masks, aprons, overalls, uniforms, protective clothing for adverse weather conditions, gloves, safety footwear, safety helmets, high visibility waistcoats etc., and Protective equipment such as eye goggles, ear defenders, respirators and safety harnesses. N.B. Cycle helmets or crash helmets worn by employees on roads are not covered by the PPE Regulations. 4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This Policy Document intends to set out a general statement of legal requirements under HSE Guidelines and delegates responsibility to NHS Tayside departmental managers to apply the regulations appropriately for their staff. Departmental managers are, using risk assessment procedures, to ensure that personal protective equipment meets the following criteria: a) it is appropriate for the risk or risks involved and the conditions at the place where exposure to risk may occur; b) it takes account of ergonomic requirements and the state of health of the person or persons who may wear it; Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 3 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

5 c) it is capable of fitting the wearer correctly, if necessary after adjustment with in the range for which it is designed: (it is a particular requirement under Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 (as amended) for mask fit testing to be provided to ensure that tight fitting masks are fitted correctly); d) so far as is practicable, it is effective to prevent or adequately control the risk or risks involved without increasing overall risk; e) it complies with any enactment which implements in Great Britain any provision on design or manufacture with respect to any health relevant Community directive which is applicable to that item of personal protective equipment. Responsibility is delegated to NHS Tayside departmental managers to prepare individual statements on Personal Protective Equipment as it effects eg., Nursing, Laboratory, Estates, Laundry, SSD, Pharmacy staff etc. These statements will include detailed information on: training (including refresher training) arrangements for staff in the use of PPE and appropriate recording of same (including mask fit testing see 3 above). Appropriate storage arrangements for PPE supplies. Systems for maintenance and checking of PPE supplies. 5. KEY CONTACTS OHSAS Health and Safety Team Wedderburn House 1 Edward Street Dundee DD1 5NS Tel: safety.tayside@nhs.net Mr Robert Mayes Transport & Logistics Manager Level 5 Ninewells Hospital and Medical School Dundee DD1 9SY Tel: robert.mayes@nhs.net Staff queries about Personal Protective Equipment can be directed to individual departmental managers or departmental Health and Safety Co-ordinators for advice or appropriate action. Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 4 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

6 NHS TAYSIDE POLICY APPROVAL CHECKLIST Appendix 1 This form must be completed by the Policy Manager and this checklist must be completed and forwarded with the policy to the Executive Team, Clinical Quality Forum or Area Partnership Forum for approval and to the appropriate Committee for adoption. POLICY AREA: POLICY TITLE: POLICY MANAGER: Operations Personal Protective Equipment Ken Armstrong To comply with PPE at Works Regulations 1993 Why has this policy been developed? Has the policy been developed in accordance with or related to legislation? Please give details of applicable legislation. PPE at Works Regs 1993 Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1994 Has a risk control plan been developed and who is the owner of the risk? If not, why not? Who has been involved/consulted in the development of the Estates, Supplies, Linen Services policy? Has the policy been Equality Impact Assessed in relation to:- Has the policy been Equality Impact Assessed not to Age Disability Gender Reassignment Pregnancy/Maternity Race/Ethnicity Religion/Belief Sex (men and women) Sexual Orientation Please indicate /No for the following: disadvantage the following groups:- People with Mental Health Problems Homeless People People involved in the Criminal Justice System Staff Socio Economic Deprivation Groups Carers Literacy Rural Language/Social Origins Please indicate /No for the following: Does the policy contain evidence of the Equality Impact Assessment Process? Is there an implementation plan? Which officers are responsible for implementation? When will the policy take effect? Who must comply with the policy/strategy? How will they be informed of their responsibilities? Is any training? If yes, attach a template Are there any cost implications? If yes, please detail costs and note source of funding Who is responsible for auditing the implementation of the policy? What is the audit interval? Who will receive the audit reports? When will the policy be reviewed and provide details of policy review period (up to 5 years) In place All Staff Through Policy Document No No Clinical Managers & Scottish Ambulance Service Annually Director of Operations October 2018 POLICY MANAGER: Ken Armstrong DATE: 21/09/2015 APPROVAL COMMITTEE TO CONFIRM: Directors ADOPTION COMMITTEE TO CONFIRM: Staff Governance Committee Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 5 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

7 Appendix 2 Name of Policy, Service Improvement, Redesign or Strategy: Personal Protective Equipment Lead Director of Manager: Ken Armstrong What are the main aims of the Policy, Service Improvement, Redesign or Strategy? To ensure NHS Tayside comply with Regulations and the supply of PPE to member of staff who require PPE to carry out their daily duties Description of the Policy, Service Improvement, Redesign or Strategy What is it? What does it do? Who does it? And who is it for? To ensure staff are issued with correct PPE to carry out day to day duties What are the intended outcomes from the proposed Policy, Service Improvement, Redesign or strategy? What will happen as a result of it?- Who benefits from it and how? To reduce the risk of injury to staff by the supply of correct PPE Name of the group responsible for assessing or considering the equality assessment? This should be the Policy Working Group or the Project team for Service Improvement, Redesign or Strategy. Operations and Facilities Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 6 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

8 SECTION 1 Part B Equality and Diversity Impacts Which equality group or Protected Characteristics do you think will be affected? Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 1.1 Will it on the whole population? or No. If yes will it have a differential on any of the groups identified in 1.2. If no go to 1.2 to identify which groups.nil the policy is designed to ensure all groups are protected and given the appropriate Transport Nil Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 7 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

9 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 1.2 Which of the protected characteristic(s) or groups will be affected? Minority ethnic population (including refugees, asylum seekers & gypsies/travellers) Women and men People in religious/faith groups Disabled people Older people, children and young people Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people People with mental health problems Homeless people People involved in criminal justice system Staff Socio- economically deprived groups Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 8 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

10 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 1.3 Will the development of the policy, strategy or service improvement/redesign lead to Discrimination Unequal opportunities Poor relations between equality groups and other groups Other No Clinicians make the decision as to whether Transport is. Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 9 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

11 SECTION 2 Human Rights and Health Impact. Which Human Rights could be affected in relation to article 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 and 11. (ECHR: European Convention on Human Rights) Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 2.1 On Life (Article 2, ECHR) Basic necessities such as adequate nutrition, and safe drinking water Suicide Risk to life of / from others Duties to protect life from risks by self / others End of life questions 2.2 On Freedom from illtreatment (Article 3, ECHR) Fear, humiliation Intense physical or mental suffering or anguish Prevention of ill-treatment, Investigation of reasonably substantiated allegations of serious ill-treatment Dignified living conditions Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 10 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

12 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 2.3 On Liberty (Article 5, ECHR) Detention under mental health law Review of continued justification of detention Informing reasons for detention 2.4 On a Fair Hearing (Article 6, ECHR) Staff disciplinary proceedings Malpractice Right to be heard Procedural fairness Effective participation in proceedings that determine rights such as employment, damages / compensation Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 11 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

13 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 2.5 On Private and family life (Article 6, ECHR) Private and Family life Physical and moral integrity (e.g. freedom from nonconsensual treatment, harassment or abuse Personal data, privacy and confidentiality Sexual identity Autonomy and selfdetermination Relations with family, community Participation in decisions that affect rights Legal capacity in decision making supported participation and decision making, accessible information and communication to support decision making Clean and healthy environment Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 12 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

14 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 2.6 On Freedom of thought, conscience and religion (Article 9, ECHR) To express opinions and receive and impart information and ideas without interference 2.7 On Freedom of assembly and association (Article 11, ECHR) Choosing whether to belong to a trade union 2.8 On Marriage and founding a family Capacity Age 2.9 Protocol 1 (Article 1, 2, 3 ECHR) Peaceful enjoyment of possessions Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 13 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

15 SECTION 3 Health Inequalities Impact Which health and lifestyle changes will be affected? Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 3.1 What will the function, policy/strategy or service change have on lifestyles? For example will the changes affect: Diet & nutrition Exercise & physical activity Substance use: tobacco, alcohol or drugs Risk taking behaviours Education & learning or skills Other 3.2. Does your function, policy or service change consider the on the communities? Things that might be affected include: Social status Employment (paid/unpaid) Social/family support Stress Income Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 14 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

16 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 3.3 Will the function, policy or service change have an on the physical environment? For example will there be s on: Living conditions Working conditions Pollution or climate change Accidental injuries/public safety Transmission of infectious diseases Other 3.4 Will the function, policy or service change affect access to and experience of services? For example Healthcare Social services Education Transport Housing Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 15 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

17 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 3.5 In relation to the protected characteristics and groups identified: What are the potential s on health? Will the function, policy or service change on access to health care? If yes - in what way? Will the function or policy or service change on the experience of health care? If yes in what way? Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 16 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

18 SECTION 4 Financial Decisions Impact How will it affect the financial decision or proposal? Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 4.1 Is the purpose of the financial decision for service improvement/redesign clearly set out Has the of your financial proposals on equality groups been thoroughly considered before any decisions are arrived at 4.2 Is there sufficient information to show that due regard has been paid to the equality duties in the financial decision making Have you identified methods for mitigating or avoiding any adverse s on equality groups Have those likely to be affected by the financial proposal been consulted and involved Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 17 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

19 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 5. Involvement, Consultation and Engagement (IEC) 1) What existing IEC data do we have? Existing IEC sources Original IEC Key learning 2) What further IEC, if any, do you need to undertake? Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 18 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

20 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 6. Have any potential negative s been identified? If so, what action has been proposed to counteract the negative s? (if yes state how) For example: Is there any unlawful discrimination? Could any community get an adverse outcome? Could any group be excluded from the benefits of the function/policy? (consider groups outlined in 1.2) Does it reinforce negative stereotypes? (For example, are any of the groups identified in 1.2 being disadvantaged due to perception rather than factual information?) Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 19 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

21 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 7. Data & Research Is there need to gather further evidence/data? Are there any apparent gaps in knowledge/skills? 8. Monitoring of outcomes How will the outcomes be monitored? Who will monitor? What criteria will you use to measure progress towards the outcomes? 9.. Recommendations State the conclusion of the Impact Assessment Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 20 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

22 Item Considerations of Explain the answer and if 10. Completed function/policy Who will sign this off? When? 11. Publication Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 21 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018

23 Conclusion Sheet for Equality Impact Assessment Positive Impacts (Note the groups affected) Negative Impacts (Note the groups affected) Equitable Transport Arrangements to all groups Nil What if any additional information and evidence is Nil From the outcome of the Equality Impact Assessment what are your recommendations? (refer to questions 5-10) This conclusion sheet should be attached to the relevant committee report. MUST BE COMPLETED IN ALL CASES Manager s Signature Date 21/09/2015 Policy Manager: Robert Mayes Page 22 of 2 2 Review Date: October 2018