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2020-10-19 07:00
Last update date: 2020-10-19 07:00
Why is the premium more expensive?
Most of the working environment in the recycling industry is cramped and slippery. Workers often move large amounts of heavy and large recycled materials. They also need to use machinery and equipment, such as paper presses, metal compressors, and balers.
Therefore, there is a high work safety risk. If safety measures are not taken, accidents are likely to occur, which may result in high employee compensation premiums*.
*The premium is also affected by other factors of the insured company, such as the number of employees, company size, type of work, etc.
(1) Start from reducing accidents
Improving the occupational safety and health level of the industry can not only reduce human lives and fatalities, but also have a good occupational safety and health record. It also helps insurers to more accurately assess risks and determine premium levels. In the long run, there is room for lower premiums, so that the recycling industry and insurance companies can achieve a win-win situation.
Common accident types in the recycling industry mainly include:
• Touching a moving machine or touching an object being manufactured by a machine;
• Collision with a fixed or immovable object; and
• Injury when lifting or carrying an object.
In order to avoid the above accidents, the following extracts some safety points for reference (if you want to develop a comprehensive and targeted risk assessment and preventive measures for related work procedures, you should refer to the relevant laws and relevant safety regulations of the Labour Department in detail):
(1) Main points of machine safety:
• Install effective guards for the dangerous parts of the machine, such as: fixed guards, interlocking guards, automatic guards, tactile guards or two-hand control devices;
• Install emergency stop switches in the event of an accident You can press it to stop the machine immediately; and
• Periodically inspect and properly maintain the machine and the guard to ensure its normal function.
(2) Key points of working environment safety:
• Provide enough lighting for the work place so that employees can see the surrounding environment clearly;
• Try to avoid stacking materials to prevent materials from collapsing; and
• Use the 5S concept of good workplace organization to manage the working environment to reduce collisions or slips between employees and objects Opportunity to stumble.
(3) Safety points for manual handling operations:
• A preliminary assessment of the risks posed by manual handling operations must be made.
If within the scope of reasonable and practicable, it is impossible to prevent employees from carrying out dangerous manual handling operations, the person in charge shall make further assessment of the danger; provide relevant work instructions and auxiliary equipment based on the assessment results, such as two people working together to carry and use Trolleys or forklifts, etc.;
• Check the transportation route before moving heavy objects to prevent tripping, slipping or other accidents; and
• Use correct methods to lift or carry heavy objects, such as keeping your back straight, Avoid using waist strength and not twisting the waist.
(4) Important points of lifting safety:
• When lifting materials, cranes, lifting devices, rigging assembly methods, etc. must be selected according to people, machines, objects, methods, etc., and must be carried out by personnel with sufficient training and experience. Crane operators must have labor A valid training certificate recognized by the Department;
• The crane should be tested and thoroughly inspected by a qualified registered engineer, and checked by a qualified operator (e.g., operator) before use, and spreaders (such as chains, cables, etc.) should be inspected by qualified The slinger inspects every six months and is checked by the slinger before use; and
• The qualified slinger uses suitable spreaders to embed the code correctly, and strictly abides by the requirements of safe operating loads, and carries out "3-3-3" before lifting. Trial hang:
i. All personnel should be at least "3" meters away from the load:
ii. Lift the load "3" 100mm from the ground:
iii. Maintain "3" seconds to confirm that the load is stable before lifting.
(5) Key points of forklift safety:
• Forklift operators should hold a valid forklift operation training certificate issued by a training organization recognized by the Labour Department;
• When driving a forklift, they should pay attention to the surrounding environment and drive at a safe speed. Do not drive with high forks or make high-speed turns. Risk of overturning; and
• The cargo carried must not exceed the load capacity of the forklift.
Recycling Industry-Occupational Safety and Health Enhancement Program "Star Enterprise Program"
(2) Improve safety awareness and knowledge
Through training, start with the attitude of employees, lay a good foundation for safety awareness, and improve relevant safety knowledge so that employees can apply what they have learned at work.
The Occupational Safety and Health Bureau has tailor-made training courses for the recycling industry, and has formulated appropriate training content for managers and frontline employees.
(1) "Recycling Industry Occupational Safety and Health Manager Training Course"
Organize 8-hour related courses for foremen, including occupational safety and health laws, risk assessment, safety management, safety inspections, safe construction procedures, safety culture, basic first aid knowledge, hazard identification in the recycling industry, and accident prevention measures, etc. You can participate in the "Star Enterprise Program" free of charge, and you can get a HK$800 training allowance after completing the course.
(2) "Occupational Safety and Health Training Course for Recycling Industry"
Four-hour related courses were held for frontline employees, which included machinery operation safety, manual handling operation safety, chemical safety, accident prevention measures, basic safety management system concepts, fire prevention measures, etc.
In addition to explaining the general occupational safety and health knowledge of the recycling industry, it also analyzes the hazards and accidents of different types of work, such as waste paper recycling, plastic recycling, "four computers and one brain" recycling, and provides relevant preventive measures. After completing the course, you will be awarded a valid period. Three-year "Recycling Industry Safety Card".
Participating in the "Star Enterprise Program" can participate for free, and after completing the course, you can receive a training allowance of HK$400.
The Recycling Industry Safety Card Project launched the "Recycling Industry Safety Card" to assist employers in identifying qualified employees and enhancing their awareness of occupational safety and health.
(3) Double guarantee of coordinated equipment
Good occupational safety and health awareness and knowledge are therefore important. While implementing safety measures, use personal protective equipment as the last line of defense to add double protection to safety.
Participating in the "Star Enterprise Program" will receive free consulting services, personal protective equipment and safety equipment.
Occupational Safety and Health Bureau consultants will visit companies to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety inspections to identify potential hazards in the workplace, formulate control measures to prevent accidents, and provide suggestions for improving occupational safety and environmental hygiene to further improve the company’s working environment and assist companies Establish a 5S and safety management system, and recommend personal protective equipment and safety equipment that meet the needs of the company. The types are as follows:
(1) Personal protective equipment (up to 5 employees of each company can be subsidized)
• Chemical protective gloves
• Dust masks
• Anti-cut gloves
• Reflective clothing
• Protective goggles
• Safety shoes
• Hearing protectors
(2) Safety equipment
•Inflammable storage cabinet
•Mobile ventilation device
•Sound barrier material
•Explosion-proof hammer
•Portable illuminator
•Slip-
resistant
coating
•Trolley with pound
•Urine color comparison reference table
•Electric pump
•Temperature and humidity display
(4) Premium rebate helps you
Organizations that have been certified as "Star Enterprise" or "Progressive Enterprise" can receive employee compensation insurance premium rebates.
(1) "Star Enterprise": In the first year of certification and the following year (after passing the annual monitoring), they can receive a 60% rebate of their employees' compensation insurance premiums each year (with an annual limit of 70,000 yuan).
(2) "Progressive Enterprise": In the first year of accreditation, a one-time 40% rebate of premiums (up to 40,000 yuan) will be received.
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