5N1794: Brian Kenny And Sons Are A Local Family Firm That Owns A Paint Shop: Safety And Health At Work Assignment, NUI, Ireland

CASE STUDY

Brian Kenny and Sons are a local family firm that owns a paint shop. They stock many types of paint and associated products. Recently they had a fire in a storage area which was quickly contained by the fire brigade. Smoke and chemical damage however were quite extensive. Mr. Kenny Snr was admitted to the hospital with minor burns and smoke inhalation for a short time but made a full recovery.

• What role could the HSA play in the aftermath of this incident?
• Analyze the possible causes, prevention, and emergency procedures, and state who is responsible for reporting this incident and to what authority. Who else could have reported it?
• What emergency signage and equipment would have been on the premises, give picture examples. What elements are needed to start a fire? (Picture and explanation).
• Give the elements and functions of a safety statement (any business).
• What PPE would be available in a Paint shop?
• Would this business have had a Material Safety Data Sheet? What information would be on this sheet? Find and include an example of an MSDS for this business.
• As this is considered a hazardous work environment what would be the effects of an employee who works while under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
• Please research and supply a picture of the many chemical warning signs that may occur on any of the products on this premises.
• LIST possible courses an employee could attend to promote safety and health in this workplace.
• What would have been in the first aid box to assist Mr. Kenny Senior before the arrival of the emergency services? Why would it be important to cover burns? Include growth and development of micro-organisms, route of infection, symptoms, and preventative measures.