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Organic Waste Health and Safety code


In accordance with Wessex Water’s Health and Safety policy we ask that you comply with all the following points whilst on each of our sites. Any breech of these rules may lead to exclusion from the site.


Remember - Health and Safety is not an optional extra

	DO
	Wear PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) at all times whilst on site.
	• High visibility jackets
	• Steel toe-capped footwear
	• Gloves when in contact with equipment, waste and/or final effluent
	• Hard hats with chin straps, when in designated areas
	• Additional items e.g. Dust Masks, Hearing Protection etc. when required and when directed by site personnel.
	• Appropriate clothing to minimise contact with waste (i.e. a suitable top and trousers. Shorts are not permitted.)
	REPORT TO Treatment Centre when arriving on site or leaving. Visitors must enter all required details in the Visitor’s Book.
	OBSERVE the site speed limit of 10 MPH.
	PARK IN A DESIGNATED parking area or space – check with the site personnel if you are unsure.
	FOLLOW PATHS AND WALKWAYS where they are provided.
	WALK WITH CAUTION as some surfaces may be wet and slippery.
	Vistors and contractors  must CARRY A MOBILE PHONE when on site, if you are unaccompanied. Please leave details with the Treatment Centre Office in case there is an emergency. DO NOT use a mobile phone whilst operating or working on plant or machinery.
	FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS given to you by the site personnel.
	OBEY all site signs, instructions and any additional site rules.
	REPORT any matter concerning you to site personnel.
	BE AWARE of all traffic and DO NOT pass behind any vehicle that is reversing.
	TAKE CARE WHEN REVERSING. All Drivers please ensure the area behind you is clear before reversing.
	CLEAN UP ALL SPILLAGES – please clean up all spillages using the final effluent that is supplied through the black hoses. FINAL EFFLUENT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR WASHING VEHICLES.
	REMOVE any soiled clothing or footwear before entering your vehicle or leaving the site.
	WASH YOUR HANDS at the end of each visit.
	PLEASE READ the driver’s notice board in the Treatment Centre Office and make a note of any information that might affect you whilst on site. If you have any comments or suggestions about how we could improve our service please inform the site personnel or the Organic Waste manger on 01225 524560.
	DO NOT
	SMOKE ON SITE – Smoking is prohibited on all Wessex Water sites.
	CONSUME ALCOHOL or use any ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE whilst on site.
	ENTER or LEAVE the site without informing the site personnel and/or completing the Visitor’s Book.
	APPROACH the working area of the site unless you are accompanied by Site Personnel or have their permission.
	INTERFERE with any equipment or machinery without Wessex Water’s authorisation.
	TOUCH plant or equipment as this may be contaminated with waste or Final Effluent (FE) which may contain micro-organisms. These can enter the body via the mouth, nose, cuts or other breaks in the skin, and may cause harm.
	WALK BEHIND or among vehicles when they are moving or when their engines are running.
	ENTER a confined or enclosed space without permission from the site management.
	LEAN OR CLIMB over railings or safety barriers around equipment.
	ALTER THE OPERATIONAL STATUS of machinery or equipment without permission from site personnel.
	EAT, DRINK, SMOKE or put your hands near your mouth when working with sewage.