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It is much easier to spot and avoid potential dangers in areas where the workplace is kept tidy and organised. 18.5.2 HAZARDS The Injuries associated with slips, trips and falls include: Various sprains and strains Back injuries Broken limbs Abrasions Cuts Head injuries The situations associated with these slips, trips and fall hazards include: worn or torn floor coverings, worn limestone steps raised mat edges or raised flagstones uneven floor boards/tiles trailing electrical cords and extension leads obstruction/storage in aisles trailing telephone leads defective office furniture liquid spillages water leaks from pipes/roofs or water splashes from wet umbrellas polished floors pot holes in external roadways/paths 18.5.3 RISKS The risks associated with the aforementioned hazards are to be assessed by the Department (using the appropriate technical input where necessary). These assessments shall be carried out using: Check lists provided (where applicable) and Departmental Hazard Identification/Risk Assessment Work Sheets contained in Document No.3 i.e. Departmental Hazard Risk Assessment (D.H.R.A.). 18.5.4 ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTROLS REQUIRED These hazards and risks will be minimised by the following arrangements and controls: Passageways and fire exits should be kept clear at all times Good housekeeping practices to be enforced The repair or covering over of damaged floor coverings and the elimination of raised surfaces on floors. The avoidance of trailing leads and the installation of additional electrical sockets adjacent to the point of use where necessary. The provision of portable safety kick stools and/or extension poles for accessing books/goods at high level or accessing high level windows The use of tie wraps to tie back trailing electrical cables associated with office equipment and trailing telephone cables 18.5.4 ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTROLS REQUIRED (Cont.) The prompt reporting of spillages and cleaning up of same. The cordoning off of wet floors during clean up of spillages or floor cleaning. The prompt repair of leaks (water and other fluids) The provision of umbrella stands for the containment of water from umbrellas. The prompt repair/replacement of defective office furniture. The prompt removal of items from floors which are likely to cause trip hazards to students and staff members The storage of clothing and footwear in lockers. The proper lighting of aisles, stairways and corridors Using safe manual handling techniques Reporting any hazard that may cause slips, trips or falls The replacement of worn/slippery limestone steps The infill of holes in external roadways/paths 18.5.5 ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTROLS The details of the Arrangements and Controls in place and those required in the short, medium and long term, shall be set out by the Department in the forms provided in Document No.4 i.e. Departmental Safety Action Plan (D.S.A.P.). These Arrangements and Controls shall be reviewed and updated on a yearly basis. 18.5.6 RESPONSIBILITIES The following personnel are responsible in the Department/Office/Area for ensuring the implementation and ongoing compliance with the aforementioned arrangements and controls. PRIVATE AREA/LOCATIONPERSON RESPONSIBLE1.2.3.4.5.6.   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