Hazard prevention in black and white

Danger of falling, risk of exposure to waste water, lack of oxygen, toxic gases, pollutants, vermin ... Infections, colds, damaged spinal discs, sudden hearing loss - the sources of danger in waste water systems and possible damage could be continued endlessly. Personal protective equipment is therefore advisable in many cases. But: Repeated instructions for users and regular inspections of the equipment are required by law and should be documented comprehensively and completely in order to be protected against possible claims for damages and recourse if the worst comes to the worst.

#Wastewater systems often harbor a number of dangers. Therefore, before starting work on it, a #risk assessment must first take place - the catalog of risks and measures of the #German Statutory Accident Insurance (DGUV) provides information in this regard and makes clear specifications. Identified sources of danger must therefore be eliminated by structural, technical and organizational measures before starting work. Once that has happened, there is usually one or the other that cannot be remedied. Personal protective equipment (PPE) now comes into play to protect employees: protective clothing, protective gloves, foot protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, fall protection and much more.

But beware: If such #PPE is used, the employer is responsible according to § 4 of the #accident prevention regulation - that the users are regularly and fully instructed in its use and that it is in perfect condition!

If, despite all precautions, an incident or even an accident occurs, it becomes critical - the diligence of the entrepreneur must now be fully proven: through complete and detailed documentation of all steps, measures and material tests. This is the only way to avoid claims for damages or recourse against the person responsible or the entrepreneur if the worst comes to the worst!

Even in the smallest of companies, a classic calculation program is only suitable to a limited extent for documenting all the necessary steps. The #PSA-Audit software from #Certado, which is specially tailored to the #DGUV, is therefore ideal, as it keeps an eye on everything - from the condition of the PPE to the next test date - and even reminds you when the next test is due. It is also ideal that the data is stored in a cloud, backups are automated and the program is accessible from anywhere - from the living room, the office or the Caribbean rainforest, from the computer or via an app from a tablet or mobile phone. It couldn't be more convenient and secure. In the FREE version, PSA-Audit is only a pure desktop program, but it's free of charge. After all, the BASIC version includes everything that is necessary for very convenient PSA management, and the ENTERPRISE version can even be individually expanded with desired functions. PSA-Audit not only saves a lot of work, it also offers increased security on this critical topic, is easy to use and is therefore highly recommended.

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