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Materials handling should be minimised
. 
(e) 
Good maintenance 
pays dividends.
 
(f) 
Implement in full the 
code of practice 
for the industry. 
(g) 
Safety inspections 
should be carried out regularly. 
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Accident reporting systems 
(a) 
Accidents should be reported on an 
accident report form
and records kept.
(b) 
Statistical trends 
should be monitored to reveal areas where recurring accidents suggest the need 
for special investigation, but only more serious incidents will have to be followed-up in depth.
(c) 
Follow-up 
should be clearly aimed at preventing recurrence – not placing blame. 
(d) 
Risk audit or sampling should be carried out regularly to prevent accidents. 
(e) 
There should be a procedure for reporting 'near-misses', anonymously if necessary, to encourage 
openness. 
5.5 Health and safety policy 
In order to enhance safety awareness, promote good practice and comply with legal obligations, many 
employers have a 
health and safety policy 
for their staff. Such a policy will have a number of features. 
(a) Statement 
of 
principles 
(d) 
Detailed instructions 
on how to use equipment 
(b) Detail 
of 
safety procedures 
(e) 
Training requirements
(c) 
Compliance with the law 
Senior managers must set a good example. 
(a) 
Visibly reacting to breaches 
of the policy (eg if the fire doors are blocked open, remove the 
blockage). 
(b)