Mod 7 - 7.1 - Safety Precautions

What is the main act in terms of health and safety?

Health and safety at work act 1974 HASAWA

Who are the duty holders of HASAWA?

Employers, employees, self employed

What is INDG?

Industry guidance - advice and guidance on how to follow act

What is ACOPS?

Approved codes of practises - alternate means of proving compliance when legally prosecuted.

How many employees requires a written risk assessment and or health and safety policy?

5 or more

What is the guidance for managing H + S?

HSG 65

What must be shown or provided in the workplace?

health and safety poster or leaflet

What are some rules around PPE in the workplace?

• free provided

• stored correctly

• maintained correctly

• training given

Why is PPE considered a “last resort”?

used when risks cannot be controlled in any other way

Give two factors to consider when assessing the suitability of PPE.

(Any two of:) Does it protect against the specific risk? Is it compatible with other PPE? Is it suitable for job duration and conditions? Does it fit the wearer properly?

What does PUWER stand for?

Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

What does PUWER require regarding the use of work equipment?

equipment must be serviceable, stored and maintained and inspected properly.

training be provided,

Employees and ers covered by this

What does LOLER stand for?

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

Under LOLER, what must be done before and during any lifting operation?

correct planning

correct supervision

correct safety precautions

equipment to be maintained, inspected and any defects reported.

What is COSHH?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Outlines rules around chemicals in the workplace
employers must asses the risks and affects of the chemicals, and know how to properly store them

PPE also must be suitable and provided

What is MSDS?

Material safety data sheet

How often must Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) be updated?

MSDS - every 3 years, or however often new chemicals come up

What is the three-step hierarchy in the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?

avoid hazardous lifts

asses unavoidable ones

reduce risks as far as possible

List two types of injury that the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 aim to prevent

shocks

burns

What are some necessities around working with electricity, especially on A/C.

keep operations dry

cables in tact, not near danger

serviceable equipment with documentation

pull CB’s

disconnect EXT power

What dictates severity of injury from electricity

Current not voltage

Compressed Gases and air safety considerations?

Risk of explosive rupture

bottles need to be within date and have caps

windy tools use 80PSI, but 12 can be deadly
PPE must be used

no horseplay

Compressed oxygen safety considerations?

its own tools, have t be clean no grease

smell check for purity

grounded aircraft to prevent sparks

What order of actions need to be taken when it comes to chemical spills?

Alert and evacuate the area

isolate any risks like heat or incompatible chemicals

isolate the chemical, wear PPE

clean it up carefully

What is DSEAR 2002?

Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres regulations

outlines employers fire safety measures, and says that fire fighting equipment needs to be ready and available

What is the fire triangle?

Heat/ignitions, oxygen, fuel

What is a class A fire?

Solids e.g. wood, paper etc

What is a class B fire?

Liquids like petroleum foe example

What is a class C fire?

gasses

What is a class D fire?

Metals

What is a class F fire?

Cooking oils/fats

What is different about class E or electrical fires?

Electrical can come under any class, power must be isolated first

What is water good for extinguishing?

Class A fires, Never D or E

What is CO2 good at extinguishing ?

Class B and E fires

What is dry powder good at extinguishing?

A B and C fires, Not good in enclosed spaces

What is Foam good at extinguishing?

Class A and B fires, used on runways

What are wet chemical good for extinguishing ?

Class F fires.

What are 2 types of halon extinguisher?

1211 - sprays, portable

1301 - flooding agent foe cargo, engines etc

What is halon good at extinguishin ?

Class B and C fires, Some A and D.