1.9-Health and safety Flashcards
Name some safe working practices
training-employees should be trained in safe use of machinery
machine maintenance-all machinery should be regularly inspected (including the guards)
extraction systems-prevent employees inhaling harmful airborne particles
PPE-any employees subject to health and safety risk at work should have PPE available to them
accident reporting-employers must keep a record of any accedinets and report this via RIDDOR to the HSE
What is RIDDOR?
reporting of injury, disease and dangerous occurrence regulations
What is COSHH
control of substances hazardous to health
Give 3 examples of hazardous substances
paints, varnishes, cleaning agents and adhesives that may be used during work
fumes that may be created as a result of a process such as soldering or brazing
airborne particles such as dust created by cutting or sanding timber
What are the 8 principles to consider under COSHH regulations?
Plan and carry out processes and activities to minimise release and spread of hazardous substances
Consider all relevant sources of exposure
Control exposure by measures proportionate to the health risk
Choose the most effective and reliable control options
Provide suitable PPE
Regularly review control measure for effectiveness
Inform and train employees on hazards and risks
Ensure the introduction of control measures doesn’t increase risk to health and safety
What is CLP/GHS?
Hazardous substances usually show a symbol that meets the classification labelling and packaging (CLP) and/or the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling or chemicals (GLS) regulations
What is a safety precaution?
any action carried out in advance that protects against a possible danger or injury
What is a risk assessment?
something that an employer is required to carry out by law, and should be recorded in any establishment where there are or more employees. It must consider what might cause harm to people and the steps taken to prevent that harm
Difference between hazard and risk
hazard is anything that can cause harm
risk is the likelihood or chance that someone may be harmed as a result of being exposed to that hazard
What is HSE?
the health and safety executive (a government body)
How does the consumer protection act 1987 protect consumers?
Product liability: the manufacturer will be held responsible if the product is defective and causes injury
General safety requirement: all goods for domestic use must be reasonably safe. Any product deemed unsafe will be removed from sale and evaluated
Price indications: prohibits sellers from giving consumers a misleading price indication, such as in an advertisement. It is enforced by trading standards officers who can seize goods and business records
What does the trade descriptions act 1968 do?
makes it an offence for a trader to make or apply false or misleading statements about goods or services
What is the BSI?
British standards institute works with industry and the government to produce a set of standards to assure consumers products are well produced, safe and fit for purpose.
What is the BSI kitemark?
a quality assurance mark for UK product and service quality which is owned and operated by the British Standards Institution (BSI group). The Kitemark is most frequently used to identify products where safety is paramount, such as crash helmets, smoke alarms and flood defences. Does not talk about how well the product functions or how well designed it is-it just tells you it is safe to use and meets the safety standards. The BSI is optional for companies and they will have to pay for it.
What is the CE mark?
European conformity marking signifies that products sold in the EEA have been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. For a product to be sold within the EEA it must have this mark.
What is the UKCA mark?
The UK equivalent of the EEA CE mark from post Brexit. Products sold in the UK must have this mark but there is still a transition going on from CE to UKCA.
What is the ISO 9000 family?
a set of five quality management systems standards by the International Organisation for Standardisation which help organisations ensure that they meet customer and other stakeholder needs within the statutory and regulatory requirements related to a product or service.
What standards must toy manufacturers comply with?
provisions of toy regulations 2011 (part of the European toy safety directive)
What are some things that toy manufacturers must do?
ensure the toy has been designed and manufactured to comply with safety requirements
carry out a safety assessment
demonstrate a conformity assessment procedure has been followed (CE or UKCA marking)
provide instructions for safe use when appropriate
investigate and record complaints
apply information identifying the toy and manufacturer on the toy/packaging
What is the lion mark?
a mark developed by the British toy and hobby association (BTHA) to show consumers that the toy was made with quality and safety in mind. The toy has been made by members of the BTHA, who adhere to a code of practice for manufacture of toys
What is the HSWA 1974 act?
health and safety at work act is the main piece of legislation for British health and safety law
