1.9 Health and Safety Flashcards
What are the 5 Safe Working Practices
Training:
Employed should be trained in the safe use of machinery either in house or by formal certification
Machine maintenance and guarding:
All machines should be part of a regular maintenance program where parts are inspected for wear. Machinery should also have the appropriate guards to protect the employee which will stop the machine when a switch is enabled or the guard is open
Extraction systems:
If a workshop produces any dust or fumes then extraction must be provided as to ensure any hazards are extracted at the source reducing the chance any employees inhale these hazards
Provision of personal protective equipment(PPE):
Employers should ensure that suitable PPE is available to any employee who may be subject to a health and safety risk. PPE includes items such as helmets, eye protection, dust marks etc
Accident reporting:
Employers must keep a record of any accident and must report this accident via RIDDOR which covers any accident, near miss or dangerous event
What are 3 points pivotal to Maintaining safety in commercial manufacture
The employer must comply with the HSWA, COSHH and PPE requirements.
Risk assessments must be carried out regularly.
The following points are examples of considerations for safe manufacturing; The duration of the job(RSI), What hazards could be controlled, What hazards has the process introduced, Is the machinery maintained in accordance to specifications etc.
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act
HSWA is the main piece of legislation that for British health and safety law.
The key phrase is “As far a reasonably practicable” which means that the employer doesn’t have to consider certain safety risks if the measures and costs to avoid the risk are not justifiable
To comply all employees and visitors to the workplace must be protected in terms of health, safety and welfare. By complying with this the employer creates a safe environment for manufacture and deems the manufacturing process as safe
What are Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations
To comply with COSHH employers must prevent, reduce or control their workers exposure to hazardous substances. They have a duty to protect the user as well as the worker.
Hazardous substances include; Paints, Varnishes, Cleaning agents, Fumes, Airborne particles e.g. dust etc
If hazards are not controlled it could lead to legal action due to medical expenses and potential life threatening risks
What are the 8 control of Substances Hazardous to Health principles
There are 8 principles to consider under COSHH regulations; Plan and carry out processes to minimise emissions, Consider all relevant routes to exposure, Control exposure by appropriate measures, Chose the most appropriate control options, Provide control measures, Check and review measures, Inform and train all employees, Ensure that the introduction of measures does not increase the overall risk.
What are Safety precautions and examples of them
An action carried out in advance that protects against a possible danger or injury is called a safety precaution. Safety precautions are typically determined by the process being undertaken.
Safety precautions an employer may take could include signage such as:
Hazard signs, Fire equipment signs, Prohibition signs
What is the Legislation to protect consumers act called and what is it
Consumer Protection Act:
The UK consumer protection act is designed to safeguard consumers from products that do not meet a reasonable level of safety. The act aims to protect consumers in the ways of; Product liability, General safety requirement, Price indications.
If the product is delivered to the consumer and the consumer suffers injury or damage then the manufacturer could be liable to legal action resulting in fines or imprisonment.
To ensure the product is safe manufacturers should warn consumers about the risk and take action if a safety problem is found
What is the Trade Descriptions Act
This act makes it an offence to make false or misleading statements about goods or services. Trading standards officers regularly check products to ascertain whether they meet any required legislation.
What is The British Standards Institute (BSI)
The BSI works with industry and government as well as businesses and consumer groups to produce a set of standards to assure consumers that products are well produced and safe.
What is the BSI Kitemark
The BSI kitemark is a quality mark and is one of the most recognised symbols of quality and safety
What are 2 examples of Product safety
Child Safety Gates
3 Pin Plugs
What are some safety requirements for Child Safety Gates:
Child safety gates are manufactured to BS EN 1930 to limit access to the stairs for children under 24 months old
The requirements for child safety gates cover the following areas; Structural integrity and alignment, Footholds, Distance between adjacent members, Holes, Height, Snagging, Openings
What are some safety requirements for 3 pin plugs
3-pin plugs must conform to BS 1363 to keep consumers safe from electrical shock and electrical fire:
The plug is certified by the BSI and therefore safe if:
It carries the words “Approved by BSI”, the kitemark and the kitemark licence number
It is supplied with a removable card label fitted over the 3 pins showing the wiring diagram
Inside the plug is a fuse that is also certified by BSI
The earth pin is the longest pin and the live and neutral pin have a plastic cover over the base
Th wiring is coloured in accordance with the wiring diagram: Earth(Green), Neutral(Blue), Live(Brown)
What are the 4 requirements for toy safety
Manufacturers of children’s toys must comply with the European Toy Safety Directive and BS EN 71
The standard deal with every aspect of toy safety from flammability and toxicity to potential trap clothing.
Toys under 36 months must not present a choking risk, to test this a small part cylinder is used and the product cannot fit within the cylinder in any way
Toy manufacturers must; Make sure the toy has been designed to comply with safety regulations, Carry out a safety assessment of the toy, Demonstrate that an applicable conformity assessment has been carried out, Make sure the toy is accompanied by instructions for safe use, Carry out tests of toys, Investigate and record any complaints made, Draw up the technical documentation, Apply information identifying the toy
What is the British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) Lion Mark
The British Toy and hobby association has development the lion mark to show consumers that the toy has been made with quality and safety in mind
The BTHA is a code of practices that includes rules covering ethical and safe manufacture, A ban on counterfeit goods and a commitment to improve sustainability
What 3 points are advice to consumers
Consumers that want a product that is safe and fit for purpose should look for recognised symbols such as the BSI kitemark proving that the manufacturer has taken steps to ensure product safety
Manufacturers provide safety warnings and health and safety instructions to advise consumers of any risks
Manufacturers also have a responsibility to inform consumers how to care for the product during use and how to dispose of it safely
