1.9 Health and Safety

Question 1

Extraction systems

Answer 1

If a workshop produces dust or fumes, extraction must be provided. Extraction protects users from inhaling any potential airborne particles and must be regularly maintained by an external company on a yearly schedule.

Question 2

Provison of peronal protective equipment

Answer 2

PPE (personal protection equipment) must be provided to any employee who may be subject to a health and safety risk. Examples are goggles, helmets and masks.

Question 3

Accident reporting

Answer 3

Accidents or near misses induced by working must be reported via RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations).

Question 4

Health and Safety at Work act 1974

Answer 4

All employers must in ensure that all employees and visitors to the workplace are protected in teams of health safety and welfare. (so far as is reasonably practicable)

Question 5

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations

Answer 5

Employers need to prevent, reduce or control their worker’s exposure to substances that may be hazardous or cause ill health. These include paints, varnishes, cleaning agents, fumes and airborne particles.

Question 6

Five key steps for carrying out a risk assessment

Answer 6

Identify the hazard
Identify who might be harmed and how
Evaluate the risk and decide on the control measures
Record findings and implement actions
Review the risk assessment after a set period of time
(identity, evaluate, record, review)

Question 7

Consumer Protection Act 1987

Answer 7

Liability of the safety of the consumer when using the product lies with the manufacturer.

Question 8

Trade Description Act 1968

Answer 8

Makes it an offence for a trader to make or apply misleading statements about goods or services.

Question 9

Features of a safe 3-pin plug

Answer 9

If it is approved by the BSI
It is supplied with a removable card label
The plug has a fuse
The earth pin is the longest pin
The wiring is coloured correctly (earth is green and yellow, neutral is blue and live brown)

Question 10

The British toy and hobby association lion mark 1988

Answer 10

Shows that toys have been made with quality and safety in mind and has been made by members of the association who adhere to ethical and safe manufacturing, a ban on counterfeit goods and committed to sustainability.

Question 11

Examples of COSHH principles

Answer 11

Consider routes of exposure
Provide suitable PPE
Inform and train all employees