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201: Health and Safety Flashcards

1
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What do red signs mean?

A

Prohibition

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What do green signs mean?

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First aid/emergency exit

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3
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What do yellow signs mean?

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Warning

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4
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What do blue signs mean?

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Mandatory

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5
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What are the 3 parts of the fire triangle?

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Oxygen, Fuel, Heat

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6
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What do black labeled fire extinguishers contain?

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Carbon dioxide

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7
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What do cream labeled fire extinguishers contain?

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Foam

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What do blue labeled fire extinguishers contain?

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Dry powder

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9
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What do red labeled fire extinguishers contain?

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Water

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10
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What does a class F fire involve?

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Cooking oil and fat

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11
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What do unclassified fires consist of?

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Electrical fire

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12
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What does a class D fire involve?

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Fires where water is ineffective/dangerous

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13
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What does a class C fire involve?

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Flammable gasses

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14
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What does a class B fire involve?

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Flammable liquids, petrol and spirits

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What does a class A fire involve?

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Wood, paper, textiles, carbonaceous materials

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16
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What are 5 ways to stay safe on a ladder?

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Don’t over reach. Ensure the ground is flat. Check condition of ladder. Make sure there are 3 points of contact. Angle the ladder at 75 degrees.

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17
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What’s the definition of ‘Arms reach?’

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Over 2.5 meters away, excluding metal objects or ladders

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18
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What is RIDDOR?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

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19
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Which regulation covers supply and use of equipment?

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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

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20
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Which regulation reduces the risk to employees hearing?

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Control of Noise at Work (CNW)

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21
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What are 5 examples of access equipment?

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Step ladder. Pole ladder. Scaffolds. Folding work platform. Arial work platform.

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22
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What are 2 PPE for feet?

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Steel toe boots. Toe guards

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23
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What are 2 PPE for lungs?

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Face mask. Gas mask

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24
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What are 2 PPE for ears?

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Ear protectors. Ear plugs

25
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What are 2 PPE for eyes?

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Safety goggles. Safety glasses

26
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What are 2 hazards for feet?

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Stepping on sharp objects. Dropping heavy objects

27
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What are 2 hazards for lungs?

A

Dust. Asbestos

28
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What are 2 hazards for ears?

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Prolonged exposure to high frequencies. Noise above 75 decibels

29
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What are 2 hazards for eyes?

A

Dust. Sharp objects

30
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What are 2 PPE for the head?

A

Helmet. Bump cap

31
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What are 2 hazards for the head?

A

Falling heavy objects. Low ceiling entranceways

32
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What are 3 COSHH materials?

A

Chemicals. Bio-Agents. Fumes

33
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What are the 5 HSE outlines when taking a risk assessment?

A

Identify. Decide. Evaluate. Record. Review

34
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What is CHIP?

A

Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging

35
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What is a hazard?

A

Something with the potential to cause harm

36
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What is a risk?

A

The likely hood of harm being done

37
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What is PTW?

A

Permission To Work

38
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What is RAMS?

A

Risk Assessment and Method Statements

39
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What should be the angle and ratio of a ladder?

A

75 degrees. Ratio of 4 up 1 across

40
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What are the 3 points of contact on a step ladder?

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Chest. Shins. Feet

41
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How long should a pole ladder be?

A

Up to 12 meters

42
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What is PPC?

A

Pollution Prevention Control

43
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What is WEEE?

A

Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

44
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What is CDM?

A

Construction, Design and Management

45
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What is PPE?

A

Personal Protective Equipment

46
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What is COSHH?

A

Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health

47
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What is HASAW?

A

Heath And Safety At Work

48
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What is the meaning of ‘Statutory’?

A

Legally binding

49
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What are the 2 types of injury?

A

Acute. Chronic

50
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What is a chronic injury?

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An injury where the result can take weeks, months or even years to develop

51
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What is an acute injury?

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An injury where the pain is immediate and obvious

52
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What are the 3 main types of asbestos and their colours?

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Chrysolite - White
Amosite - Brown
Crocidolite - Blue

53
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What is asbestos?

A

A fibrous material that is opencast mined from the ground

54
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What is the information in the on-site guide?

A

In compliance with statutory regulations.

55
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What are the electrical standards for voltage detecting devices known as?

A

GS38

56
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What is the site voltage used for powertools?

A

110v - Centre tapped

57
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Where is asbestos most likely to be found in an older building?

A

Old cisterns

58
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What does BSEN mean in relation to standards?

A

British Standard European Number

59
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What is RPE?

A

Respiratory Protective Equipment

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