5. Safe Environment Flashcards
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Examples of good housekeeping
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- Stairways, passages and gangways should be free from obstruction.
- Materials and equipment should be stored tidily so as not to cause obstruction
- Tools should not be left laying around causing tripping hazards
- Working areas should be kept clean and tidy
- Spillages of oil and other substances must be contained and cleaned immediately
- All flammable liquids, LPG and gas cylinders must be stored properly.
2
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What are prohibition signs?
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These signs indicate an activity which must not be done.
They are while signs with a red boarder and red cross bar.
3
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What are warning signs.
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These provide safety information and/or give warnings of hazard or danger
Triangular yellow signs with a black boarder
4
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What are Mandatory signs?
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These signs give instructions which must be obeyed.
Circular blue signs with a white symbol.
5
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What are advisory or safe condition signs?
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These give information about a safety provision.
They are square or rectangular green signs with a while symbol.
6
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When should barriers be used?
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- To prevent contact with live parts.
- To prevent people falling into excavations.
- To prevent people coming into contact with moving parts of machinery.
7
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What is Access and Egress.
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Access and Egress refers to entry and exit to a workplace or work area.
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