7 Safety Flashcards
1
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Hazard
A
Anything that could cause someone harm.
2
Q
Risk assessment
A
A statutory process that considers what might cause harm to people and what reasonable steps might be taken to prevent that harm.
3
Q
Risk
A
The likelihood or chance that someone may be harmed as a result of being exposed to the hazard.
4
Q
Control measure
A
Any action carried out in advance that protects against a possible danger or injury.
5
Q
What points do safe working practices include?
A
- Do not operate machinery unless trained
- PPE must be worn when using machinery
- Guards used on machines
- Damaged machinery to be removed
- Work areas kept.clean and free of hazards
- Walkways kept clear and no trip hazards
- Accidents to be reported and recorded
- To be aware of emergency procedures eg fire evacuation points
6
Q
About risk assessments
A
Before manufacture activity can take place the employer must carry out a risk assessment. Records must be kept in establishments with 5 or more employees.
Regularly reviewed by employer.
7
Q
What do risk assessments consider the identification of?
A
- Potential hazards
- an evaluation of the risk
- control measures to minimise the risk
