7.1: Safety Precautions

Question 1

What could be the consequence for a victim not having the accident book filled in?

Answer 1

There could be no legal starting point if an accident happens

Question 2

Does FOD have to be internal or external?

Answer 2

It can be internal or external

Question 3

What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Answer 3

The primary piece of legislation, covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain

Question 4

What is industry Guidance (INDGs) and Health and Safety Guidance (HSGs)?

Answer 4

Used as advice and information for health and safety in companies

Question 5

What are Approved Codes Of Practices (ACOPs)?

Answer 5

Practical advice pieces that show how to comply with the law and are made by the HSE

Question 6

What did the management of health and safety at work regulation 1999 require from employers?

Answer 6

To put arrangements in place to control health and safety risks

Question 7

What is HSG 65?

Answer 7

Provides guidance for leaders, owners, trustees and line management especially for health and safety in an organisation

Question 8

What does the HSG 65 have advice on?

Answer 8

Part 1: Core elements of managing health and safety
Part 2: Deciding if it is done and what needs to be done
Part 3: Delivering effective arrangements
Part 4: Useful resources

Question 9

If an organisation has more than 5 employees, what does this mean the organisation needs to do for the Health and Safety and risk assessment?

Answer 9

It has to be written down

Question 10

What is HSE publication INDG163?

Answer 10

Contains information on carrying out risk assessments

Question 11

Is PPE the last resort?

Answer 11

Yes if health and safety cannot be controlled in any other way

Question 12

What is INDG174?

Answer 12

Helps users choose the right PPE for the right situation

Question 13

What mark should be on working PPE?

Answer 13

CE

Question 14

What is INDG479?

Answer 14

Includes information on Respiratory protective equipment

Question 15

What is PUWER?

Answer 15

Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 places responsibility on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment, it has a supported ACOP

Question 16

What is LOLER?

Answer 16

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 places duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over lifting equipment

Question 17

What are the four hazard types of the MSDS?

Answer 17

Heath hazards
Fire hazards
Reactivity hazards
Environmental hazards

Question 18

What are the sub sections in the MSDS for?

Answer 18

To give further information and clarity on a particular topic

Question 19

How often is the MSDS updated?

Answer 19

Every 3 years unless a significant new data about a product comes to light before that time

Question 20

What is the air generally supplied to compressed air in the workshop approximately?

Answer 20

80 psi

Question 21

How small psi can be deadly?

Answer 21

12 psi can cause eye injuries
5 psi can cause damage if blown in the mouth

Question 22

How much psi is needed to clean workshop tables?

Answer 22

30 psi

Question 23

What is the fire triangle?

Answer 23

Sources of ignition
Sources of fuel
Sources of oxygen

Question 24

What principles do fire extinguishers work on?

Answer 24

Excluding oxygen
Removing heat from fires

Question 25

What are the classes of fire?

Answer 25

Class A: Combustible Solids
Class B: Combustible Liquids
Class C: Combustible Gases
Class D: Metals
Class F: Cooking Oils and Fats

Question 26

What does water extinguishers work on?

Answer 26

Class A but not Class D

Question 27

What do CO2 extinguishers work on?

Answer 27

Class B and electrical fires

Question 28

What do dry powder extinguishers work on?

Answer 28

Classes ABC and electrical fires up to 1kV but not encolsed spaces and class F fires

Question 29

What do foam extinguishers work on?

Answer 29

Use Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), work on A and B fires

Question 30

What do Wet chemical extinguishers work on?

Answer 30

Works on Class F and some Class A, only used for small fires

Question 31

What do Halogenated Hydrocarbon extinguishers work on?

Answer 31

The most common fire extinguishers for cabin, most effective for Class B and C but can be used on Class A and D

Question 32

What do fire fighter spray on runways and why?

Answer 32

A foam blanket when the aircraft lands wheels up to suppress sparks as the aircraft slides along

Question 33

How do wet chemical extinguishers work?

Answer 33

Saponification, a soapy substance which extinguishes flames and seals surfaces