7.1.1 Safe Working Practices Flashcards
Who is responsible for ensuring safety in a shared environment?
It is up to everybody working in a shared environment to ensure the safety of people and equipment.
What are common causes of workplace accidents?
Most accidents are the result of over-confidence or the action of inexperienced people.
What personal habits can render someone a hazard at work?
Alcohol and drug abuse can render someone a hazard both to themselves and to their co-workers.
What is a considerable hazard when operating machinery?
Fatigue can be a considerable hazard, particularly when operating machinery.
What are essential components of a safe working environment?
Supervision and training (both in normal processes and in emergency procedures) are essential.
What are examples of potentially hazardous environments?
Unguarded or badly maintained tools, slippery floors, poorly maintained stairways, crowded workplaces, bad lighting, inadequate ventilation, and dirty surroundings.
What should be done if an injury is sustained at work?
It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that a record of the injury is recorded in the Accident Book.
What is Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) in aviation?
FOD is any article or substance alien to an aircraft that could potentially cause damage.
What are examples of external FOD hazards?
Bird strikes, hail, ice, sandstorms, ash-clouds, and objects left on the runway.
What are examples of internal FOD hazards?
Items left in the cockpit that interfere with flight safety and tools left inside the aircraft.
What procedures do aircraft maintenance teams follow for tool control?
They have strict tool control procedures, including toolbox inventories to ensure all tools have been removed before flight.
What can happen if small parts are lost during take-off and landing?
They can cause damage to tyres, hit the fuselage, or get sucked up into an engine.
What incident demonstrated the dangers of FOD?
The crash of Air France Flight 4590 in July 2000 was attributed to titanium debris dropped by a Continental DC-10.
What are some ways workers can prevent accidents in aviation?
Never carry matches or loose articles onto an aircraft, avoid wearing metal-studded footwear, and keep work areas clean.
What should be done to eliminate workplace hazards?
Eliminate the hazard, remove the hazard, guard equipment, wear personal protection, and complete safety education.
