9.9 Hazards in the Workplace Flashcards
What do hazards in the workplace relate too?
The safety of the individual.
What can physical hazards include?
Bright lights
Loud sounds
Confined space
Heights
Fumes
Temperature
If hazards can’t be removed what must happen?
Employees should be made aware of the risk and how to avoid them.
For a warning sign to be effective what must they do?
Identify
Describe
Inform what to do or not to do
What colour are caution signs generally?
Yellow.
A maintenance individual has a duty under health and safety legislation to…?
Identify
Remove
Mitigate
What should an engineer do before operating or working on an aircraft system?
Carry out clearance checks.
What can an emergency be?
An injury to oneself
A situation that is inherently dangerous
What are the basic actions in an emergency?
Stay calm
Observe for dangers
Protect casualty
Remove danger
Call for help
What are some of the potential hazards? (7)
Chemical
Fire
Electrical
Physical
Noise
Radiation
Biological.
What are the different types of safety warning signs?
Prohibition- No Smoking
Mandatory- PPE
Safe Condition- Emer Exits
Warning
Fire
Information
What are the three core aspects of SMS?
Systematic- planned/consistent
Pro-active- Identification
Explicit- Documented and visible
What are the components of SMS?
Policy
Risk Management
Assurance
Promotion
What annex of ICAO was adopted to implement SMS?
Annex 19.
