Accidents Flashcards
1
Q
5 accidents on site
A
Fall Maintenance Falling objects and materials Transport and mobile plant Others eg electrical
2
Q
Types of fall (4)
A
Falls from cradles/ bosuns chairs
Falls during erection/dismantling of temporary works
Falls from high working places
Falls from ladders
3
Q
3 falling materials and object accidents
A
Collapse of structures
Insecure loads/equipment
Rock or earth from excavations
4
Q
3 electrical accidents
A
Contact with overhead power lines
Underground cables
Non electrically earthed equipment
5
Q
5 maintenance works accidents
A
Roof work Electrical work Transport Falls from ladders Falls from scaffolds
6
Q
Transport+ mobile plant accidents (5)
A
Struck by forward moving vehicle Struck by reversing vehicle Falls of equipment Falls or people Vehicle overturning
7
Q
Other accident types (3)
A
Drowning
Asphyxiation and gassing
Fires and explosions
8
Q
Suggestions by HSE to improve safety (5)
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Better management of construction sites Small firms meet standards Control high risk activities Professional advisors Consider H&S pre contract
9
Q
9 high risk activities
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Steel erection Demolition Scaffolding Excavation Falsework/form work Maintenance Roof work Site transport Painting
10
Q
4 steps to control high risk activities
A
Identify risk sources
Quantify their effect
Develop management responses
Provide for emergency preparedness
