All Flashcards
Which regulation under the Health and Safety at Work Act is concerned with safety to the eyes, head, skin, hands etc?
PPE Regs
Which regulations, cover the control of risks to the operation of equipment and machinery in the work place?
PUWER
Which regulation covers the safe use, handling and storage of ‘products’ that are used, or produced in the work place?
COSHH
Which of the five regulations covers the use of lifting equipment in the work place?
LOLER
If you are involved in a mechanised lifting operation (crane lifting), what additional items of PPE must you wear?
Hard hat and high viz vest
Which of the five regulations covers incidents that result in a serious injuries or illness?
RIDDOR
What do we call a ‘space’ that has been closed and unventilated for 24hours or longer?
Confided space
What equipment will warn you about changes in the atmospheric conditions within a confined space?
LEADER multi gas monitor
What gaseous change will a LEADER Multi Gas Monitor NOT warn you about?
Nitrogen
Who must be informed before entering a machinery space?
MEOOW
What must be issued before hot work/welding can start?
Permit to work
What is used to prevent heat loss, or heat gain, from pipes and systems?
Lagging
How long must the welding sentry remain in the hot work area, after the work is finished?
20 mins
what is not classified as a SHIPHAZ area?
Hanger
Who must you report to before starting work in any SHIPHAZ area?
OOW OOD