Basic Definitions And Meanings Flashcards
Give a brief description of
Occupational or work-related ill health
Occupational or work-related ill health is:
those illnesses or physical and mental disorders that are either caused or triggered by work-place activities.
What is meant by
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
These are the arrangements to cover those activities in the workplace which affect the environment in the form of, flora, fauna, water, air and soil, such activities include waste and effluent disposal and atmospheric pollutants
Give a definition of an ACCIDENT:
‘Any unplanned event that results in injury or ill health to people, damage or loss to property, plant, materials or the environment or a loss of a business opportunity’.
Give a brief definition of a NEAR MISS
any incident that could have resulted in an accident.
Define a DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE
a ‘near miss’ which could have led to serious injury or loss of life.
- Dangerous occurrences reportable under (RIDDOR)
An ACCIDENT is an:
‘any unplanned event that results in injury or ill health of people, or damage or loss to property, plant, materials or the environment or a loss of a business opportunity’.
Define a NEAR MISS
any incident that could have resulted in an accident.
Give a definition of a HAZARD
Something with the potential:
a substance, person, activity or process to cause harm.
Define RISK
A risk is the likelihood of a substance, activity or process to cause harm.
Define the distinction between a
HAZARD and a RISK
- the two terms are often confused and
activities such as construction work are
frequently called high risk when they are high
hazard. Although the hazard will continue to be
high, the risks will be reduced as controls are
implemented. The level of risk remaining when
controls have been adopted is known as the
residual risk . There should only be high residual
risk where there is poor health and safety
management and inadequate control measures
.
Explain what is mean by Breach of Duty in the context of:
whether the defendant behaved in a reasonable manner
- This type of breach of duty is rather about and (Act) or (Omission)
- Did the defendant Act in a way that a reasonable person might be expected to Act in the circumstances
OR - Did they Omit to do something that a reasonable and prudent person might be expected to do in the circumstances
Give, using examples the meaning of the following terms:
- Hazard
- Risk
“a hazard is the potential of a substance, person, activity or process to cause harm.”
Typical Hazards may include such things as:
• Electricity
• Working at height
• Chemicals.
Risk means the probability/likelihood that an unwanted event will occur and the possible severity in terms of injury or damage should it occur.
• Electrocution
• Falling from height
• Poisoning.
Name four CATEGORIES of hazards and give two examples of each:
Biological - bacteria, viruses, insects, plants
Chemical - cyanide, lead
Physical - noise, vibration, heat, cold, light
Psychological - Stress, bullying
A simple example of a Safe System of Work
- Ensure that formalised systems of work have been designed for the work activity are complied with.
- Make full and proper use of aids to lifting and carrying, such as trolleys, and lifting equipment
- Store heavy items between the shoulder and hip height. Where possible only store small, light items above shoulder or below knee height.
- Use the legs and knees to bend and lift - do not stoop or bend the back.
- Avoid tasks which require stretching or twisting.
- Ensure that regular rest breaks are taken where manual handling activities are repetitive to prevent the onset of fatigue.
- Ensure that there are no sharp, hot or cold edges which could cause injury.
- Ensure that walkways are free from obstructions.
- Make full and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Report any problems or concerns associated with manual handling operations to a responsible person without delay.
