COSHH & RIDOOR

Question 1

What does COSHH stand dor ?

Answer 1

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 2

what is the legislation year of COSHH

Answer 2

1994

Question 3

What is its purpose

Answer 3

It outlines the requirement for employers to control substances hazardous to health by reducing or preventing employees exposure to these substances

Question 4

give an example of two hazard group set by COSHH

Answer 4

*explosive,this refers to substances that can explode or cause an explosion
*oxidising, this refers to substances that could be a solid liquid or gaseous which leads to them being able to cause or escalate a fire

Question 5

What is a COSHH risk assessment

Answer 5

It is a systematic process designed to identify hazards and assess the associated risks whilst determining suitable contol measures

Question 6

What does riddor stand for

Answer 6

Reporting
Injuries
Diseases
Dangerous
Occurences
Regulations

Question 7

What is RIDOOR

Answer 7

Requires that employees and other people of work premises to report ans keep records of work related incidents which cause death or are serious

Question 8

what year was RIDDOR introduced

Answer 8

1986

Question 9

Give an example of where RIDDOR would need to be used.

Answer 9

When someone collapses due to failure of load bearing parts of loads or lifting equipment
when equipment comes into contact with overhead power lines …