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Culmination of GC1, GC2 & GC3 Flashcards

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Define a Hazard.

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A person, place, procedure or system of work with potential to cause harm.

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Define a Risk.

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Likelihood x Consequence = Risk

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Identify four possible direct costs to an organisation following a serious accident at work.

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  • compensation
  • insurance premium increase
  • damage to buildings, equipment or plant
  • production loss or loss of business
  • absence of employees due to incident
  • fine, court costs, legal representation
  • sick pay
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Identify four possible indirect costs to an organisation following a serious accident at work.

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  • cumulative business loss
  • repetitional loss
  • low employee morale
  • production delays
  • retention of staff
  • recruitment of staff
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Outline the main features of Civil Law.

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  • the protection of individual rights from the behaviour of other individuals/orgs
  • allows person who’s suffered harm through negligence to seek compensation
  • based on common law
  • enacted in civil court
  • Judges verdict is “balance of probability”
  • 3 year time limit to submit a civil claim
  • employer can have liability insurance with minimum £5mil pounds
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Identify possible defences to a civil law claim for the tort of negligence.

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  • no duty was owed to defendant
  • no breach of duty of care
  • injury/loss wasn’t caused by breach
  • everything reasonable was done by defendant
  • an act of god
  • claimant voluntarily accepted the risk
  • fault of the claimant - contributory negligence
  • claimant exceeded 3 year claim time
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An employer has common law duty of care and health, safety and welfare of their employees.

GIVING an example, OUTLINE what the employer must provide in order to fulfil this common law duty.

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  • safe place of work
  • provision of safe plant and eqpt
  • provide and maintain safe systems of work
  • competent employees
  • provide info,
    training
    instruction
  • supervision in relation to work and competence.
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In relation to health and safety Identify the role of:

Employment Tribunal

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  • resides over appeals

- determines disputes between recognised safety reps whose rights have been withheld.

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Identify FOUR reasons why visitors to a workplace might be at greater risk of injury than an employee.

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  • unfamiliar with the surroundings and layout
  • unfamiliar with procedures and processes
  • unfamiliar with travel routes
  • unfamiliar with emergency procedures and means of escape
  • have a disability or be young or old - maybe vulnerable
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Identify control measures that could be taken to ensure health and safety of visitors to the workplace.

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  • guest register
  • induction
  • provide a host of visitors
  • give them a badge or tabard
  • provide the visitor with correct PPE
  • limit visitor access
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With reference to the management of HSWR 1999.

Outline the information that an employer must provide his employee.

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  • risks to their health and safety
  • risk control procedures based on risk assessments
  • emergency procedures
  • key personnel who assist employer managing health an safety
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Outline the employees duties under the management of HSWA Regulations 1999.

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  • use eqpt or substances in accordance with training and instruction provided by employer.
  • must inform employer of any work situation they think is serious or poses immediate danger to Health and Safety
  • report Health and Safety shortcomings to management.
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13
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Identify indicators that will show and organisation has a positive safety culture.

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  • training
  • good management
  • Healthy and Safety planning at all level of business
  • personnel who think Health and Safety is important
  • employees wear PPE
  • peer pressure in the form of adhering to Health and Safety
  • conforming to procedure
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Identify indicators that will show and organisation has a negative safety culture.

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  • lack of training
  • poor management
  • focus on production
  • personnel don’t think Health and Safety are important
  • peer pressure
  • not wearing correct PPE
  • shortcuts or unsafe methods
  • not conforming to procedure
  • poor management
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How do you calculate incident rate.

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Total number of accidents
________________
Number of persons

x 1000

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16
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Identify Indicators used to assess culture.

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  • accidents
  • sickness rate
  • absenteeism
  • retention rates
  • compliance with safety rules
  • complaints about working conditions
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17
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Outline practical means by which a manager could improve employees in the improvement of Health and Safety in the workplace.

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  • training
  • group work
  • allocating roles + responsibilities of Health and Safety across team
  • incentive schemes - money, time off etc
  • encourage communication / consult
  • involve employees within risk assessments
  • investigate accident and near miss investigation
  • develop safe systems and procedures at work
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Identify how a workers hazard perception can be improved.

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  • awareness training
  • highlights hazards - use signs
  • adequate lighting
  • reduce distractions
  • avoid fatigue
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3 factors influencing an employees behaviour in work.

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  • Individual and/or Organisational Characteristics

- Nature Of The Job

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20
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Name the sections of HSWA.

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2 - Employers Duty to his Employees

2-2 Employed specific duties

3 Employers duty to others

4 Controllers of Premises

6 Design, manufacture, importers, suppliers Duties

7 Employees Duties

8 Inference and Misuse

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21
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What organisational factors can be negative.

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Work Patterns

  • shift work
  • extended hours
  • working at night
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22
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Identify how senior management can demonstrate their commitment towards Health and Safety.

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  • ensure availability of resources
  • define roles and responsibilities
  • engaging contrators
  • active role in review of Health and Safety procedures
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Identify how an employees peers can have a positive influence on an organisations Health and Safety culture.

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  • compliance with safety systems in place
  • reporting accidents and near miss
  • positive attitude towards Health and Safety
  • contribute ideas to improve Health and Safety
  • participate in training
  • lead by example
  • cooperate with employer
  • participate with employee consultation
  • safely intervene in an unsafe situation
  • wearing of PPE
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State the employers duty to their employees.

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Ensure as far as reasonably practical

  • health
  • safety
  • welfare at work of all their employees.
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Looking at the MHSWR, what are the principles of prevention.

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Employer must
implement
preventative and protective measures
in line with schedule 1 to MHSWR

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26
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Identify qualities in competent staff.

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  • skilled
  • qualified
  • experience
  • ability to do the job
  • must know their own competence
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27
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Identify published information available to address Health and Safety problems

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  • HSE website
  • Regulations
  • Acts
  • ACOP Approved Code of Practise
  • Guidance notes
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28
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Identify ways of communicating in the workplace

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  • verbal
  • graphic
  • written
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List pros for verbal communication

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  • personal
  • quick
  • direct
  • allows check for understanding
  • allows for instant feedback
  • exchange views
  • check understanding - facial expressions etc
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List cons for verbal communication

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  • language barriers
  • jargon may be miss understood
  • accents may blur words
  • background noise
  • may not hear you
  • may be miss interpreted
  • no written record
  • recipient may forget information
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List pros to written communication

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  • permanent record
  • can be referred to
  • ca be disputed to a large audience
  • written clearly, straight to the point
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List cons for written communication

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  • indirect
  • takes time to write
  • can be impersonal
  • may be too long to read
  • may not be read by personnel
  • personnel may not be able to read
  • questions can’t immediately be asked
  • no immediate feedback
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List pros to graphic communication

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  • eye catching
  • visual
  • quick to interpret
  • no language barrier
  • jargon free
  • conveys message to wider message
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List cons to graphic communication

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  • costs money to print
  • can only be a simple message
  • may not be seen
  • symbols or pictograms may be unknown to reader
  • can’t ask questions
  • personnel may be visually impaired
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List pros to broadcast message - notice boards and posters

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  • graphic, nil language barrier
  • eye catching
  • low cost
  • reinforce key messages
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List cons for broadcast message - notice boards and posters

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  • quickly become part of surroundings
  • may be defaced
  • rely on people seeing the information
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37
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Outline 6 reasons why employees may fail to comply with safety procedures at work

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  • no morale
  • feel like they’re dictated to
  • lack of understanding
  • lack of experience
  • too time consuming
  • unrealistic
  • impractical
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38
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Identifying methods that can be used to communicate Health and Safety information to employees

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  • noticeboards
  • posters
  • videos
  • toolbox talk
  • emails
  • employee hand books
  • digital media
  • internet
  • signs
  • safety induction
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39
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Identify typical times when staff will receive Health and Safety training

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  • Inductions
  • Job change
  • Process Change
  • New technology
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40
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Outline the typical content of a general induction training course for the new starts

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  • organisational health and safety policy
  • emergency procedures
  • ppe to be worn
  • first aide details
  • location of welfare facilities
  • safe movement around work
  • accident/incident reporting
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41
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When thinking about risk, what does reasonably practical mean

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Rick vs Cost

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42
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Classifications of a hazard

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  • Physical
  • Chemical
  • Biological
  • Ergonomic
  • Psychological
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Evaluations of a risk

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  • Qualitative

- Quantitate

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44
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What is the aim of a Risk Assessment

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Prevent

  • death
  • ill health
  • injury
  • loss
  • damage
  • enforce actions
  • direct and indirect costs
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5 steps of a Risk Assessment

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  • Identify hazards
  • identify people who might be harmed and how
  • evaluate risk and decide precautions
  • record findings and implement them
  • review and update as necessary
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46
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Outline the economic benefits that an organisation may obtain by implementing a successful health and safety management system

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  • demonstrates legal compliance
  • risks are addressed and controlled
  • reduces accidents and illness
  • reduces down time and non productive time spent by management
  • reduced civil claims for compensation
  • reduced accidents and illness following a management system
  • motivates the workforce due to better moral
  • increased production
  • staff retention - less money spent on recruitment and training
  • maintains and improves an organisations reputation and shows customer a positive attitude to Health and Safety
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47
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Outline the two purposes of the statement of intent within an organisational Health and Safety policy.

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  • shows commitment of senior management towards health and safety.
  • states organisations healthy and safety
    objectives
    targets
    key hazards
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48
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Outline two purposes of Organisation within a Health and Safety policy

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  • identifies organisations health an safety management structure including responsibilities for specific health an safety management tasks
  • ensures effective delegation of responsibilities and reporting through the company
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49
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Outline two purposes of arrangements within a Health and Safety policy

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  • contains practical measures to implement the policy

- provides systems and procedures to assist in meeting Health and Safety standards

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Outline information typically included in the arrangements section of Health and Safety document

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  • emergency procedures
  • accident and illness reporting procedures
  • machinery safety
  • control of exposure to specific hazards
  • electrical equipment safety
  • permit to work procedure
  • use of PPE
  • inspections and audit procedures
  • welfare facilities
  • training procedures
  • food hygiene procedures
  • waste disposal procedures
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51
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Outline six typical targets that an organisation might set in relation to health an safety

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  • reduce number of accidents and ill health
  • reduce level of sick absence
  • increase in trained employees
  • reduce number of civil claims
  • no enforcement notices
  • less faults found on inspections
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Outline why it is important for an organisation to set obj in terms of Health and Safety performance

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  • indicate management commitment to make improvements
  • motivate workforce
  • offer evidence during monitoring, review and audit phases
  • provide focus for management to work which can be a measured
  • ensure planning of Health and Safety takes place in line with regs
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53
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Outline circumstances that may require Health and Safety policy to be reviewed

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  • changes in technology
  • enforcement action
  • change of location
  • change in size of organisation
  • change of legislation
  • third party request
  • after a period of time
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54
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Outline why the Health and Safety policy should be signed by most senior person in the Organisation

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  • demonstrates to the workforce that senior management are committed to it.
  • employees take it seriously
  • provides authority for the policy
  • in line with HSE guidance
  • shows Health and Safety is considered by most senior person prior to signing it.
  • shows ultimate responsibility for Health and Safety
  • indicates a positive Health and Safety culture
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55
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Outline the requirements for employers to provide health an Safety in accordance with HSWA

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  • ABSOLUTE DUTY
  • stated in section 2-3.
    Employer must provide written Health and Safety policy where they employ 5 or more employees.
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Identify 6 categories of persons who may feature on organisational Health and Safety chart and responsibilities.

Hint: Organisational flow chart

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  • Director
    sets policy, obj and targets
  • Line Manager
    responsible for H&S, welfare and implementation of policy
  • Supervisor
    Dady to day compliance with policy
  • Safety Advisor
    advises during accident investigations or compliance issues
  • Safety Reps
    represents employees during consultations
  • Employees
    H&S of self and others
  • Fire Marshal
    evacuate building in emergency
  • First Aiders
    administer first aide
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5 steps of a Risk Assessment

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  • Identify Hazards
  • Identify People
  • Evaluate Risk - Decide On Precautions
  • Record Significant Findings + Precautions
  • Review + Update As Necessary
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When would you review a risk assessment?

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  • after an introduction of new machinery, process, equipment
  • new information relating to hazardous substances
  • new legislation
  • following accident/incidents
  • no longer valid
- change of workplace
different employees
disabled
females
number of staff
special case - young people
  • change/ loss management
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59
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What would you have to do as an employer if an employee says they’re pregnant

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  • doctors note - proof of pregnancy
  • check risk assessment for pregnant women
  • re assess working environment/routine
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Identify factors that should be considered when completing a risk assessment for lone workers

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  • competency
  • task suitable for lone work
  • appropriate tools
  • first aide - kit, aide memories etc
  • communication to workplace? methods…
  • location reporting
  • entrance and exit- is it safe?
  • medical fit for task
  • basic welfare facilities
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Describe different types of safety signage

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  • Safe Condition. Green and White
  • Prohibition. Red circle with a bar.
  • Mandatory. Blue and white
  • Warning. Yellow and Black
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Identify internal Health and Safety information that should be available to a manager in the workplace

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  • previous risk assessment
  • incident/near miss records
  • feedback from workers
  • indicators - ill health, injury etc
  • previous audits
  • training records
  • policy procedures
  • maintenance records
  • site inspection
  • safe systems at work
  • sick absences
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Identify objectives of carrying out workplace risk assessment

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prevent accidents and ill health within the workplace
- Moral

comply with legislation
- Legal

identify actions to reduce risk
- Financial

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Outline personal factors that should be considered when selecting someone to be a first aider.

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  • reliable
  • good communication skills
  • have the right aptitude
  • able to cope with stress
  • physically capable of dealing with an emergency
  • competent
  • reliable
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Types of active monitoring

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  • Safety Inspection
  • Safety Sampling
  • Safety tour
  • Safety Survey
  • Benchmarking
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What would you carry out a systematic inspection on.

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  • Plant - eqpt, vehs
  • Premises - workplace
  • People - behaviour, are they wearing PPE?
  • Procedures - permit to work? safe systems work?
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When would you do an unscheduled inspection

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  • concerns about procedure and safety
  • observe shift change / out of hours
  • see a Truer reflection of the shopfloor
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Types of Safety Inspection

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  • Routine
  • Statutory
  • Periodic
  • Pre Use
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Safety Inspections are carried out by…

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  • Competent workers
  • Line Managers

completing a check list

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Identify factors to consider when introducing a workplace inspection programme

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  • frequency
  • type of inspection - is it statutory?
  • allocation of responsibilities
  • competence of inspector
  • use of checklist
  • action plan for problems found
  • review process
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71
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Outline why an organisation should carryout active monitoring of its health and safety performance

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  • achieve legal compliance
  • meet insurance requirements
  • meet internal standards
  • monitors Health and Safety performance
  • improvements to risk control
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72
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Identify examples of active monitoring of Health and Safety performance

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  • Audits
  • Inspections
  • Surveys
  • Tours
  • Sampling
  • Health surveillance
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73
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Define a confined space.

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any enclosed space where there is a reasonably foreseeable specified risk

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74
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Identify the reasons and benefits for carrying out accident investigations.

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  • Identify immediate root cause
  • Identify corrective action to prevent recurrence
  • Record the facts of the incident
  • Legal reasons
  • Claim management
  • Staff Morale
  • Review and Update Risk Assessments
  • Discipline procedure
  • Data gathering
  • Determine costs
  • Insurance companies
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75
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Define a Near Miss.

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  • Unplanned unwanted event that has potential to lead to injury, damage or loss BUT didn’t do so
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76
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Define Dangerous Occurrence.

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  • Specified event that has to be reported to the relevant authority by statue law
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Define an Accident.

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  • Unplanned, unwanted event which leads to injury, damage or loss
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Define Work Related Illness.

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  • Disease or medical conditions caused by a persons work.
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79
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List types of Incidents.

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  • Near Miss
  • Accident
  • Dangerous Occurrence
  • Work Related Ill Health
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80
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4 steps of the basic Investigation Procedures.

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  • Gather Factual Information
  • Analyse Information - find root causes
  • Identify Control Measures
  • Plan Remedial Actions
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Describe Step 1 of Investigation Procedure.

A

Gather Information

  • secure the scene
  • identify witness
  • collect factual information
  • interview witness
  • examine any documents
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82
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Describe Step 2 of Investigation Procedure.

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Analyse the Information

  • Immediate & Root causes

no PPE
In-competent
lack of supervision

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83
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Describe Step 3 of Investigation Procedure.

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Identify suitable control measures

eg - use a spill kit to prevent further slips

  • “will this action prevent further similar events?”
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84
Q

Describe Step 4 of Investigation Procedure.

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Plan Remedial Actions

  • dangerous conditions to be dealt with immediately
  • short term measures to sort root cause
  • all actions assigned, prioritised an completed to agreed timescale
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85
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Identify internal documents that could be examined when investigating a workplace accident.

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  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Workplace Inspection Reports
  • Risk Assessments
  • SSW/PTW
  • Training Records
  • Maintenance records
  • Pre Use check sheets
  • Precious Accidents
  • Induction Reports
  • PPE Records
  • Complaint Reports
  • Minutes from Health an Safety meetings
  • Sickness Records
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86
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Identify internal documents that could be examined when investigating a workplace accident.

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  • health an safety policy
  • workplace inspection reports
  • risk assessments
  • SSW/PTW
  • training records
  • maintenance records
  • pre use checks
  • previous accidents reports
  • introduction records
  • PPE records
  • complaint records
  • minutes from health and safety meetings
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87
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Identify why accident are not reported.

A
  • unclear policy method for reporting accidents
  • very complicated reporting procedure
  • the process is time consuming
  • person feels they will get in to trouble
  • person can’t be bothered
  • lack of training
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88
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Identify headings used to compile an incident investigation form.

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  • DTG
  • loc of accident/incident
  • injured persons details
  • circumstances of accident/incident
  • Immediate Action taken
  • recommendation for improvement
  • Investigation date
  • signature of investigating TL
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89
Q

Expand RIDDOR.

A
  • Reporting of
  • Injuries
  • Disease
  • Dangerous
  • Occurrences
  • Regulations 2013
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90
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In the event of a serious incident involving a fatality at work.

Identify who be notified internally and externally to the company.

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  • emergency services
  • family members
  • employees
  • HSE
  • senior management
  • Union Safety Rep
  • Health and Safety advisor
  • public relations advisor - deal with media
  • insurance company
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91
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RIDDOR require the reporting of certain events to the relevant authorities.

The 6 main events are:

A
  • fatality
  • specified injuries
  • dangerous occurrences
  • occupational disease
  • over 7 days injury
  • hospitalisation of a non worker/civilian
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92
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Control measures within a confined space.

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  • supervision
  • competence
  • method of communicating
  • atmospheric test before/during/post
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93
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RIDDOR requires a responsible person to…when a fatality occurs.

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notify the enforcing authority without delay by the quickest practicable means.

eg
Phone Incident Contact Centre

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94
Q

Reporting action and times for the following events:

1 - Fatality

2 - Specified Injury

3 - Dangerous Occurrence

4 - Over 7 day injury*

5 - Reportable disease

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1 - Immediate notification
written report 10 days

2 - Immediate notification
written report 10 days10 days

3 - Immediate notification
written report 10 days10 days

4 - NO immediate report 15 days*
after diagnosis by a doctor

5 NO immediate report
report after diagnosis from a doctor

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95
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Define an over 7 day injury.

A

where an employee is away from work or unable to perform natural duties

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96
Q

Identify types of occupational disease.

A
  • carpal tunnel
  • sever cramp of the hands/forearm
  • occupational dermatitis
  • hand, arm vibration syndrome
  • occupational asthma
  • tendonitis
  • cancer
  • exposure to bio agent
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97
Q

an employee has amputated a finger in the workplace and admitted to hospital for treatment.

Outline the legal requirements of reporting the accident to the enforcing authorities.

A
  • recognition of specified injuries
  • reference to RIDDOR
  • responsible to notify enforcing authorities by quickest means possible
  • written report to follow within 10 days
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98
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Outline ways where management could demonstrate their commitment to improve standards after an accident within the workplace.

A
  • visible leadership
  • give Health an safety an equal priority
  • correct resources
  • review policies
  • review risk assessments / SSW
  • provide additional IITS
  • encourage reporting of accidents/near misses
  • employ competent personnel
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99
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Define scope and purpose of an audit.

A

critical evaluation of the organisations Health and Safety system.

VERIFIES

  • management systems
  • risk control inplace
  • workplace precautions in place
  • be it internal or external
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100
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Audits focus on 3 types of evidence…

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  • interviews
  • direct observation of people
  • documents and records
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101
Q

Auditing is a mechanism for…

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verifying an organisations health and safety management system

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102
Q

Audits are…

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  • systematic - pre planned
  • objective - evidence based
  • critical - highlight non compliance/conformance
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103
Q

Identify the audit process

A
  • Pre audit prep
  • audit process
  • feedback
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104
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Pre audit prep involves

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  • DTG of audit
  • scope of audit
  • area and extent of audit
  • who will be required? interviewees?
  • info gathering - documentation
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105
Q

During an audit, information is gathered by…

Hint: IDO

A
  • Interviewing personnel
  • document review and assessment
  • observation of physical conditions and work activities
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106
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At the end of an audit a report is written after…

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  • assemble and evaluate evidence
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107
Q

Identify advantages an disadvantages of external audits.

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Advantage

  • fresh pair of eyes
  • independant of internal influence
  • recommendations carry more weight
  • neutral - can’t be leaned on

Disadvantage

  • time consuming
  • expensive
  • may intimidate workers
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108
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Identify advantages an disadvantages for both internal and external audits

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Advantage

  • less expensive
  • auditors already know the business
  • improves ownership of issues found
  • builds competence

Disadvantage

  • auditors may not notice certain issues
  • may not have knowledge of industry legal standards
  • may not possess auditing skills
  • more likely to be subject to internal influence
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109
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Performance Indicators when reviewing health and safety performance

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  • accident and incident data
  • details of inspections
  • absence and sickness data
  • safety survey, tours, sampling
  • audit reports
  • enforcement actions
  • previous management reviews
  • complaints
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110
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Give an example of continued improvements

A
  • improved safety reviews, audits and inspections
  • improved relations with sub contracts, suppliers and customers
  • improved reporting and analysing systems
  • better communications between employees and giving feedback
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111
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Explain why an organisation should review its health and safety performance

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  • check org is complying with legislation
  • check health an safety policy remains
  • comparison against the orgs targets to identify threats
  • ensure control measures have been effective
  • identify good and bad health and safety practises
  • required bu an organisation conforming to an accredited body such as ISO 45001
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112
Q

Identify the typical information examined during an audit

A
  • Health and Safety policy
  • training records
  • reported actions
  • risk assessments
  • maintenance records
  • health an safety monitoring records
  • accident investigation reports
  • emergency arrangements
  • insurance company inspection reports
  • Complaints records
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113
Q

Identify key elements of a permit to work system.

A
  • duration
  • description of task
  • isolations made
  • Further precautions
  • issued by authorised person
  • acceptance by competent person
  • cancellation by authorised person
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114
Q

Identify four types of work situation that might require a permit to work system.

A
  • Confined Space
  • Work at Heights
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Live Electrical Systems
  • Hot Work
  • Specialist Maintenance
  • Lone Worker
  • Evacuation work
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115
Q

Four methods of Active Monitoring.

A
  • Safety Inspections
  • Safety Audits
  • Safety Sampling
  • Safety Surveys
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Health surveillance
  • Behavioural Observation
  • Benchmarking
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116
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4 methods of Reactive Monitoring.

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  • Accident stats
  • Ill health reports
  • employee complaints
  • near miss reports
  • dangerous occurrence reports
  • property damage
  • enforcement action
  • number of civil claims
  • lost time
  • accident costs
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117
Q

Identify why it is important to use a variety of methods to communicate health and safety information in the workplace.

A
  • Language barriers
  • individuals respond differently to stimuli
  • disability
  • reinforcement message
  • feedback required?
  • over familiar with one method
  • gain improvements and motivate
  • stimulate interest
  • can’t read
  • different info requires different methods - emg signs
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118
Q

Outline the meaning of the term - hierarchy of control.

A

a list of measures designed to control risks - considered in order of importance, effectiveness and priority

designed to control risk, with extreme measure of control and end with PPE as last resort

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119
Q

Outline the standards of hierarchy of control that should be applied to control health an safety risks in the workplace.

Hint: ERIEPDA

A
  • Eliminate Risk
  • Reduce Risk
  • Isolate
  • Engineering Controls
  • Provision Of PPE
  • Discipline
  • Appropriate Order
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120
Q

Identify the time period within which an appeal may be logged against an improvement notice AND identify the effect the appeal will have on the notice.

A
  • must be logged within 21 days from he date the notice was served
  • employment tribunal can extend the time limit on application
  • notice is suspended until the appeal is heard
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121
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Identify penalties for contravening the requirements of an improvement notice when heard BOTH summarily AND on indictment.

A

Unlimited fine and or 6months prison

Indictment
- Unlimited fine - 2 years prison

122
Q

Identify key documents that are likely to be examined during a health an safety audit.

A
  • Health and safety policy
  • risk assessment
  • SSQ/PTW/Method statement
  • statutory records/docs
  • accident reporting procedures
  • near miss stats
  • safety monitoring
  • maintenance records
  • control
  • training records
  • emergency procedures
  • insurance docs
123
Q

Outline the factors that might cause the health and safety culture of an organisation to decline

A
  • no effective comms
  • blame culture
  • poor management
  • no priority for Health and safety
  • no ownership / roles and resps
  • lack of monitoring
  • high turnover of employees
  • poor working environment
124
Q

Outline the purpose and general content of the THREE main sections of a health and safety policy

A
  • Statement of Intent
  • the Organisation
  • The Argument
125
Q

explain why health an safety policy should be signed by the most senior person in an organisation.

A
  • demonstrates commitment from the top

- gives the policy authority

126
Q

What is the meaning of a risk.

A

likelihood x consequence = risk

cable across walk way. Individual could trip over it
if the cable is at the top of the stairs then the risk increases.

127
Q

Identify the key stages of a workplace risk assessment.

A
  • Identify Hazards
  • Identify People
  • Evaluate Risk - decide precautions
  • Record findings - implement
  • Review and Update
128
Q

Outline initial actions that should be taken following a major accident at work.

A
  • isolate services
  • administer FA
  • contact Emg Services
  • inform NOK
  • notify ICC
  • Secure scene
  • collect evidence
  • inform safety rep
  • set up investigation
  • complete internal accident form
  • arrange staff support
129
Q

Outline the role of an employment tribunal.

A
  • hear appeals against improvement notices
  • appeals against prohibition notices
  • unfair dismissal on grounds of Health and safety
  • allow appeal/ compensation awards
130
Q

Outline Criminal Court.

A 
- hear cases on breaches of HASAWA
Impose penalties if guilty
ability to fine
impose prison time
determine guilt
decide on commit to trial
131
Q

Outline Civil Court

A
  • Action is brought by the individual
  • Intention is compensation
  • Legal proceedings must start within 3yrs of injury date
  • CAN use insurance to pay compensation
  • Common law is the source
  • Verdict “balance of probabilities”
132
Q

Identify the minimum standards of Welfare provision within the workplace.

A
  • drinking water
  • sanitary convenience - WCs
    Hot and Cold plus Soap and means of Drying
  • washing facilities - Showers/Bath Hot and Cold water, plus Soap and means of Drying
  • changing rooms
  • secure storage for clothing
  • restroom / rest and eat - prep food
133
Q

Identify the minimum standards within the workplace environment.

A
  • space -
    sufficient to allow workers to perform tasks comfortably
  • seating - DSE style
  • ventilation “sufficient supply of fresh purified air”
  • heating - maintenance of a reasonable temp in indoor spaces
  • adequate lighting where appropriate
134
Q

A minimum workplace temperature is to be adequate for workers.

Where would you find more information relating to this and what are the temperatures stated for manual and sedentary work.

A

Approved
Code
of
Practise

min indoor temp - 16 degrees (inactive/seating)

min manual temp - 13 degree

135
Q

What are the health affects of working in a seated position.

A
  • circulation problems

- vertebral and muscular damage

136
Q

What is a suitable seat for sedentary work.

A
  • DSE style chair
  • good lumbar support and foot rest
  • swivel with adjustable back and height
137
Q

What is adequate lighting

A
  • appropriate to the size and layout of working area
  • use as much natural light as possible
  • use of spot lights for detailed work
  • relative to shift pattern
  • suitability to area
    indoors/outdoors - day/night
  • emergency lighting
138
Q

What are the control measures to consider working within a confined space,

Hint: SCAM

A
  • sufficient level of supervision
  • competence of workers
  • method of communication
  • atmospheric rest/monitor before and during
139
Q

What are the control measures to consider working within a confined space.

Hint: VIPLFE

A
  • Ventilation
  • Insulation - electrical/mechanical
  • PPE
  • Lighting
  • Fire precaution
  • Emergency Entrance/Exit
140
Q

Identify the sections within a Permit To Work (PTW)

A
  • Issue
    authorised person
  • Reciept
    authorised person
  • Clearance
    person completing work
  • Cancellation
    issuer accepts work complete at all stages
141
Q

Identify the health and safety effects of inadequate lighting

A
  • headaches
  • eye strain
  • fatigue
  • increased likely hood of human error
  • increase in accident
  • increased emg evac time
142
Q

A PTW is issued by…

A

An authorised person undertaking the work.

143
Q

PTWs are typically used to control the following working environments

A
  • hot work
  • live electrical systems
  • confined spaces
  • height
  • machinery work
144
Q

Outline what a PTW is.

A

A

  • Formal
  • Documented

..Procedure to form a safe system of work, ensuring all steps before, during and after high risk work has occured.

145
Q

Factors which could affect employee safe movement within the workplace.

A
  • floors and traffic routes
    vet and bed track plan
  • transparent doors
  • reasonable adjustments to cater for disabilities
146
Q

Identify five health issues associated with working in hot conditions working with a hot environment

A
  • dehydration
  • cramps
  • burns
  • fatigue

Heat

  • stress
  • exhaustion
  • stroke
147
Q

Identify health and safety effects working in cold environments.

A
  • hypothermia
  • frostbite
  • slip hazards
  • freeze burn injuries
148
Q

Identify preventative measures that can be taken to protect against injury within a hot environment.

A
  • ventilation
  • insulate heat sources
  • shield heat sources
  • cool refuge - shade - rest room
  • easy access to drinking water and isotonic drinks
  • provide frequent breaks/job rotation
  • appropriate clothing
149
Q

Identify preventative measures that can be taken to protect against injury within a cold environment.

A
  • prevent or protect workers from draughts
  • shield/lag extremely cold surfaces
  • warm refuge - areas to warm up - rest room
  • appropriate PPE
  • provide frequent breaks/job rotation
  • easy access to hot food and drink
  • salt/grit ice work places
150
Q

Identify the six basic welfare requirements an employer must provide their employees

A
  • drinking water
  • sanitary conveniences
  • washing facilities
  • changing rooms
  • accommodation for clothing
  • rest and eating
151
Q

Define Violence at Work

A

Any incident where a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.

152
Q

Identify the risk factors that could increase the risk of violence.

A
  • cash handling
  • lone working
  • representing authority - uniformed roles
  • wearing a uniform
  • censuring someone by saying “no”
  • dealing with people under influence
    drugs/alcohol
153
Q

You’re working In a bank, what type of control would you implement for staff to avoid the risk of violence.

A
  • bullet proof glass
  • security doors
  • panic button
  • high counters
  • CCTV
  • bolting furniture to the floor
  • provide training for staff
154
Q

Identify the best control measures for a care nurse conducting a home visit.

A
  • no lone working
  • not to work in a high risk area
  • keep records of all incidents
155
Q

Explain the term “work related violence:.

A

Any incident where a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.

156
Q

Identify 3 types of substance misuse

A
  • Alcohol
  • Legal or illegal drugs
  • Substances
157
Q

Identify the main signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse.

A
  • late attendance
  • increased absenteesim
  • poor work quality
  • reduced output
  • dishonesty
  • theft
  • mood swings
  • aggressive
158
Q

Explain how these would affect the individuals an possibly that of others health and safety in the workplace.

A
  • poor co-ordination
  • perception towards safety will be reduced
  • personality change
  • raised blood pressure
  • liver damage
  • depression
  • sensory impairment
  • increased
159
Q

Identify key information required on a PTW

A
  • authorised personnel
  • DTG
  • location
  • isolations in place
  • foreseeable hazards
  • precautions against hazards
  • communication arrangements
  • emergency procedures/facilities
  • duration permit is in place - extensions
160
Q

Identify control measures to reduce risk of substance misuse at work.

A
  • rules on drugs and alcohol policy.
    create a drugs and alcohol policy to include
  • rules on consumption/following laws
  • random drug/alcohol testing
  • assess for workers rehab treatment
  • disciplinary procedure
  • awareness campaigns
161
Q

Identify why misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace is such a concerto health an safety

A
  • drugs and alcohol cause sensory impairment.
  • skewed perception and lack of control.
  • fatigue and drowsiness causing unsafe acts that result in injuries to themselves or others.
  • health risks to workers, usually associated with long term abuse.
162
Q

Expand MHSWR

A 
Management of 
Health and
Safety
Work
Regulations 1999
163
Q

Identify hazards in the workplace that may affect safe movement of employees around the workplace.

A
  • falls from height
  • slip, trip fall on same level
  • collisions with moving veh
  • struck by moving, flying, falling objects
  • fixed or stationary obj
164
Q

Identify the difference between slip and trip hazard.

A 
- Slip hazard
wet
smooth
contamination
frost
ice
  • Trip hazard
    uneven
    loose surface
    objects on the floor
165
Q

Identify reasons why workers fall from height.

A
  • complaceny

- working next to unprotected edge

166
Q

Expand MEWP

A

Mobile
Elevated
Workping
Platform

167
Q

3 Control measures for safe movement of people in the workplace

A
  • eliminate the hazard
  • create a safe place
  • create a safe person
  • Risk Assessment
  • Slip resistance surfaces
  • Spillage control drainage
  • Designated walk way
  • Fencing and guarding
  • Signs and PPE
168
Q

Define Working at height

A

Where there is risk of a fall, liable to cause injury unless precautions are taken.

169
Q

Identify the main risks from working at height

A
  • worker falling

- object falling on people below

170
Q

Risk factors for working at height - roofs

A
  • fragile
  • asbestos fibre sheets
  • rusted steel sheeting
  • wood wool slab
  • wired glass on roof lights
171
Q

Basic hazards of working at height.

A
  • deterioration of materials
  • unprotected edges (rail)
  • poor maintenance of access equip
    ladder, cheery pickers etc
  • inclement weather
  • poor storage of materials - toe board
172
Q

Hierarchy states when controlling the risk of working at height, you are to…

A
  • Avoid
  • Prevent
  • Minimise
173
Q

Outline the factors to determine the level of supervision that a new employee should receive during their initial period of employment within an organisation.

A
  • level of hazard and risk in the job activity or actively being carried out.
  • level of competence and training
  • level of experience
  • ability to reach competence level required
  • accident history of the employee if known
174
Q

Explain the meaning of the term competent person.

A

A person who has the necessary knowledge, ability, training and experience to carry out a specific task in the correct manner as required by regulations.

175
Q

Outline organisational factors that may cause a person to work unsafely even though they are competent.

A
  • lack of adequate health and safety policy
  • policy not adequately resourced
  • lack of health an safety culture
  • poor leadership from senior management
  • unrealistic safety performance targets
  • lack of supervision from management
  • productions is a higher priority than health an safety
  • pressure from colleges
176
Q

Factor to consider when identifying control measures for work at height.

A
  • nature and duration of the task to be carried out
  • competence of person
  • any training required
  • supervision required
  • access/egress
  • suitability of equipment used, its condition and maintenance
  • weather conditions
  • rescue plan
  • emergency plan
  • compliance with regulations
177
Q

Following a reportable accident to a contractor which happened on the employers premises and investigation was carried out by an enforcement officer. it was found that an employer had failed to provide health and safety information to the contractor

Outline the duties that the employer owes the contractor under the HSWA 1974

A
  • all employers have duties under Sect 3 to ensure as far as reasonably practical, the persons not in their employment who may be affected are safeguarded and not exposed to risk their health and safety.
  • Set 4 places duties on employer as a controller of premises to ensure that premises and its plant and equipment are sage without risks to health for persons using them as a place of work.
178
Q

Characteristics of any guardrail

A
  • fully enclose all personnel
  • robust - wont bend
  • securely fixed to withstand impact
  • high enough to prevent falling over
  • no excessive large gaps
179
Q

Following a significant increase in accidents, a health an safety campaign is to be launched within an organisation to encourage safer working by employees.

Outline how the organisation might ensure that the nature of the campaign is effectively communicated to, and understood by the employees.

A
  • means of communications are planned to ensure correct methods and sufficient time allocated.
  • managers and supervisors are committed to train them in means of communication
  • choose the best means of communication in relation to the comms that need to be communicated
  • ensure variety of methods used - verbal, written, graphic
  • ensure messages are clear and understood
180
Q

Main hazards using ladders

A
  • falling off
  • ladder toppling sideways
  • ladder base slips out from wall
  • objects falling off ladders
  • contact with live overhead
181
Q

Identify the control measures for the safe use of ladders

A
  • pre use check
  • solid flat base
  • 1:4 - correct angle
  • top of ladder against solid support
  • ladder secured
    guide rope
    anchor point
    3 point contact
182
Q

List the parts of a scaffold.

A
  • standards (verticals)
  • ledgers (horizontal)
  • transoms (short horizontal - span across ledgers
  • bracing (diagonal)
  • base plate (underneath the standards
  • sole board (timber use base plate)
  • work platform (fully boarded)
  • guard rail (enclose work platform)
  • toe board (provide lip to platform)
183
Q

Identify the cause of a scaffold to collapse.

A
  • incorrectly tied.
  • incorrectly constructed
  • weather conditions
  • damaged materials
  • unauthorised modifications
  • vet impact
  • overloading
  • incompetent employees constructing it
  • soft ground
184
Q

How often is scaffolding inspected and by who.

A
  • every 7 days by a competent person.
185
Q

Identify factors that might cause the collapse of an independent tied scaffold.

A
  • overloaded working platform
  • standards not up right
  • incorrect couplers
  • high winds/bad weather
  • incompetent workmen
186
Q

to prevent falling material from stacked storage, what are the good housekeeping factors you can implement to prevent an accident/injury.

A
  • storage areas should be clearly defined
  • separate areas for each item
  • easily identified items
  • clean and tidy areas
  • use of signage to identify risks
  • routine inspections
187
Q

Types of Temporary Works

A
  • building maintenance
  • renovation
  • demolition
188
Q

list Hazards of excavations work

A
  • striking buried services
    cables
    water pipe
    human remains
  • collapse
  • people/cars/objects falling in
  • flooding
  • hazardous substance
  • collapsing adjacent structures
189
Q

Excavation control measures

A
  • Shoring
    close sheeting - like poles lining the gap
  • Trench Box
    metal box - drops in a hole
190
Q

Control measures to prevent striking underground services

A
  • CAT scan
  • Plans of the area
  • trial digging
  • hand dig with spade
191
Q

inspection requirements for temporary works

A
  • before every shift
  • after accidental fall of material
  • after any likely event to affect integrity
192
Q

Identify hazards possibly found on a demolition site

A
  • premature collapse
  • working at height
  • plant, veg, machinery
  • buried services
  • asbestos
  • dust
  • explosives
  • bio hazards
193
Q

Identify factors that could cause a forklift to overturn

A
  • cornering too fast
  • uneven load
  • potholes
  • elevated load while driving
  • excessive braking
194
Q

Identify locations collisions between vehicles in the workplace

A
  • other vets
  • other peds
  • fixed obj
195
Q

With regards to workplace transport control measures, what should they be designed around.

A
  • the workplace environment
  • the vehicle
  • the driver
196
Q

Outline the control measures to eliminate or reduce the risks created by vehicle operations within a workplace

A
  • training for both drivers and pedestrians
  • adequate use of lighting
  • traffic routes
  • speed limits
  • one way systems
197
Q

Identify the hazards for driving at work.

Hint: “Step one of ANY Risk Assessment”

A
  • journey distance
  • driving hours
  • work schedules
  • stress due to traffic
  • weather conditions
198
Q

Identify the health and safety rules for company car drivers.

A
  • All drivers must have current and valid driving licence and must be familiarised to the vet.
  • all vehicles must carry comprehensive insurance for use at work
  • plan the journey in advance to avoid dangerous delays
  • drivers need to conform to road rules and legislation within the country they are in.
199
Q

Outline the benefits of the managing work related road safety.

A
  • reduced cost
    wear and tear
    fuel
    insurance
  • improved vet availability

etc

200
Q

Identify factors that heighten risks involving pedestrians and moving vehicles.

A
  • lack of pedestrian walk ways
  • lack of segregation between pedestrians and vets.
  • lack of high vis
  • roads are too narrow with insufficient parking areas
  • poor use of signage
  • lack of barriers along roadways
  • etc…..
201
Q

Identify ergonomic factors that influence risk relate to the task, the environment and equipment.

A
  • Repetition
  • Force
  • Posture
  • Twisting
  • Rest
202
Q

Expand WRULDs.

A 
Work
Related
Upper
Limb
Disorders
203
Q

Identify typical musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs).

A
  • back injuries/pain
  • WRULDs
  • Other chronic soft tissue injuries
204
Q

What repetitive activities could result with WRULD.

A
  • machinist
  • bricklaying
  • carpet fitting
  • call centre
  • plasterer
205
Q

Identify the main symptoms of WRULD

A
  • back pain
  • neck and shoulder ache
  • swollen joints
  • soft tissue swelling
  • tingling feeling in fingers
  • numbness in hands
  • pins and needles
206
Q

What is Ergonomics

A

Interaction between he work and the work is determined by the tools they’re using, environment and physical capabilities

207
Q

Identify the control measures that should be implemented to reduce the risk of DSE injuries

A
  • provide DSE workstation eqpt
  • workstation Risk Assessment
  • working routine
  • provide free eye test for DSE users
208
Q

Identify the health risks that can arise due to the use of DSE.

A
  • WRULDS
  • eye strain
  • headaches
  • fatigues
  • stress
209
Q

Definition of Manual Handling

A

The lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of a load by bodily force.

210
Q

Identify the common injuries that occur when carrying out a manual handling task.

A
  • tendon and ligament damage
  • hernia
  • trapped nerve
  • cuts and bruises
  • burns
  • dislocation
211
Q

Manual handling risk assessments focus on four main factors.

Hint: TILE

A
  • task
  • individual
  • load
  • environment
212
Q

Identify the topics for a manual handling training programme.

A
  • Legislation
  • Risk Assessment
  • type of Injuries
  • hazardous manual handling operations
  • correct use of manual handling aids
  • correct use of PPE
  • adapt working environment
  • principles of good housekeeping
  • individual capabilities
  • good lifting technique
213
Q

Identify general requirements for safe lifting operations.

A
  • load within safe capacity
  • careful siting - flat level firm ground
  • maintained and examined
  • trained operators
  • overload indicators work
  • eqpt should be strong enough and suitable for task.
  • visibly marked with Safe Working Load (SWL)
  • planned
  • supervised by competent person
  • check weather conditions
  • use of PPE
214
Q

Expand LOLER

A 
Lifting
Operations and
Lifting
Equipment
Regulations
215
Q

Requirements for the statutory examination of lifting equipment…

A
  • every 12 months
    not used to carry people
  • every 6 months
    when used to carry people
  • every 6 months - lifting accessories
216
Q

Identify the hazards associated with crane and its operation.

A
  • overloading causing collapse
  • structural failure
  • jib or boom striking structures
  • moving and/or falling load
  • load strikes obj or people
  • uneven or unstable ground
  • not using outriggers correctly
  • use in high winds
217
Q

Expand PUWER

A 
Provision
Use of 
Work
Equipment 
Regulations
218
Q

What is the primary use of PUWER

A

protect people at work

219
Q

What is the hierarchy of control under PUWER?

A
  • fixed guards
  • other guards/devices
  • protection appliances
  • Information, Instruction, Training, Supervision (IITS)
220
Q

what are the different types of maintenance requirements

A
  • planned preventative maintenance
  • condition based maintenance
  • breakdown maintenance
221
Q

Identify specific hazards for maintenance staff.

A
  • exposure to moving parts - guards removed.
  • safety devised removed or disabled
  • power sources exposed
  • stored power release
    compressed spring
  • manual handling - heavy parts
  • additional hazards - power tools
222
Q

Identify the precautions that should be used when carrying out maintenance work.

A
  • RA/SSW/PTW
  • competent staff
  • power sources isolated/locked off.
  • stored power released/secured

-cover Iive parts with insulating materials
use appropriate PPE.

  • if dangerous moving parts are accessed
    run at slow speed
    fit purpose made maintenance guards.
  • precautions for safe access
  • use manual handling aids
223
Q

Equipment controls should be

A
  • well designed
  • easy to use
  • within reach
  • suitably located
  • easily identifiable
  • kept in working order
  • comply with standards
224
Q

Emergency stop controls or cords should

A

stop the machine safely and in an emergency.

225
Q

Identify the workers responsibility when using eqpt.

A
  • operate eqpt authorised and as trained
  • carry out pre use check
  • report defects
  • keep eqpt in safe good working order
  • don’t use alcohol under the influence
226
Q

identify hazards when using hand tools

A
  • loose handles
  • damaged tools
  • blunt tool
  • incompetent worker
  • misuse - wrong tool for job
227
Q

identify consequences when using hand tools

A
  • cuts
  • splinters
  • abrasion
  • puncture injuries
  • impact
  • eye injury
228
Q

Identify precautions in using hand tools safely

A
  • use right tools for job
  • use the right tool for the job
  • pre use checks
229
Q

Outline the benefits to an organisation of having a health and safety committee

A
  • it shows the management commitment to health and safety which promotes a good health and safety culture
  • provides a way of communicating to employees sect 2 HSAWA 74
  • allows consultation with employee representative on matters of health an safety
  • provides written record of health and safety actions taken which can be distributed to workers.
  • holds record of such meetings to prove diligence
  • allows management to get feedback from the workforce attending the meeting on health and safety matters
  • provides an opportunity to focus on health and safety. by reporting on how the company is performing against targets
  • provides a forum for feedback to the workforce on results of proactive monitoring such a audits an inspections which indicates if standards have improved or got worse.
230
Q

Outline the topics for an induction training programme for new employees to make them aware and help reduce the number of accidents in the workplace.

A

Making them aware of:

  • site safety rules
  • their personal responsibilities to prevent accidents.
  • procedures for reporting potential accident situations e
  • the main hazards in the workplace an consequences of uncontrolled exposure to them.
  • how to obtain PPE
  • fire prevention procedures - good housekeeping
  • prohibitions in the workplace - no smoking areas
  • safe means of entrance/exit to site
231
Q

Outline reasons why the workplace emergency procedures should be practised on a regular basis.

A
  • to satisfy legal, insurance and company requirements
  • ensure procedures are effective.
  • to test the time it takes for evacuation
  • enable people with roles and responsibility to practise - fire wardens
  • enable employees to become familiar with evacuation routes
  • ensure vulnerable people have safe arrangements for evacuation within emergency
  • test equipment and services
  • prevent panic in a real evacuation.
232
Q

An organisation is considering expanding onto a share site.

Outline the factors to consider when carrying out a risk assessment of the first aid provision.

A
  • number, size and distribution of the workforce.
  • hazard types, even of his present in the workplace and past history of injuries
  • proximity to local emg services
  • facilities/resources provided - number fo FA kits.
  • ability to provide continued cover through shift patterns
  • willingness to share positions between organisations.
233
Q

Outline three health and safety matters on which employers must consult their employees.

A
  • intro of any measure at the workplace that could sustainably affect employees.
  • arrangements for appointing competent persons to assist in complying with health and safety req.
  • planning and org of health an safety training
  • any info resulting from the risk assessments and their control measures
234
Q

Identify factors that should be considered when planning an inspection programme

A
  • nature of hazard
  • competence
  • management involved
  • route to be taken
  • frequency
  • recording format
  • consultation
  • previous inspections
  • legislation
  • cost
235
Q

An employee slipped on a patch of oil on a workplace floor and was admitted immediately into hospital where he stayed for several days.

The oil was found close to a stack of pallets that had been left on a designated walkway.

Identify four possible immediate causes…

A
  • oil leaking on the floor from damaged container.
  • slippery floor, not been cleaned up
  • horseplay
  • employee rushing in workplace
  • inappropriate footwear
  • inadequate lighting
  • pallets blocking walkway, creating a detour route
236
Q

An employee slipped on a patch of oil on a workplace floor and was admitted immediately into hospital where he stayed for several days.

The oil was found close to a stack of pallets that had been left on a designated walkway.

Identify four possible root causes of the accident.

A
  • poor safety culture
  • poor staff morale
  • inadequate risk assessment
  • poor level of eqpt maintenance - caused the oil leak
  • too much work so the clean up was missed
  • poor storage areas
  • lack of spillage procedure or access to resources
  • lack of supervision
237
Q

Identify mechanical hazards from machinery.

Hint: FACES DICES

A 
Friction
Abrasion
Cutting
Entanglement
Shearing - guillotine effect
Drawing in - Conveyor belt
Impact
Crushing
Ejection
Stabbing / puncture
238
Q

Identify the non mechanical hazards which are associated with machinery.

A
  • electricity
  • noise
  • vibration
  • hazardous substances
  • radiation
  • ergonomics
  • fire
239
Q

Expand PUWER

A

Power
Use of
Equipment
Regs

240
Q

Identify control measures for machinery.

A
  • fixed guards
  • adjustable guards
  • interlocked guards
    microwave/washing machine
  • sensitive protective devices
  • two hand controls
  • hold to run controls
  • emg stop controls
  • protective appliances
    jig
    clamp
    push sticks
  • IITS
  • PPE
241
Q

Basic requirements for guards and other safety devices.

A
  • good construction, adequate strength
  • maintained
  • securely held in place
  • allow operator carry out maintenance without removing guard
  • safe distance from danger zone
  • doesn’t increase risk
242
Q

Types of Trip devices.

A
  • pressure safety mats
  • trip bars
    mechanical
  • photoelectric
    light curtain
243
Q

Identify controls to reduce the risk of injury when using a mains powered hand drill.

A
  • use guards where possible
  • pre use check
  • operator training
  • job rotation
  • PPE - hearing refs for noise
244
Q

3 things required for a fire to exist.

A
  • Fire
  • Oxygen
  • Heat
245
Q

Classifications of FIRE

A

A - Solid material

B - Flammable liquid

C - flammable gas

D - metals

F - high temperature fat

246
Q

Identify common causes of fire in the workplace

A
  • electrical eqpt
  • deliberate ignition
  • hot work
  • smoking
  • cooking appliances
  • heating appliance
  • unsafe use and storage of flammable materials
  • mechanical heat
  • chemical heat
247
Q

Principles of heat transmission and fire spread.

A
  • conduction
  • convention
  • radiation
  • direct burn
248
Q

Identify common causes and three consequences of fire in workplaces.

A
  • arson
  • electrical fire
  • smoking

damage to buildings
smoke damage - cost for clean up is high
people killed/injured
environmental damage

249
Q

3 reasons to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment.

A
  • prevent harm to people
  • comply with the law
  • minimise costs of fire within workplace
250
Q

Expand RRFSO

A 
Regulatory
Reform
Fire
Safety
Order 2005
251
Q

Identify 3 enforcements an enforcement agency can issue.

A
  • Enforcement notice
    improvements to be made
  • Prohibition notice
    restricting use of part or all of premises until improvement made
  • Alternations notice
    require high risk premises to inform authorities before changes are made.
252
Q

Identify fire hazards for a risk assessment.

A

sources of…

  • ignition
  • fuel
  • oxygen
253
Q

Expand CDM Regs

A

Construction
Design
Management
Regs 2015

254
Q

Identify who might require special circumstances for fire evacuation.

A
  • disabled
  • elderly
  • visual/hearing impaired
255
Q

Control measures to minimise the risk in a fire within the workplace.

A
  • control combustibles
  • control flammable material
  • ensure good housekeeping
256
Q

define Flashpoint

A

Lowest temp a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in the air near the surface of the liquid.

257
Q

characteristics of a fire door

A
  • self closing
  • intumescent strip
  • cold smoke seal
  • vision panel - fire proof glass
  • clearly labelled
  • rated withstand a fire for a min period of time
258
Q

Identify the controls that should be implemented when carrying out hot work

A
  • flammable materials are removed from the work areas
  • items that can’t be removed are covered with fire blankets
  • floor is swept clean
259
Q

Identify the control measures within a building to control the spread of a fire

A
  • compartmentation
  • fire doors
  • fire proof materials
  • sprinkler systems
260
Q

2 types of smoke detectors

A
  • optical

- ionising

261
Q

types of heat detector

A
  • rate of rise

- fixed temperature

262
Q

Types of fire extinguisher

A
  • water
  • carbon dioxide
  • dry powder
  • wet chemical
  • foam
263
Q

Identify means of escape from a fire

A
  • available to every person
  • take staff to ultimate safety
  • 2 or more routes may be required
  • travel distance should be short as possible
  • adequate width
  • clearly signed
  • appropriately lit
  • emergency lighting
  • no use of lifts
  • no obstructions
264
Q

Emergency Escape Lighting has to…

A
  • indicate escape routes
  • be well maintained
  • be routinely inspected and tested
265
Q

What makes a good assembly point for workers to congregate after an evacuation.

A
  • clearly signed
  • safe location and away from buildings
  • out the way of fire fighting with the ability to move further away if needed.
266
Q

Define refuge

A

A place of seasonable safety

267
Q

Every emergency evacuation plan must include:

A
  • actions event of fire
  • how to sound the alarm
  • call the emergency services
  • safe isolation of machinery
  • Evac from the building
  • fire assembly
268
Q

Fire marshals responsibilities

A
  • check if alarm has been raised
  • call emg services
  • check areas are evacuated
  • assist disabled workers
  • ensure fire escape routes are clear
269
Q

Identify the general principles that should be applied when establishing means of escape.

A
  • allows everyone to escape
  • allow able bodied to travel entire route under their own effort
  • take a person from safety where ever they are in the workplace
  • two or more escape routes
270
Q

Identify hazards working with electricity.

A
  • shock
  • burns
    internal and external
  • fire
  • secondary effects
271
Q

Control measure when working with electricity.

A

lower the voltage, lowers the potential damage

272
Q

higher the voltage or amps…

A

the more damage it will do

273
Q

2 ways of getting an electric shock.

A
  • Direct Contact with a live conductor

- Indirect contact with a conductor that shouldn’t be live.

274
Q

Control measures to prevent electric shock.

A

fuses

earths

isolation

double insolation

RCD

reduce low voltage

275
Q

Electrical eqpt may be exposed to hazardous environments such as…

A
  • Weather
  • Natural hazards
  • Extreme temps/pressure
  • Dirty conditions
  • Corrosive conditions
  • Liquids and vapours
  • Flammable substances
276
Q

Identify the emergency procedures during an electrical incident.

A
  • don’t touch casualt
  • call for help
  • isolate the power and person
  • call ambulance
  • check breathing
    recovery position
    start CPR
  • treat burns
  • treat for physical shock
277
Q

how do you maintain portable electrical appliances

A
  • visual check
  • form visual inspection
  • combination of both
278
Q

Identify the user checks and procedures before using electrical appliances

A

check to see if label is fitted and is in date

check socket, flex and eqpt for damage

report faults and take faulty eqpt out of use

279
Q

four advantages and disadvantages for portable appliance testing.

A

Pros:

  • detects faults not visible to the eye
  • early removal/repair of eqpt
  • demos legal compliance
  • identifies fault trends

Cons:

  • provides proof of safety at one moment in time
  • doesn’t ensure safe use or misuse
  • items may be missed - untested
  • can’t be applied to all eqpt
280
Q

Identify forms of chemical agents.

A
  • Solid
  • Dust
  • Fibres
  • Fume
  • Liquid
  • Mist - deodorant
  • Vapour
  • Gas
281
Q

Identify forms of biological agents.

A
  • Fung/mould
  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
282
Q

Identify classifications of Chemicals Hazardous to health.

A
  • physio-chemical
  • health
  • environmental
283
Q

Main classifications of chemicals

A
  • irritation
  • skin corrosion
  • aspiration hazard
  • germ cell mutation
284
Q

Define affects of skin corrosion

A
  • destroys living tissue on contact.
285
Q

Identify 4 routes of entry for hazardous substances

A
  • breathing
  • eating
  • skin contact
  • Injection
286
Q

what is the most harmful route of entry

A

inhalation - you can’t prevent is unless you provide sufficient ventilation.

287
Q

2 methods of defence mechanisms against bio hazards

A
  • cellular

- superficial

288
Q

Identify the factors to consider when carrying out an assessment of hazardous substances.

A
  • nature of substance
  • possible ill effects?
  • physical form
  • route of entry?
  • quantity
  • chem concentration
  • number of people
  • freq and duration of exposure
289
Q

three common sources of information about hazardous substances can be found….

A
  • product label
  • safety data sheet
  • guidance notes
290
Q

Definer workplace exposure limit.

A

maximum concentration of an airborne substance

averaged over a reference period

to which employees may be exposited by inhalation.

291
Q

expand WEL

A

workplace
exposure
limit

292
Q

Expand LEV

A

local
exhaust
ventilation

293
Q

identify the reason why the effectiveness of a LEV may be reduced

A
  • lack of maint
  • damaged duct
  • blocked filter
  • insufficient fan
294
Q

Expand PPM

A

Planned
Preventive
Maint

295
Q

Identify other possible workplace circumstances where a worker could be exposed to blood borne viruses

A

undertakers

tattoo parlour

296
Q

Outline precautions that will reduce the risks from exposure to blood borne viruses

A

prohibit eating, smoking in risk areas

  • provide SSW
  • avoid exposure to sharps
  • use PPE - visors/glasses
  • jabs
297
Q

Identify contributory factors that increases the risk of HAVS.

A
  • freq of use
  • duration of use
  • level of vibration
  • poor circulation
  • personnel susceptible
  • cold and wet work
298
Q

identify health effects of exposure to UV radiatoin

A

skin cancer
early raging skin
burns to skin
inflammation of the eyeball

299
Q

Causes of stress and control measures

Hint: PUMELL

A

Poor Realtions

Unclear job role

Management of change

Excessive Demands

Lack of Control

Lack of Support

300
Q

definition of stress

A

adverse reaction of excessive pressure on a person

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