Engineering Safety Flashcards
What is HASWA?
The health and safety at work act
What is COSHH?
Control of substances hazardous to health
What is PUWER?
Provision and use of work equipment regulations
What is LOLER?
Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations
What is RIDDOR?
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
What do the PPE regulations require equipment to be?
Is properly assessed before use to ensure it is suitable;
•Is maintained and stored properly;
•Is provided with instructions on how to use it safely; and
•Is used correctly by employees
What will eye protection protect the user from?
Chemical or metal splash Dust Projectiles Gas and vapour Radiation
What do the PUWER regulations require equipment to be?
- Suitable for intended use
- Safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and, in certain circumstances, inspected to ensure remains the case
- Used by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training
- Accompanied by suitable safety measures, e.g. protective devices, markings or warnings.
What will the COSHH data log hold?
Hazard data sheets
What sections will be found on a hazard data sheet?
Identification of the substance/preparation & the company •Information on the ingredients •Hazard identification of the product •First aid measures •Fire fighting measures •Accidental release measures •Handling and storage •Exposure controls and personal protection •Physical and chemical properties •Stability and reactivity •Toxicological information •Ecological considerations •Disposal considerations •Transport information •Regulatory information
What do the LOLER regulations require equipment to be?
Strong and stable enough for the particular use and marked to indicate safe working loads
•Positioned and installed to minimise nay risks
•Used safely i.e. the work I planned, organised and performed by competent people
•Subject to ongoing through examination and, where appropriate, inspection by competent people.
What is the correct PPE when slinging?
- Overalls
- Hard Hat
- High visibility vest
- Boots
What is the correct procedure for a manual handling test?
- Lift in stages. First take the load up to the knees, then lift up to the carrying position. The middle of the load should be level with your waist
- Hold the object close to your body
- Make sure the load dose not obstruct your view
- Remember not to twist the body as this may cause injury
What accidents are reportable under RIDDOR?
Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes
•Amputation
•Dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee or spine
Loss of sight – temporary or permanent
•Chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or any penetrating injury to the eye
•Injury resulting from an electric shock or electrical burn
•Any other injury admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours
•Acute illness requiring medical treatment, or loss of consciousness arising from absorption of any substance by inhalation, indigestion or through the skin.
What is the definition of a confined space?
A confined space is defined as being an enclosed compartment or space which has remained shut and unventilated for more than 24 hours.
What are four examples of confined spaces
Fuel Tank •Fresh Water Tank •S/M Ballast Tanks •Machinery Sumps •Gear Cases •Heat Exchangers •Watertight Compartments •Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)- Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) risk
What is worn to detect gases and which gases is it detecting?
When personnel are occupying one of these confined spaces a Leader- Multi Gas Monitor (tests for hydrogen sulphide, methane and oxygen)
What PPE should be worn when entering machinery space?
Overalls fully done up with sleeves down.
Steel toe capped boots.
Gloves
Goggles
Eat defenders
What are the precautions before entering a confined space?
The space/ compartment is to be cool.
•The space is to be force ventilated for 24 hours minimum.
•After 24 hours the atmosphere is to be tested safe before the space can be accessed.
•If, after 24 hours the atmosphere is not safe, it is to be ventilated for a further 12 hours and then re-tested.
•This procedure is to be followed until the atmosphere is tested to be safe.
•A Gas Free Certificate must be issues before any entry is allowed into the space.
Before a confined space is accessed there are certain precautions to be observed.
•These include:
•The space/ compartment is to be cool.
•The space is to be forced ventilated for 24 hours minimum.
•After 24 hours the atmosphere is to be tested safe before the space can be accessed.
•If, after 24 hours the atmosphere is not safe, it is to be ventilated for a further 12 hours and then re-tested.
•This procedure is to be followed until the atmosphere is tested safe.
•A Gas Free Certificate must be issued before any entry is allowed into the space.
State four restricted access compartments
Flammable stores •Paint Shop •Fruit and Vegetables Stores •Refrigerant Plant Rooms •Battery Shop •Magazines •Hydraulic Plant Rooms
What tasks are deemed hot work?
Welding/burning operation include all welding, gas burning, brazing, use of blow- lamps & liquefied petroleum gas burners, grinding and any other operation which involves the use of application of heat for repair, maintenance or modification.
What should a hot work sentry be equipped with?
Welding goggles (of the correct specification)
•SPE
•Fire Retardant Blanket
•Surcoat
What is the role of the hot work sentry?
The welding sentry is to: •Remove combustible materials •Cover electrical insulation •Remove any packing materials •Clear up any oil in bilges
Whose signatures are required for a hot work permit?
The sentry
Operator
OOD/OOW
Duty marine engineering senior rate
What PPE is required when working with lagging?
Green Nylon Overalls •Skull- cap •Respirator •Boots (underneath overalls, not tucked into the boot) •Gloves •Goggles
What must be obtained before entry to a compartment that has had lagging work performed In it?
- An Assessment is carried out on the task in hand.
- Ventilation is to be adjusted so that the dust level is kept within the compartment.
- Warning notices are to be placed at entry points.
- Warning pipes are to be made to warn the ship’s company.
- Personnel are to be in the correct clothing.
- Before any de-lagging damp down with water to minimise dust whilst cutting.
- All access doors and hatches are to be shut.
- If practical, polythene sheeting should be used to screen off the working area.
- Debris should be collected up at regular intervals.
- No eating or drinking whilst working with lagging materials.
- Personnel are to shower immediately on completion of work, before eating and smoking.
What is defined as aloft?
Aloft is defined as:
•All masts
•Funnels
•Ship superstructure to which aerials are secured
•Ship superstructure and aerials which can be excited by neighbouring aerials
•Submarine conning towers
