EPC 43 - Personal Safety In The Workplace Flashcards
What are the THREE major principles for the prevention or control of hazards in the workplace?
Eliminate the hazard. Substitute the hazard. Control the hazard.
Which clause in the Wiring Rules specifies the requirements for devices which can be used as a point of isolation for a typical isolation procedure?
AS/NZS 3000 Clause 2.3.2.2.
Who is directly responsible for the way you act at your workplace?
Yourself.
What is the general meaning of the term ‘risk assessment’ when applied to OS&H?
Deliberate consideration of the possible safety risks and their controls.
What are the TWO main CAUSES of industrial accidents?
Unsafe acts and Conditions.
List FOUR examples of unsafe acts in an industrial situation.
Unsafe Acts.
a. Lifting incorrectly.
b. Using a ladder without adequate support.
c. Using metal removing machinery without eye protection.
d. Drilling without adequate support for the work piece.
e. Handling chemicals without personal protection.
f. Skylarking in a workshop.
g. Failing to correct or report an unsafe condition.
h. Using hand tools incorrectly.
i. Using machinery without proper authorisation.
j. Performing a task without using all proper safety equipment and precautions.
List FOUR examples of unsafe conditions in the workplace.
Unsafe Conditions
a. Untidy workshops.
b. Unguarded machinery.
c. Wet or slippery floors.
d. Inadequate lighting for a particular task.
e. Badly maintained hand tools.
f. Incorrect storage of flammable liquids.
g. Electrical equipment with damaged insulation or cords.
h. Incorrectly stacked materials.
List FOUR general guidelines for safe behaviour in the work area.
Safe Behaviour
a. Do not skylark in the work area.
b. Do not operate switches without proper authority.
c. Do not tamper with safety equipment such as fire extinguishers,
d. Warning signs, emergency stop buttons and machinery guards.
e. Take care when handling cotton waste.
f. Concentrate on the job in hand.
g. Take notice of safety signs.
h. Always use the correct danger tag procedures.
i. Do not run in workshops - particularly in confined spaces such as
j. In corridors or on stairways.
k. Be conscious of the need for safety at all times.
l. Always use the appropriate personal safety equipment.
m. Do not interfere with electrical equipment without authority.
What is the purpose of BLUE lines marked on a floor in a workshop?
Blue lines indicate areas in which protective equipment MUST be worn.
List ONE item of safety equipment which can be used to protect each of the following:
a. The Head e) The Lungs
b. The Eyes f) The Ears
c. The Face g) The Hands
d. The Feet h) The Body
a. Head Protection - Helmets caps
b. Eye Protection - Safety glasses, face shields, goggles
c. Face Protection - Transparent face shields
d. Foot Protection - Safety shoes or boots
e. Ear Protection - Ear muffs, approved ear plugs
f. Lung Protection - Respirators, masks
g. Hand Protection - Gloves, barrier cream
h. Body Protection - Overalls, aprons
Which TWO items of approved safety equipment MUST be worn on ALL construction sites?
A helmet and safety footwear.
What procedure should be followed if a worker finds a 230V electric power drill which has a damaged casing, brush cap, switch, lead or plug, or which overheats and smells burnt?
Label it. Don’t use it. Report it.
What important safety precaution should always be taken when lifting any object?
Keep your back straight. Lift with the legs - not with the back.
What MAIN precaution must be taken before touching the terminals of any fixed 230V/400V device?
Test for zero volts.
What additional precaution must be taken before touching the terminals of any fixed 230V/400V device AFTER you have tested the terminals for zero volts?
Test the testing device.
