Exam Questions Flashcards
Explain a Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is a document that
1. Identifies hazards in the workplace
2. Accesses the risk associated with these hazards.
3. Putting control measures in place to reduce the risk of these hazards
What is PPE
This is personal protective equipment, designed for protection against safety and hazards.
What are symptoms of stress
1.) Physical symptoms ie increased heart beat
2.)Psychological symptoms ie heightened emotional state
What are things in the first aid box ?
1) Safety pins
2) Adhesive plasters
3) Sterile eye pads
4) Paramedic shears
5) Gloves
6) Wrapped triangular bandages
7) Individually warped sterile unmedicated wound dressing medium, large and extra large.
8) sterile water
9) Face mask
10) Water based burn dressing small and large
11) crepe bandage
12) disinfectant wipes
Outline 4 precautions for prevention of infection
1.) Hand washing.
2.) Appropriate use of PPE.
3.) Waste management and decontamination.
4.) respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.
Outline 4 Roles of the Health Safety Authority
1.) Responsible for enforcing health and safety at work in Ireland.
2.) Carry’s out sponsored research on health and safety at work.
3.) investigates serious accidents, causes of ill health and complaints.
4.) develop new laws on health and safety at work.
List 4 causes of fire in the workplace
1.) Faulty Electrics eg loose wires
2.) Human Error eg burning food in the kitchen
3.) Flammable Material
4.) Negligence
Name 4 different fire extinguishers and their colours
1.) water - red
2.) Dry powder - blue
3.) Carbon dioxide - black
4.) AFFF Foam - yellow
List 4 points to keep in mind while exiting a burning building
1.) Identify your exists
2.) Get out fast
3.) Don’t use elevator
4.) Stay low to the ground to avoid inhaling smoke.
Identify injuries caused by incorrect manual handling
1.) Back Injuries
2.) Muscle Sprains
3.) Fractures
4.) Joint Damage
Identify 4 impact of alcohol in workplace performance
1.) leave and attendance
2.) perfomance problems
3.) Behaviour at work
4.) Relationships at work
Identify 4 main categories of hazards in the workplace (2 examples of each)
Four main categories of hazards in the workplace include:
1. Physical Hazards:
- Slippery floors (e.g., wet surfaces)
2. Chemical Hazards:
- Gases (e.g., carbon monoxide)
3. Biological Hazards:
- Viruses (e.g., COVID-19)
4. Ergonomic Hazards:
- Repetitive motion tasks
What is the meaning of the blue and yellow signs
Blue - mandatory signs ie wear a hard hat
Yellow - warning signs ie Trip Hazard
What are the risk factors of a poor lifestyle
Risk factors of a poor lifestyle include
- stress
- lack of exercise - lead to obesity
- Inadequate attention to social and home life.
What are the risk factors of a poor diet
Poor diet can lead to
- Imbalances in nutrients,
- Obesity leading to - heart disease,
- Being underweight - fatigue, higher infection risk.
List 2 pieces of information for safety data sheet
1.) Safety Hazard Identifications
2.) First Aid mesures
Identify the risk assessment for lifting a load
1.) Size up the object and check overall condition, check there is space for movement
2.) Make sure your balance is good, feet should be shoulder width apart, with one beside and the other behind the object.
3.) Bend your knees and keep back straight.
4.) Grip object with palm of your hands and fingers.
5.) Use body weight to start load moving, lift by pushing up with legs.
6.) keep arms and elbows close to the body while lifting.
7.) Carry load close to the body and turn your whole body to change direction.
8.) Watch where you’re going.
9.) To lower object bend knees, place on the edge and push into position.
Explain the Fire Triangle
The fire triangle is a model for understanding the ingredients for most fires. It consists of three elements:
1. Heat: temperature
2. Fuel
3. Oxygen
Removing any one of these three components will extinguish a fire.
Identify 4 occasions when health and safety training Should take place
1.) Upon new employment
2.) Regular Refresher courses
3.) When introducing new equipment or procedures
4.) Emergency Drills
List 4 statements on how employees can promote healthy practice in the workplace and give examples
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Outline 3 instances accidents should be reported HSA
1.) Accident relating to death
2.) Accident resulting in absence for more than 3 consecutive working days.
3.) Accident to a member of the public caused by work activity which causes death or medical treatment
Why is accident reporting required ?
1.) To prevent future accidents
2.) legal compliance
3.) Safety Improvements
4.) Claims and compensation