Exam Questions Flashcards
Grounds for appeal against improvement notice
section 33
wrong interpretation
breach is admitted but not RP or P to remedy
breach is insignificant
options at employment tribunal after appeal against improvement notice
uphold
with or without Mods
extension of time
cancel notice
explain how domino theory could structure an investigation
Bird and loftus looks at role of management
events
Lack of control by management >
permits basic causes (personal and job factors) >
immediate causes >
Accident >
effect: Loss (Negligable, minor, sever, or catostophic)
any one missing and no effect
Factors when selecting contractors
Experience, reputayion, references quality of policies Quality of RA training/qualifications accident history equipment standards Control methods
Contractors working in office space
outline measures
MHSWR Reg 11 duty to communicate in shared space consult employees PPE relocate if possible barriers noise electricity welfare facilities sign in procedures security
Organisational and planning issues addressed in developing an in house auditing programme
cost Frequency Benchmarking Competency of auditor Assess effectiveness Rating system Human factors Communication who involved Training Documentation RAs and PTW Records kept How data analysed How findings are communicated HSG65 Policies SOW Maintenance employees welfare
Statutory duties in section 6 HZWA With regards to substances
Manufac. Importers and suppliers need to
Ensure-
Safe to use, handling, storage, transport
Don’t pose health risk
Provide information in risks and con measures
Safe disposal
Changes must be communicated
Research
Accidents after new machines installed and shift pattern changed
Individual
Job
And organisational factors
Individual- morale, training, shift work, tiredness, skills not matched, satisfaction with new role
Job - protection, safeguards, pep, manufacturer instructions, ergonomics, complexity
Organisation - policy, standards, planning, communications, responsibility clearly defined, monitoring
active and reactive H&S performance monitoring
Active Specialist staff policy Training Extent of compliance, audits RA H&S meetings
Reactive Sickness and absencefatalities Disease Near misses Damage only accidents LTA Dangerous occurrences
prohibition notice When served? Timescale of appeal Legal criteria for prosecution maximum penalties
Risk of serious personal injury
21 days, suspend until appeal, only if tribunual agrees
Either way offence, beyond RD, counter to improvement notice
Magistrates - fine, 6months
Crown - fine 2years
factors effect on visual perception of dangers
Sensory defect Overload of information Expected memory- stress alcohol drugs fatigue Mindset Perception Physical stressors Limited knowledge
general principles of prevention reg 4 schedule 1
A-I
A-void B-evaluate C-ombat risk D-design to individual E-evolve with technical changes F-ewer dangers than before G-overn with policy H-higher priority to collective measures I-Instruction
3 different types of control measure
Technical- design, machine, safeguards
Procedural - policy, RA, ptw
Behavioural - education, training, culture
external bodies that influence H&S and how
Parliament/HSE - legislation
Enforcement agency - advice, prohibition notices
Tribunal- prosecution
Contractors- cut corners, New standards
Trade union- support legal action, pressure groups, publicity, courses
Insurance- premiums
Public - opinions
H&S consultation with employees regs 96
How a company complys and functions
Consult employees through elected rep or directly
Rep -
Spot hazards
General HAS matters
Reps employees to Enforcing with
Rights
Time off with pay for
Functions
Training
Consulted on Introducing measures Appointments of HAS assistants HAS info Training New tech RIDDOR
