H&s Flashcards
What does HASWA stand for
Health and saftey at work act
What does COSHH stand for
Control of substances hazardous to health
What is puwer
Provisions and use of work equipment
What is loler
Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations
What is riddor
Reporting injuries diseases and dangerous occurrence regulation
What does eye protection protect the user from
Dust gas and vapours radiation projectiles chemical or metal splash
What do the PUWER regulations require equipment to be?
Equipment must be checked before use
Any damage to equipment must be reported
Equipment must be serviced regularly
What does the coshh data long hold
Ppe usage Fire fighting First aid Ecological considerations Physical and chemical properties Toxilogical information
What ppe must be used when slinging
Overalls
Hard hat
High vis vest
Boots
What accidents are allowed to be reported under riddor
Most accidents including Amputation Dislocation Broken bones Any sensory incidents e.g loss of sight
What is a confined space
Where a compartment has not had fresh air for more than 24 hours
4 examples of confined space
Fuel tank
S/M ballast tank
STP
Water tanks
What is worn to detect gasses and which gasses dors it detect
A multi gas monitor
Oxygen
Methane
Hydrogen sulphide
What are the correct actions before entering a machinery space
In the correct ppe Boots tied No jewellery on Tag in and out of the room Make sure someone knows your in there
What conciderations shouod you take before entering a confined space
Make sure the compartment is cool
The space is to be vented for 24 hours
To test the gases after the 24 hour period
If the atmosphere is still not safe to be vented for an extra 12 hours then re tested
Should be repeated until the atmosphere is safe