H&S Flashcards
HSE
National Independent watchdog for work related health
RIDDOR
Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Purpose of RIDDOR
Requires employers/anyone in charge of work premises to report and keep a record of work-related accidents which cause death & injuries.
COSHH
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
Purpose of COSHH
Prevent of reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances and deciding how to prevent harm to health.
Provides Monitoring and Health Surveillance.
LOLER
Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations
Purpose of LOLER
Equipment to be checked every 6 months to comply with regulations.
PUWER
Provision and Use of Workshop Equipment Regulations
Purpose of PUWER
Ensure the safety of people in companies operating, maintaining and having control over their equipment and machinery used in their workplaces
Extinguisher - Colour
Foam
Cream
Extinguisher - Colour
Powder
Blue
Extinguisher - Colour
CO2
White
Extinguisher - Colour
Water
RED
Extinguisher - Colour
Wet Chemical
Yellow
Isocyanates
Early Signs of respiratory sensitisation to isocyanates include Flu-like shiver
Safety Signs & Colour
Circle with a line through it
- Prohibition sign/Fire Alarm/Emergency
- Red
Safety Signs & Colour
Triangle with Thick border
- Warning Sign/Risk of danger/Caution
- Yellow
Safety Signs & Colour
A Solid Circle
- Mandatory Sign/Must Wear
- Blue
Safety Signs & Colour
A Rectangular Sign
- A Safe Condition Sign/First Aid/Exit
- Green
Dangers of EV’s
- Electric Shock
- Arcing - Burns if contact with skin
- High intensity Light
- Sparks - Set others alight
- Molten Metal
- Chemical Spill
Colour of High Voltage Cables
Orange
Purpose of High Voltage Cables
Carry Power from battery to Traction Motor
Working on EV’s
- Power Off system
- Remove Key - Remove one fuse from Fuse Box
- Disconnect the Negative Terminal of 12v Battery
- Place Rubber matting and cones around area
- Release HV Battery service plug
- Wait 10 mins for capacitor to discharge.
