H & S

Question 1

55What is the legislation that covers health and safety at work?

Answer 1

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Question 2

Who is the regulator of work and safety matters in New Zealand?

Answer 2

Work safe New Zealand.

Question 3

What are my responsibilities as a worker?

Answer 3

Must take reasonable care of their own health and safety. Reasonable that others are not harmed by something they do or do not do. Must follow reasonable instructions given by the PCBU (persons conducting a business or undertaking)

Question 4

What section dictates the maximum penalty for exposing an individual and what is said penalty?

Answer 4

Section 48
$150,000 fine

Question 5

What section dictates the maximum penalty for reckless conduct and what is said penalty?

Answer 5

Section 47
5 years in prison or $300,000 fine / or both

Question 6

Who are the people responsible for managing wellness and safety in NZ Police?

Answer 6

SAFER PEOPLE

Question 7

What does TENR stand for and why is it used?

Answer 7

Threat
Exposure
Necessity
Response

It is a threat assessment tool

Question 8

What are the control measures for a spill?

Answer 8

• Minor spill: Small quantities if chemicals which can be cleaned up using kitty litter
• Major spill: will require more spill material such as #M chemical sorbent pads and / or chemical sorbent mini brooms.
  To deal with spills, all laboratories must have a prepared spill kit in an accessible area. The location of the kit must clearly be displayed and signed.
  SDS contains: the materials required for containing and removing liquids. Appropriate disposal. PPE to be worn.

Question 9

What are the control measures for handling and transport of chemicals?

Answer 9

Safety trolleys should be used transporting plastic or glass containers of hazardous substances with a capacity of 2 L or more.

Question 10

What are the control measures for electrical hazards?

Answer 10

Disconnect and have it checked by a competent person immediately
Damaged flex and connections are dangerous

Question 11

What are the control measures for alternative light source?

Answer 11

Operator must be properly trained
Safety goggles must be worn
Clearly label all protective eyewear and ensure all important information is available such as wavelengths and appropriate protection.

Question 12

What are the control measures for storing hazardous substances in the lab?

Answer 12

Keep quantities to a minimum
Keep incompatible substances segregated (All flammable substances separate from oxidisers)
Chemicals should not be stored on bench tops

Question 13

What must chemical labels have on them?

Answer 13

Identity and contents of substance
Concentration
Pictograms of hazards
Date of prep and date of expiration
First aid requirements

Question 14

What fingerprint staff annual tests are there?

Answer 14

Lung function test
Renal function test
Liver function test
Total blood count
Hep A and Hep B vaccinations
Tetanus vaccinations

Question 15

PPE for the lab

Answer 15

Lab coat or overalls
Safety glasses or goggles
Appropriate gloves
Suitable footwear
Appropriate protective goggles (for light sources)

Question 16

PPE for mortuary

Answer 16

Disposable overalls
Disposable booties
Safety goggles and mask or a full face shield
double gloves (changing frequently)
Particle mask when using powders

Question 17

Definition of a risk

Answer 17

A risk is the likelihood of a hazard causing harm

Question 18

Definition of a hazard

Answer 18

A hazard is a potential source or cause of harm

Question 19

How do we deal with hazards?

Answer 19

If we can’t eliminate a hazard from the workplace, it should be isolated, minimised and managed

Question 20

Control measure if you are storing flammable liquids over 20 L?

Answer 20

It should be stored in a flameproof cabinet.

Question 21

What is a MSDS and where can they be found?

Answer 21

Material Safety Data Sheet
Found in lab, vehicles, outside of the lab

Question 22

What does the flammable pictogram look like?

Answer 22

A flame

Question 23

What does the oxidising pictogram look like?

Answer 23

A circle on fire

Question 24

What does the Corrosive pictogram look like?

Answer 24

One vial melting a surface and one vial melting a hand

Question 25

What does the Toxic, very toxic and poisonous pictogram look like?

Answer 25

Skull and crossbones

Question 26

What does the caution pictogram look like?

Answer 26

Exclamation point

Question 27

What does the long term health effects pictogram look like?

Answer 27

man with (web) in the center of his chest

Question 28

What does the hazardous to the aquatic environment pictogram look like?

Answer 28

Bare tree and a fish on shore

Question 29

What does flammable hazard symbol mean?

Answer 29

Substance including liquids and solids that are able to ignite at relatively low temperature

Question 30

What does oxidising hazard symbol mean?

Answer 30

Spontaneously evolve oxygen at room temperature or with slight heating, or they promote combustion.

Question 31

What does corrosive hazard symbol mean?

Answer 31

Substances which can destroy or severely damage living tissue upon contact.

Question 32

What does toxic hazard symbol mean?

Answer 32

Substances which can cause extremely serious, acute or chronic effects, even death, when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin

Question 33

What does caution hazard symbol mean?

Answer 33

Substances which, if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin, can have limited effects on health

Question 34

What does longer term health effects hazard symbol mean?

Answer 34

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties, if inhaled prolong contact. (possibly can cause effects like cancer)

Question 35

What does aquatic environment hazard symbol mean?

Answer 35

Requires particular care to be taken on disposal as it may have a detrimental effect on the environment especially aquatic life.