H&S Flashcards
What is COSHH?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
What does HSE Mean?
Health and Safety Executive
What does RIDDOR Mean?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is PUWER?
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
What colour is Amosite?
Brown
Name 3 of the Asbestos
Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite
When was HASAWA created?
1974
When were the PPE Regulations made?
1992
What 3 things don’t come under COSHH?
Asbestos, Lead, Radioactive substances
How many Accidents occurred during the years 2014-2015?
611,000
What is the CLAW Regulation?
Control of Lead at Work
What colour is the Water Fire Extinguisher?
Red
Colour of CO2 extinguisher
Black
What colour is chrysotile?
White
What cylinder is identified by a Red Bottle?
Propane
What colour is Crocidolite?
Blue
When was the Working at Heights Regulations made?
2005
When was The Control of Asbestos Regulations made?
2012
When was the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations made?
2009
What is a toxic substance?
cyanide
what is a harmful substance?
cleaning fluid
what is a corrosive substance?
acids
what is an irritant substance?
fibre glass
what is an oxidising substance?
oxygen from welding bottles
what is a extremely flammable substance?
petrol
when should an employer write a risk assessment?
more than 5 people working
how can you lift safely?
plan the lift
where should you avoid using ladders?
working at heights
how can a person lift?
25kg
how should a ladder be used safely?
check the ladder
what should you do before using machinery?
check the machine
what should you use when dealing with chemicals?
use the correct PPE
what legislation applies to the eye test?
health and safety regulation
can health and safety training be completed in a house?
yes
when was the water fitting regulation made?
1999
do I have to test the fire alarm?
yes
can employers charge for PPE?
No
when was the work height regulations made?
2005
can we smoke in a work van?
no
