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Health and Safety Flashcards

1
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What does HASAW stand for?

A

Health and safety at work.

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2
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With regards to PPE, what do the regulations require?

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That PPE is properly assessed before use to ensure suitability.
That PPE is maintained and stored correctly.
That instructions are provided on correct use of PPE.
That PPE is worn/used correctly by employees.

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3
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Name two hazards that goggles, safety specs and visors protect against.

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Dust/debris.

Radiation.

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4
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What does PUWER stand for?

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Provision and use of work equipment regulations.

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5
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What does COSHH stand for?

A

Control of substances hazardous to health.

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6
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What form identifies relevant information of a dangerous stores item?

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COSHH data log sheet.

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7
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List 8 pieces of information found on a COSHH data log sheet.

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Toxicology. 
Information about ingredients. 
Storage and handling information. 
Firefighting procedure. 
First aid procedure. 
Stability and reactivity. 
Ecological considerations. 
Disposal considerations.
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8
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What does LOLER stand for?

A

Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations.

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9
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Name four things that LOLER requires.

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Equipment must be strong and stable for use and marked with a safe working load.
Equipment must be positioned and installed to minimise risks.
Equipment must be used safely with work planned and organised by competent people.
Equipment must be examined and regularly inspected by competent people.

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10
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What safety equipment must be worn while involved in slinging.?

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Overalls, boots, high vis, hard hat.

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11
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Describe the correct lifting technique while manual handling.

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Lift in stages: load to knees, then load to waist.
Middle of load must be level with waist.
Do not obstruct your own view.
Hold object close to body and do not twist body.
Lower to knees, feet apart, back straight.

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12
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What is the definition of a confined space?

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A compartment or space which has been left shut up and ventilated for more than 24 hours.

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13
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Give two examples of a confined space.

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Fresh water tank.

Fuel tank.

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14
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Name two gasses that the LEADER multi gas monitor measures.

A

Methane.

Carbon dioxide.

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15
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Which law requires us to report work related death/injuries/illness?

A

RIDDOR.

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16
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Give four examples of reportable injuries under RIDDOR.

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Fractures (not fingers or toes).
Dislocation.
Electric shock.
Loss of sight.

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17
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What precautions must be taken before entering a confined space?

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Space must be ‘cool’.
Space must be force ventilated for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, space must be tested ‘safe’.
A gas free certificate must be issued.
If not tested safe then space must be force ventilated for a further 12 hours and then tested again.

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18
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When venting a tank, how long must it be ventilated before a gas free certificate can be issued?

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24 hours.

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19
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Name four restricted access compartments.

A

Magazine.
Fruit and veg stores.
Paint shop.
Battery shop.

20
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When going into a refrigeration compartment, on rounds, what is taken with you to monitor gas levels?

A

LEADER multi gas monitor.

21
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What is the correct PPE for entering the machinery space?

A

Overalls with sleeves rolled down.
No jewellery.
Boots.

22
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What items are required to be carried/worn by the hotwork sentry?

A

Surcoat.
Stored pressure extinguisher.
Welding goggles.
Fire retardant blanket.

23
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What must the hotwork sentry do before work commenses?

A

Remove combustible materials from area.
Cover electric insulation.
Remove any packing materials from area.
Clear up oil in bilges.

24
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What PPE must be worn when working with lagging?

A 
Green nylon overalls. 
Respirator. 
Goggles. 
Gloves. 
Skull cap. 
Boots.
25
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After lagging work is complete, what must be issued before the area is safe to enter?

A

A dust free certificate.

26
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What are designated aloft areas?

A

All masts.
Funnels.
Submarine conning towers.
Ship superstructure to which aerials are secured.
Ship superstructure and aerials which can be exited by nearby aerials.

27
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Who is in charge of the hazard state board when alongside and when at sea?

A

Alongside - OOD

At sea - OOW

28
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After completing SHIPHAZ procedure, but before going aloft, what must be done?

A

Wear correct PPE.
Ensure tools are secured and cannot fall.
Have a safety sentry at all times.
Wear non slip footwear.
Remove loose items from pockets.
Use an in date safety harness and secure it to a point above the person wearing it.

29
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What are the divers down procedures?

A 
Shaft brake applied.
Steering gear isolated.
Stabilisers isolated.
CPP disabled.
Any underwater discharge to be isolated.
All sonar equipment shut down.
Cathodic protection switched off.
30
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What is LOTO?

A

Lock off- tag out.

Method of safely isolating systems and equipment, electrically and mechanically.

31
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What are the four main reasons for conducting loto?

A

The isolation of equipment to allow maintenance to proceed without causing harm to the maintainer.
Where equipment is defective and may be dangerous to operate.
Prevention of a selection of mode of operation which may be unavailable or dangerous.
Where supplies have been provided but are yet to be fitted.

32
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What seven considerations must be conducted as part of loto?

A

All normal and alternative isolation points identified.
Obtain permission from authorising technical rate.
Equipment user and personnel who may be effected are to be informed.
A separate loto label is filled in for each isolation point.
The next sequential number is identified in the loto log index.
All details completed in the front of the loto log.
All loto information recorded on the loto safety certificate.

33
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What is hotwork?

A 
Welding.
Gas burning. 
Brazing. 
Use of blow lamps. 
Liquefied petroleum gas burners. 
Grinding.
34
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What is the purpose of lagging?

A

Minimise the loss or gain of heat by machinery and systems.

35
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What duties does the HASAWA require of employers?

A

Healthy and safe working environments.
Appropriate training to employees to ensure their safety at work.
A written health and safety policy.
Safe plant, machinery, equipment, and appliances.
Safe methods of handling, transporting and storing materials.

36
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What are hazardous substances under COSHH?

A

Substances used directly in work activities - paint, cleaning agents.
Substances generated from work activities - fumes.
Naturally occurring substances - dust.
Biological agents - bacteria.

37
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What is a COSHH data log?

A

Written assessment of the hazardous substances on board and measures to reduce exposure. Includes Hazard Data Sheet.

38
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What lifting equipment is covered by LOLER?

A

Cranes, lifts, slings, forklifts, hoists, chains and accessories.

39
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What is a hazard?

A

Anything with potential to cause harm including machinery and environment.

40
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What are the required actions before entering a machinery space?

A

Inform person in charge.
Use ‘man below’ tally.
Select appropriate PPE.
Check COSHH data sheets.

41
Q

What PPE is needed for a confined space?

A 
Paper coveralls. 
Barrier cream. 
Gloves. 
Boots. 
Overalls.
42
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What are some precautions needed before entering a confined space?

A 
No smoking.
Safety sentry posted. 
A gas monitor is to be used. 
Personnel are to wear a life line. 
Comms between sentry and worker. 
Appropriate PPE worn. 
Atmosphere to be continually monitored.
43
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Whose signatures are required for hotwork?

A 
OOD/OOW.
Sentry. 
Operator. 
Duty marine engineer senior rate. 
Duty weapons engineer senior rate.
44
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How would you recognise a RADHAZ?

A

The deck area around the transmitting aerials is marked with a yellow circle.

45
Q

What does part A of the hazard state board show?

A

What needs to be isolated.

46
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What does part B of the hazard state board show?

A

How to isolate the equipment.

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