Health and Safety Flashcards
Hazard
Something that could cause harm
Risk
The likelihood of something bad happening, and the severity of that bad thing.
Risk assessment
Used to determine the level of risk, usually of one particular activity
HAZOP
Used to identify hazards, their severity, and their likelihood in the context of operations
The big three safety hazards in the brewery
-Dust
-CO2
-Chemicals
Dust explosions: primary and secondary
-Primary explosion: Occurs within an enclosed space like the grist case
-Secondary explosion: Occurs when settled dust on equipment gets kicked up and ignited by the primary explosion. Does the most damage.
Dust explosions: requisites
-Dust cloud
-Confinement
-Oxygen
-Ignition source
-Fuel
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Safety data sheet provided by the supplier to be used by the brewer to ensure its safe use.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Safety data sheet provided by the supplier to be used by the brewer to ensure its safe use.
Hierarchy of controls
- Engineering
- Substitution
- Engineering
- Administration
- PPE