Health and Safety

Question 1

What is ‘Health & Safety’?

Answer 1

You need to think about safety when using different tools and equipment. This is important for your own safety but also for the safety of the people around you.

Question 2

What is PPE?

Answer 2

This stands for “Personal protective equipment”. This equipment must be worn when recommended.

Question 3

What are some examples of PPE?

Answer 3

• safety goggles
• gloves
• ear protectors
• apron
• mask

Question 4

What should you do when working with tools & machinery?

Answer 4

● Never leave machinery unattended while switched on.
● Never use a machine or hand tool unless you have been shown how to.
● Use guards on machines that have them.
● Use a dust extractor of the process produces dust.
● Carry and store sharp tool safely.
● Know how to turn off an machine in a emergency.
● When working with machinery make sure: Sleeves are rolled back, ties are tucked in or took off, necklaces etc taken off and long hair tied back.
● Always secure work safety - e.g. clamp work before cutting.

Question 5

What is a risk assesment?

Answer 5

A document used to identify and minimise any risks when working.

Question 6

What are some examples of hazard areas that are typically included in a risk assessment?

Answer 6

● Hot items and liquid
● Electrical risks
● Bright flashes
● Sharp items
● Flying debris
● Entrapment in moving parts
● Loud noises
● Tripping or slipping work at heights
● Work at heights
● Toxic substances
● Vibrations

Question 7

How do you handle materials and waste sensibly?

Answer 7

• Dispose of waste properly so that it doesn’t harm the environment.
• Make sure materials are safe to handle - file down rough edges, let pieces cool down.
• When storing materials do so safety i.e. so they can’ fall.
• When using toxic chemicals i.e. solvents make sure there is adequate ventilation to avoid inhalation of vapours.
• Keep flammable liquids away from naked flames.

Question 8

Identify 3 potential hazards when soldering resistors onto the circuit board
(3 marks)

Answer 8

● Breathing in the fumes
● Burns from the soldering iron or solder
● Electrical risk from accidentally burning the cable
● Cutting yourself on sharp exposed wires
● Damaging posture if not at correct working height.