Health and Safety Flashcards
What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (H&S) legislate?
- Control of substances hazardous to health regulations
- Manual handling regulations
- Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
- The regulatory reform order (fire safety)
When is a H&S written policy needed?
- When any business employs 5 or more people
What are standard operating procedures (SOPs)?
Clear, accurate and personalised written protocols for every task within the veterinary practice
What is the Control of substances Hazardous of Health Regulations (COSHH)?
Risk assessments that should be completed for all hazardous substances
Give low risk examples of COSHH?
- Topical shampoo
- Antibiotics
- Anti-inflammatory
- Nutraceuticals
- Ectoparasites
Give medium/high risk examples for COSHH?
- Chemotherapeutic agents
- Latex
- Hormones
- Steroids
- Laboratory substances
What are manual handling regulations assessed on?
Assessed on the task, load, working environment and individual capabilities
What is the report of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations?
The law requires work premises to report accidents which cause death, injury, disease and dangerous occurrences
What is a red fire extinguisher?
Water
What is a cream fire extinguisher?
Foam
What is a blue fire extinguisher?
Powder
What is a black fire extinguisher?
CO2
What is a yellow fire extinguisher?
Wet chemical
What is a water fire extinguisher used for?
Paper, wood, coal, carboard and other solid fuel fires
What is a foam fire extinguisher used for?
Solid fuel fires as well as flammable liquids