health and safety Flashcards
1
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workplace safety
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- training to understand how to operate or emergency stop machines and be aware of potential injuries
- workplace should be clean and tidy
- fire exits clearly marked-
- ventilated, well lit
2
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health and safety act 1974
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- employers criminally liable for not meeting regulations
- employee rights to be represented on matters of health and safety
- obligation of employees to use safety equipment
- set up HSE responsible for checking the act is being followed
3
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COSHH
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ensures chemicals are correctly stored and used
4
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consumer safety
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- comply with BSI standards
- must be condsorderd for ability to melt or burn
- soft toys may be dangerous for young children because of wadding
- fabrics for babies must not fray/ give of fibers that can get lodged in their throats
- small fastenings on children toys
- zips on young children’s clothings
- elderly and disabled may struggle with some fastenings
- padding for insulation or against sharp corners (oven gloves)
- checked for no metal (broken pins and needles)
5
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Legislation
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- nightwear (safety) 1985
> childrens nightwear should meet lack of flammability and/or label requirements - BSI code of practice (NL) recommends martials design and manufacturing
6
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quality countol
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- BSI
- CEN
- ISO
requirements set out for a product or matrial to be fit for its intended perpose
7
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BSI
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meets stated british or european standards. Usually carry ‘the kite’ (symbol) so is less likely to be defective
8
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BTHA
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- lions mark
- for the toy industry
- product is safe for children to use
9
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wool mark
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- product is made of new pure wool
10
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OEKO-TEX standard 100
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safe from harmful chemicals
