Health And Safety Flashcards
What date was HASWA issued
1974
What is ACOPs
Approved Code of Practice
What are the causes of asbestos exposure
mesothelioma
What is HASWA
Health and safety work act
How many colours of asbestos are there
3
What colour is Chrysotile
White
What colour is Amosite
Brown
What colour is Crocidolite
Blue
What does HSE stand for
Health and Safety Executive
How many plumbers die in a week related to asbestos
4
What does PPE Stand for
Personal Protective Equipment
What PPE is needed for working at height
Hard Hat
When working on height do you need someone holding the ladder at the bottom
Yes
What colours are the four safety signs
Red Green Yellow Blue
What does the red sign mean
Prohibition andFire safety
What does the blue sign mean
Mandatory
What does the green mean
First Aid and Emergency Exit
What does the yellow mean
Warning
What can happen if someone gets injured with poor health and safety standards
£20,000 Fine
What does COSHH stand for
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
what are all the substances are a possible source of airborne contamination and a potential danger to health?
Stagnant water - ABS cement - cement dust - Asbestos
A fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as
Class A
A situations where it may be necessary to take air samples
when working in a public sewer
what colour is 230v
Blue
