Health and safety Flashcards
what is coshh
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
what should do if you find asbestos on workplace
stop working and report it
what are the colours of asbestos
crysotilewhite, crocidoliteblue, amositebrown
what does prohibition sign look like
a red circle with a diagonal line that runs from the top left to the bottom right of the circle.
what are the main hazards at a workplace
slips and trips, falling from hight
what 3 main places asbestos is found
lagging on plant and pipework.
insulation products such as fireproof panels.
asbestos cement roofing material.
sprayed coatings on structural steel work to insulate against fire and noise.
how can you protect yourself from asbestos
Wear a respirator
Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator that’s designed for working with asbestos. A simple dust mask is not effective. You should also make sure the respirator fits properly and that you’ve passed a fit tes
what is hswa
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) is a law that applies to plumbing work
why is asbestos dengerous
When materials that contain asbestos are disturbed or damaged, fibres are released into the air. When these fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases
what colour are all the fire exitguisher
they are in five colours red,cream,black,blue,yellow
how can you prevent electric shock
Turn off the power: Before working with electricity, turn off the circuit breaker or disconnect the power supply.
what is risk assesment
a process that identifies potential hazards and analyzes what could happen if they occur
why should you have you wear ppe all the time
ye and face protection provide protection against contamination to the eyes from respiratory droplets, aerosols, and from splashing of secretions, blood, body fluids or excretions
hoqw should report any injuries
You should report injuries at work to your employer or the employee safety representative. If you’re self-employed, you should report the injury to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE):
how you protect yourself from corrisive materials
handeling them with care and wearing gloves
how can you prevent accidents at a workplace
by taking risk assesment
how should you report a accident
Tell your employer
If you’re an employee, tell your manager or a member of HR as soon as possible
why was the work act intreduced in 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) was introduced in 1974 to address dangerous working conditions and to protect employees and the public from workplace accidents
where would you store any toxic liquids
in a well ventilated area
where will be lack of oxygen
when your working in confined spaces
how should you report an hazard
eport to your employer
If you notice a hazard in your workplace, you should immediately report it to your employer and safety representative
what is led
LED stands for light emitting diode, and LED light pipes are physical structures that transmit light lengthwise. They are often made of transparent plastic rods or optical fibers
what are corrosive materialsin plumbing
Iron and steel: These metals are particularly prone to corrosion because of their exposure to oxygen and water. Iron pipes can rust and clog, and the water may become reddish in color
how can you avoid dust at workplace
work with a facemask
who should provide you with a firts aid kit
your employer
how should you deal with confined spacres
Isolation: Prevent hazardous substances from entering the space by
what authority does the health and safety inspector have
to arrest individuals
what information should you give when you been injvolved in an accident
Details of the accident: The date, time, and location of the accident, what happened, and who was there
why should you first inspect you electrical equpment
so that its safe to use and or its not broken
how sahould you carry gas cylinder
Use appropriate equipment: Use gas cylinder trolleys and transport racks to move gas cylinders. These tools have safety features to prevent the cylinders from falling over, rolling away, or bumping into each other
how should you store gas cylinders
Location: Store cylinders outside in a well-ventilated area on a level, concrete surface. If storing indoors, use a purpose-designed building compartment with adequate ventilation
how should you keep your posture when lifting something
keep and a straing posture and your knees straight
what angle you ladder should extend to
The correct angle for a ladder is 75 degrees, or the “1 in 4” rule
how many people can work on a ladder at once
only one
why should you not move a person who have fallen from hight
because you may cause morev injury if you move them
which fire vexitguisher should vyou use for electictricity
dry powder
waht should all the electrical equpment have on
a pat test
how should chemicals be stored
Store chemicals in a safe, secure location away from direct sunlight, sources of heat, and egress pathways
when should you uise a hard hat
Plumbers should wear a hard hat when working in areas where there is a risk of head injury, such as from
when should you wear a highvest
all the time athe workplace
what is the leading cause of accident in workplace
falls, trips,,slips
State the legal status of health and safety guidance materials.
his guidance is not legally required to be followed unless it is specifically stated to be so. However, following the guidance is usually enough to comply with the law. Health and safety inspectors may refer to this guidance when seeking to ensure compliance
