health and safety Flashcards
who enforces the building regulation?
The local council
if package correctly oxygen should be stored in which coloured cylinder?
RED
What does PUWER stand for?
Provision and use of work equipment regulations
With reference to LPG heating gases
Propane is heavier than air and any leaking gas will accumulate at ground level
What is the purpose of COSHH regulations?
To ensure that hazardous materials are banned from use on site
Which building regulation deals with water efficiency in dwellings?
Document G
A ladder on a construction site must be?
Rested against a wall at all times when not in use.
Who should take the responsibility for the health and safety on a job?
Every employee has to take responsibility of health and safety.
What is the most important reason why all accidents should be
investigated and recorded?
Prevent similar accidents in the future
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer must?
Safeguard the safety and health of all employees
What is the recommended minimum temperature for office work and
similar non-physical activities?
16 degrees centigrade
Who has responsibility for health and safety at your workplace?
Everyone at your place of work no matter who employs them
What is a hazard?
Anything with the potential to cause harm
How many main types of fire extinguisher are there?
4
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
To provide information on the hazards of chemicals
Which of the following is a common cause of workplace accidents?
Human error
What does the term “Lockout/Tagout” refer to?
the procedure to ensure machines are properly shut off and not started again
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of hazard?
Linguistic
What should be done after using a fire extinguisher even if you have used it for just a little while
Immediately recharge or replace it.
How frequently should fire drills be conducted at work?
At least once every year
Which one among these is an important element of fall protection?
Harness and lanyard
Which agency has the responsibility of setting safety standards in places of work in the United States?
OSHA
What is the primary use of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
Find dangers and apply controls for a particular task
What should be done if a worker reports unsafe working conditions?
Investigate and address the problem immediately
. What is meant by confined space?
A space with few points of entry or exit that are not designed for continuous occupancy
Which is the best method to control hazards?
Elimination of hazards
Who is responsible for managing health and safety on site?
Site manager
General site rules would NOT normally include information about which ONE of the
following?
Names and addresses of workers
If someone is injured on site, where SHOULD this be recorded?
In an accident book or record
If you have a minor accident, who SHOULD report it?
You, if possible
Does your employer have to provide a first-aid kit?
Yes, every site must have one
Under environmental law, which of the following statements is TRUE?
Companies and employees can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law
Companies and employees can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law
Stop work, contain the spill, notify the supervisor and then clean up the spill
You discover a bird on a nest where you need to work. What should you do?
Protect it from further disturbance, make others aware and inform your supervisor
Why is it BAD practice to store heavy materials underneath a tree?
Compaction of the soil could damage the tree roots
You have been asked to do some work that will create dust. What SHOULD you do?
Use equipment to eliminate or reduce the dust and wear the correct personal protective
equipment (PPE)
Where are you likely to be exposed to the highest quantities of dust when drilling,
cutting, sanding or grinding?
Inside a small room
. Who can enter a confined space?
Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised
What can cause occupational asthma?
Breathing in hazardous dust, fumes or vapours
