Health And Safety Flashcards
What are the key responsibilities of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 at Palm Paper?
To provide a safe working environment by implementing maintenance procedures, written safe systems of work and procedural plans.
ensure work plans minimise risk
have documented safe practices and a system to report and record hazards.
provide training to individuals
What is the purpose of conducting a Pre-Task Assessment before starting work?
allows you to analyse the risks that may present themselves and take the required precautions to limit them
allows you to slow down and plan the job forward, coming up with a logical work procedure whilst analysing the hazards ahead.
Creates a safety conscious work environment focused on constant safety improvement.
legal requirement under HASAW
What are Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and One Point Lessons (OPL), and why are they important?
safe systems of work are structured procedures designed to ensure that work is carried out safely, particularly in hazardous environments like industrial plants, construction sites, or electrical systems.
Key Elements of an SSOW:
Risk Assessment – Identifying potential hazards and evaluating risks.
Control Measures – Implementing safety measures to mitigate risks.
Permit to Work (PTW) – A formal authorization for high-risk tasks.
Method Statement – A detailed step-by-step guide on how work should be carried out safely.
Training & Competency – Ensuring workers have the necessary skills and knowledge.
PPE Requirements – Identifying and enforcing the use of personal protective equipment.
Emergency Procedures – Defining what to do in case of an accident or failure.
Why is regular training essential for maintaining workplace safety?
regular training is essential in maintaining workplace safety as it puts it at the forefront of your mind when carrying out work.
encourages a safety first mindset
allows you to accurately mitigate risk
competency is a legal requirement and this is gained through training
how do PPE regulations help ensure worker safety in industrial environments?
ensures a baseline of safety when carrying out tasks by giving you a boundary between yourself and a risk.
PPE reduces the chances of injury or long term exposure.
What is the purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) training?
identification of chemicals and how to safely handle them by knowing how to access the required information on PPE, exposure procedures, risks, clean up procedures, health implications etc.
understand the procedure in reporting chemical issues.
How do risk assessments help in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards?
hazard is the issue, risk is the chance of exposure
risk assessments allow an individual to identify a risk and plan a manner in which to reduce the chances of injury or exposure.
What does RIDDOR stand for, and why is it important in workplace safety?
Reporting of Injuries, disease and Dangerous Occurrences
Means injuries and accidents are reported and investigated.
allows for the continues growth of health and safety measures
allows for trends to be observed
improves Health and safety culture.
What substances are regulated under COSHH?
Fumes that cause headaches or breathing irritation
- man made fibres that cause skin and eye irritation
-acids
-solvents
-gasses that asphyxiate
-asbestos
What are the requirements of GS38 in regards to Voltage indicator devices?
1- Fuse Rated
2- Insulated materials used
3- finger guarded
4- no more than 4mm of tip exposed
5- leads have to be coloured to be distinguished apart
6- long enough for purpose but not too long where they are unwieldly.
7- no exposed conductors
How doe the electricity at work regulations impact electrical maintenance procedures.
- Legal requirement set to ensure safety
- sets clear responsibilities to employees and employees to reduce hazards
- ensures safe installation and maintenance of machinery and outlines regular maintenance procedures
-sets out competency and safety standards
-prevents electrical risks by having design requirements - improves H&S culture
Why is compliance with the Working at Height Regulations 2005 crucial in an industrial setting?
- legal requirement
- falls from height make up a significant amount of serious or fatal injuries
-ensures risks are properly managed
-provides guidelines on fall systems - proper equipment and training
