Health and Safety Flashcards
What is a hazard?
Anything with the potential to cause harm
What is a risk?
The likelihood that the hazard will happen
Who does the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) place responsibility on?
Employers and Employees
What does RIDDOR (2013) require employers to record and report?
Work-related accidents where a member of the public has to be taken to hospital for treatment
What are the 4 levels of PPE are mainly focused on what prevention?
Protection against burns, inhalation and ingestion of hazards
How many levels of PPE are there?
4
Who do employees report to if not happy with the health and safety of their workplace?
HSE - Health and Safety Executive
What does the Health and Safety at Work Regulations act (1999) implement?
Reinforces the health and safety at work act (1974) where employers must ensure as reasonably practicable health and safety is present for all employees and including: clients, designers and contractors.
What does RIDDOR (2013) stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013)
What is the aim of RIDDOR?
Requires employers to report incidents in their workplace. All deaths with the exception of suicide must be reported.
According to RIDDOR what are specified injuries that must be reported?
- Fractures other than fingers, thumbs and toes
- Amputations
- Loss/reduction in sight
- Any crush injury to head or torso
- Serious burns that cover more than 10% of the body and causes significant damage to eyes, respiratory system and vital organs
- Requires hospital treatment
- Requires resuscitation and admittance to hospital for 24hours or more
What are some of the occupational diseases that must be reported?
Carpal tunnel syndrome Gas leaks Severe cramps Hand arm vibration syndrome Occupational asthma Occupational cancer Any disease due to biological agent
What is Level D of PPE?
Simplest level and considered as regular work attire
What is Level C of PPE?
Second level and requires special training for effective use
What is Level B of PPE?
Provides greater protection than C and requires further training
What is Level A of PPE?
Used when the greatest level of skin, respiratory and eye equipment is required. Used for hazardous materials and dangerous vapours, gases and particulates
What are the two required items of PPE used for burn protection?
Aprons and resistant gloves
What is a disadvantage of wearing gloves?
They greatly reduce tactile, ability and mobility
What is a risk assessment?
Process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in an activity
What does the EFAW stand for?
Emergency First Aid at Work - enables a first aider to perform emergency first aid at work