Health and safety

Question 1

what are the main UK legislation and guidance

Answer 1

• factories act 1961
• health and safety at work act 1974
• management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
• COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) 2002

Question 2

risk assessment steps

Answer 2

1) identify the hazard/risk
2) identify the people who might be at risk/harmed
3) evaluate the risk (the seriousness and likelihood that it would happen)
4) decide on control mesures e.g. PPE
5) record/store risk assessment
6) set a review date/regularly review risk assessment

Question 3

define a hazard

Answer 3

it is something that could cause harm

Question 4

define a risk

Answer 4

it is the chance that someone may be harmed by a particular hazard

Question 5

what does the law require about risks

Answer 5

that all reasonably practicable measure should be taken to minimise risk

Question 6

what is the HSE what what do they do

Answer 6

The Health and safety executive is the organisation that oversees health and safety legislation

Question 7

key principle of HASAW

Answer 7

employers have duty to ensure , so far as is reasonably practicable, that employees and other visitors are protected at work

Question 8

key feature of HASAW for employers

Answer 8

• make sure workplace is free from risks
• provide PPE and safety signs
• provide correct equipment and training
• provide adequate welfare facilities
• ensure safe procedures of work are set and followed
• providing information, instruction, training and supervision for H&S
• make sure equipment is maintained and used properly

Question 9

key feature of HASAW for employees

Answer 9

• need to take care of own H&S

- use items provided by employer correctly and all the time

Question 10

what does COSHH include

Answer 10

• could result in harm from eye irritation to fainting/death
• substances used during work e.g. paints, adhesives, cleaning detergents
• substances that are created as a result of work activities e.g. soldering
• airborne particles (asbestos, radioactivity and lead aren’t included -> different legalisation)

Question 11

what steps are needed to comply with COSHH

Answer 11

• look at each substance
• think about the task
• carry out risk assessment

Question 12

2 regulations in 1992

Answer 12

• workplace regulations e.g. ventilation, heating

- PPE at work regulation

Question 13

1998 regulation

Answer 13

provision and use of work equipment regulations

Question 14

2013 regulation

Answer 14

RIDDOR

- reporting of injuries, disease and dangerous occurrence regulations

Question 15

2011 regulation

Answer 15

toy safety regulations

Question 16

the 3 consumer protection acts

Answer 16

• consumer rights act (2015)
• trade description act (1968)
• consumer protection act (1987)

Question 17

consumer rights act (2015)

Answer 17

all products must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described

Question 18

trade description act (1968)

Answer 18

makes it an offence for a trader to make false or misleading statements abut services or goods

Question 19

consumer protection act (1987)

Answer 19

gives rights to the consumer e.g. claim compensation

Question 20

product labelling

Answer 20

covered under the trade description act, it must include accurate info to ensure products can be used safely and correctly e.g. the British standard textiles care code ( the symbols) on clothes

Question 21

the British Standards Institution (BSI)

Answer 21

• works with government, industry and consumers to produce British, European and international standards
• opperates in 182 countries
• most popular standard in the world - ISO 9001 Quality management systems - is used by over 1 million organisations in 178 countries
• a standard is an agreed way of dinging something
• BSI have over 37000 standards
• there are 4 main categories (pg 396)

Question 22

standards help a company to:

Answer 22

• attract and assure customers of safety
• demonstrate market leadership
• continue to develop + maintain best practice

Question 23

what does PUWER require?

Answer 23

all work equipment should be in efficient state, order and good repair. maintenance log needs to be kept up to date and maintenance on work equipment can be carried out safely