Health and safety Flashcards
Name some of the requirements of GS38
- Probe must be less than 4mm (ideally 2mm)
- finger guard
- fuse lead
- insulated lead
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
When was RIDDOR enacted?
2013
How long does someone have to be off work for the injury to be reported under RIDDOR?
7 days
How long do companies have to report the incident under RIDDOR?
15 days
How many employees requires the employer to make risk assessments?
5
Define a hazard
Anything with the potential of causing harm
Define a risk
the chance of harm being done to you as a result of an abnormality in the normal working order
What are the two main causes of accidents at work?
- Human error
- Environment
What does HASAWA mean?
Health And Safety At Work Act
When was HASAWA enacted?
1974
Define an enabling act
an act that enables other acts to be put into law
What is HASAWA for?
to ensure that workers are looked after at work by the employers and there are measures to protect them
Define EAWR
Electricity At Work Regulations
What does EAWR cover?
The safety of electrical systems
When was EAWR enacted?
1989
What does PUWER mean?
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
What does PUWER cover?
Maintenance of equipment used at work
When was PUWER enacted?
1988
What does ESQCR stand for?
Electricity, Safety, Quality, Continuity Regulations
When was ESQCR enacted?
2002
What does WEEE stand for?
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment