Health And Saftey Flashcards
What is hasawa
Health and safety at work act
What is acop
Approved code of practice
What is coshh
Control of substances hazardous to health
What is loler
Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulation
What is puwer
Provision and use of work equipment regulations
What is riddor
Reporting of injuries disease and dangerous occurrence regulation
What is wahr
Working at height regulation
What does swl stand for
Safe working load
What does ppe/ vpe/ rpe stand for
Personal , vehicle and respiratory protection equipment
What decibel can cause damage to the ear
85 decibel
What does a yellow sign mean
It is a hazard sign, eg danger of death
What does a red sign mean
It means prohibition. Eg authorised personnel only
What does a blue sign mean
It is mandatory, eg wear ppe
What does a green sign mean
For health and safety eg fire exit
What are the fire extinguisher colours
Red = water
Cream = foam
Blue = powder
Black = co2
Yellow = chemical
How often should a machine which lifts people be inspected
6 months
What fire extinguisher can be used on an electrical fire
Powder and co2
What is hasawa
Health and safety at work act 1974
What is a hazard
Anything which can cause harm
What is a risk
How likely someone will be harmed
What should accompany and hazardous materials
A safety data sheet
What should you do before a risk assessment
Identify the hazards
