health n safety Flashcards
whats the main purpose of a risk assessment?
it identifys hazards and provides safe methods for carrying out a task
what will happen if someones body comes in contact with wet cement?
chemical burn
why does a wok environment need to be kept clean?
to deter rodents and other animals,to reduce the risk of slips and falls,to protect the enviroment
the red diamond sign with a flame stands for what?
flammable
what are class 3 ladders designed for?
home or domestic use
serious accidents should be reported to?
your employer
what can it mean if you see frost around the valve of an LPG cylinder?
the valve is leaking
what should you do if you need to carry a load down a steep slope?
stop and assess if its safe to carry the items down the slope
a near miss can be described as?
an accident which was narrowly avoided
what type of health and safety signs are triangular?
hazard
maintaining a clean working enviroment helps to?
reduce slips and falls,prevent animals from entering the site and spreading diseases,reduce the impact on the environment
battery powered tools are usually preferred in a construction environment over their electrical counterparts because?
you wont get an electric shock by them
what should you do if there is a fire on site?
go to the assembly point immediately
what are common fire risks on a construction site?
uncontrolled hot works,waste build up.poor house cleaning
what is most likely to cause hand arm vibration syndrome HAVS?
a hammer drill
