Health & Safety

Question 1

Health and safety

Using machinery - hazards and control measures

Answer 1

Hazards - work flying off, dust, loose tools, cuts from shavings
Control measures - use of goggles and masks

Question 2

Health and safety

Using a computer - hazards and control measures

Answer 2

Hazards - RSI, eye strain, back strain

Control measures - regular breaks, adjustable chair, ergonomic mouse/keyboard, adjust screen brightness

Question 3

Health and safety

Define Risk assessment

Answer 3

Identifying and taking precautions to prevent them

Question 4

Health and safety

Rotary cutter

Answer 4

Used to cut paper, thin card and plastic.

Use safety ruler and cut away from yourself

Question 5

Health and safety

Safety precautions

Answer 5

Things you can do in advance to protect against possible dangers or accidents

Question 6

Health and safety

Personal protective equipment

Answer 6

Safety clothing to protect you while at work

E.g. Goggles

Question 7

Health and safety

Scalpel/craft knife

Answer 7

Must be used with a cutting mat and raised edge steel ruler