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Health & safety Flashcards

1
Q

What is the legal limit for a man to lift?

A

There is no legal limit.

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2
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What is the maximum guideline weight for a woman to lift

A

16kg

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3
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With regard to injuries caused by poor manual handling, what percentage of these are back injuries?

A

49%

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4
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What four things should be taken into consideration for every manual handling operation?

A

Load, Individual Capability, Task and Environment. (L.I.T.E.)

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5
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What 3 elements does fire need to burn?

A

Oxygen, Heat and Fuel

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6
Q

Where is smoking permitted in JDP?

A

Outside the gates

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7
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Is smoking permitted in Company cars?

A

No

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8
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What do the letters P.A.T. stand for?

A

Portable Appliance Test

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9
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How often are portable electrical equipment tested?

A

Annualy

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10
Q

How often are fixed electrical equipment tested?

A

Every 5 years

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11
Q

What is the single biggest cause of fire in the UK?

A

Arson

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12
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What fire extinguisher would you use on an electrical fire?

A

CO2 or dry Powder

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13
Q

What is the colour of band on a foam fire extinguisher?

A

Cream

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14
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On what type of fire would you use a foam fire extinguisher?

A

Wood, paper and flammable liquids

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15
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How does a fire blanket work?

A

it smothers the fire, starving it of oxygen

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16
Q

Fire exits can be used for extra storage space when not in use- true or false?

A

False. A fire exit should never be blocked

17
Q

What is the minimum distance you must maintain from a moving frklift

A

4m

18
Q

For what do the letters C.O.S.H.H stand?

A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

19
Q

What is the speed limit on JDP sites?

A

5mph

20
Q

Who is responsible for carrying out the daily forklift checks?

A

The first person to use the forklift.

21
Q

How often do colleagues who are trained to drive the forklift require refresher training?

A

Every three years.

22
Q

How many points of contact should be maintained when using a ladder?

A

Three

23
Q

What items of Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when handling product in the yard?

A

Gloves, safety boots, Hi Vis vest

24
Q

The wearing of Hi Vis Vests does not apply to HO colleagues who are visiting branches?

A

False

25
Q

What is the correct way to dismount from the bed of a lorry?

A

By using the steps.

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