Health & safety Flashcards
What is the legal limit for a man to lift?
There is no legal limit.
What is the maximum guideline weight for a woman to lift
16kg
With regard to injuries caused by poor manual handling, what percentage of these are back injuries?
49%
What four things should be taken into consideration for every manual handling operation?
Load, Individual Capability, Task and Environment. (L.I.T.E.)
What 3 elements does fire need to burn?
Oxygen, Heat and Fuel
Where is smoking permitted in JDP?
Outside the gates
Is smoking permitted in Company cars?
No
What do the letters P.A.T. stand for?
Portable Appliance Test
How often are portable electrical equipment tested?
Annualy
How often are fixed electrical equipment tested?
Every 5 years
What is the single biggest cause of fire in the UK?
Arson
What fire extinguisher would you use on an electrical fire?
CO2 or dry Powder
What is the colour of band on a foam fire extinguisher?
Cream
On what type of fire would you use a foam fire extinguisher?
Wood, paper and flammable liquids
How does a fire blanket work?
it smothers the fire, starving it of oxygen
Fire exits can be used for extra storage space when not in use- true or false?
False. A fire exit should never be blocked
What is the minimum distance you must maintain from a moving frklift
4m
For what do the letters C.O.S.H.H stand?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
What is the speed limit on JDP sites?
5mph
Who is responsible for carrying out the daily forklift checks?
The first person to use the forklift.
How often do colleagues who are trained to drive the forklift require refresher training?
Every three years.
How many points of contact should be maintained when using a ladder?
Three
What items of Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when handling product in the yard?
Gloves, safety boots, Hi Vis vest
The wearing of Hi Vis Vests does not apply to HO colleagues who are visiting branches?
False
What is the correct way to dismount from the bed of a lorry?
By using the steps.
