Health & Safety (Inc Heat & Cold) Flashcards
Where do we report near misses and accidents?
Accident Incident Notification Cell
What is the minimum rank for an appointed OIC for PT?
Sgt
How do you determine RPE on a group activity?
The highest individual RPE that was maintained for longer than 3 minutes.
What are the 4 areas of the safe system of work?
Person
Equipment
Practice
Place
What are the 3 types of risk assessment?
Generic
Specific
Dynamic
What form do we use to report an incident and how soon after should it be done?
Durals - 48 hours
How do you calculate risk?
Likelihood X Impact
What is the purpose of a Physical Directive Audit?
To provide specific advice, identify units at risk, and make sure all units follow laws and policies.
What is the purpose of a Delivery Duty Holder?
To have a duty of care both moral and legal, and to recognize and manage the risks within the session.
What is another name for the WBGT?
QT34
What is the 5 step process for risk assessments?
1 - Identify the hazard.
2 - Decide who might be harmed and how
3 - Evaluate the risks and identify suitable and sufficient control measures
4 - Record and implement findings
5 - Review the risk assessment and update as necessary
How far off the ground should the WBGT be when standing/sitting?
Standing - 1.1m
Sitting - 0.6m
What does ALARP mean?
As low as reasonably practicable.
Where should the WBGT be placed during daylight hours?
In direct sunlight
How long do you have to wait before taking a WBGT reading?
10 minutes
What does WBGT stand for?
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature
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AF ____ (Risk assessments)
AF 5010
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ACSO ____ (Guidance on risk assessments)
ACSO 1200
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AGAI Vol _ Ch_ (Sport)
1, 5
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AGAI Vol _ Ch _ (PT)
1, 7
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AGAI Vol _ Ch _ (AT)
1, 11
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JSP 375 Ch _ (Heat Injury)
41
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JSP 375 Ch _ (Cold Injury)
42
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JSP 375 Vol_ Ch _ (Risk Assessment)
1, 8
Where should MST results be entered?
By the clerks, onto JPA
How many risk-to-life activities are there?
8
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Health & _____ at ____ act ____
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
How many screens are on a WBGT?
5
What does ACSO stand for?
Army Command Standing Order
JSP ___ (Health & Safety in Defence)
JSP 375
What is the heat balance equation?
Heat Storage = Heat Gained - Heat Lost
Describe the process of how the body generates heat.
Muscle contraction consumes energy which produces heat as a byproduct.
What factors should the risk assessment factor in for heat injury?
Acclimatization Clothing Expected work rate Environment Individual risk factors Education and training Medical plan Fluid requirements
Individual risk factors (heat illness) - Name some lifestyle factors to consider.
Overweight/obese Low fitness Smoking Alcohol consumption Sports Supplements
Water intake for the average adult male?
3.7 litres
ACSO ___ (Heat)
1207
How many individual risk factors are there that affect heat?
5
Name 3 individual risk factors which affect heat
Lifestyle
Health
Work
What are the 3 types of cold injury?
NFCI, Hypothermia, FCI
What are the two types of FCI?
Frostbite, frostnip
What is the normal core body temperature?
37
What is the core body temperature where hypothermic symptoms begin to develop?
35
What is the core body temperature minimum limit?
32
What are 3 ways hypothermia can develop?
Immersion, exhaustion, urban
What are the 3 sources of power on WBGT (top to bottom)?
Battery
Rechargeable battery pack
AC Adapter
What is the minimum voltage for the 9-volt battery?
6.4v
What must you check on the wet bulb?
It is filled with deionised water and the wick is clean.
What is the upper age bracket for safe training and name 3 things that start to decrease?
50 is the recognized age for which there is a significant reduction in the safety margin for exercise (Reduced bone density, muscular strength, balance & coordination)
Who do we report near misses and accidents to?
Accident Incident Notification Cell (AINC)
JSP 375 Ch 41, what is Annex F?
Fluid Tables
JSP 375 Ch 41, what is Annex A?
Commanders’ guide to heat injury
JSP 375 Ch 41, what is Annex C?
Work/Rest Tables