Health & Safety (Inc Heat & Cold) Flashcards

1
Q

Where do we report near misses and accidents?

A

Accident Incident Notification Cell

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2
Q

What is the minimum rank for an appointed OIC for PT?

A

Sgt

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3
Q

How do you determine RPE on a group activity?

A

The highest individual RPE that was maintained for longer than 3 minutes.

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4
Q

What are the 4 areas of the safe system of work?

A

Person
Equipment
Practice
Place

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5
Q

What are the 3 types of risk assessment?

A

Generic
Specific
Dynamic

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6
Q

What form do we use to report an incident and how soon after should it be done?

A

Durals - 48 hours

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7
Q

How do you calculate risk?

A

Likelihood X Impact

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8
Q

What is the purpose of a Physical Directive Audit?

A

To provide specific advice, identify units at risk, and make sure all units follow laws and policies.

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9
Q

What is the purpose of a Delivery Duty Holder?

A

To have a duty of care both moral and legal, and to recognize and manage the risks within the session.

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10
Q

What is another name for the WBGT?

A

QT34

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11
Q

What is the 5 step process for risk assessments?

A

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

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12
Q

How far off the ground should the WBGT be when standing/sitting?

A

Standing - 1.1m

Sitting - 0.6m

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13
Q

What does ALARP mean?

A

As low as reasonably practicable.

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14
Q

Where should the WBGT be placed during daylight hours?

A

In direct sunlight

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15
Q

How long do you have to wait before taking a WBGT reading?

A

10 minutes

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16
Q

What does WBGT stand for?

A

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

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17
Q

Fill in the blank…

AF ____ (Risk assessments)

A

AF 5010

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18
Q

Fill in the blank…

ACSO ____ (Guidance on risk assessments)

A

ACSO 1200

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19
Q

Fill in the blank…

AGAI Vol _ Ch_ (Sport)

A

1, 5

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20
Q

Fill in the blank…

AGAI Vol _ Ch _ (PT)

A

1, 7

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21
Q

Fill in the blank…

AGAI Vol _ Ch _ (AT)

A

1, 11

22
Q

Fill in the blank…

JSP 375 Ch _ (Heat Injury)

A

41

23
Q

Fill in the blank…

JSP 375 Ch _ (Cold Injury)

A

42

24
Q

Fill in the blank…

JSP 375 Vol_ Ch _ (Risk Assessment)

A

1, 8

25
Q

Where should MST results be entered?

A

By the clerks, onto JPA

26
Q

How many risk-to-life activities are there?

A

8

27
Q

Fill in the blank…

Health & _____ at ____ act ____

A

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

28
Q

How many screens are on a WBGT?

A

5

29
Q

What does ACSO stand for?

A

Army Command Standing Order

30
Q

JSP ___ (Health & Safety in Defence)

A

JSP 375

31
Q

What is the heat balance equation?

A

Heat Storage = Heat Gained - Heat Lost

32
Q

Describe the process of how the body generates heat.

A

Muscle contraction consumes energy which produces heat as a byproduct.

33
Q

What factors should the risk assessment factor in for heat injury?

A
Acclimatization
Clothing
Expected work rate
Environment 
Individual risk factors
Education and training
Medical plan
Fluid requirements
34
Q

Individual risk factors (heat illness) - Name some lifestyle factors to consider.

A
Overweight/obese
Low fitness
Smoking
Alcohol consumption
Sports Supplements
35
Q

Water intake for the average adult male?

A

3.7 litres

36
Q

ACSO ___ (Heat)

A

1207

37
Q

How many individual risk factors are there that affect heat?

A

5

38
Q

Name 3 individual risk factors which affect heat

A

Lifestyle
Health
Work

39
Q

What are the 3 types of cold injury?

A

NFCI, Hypothermia, FCI

40
Q

What are the two types of FCI?

A

Frostbite, frostnip

41
Q

What is the normal core body temperature?

A

37

42
Q

What is the core body temperature where hypothermic symptoms begin to develop?

A

35

43
Q

What is the core body temperature minimum limit?

A

32

44
Q

What are 3 ways hypothermia can develop?

A

Immersion, exhaustion, urban

45
Q

What are the 3 sources of power on WBGT (top to bottom)?

A

Battery
Rechargeable battery pack
AC Adapter

46
Q

What is the minimum voltage for the 9-volt battery?

A

6.4v

47
Q

What must you check on the wet bulb?

A

It is filled with deionised water and the wick is clean.

48
Q

What is the upper age bracket for safe training and name 3 things that start to decrease?

A

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)

49
Q

Who do we report near misses and accidents to?

A

Accident Incident Notification Cell (AINC)

50
Q

JSP 375 Ch 41, what is Annex F?

A

Fluid Tables

51
Q

JSP 375 Ch 41, what is Annex A?

A

Commanders’ guide to heat injury

52
Q

JSP 375 Ch 41, what is Annex C?

A

Work/Rest Tables