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Question 1

what is loto?

Answer 1

LOTO is a method of safely isolating systems and equipment electrically and mechanically

Question 2

what are the four main reasons for conducting loto?

Answer 2

1. the isolation of equipment to allow maintenance to proceed without hazard to the maintainer of the equipment.
2. where equipment is defective and may be dangerous.
3. prevention of selection of a mode of operation which may be unavailable or dangerous
4. where supplies have been provided but equipment has yet to be fitted.

Question 3

what are the seven considerations which must be conducted as part of the loto process?

Answer 3

1. normal & alternative points to be identified
2. obtain permission
3. inform equipment use and other personnel
4. a loto tag is filled out for each other isolation point
5. the sequential number is to be found from the index sheet
6. everything to be completed in the front of the loto log
7. all lot to information to be recorded on a loto safety certificate

Question 4

what does coshh stand for?

Answer 4

control of substances hazardous to health

Question 5

what does hswa stand for?

Answer 5

health & safety work act

Question 6

what does ppe stand for?

Answer 6

personal protective equipment

Question 7

what do i use goggles and safety spectacles for?

Answer 7

>chemical or metal splash
> dust
>projectiles
>gas and vapour
>radiation

Question 8

what are the procedures for health and safety act?

Answer 8

> is properly checked before use to ensure it is suitable
is maintained and stored properly
is provided with instruction on how to use it safely
is used correctly by employees

Question 9

what is a gauntlet?

Answer 9

a big glove that covers your arms

Question 10

what are the precautions for puwer 1998

Answer 10

> suitable for use
safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and sometimes inspected to ensure remains the case
used by people who have received adequate information, instruction & training.
accompanied by suitable safety measures.

Question 11

what does puwer stand for?

Answer 11

provision and use of work equipment regulations

Question 12

what is puwer?

Answer 12

require risks to people’s health and safety, from equipment that they use at work, to be prevented or controlled.

Question 13

the hazard data sheet contains of a list of information what is the 8 you need to know?

Answer 13

>transport information 
>regulatory information
>disposal considerations
>stability and reactivity
>toxicological information
>ecological considerations 
>physical & chemical properties 
>first aid measures

Question 14

where is the coshh data sheet located?

Answer 14

in the coshh data log

Question 15

where do you find the information for coshh?

Answer 15

coshh data sheet

Question 16

what does loler stand for?

Answer 16

lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations

Question 17

what is the ppe for loler?

Answer 17

overalls
hard hat
high vis
boots

Question 18

what are the 7 symbols of hazards?

Answer 18

corrosive 
flammable 
environmental
toxic 
oxidising 
explosive
harmful

Question 19

what is loler?

Answer 19

loler is needing to check that equipment is in date and tested in accordance with loler check labels on equipment

Question 20

what does riddor stand for?

Answer 20

reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations

Question 21

name some reportable injuries

Answer 21

amputation
dislocation
loss of sight
chemical burn to the eye
any injury admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours
fracture other than fingers toes or thumbs

Question 22

how do you carry stuff and move to a location

Answer 22

bend knees
straight back
clear path 
clear eye sight
hold object close to centre of chest

Question 23

what does a welding sentry do and have?

Answer 23

the sentry covers the welder and removes combustile materials making sure no fires break out. they have a fire retardant blanket and a fire extinguisher as there equipment to ensure they can stop a fire.

Question 24

what are time zone checks for a sentry?

Answer 24

the welder signs it after its completed
the sentry after 20 mins
the ood/oow will check it after 30 mins
the dmesr will check it after the working day

Question 25

a loft is defined as:

Answer 25

. all masts
.funnels
.ship superstructure to which aerials to which aerials are secured
.Ship superstructure and aerials which can be excited by neighbouring aerials
.Submarine conning towers

Question 26

how do you recognise a RADHAZ??

Answer 26

the deck area around transmitting aerials is to be marked yellow

Question 27

a person proceeding aloft is to?

Answer 27

.wear non slip shoes
.wear overalls, trousers tucked into socks
.remove any loose objects from pockets
.wear an in date safety harness which needs to be secured to a point on the ship’s structure which is higher than the person’s operating position.
.Secure tools, equipment etc. to a lanyard and secure the lanyard to the ship’s structure when the person is in position. Hammers are to have wrist loops attached.
.Ensure that a responsible person acts as sentry whilst there is a person aloft. The sentry must wear a hard hat and be in communication with the person aloft.

Question 28

divers down precautions

Answer 28

.Shaft Brake/Locking Gear is to be ON
.Steering Gear is to be isolated
.Any system discharging underwater, in the vicinity of divers, is to be isolated
.SWSM pressure is to be reduced to prevent relief valves from lifting
.All sonar devices/equipment are to be shut down
.Stabilisers are to be isolated
.Cathodic protection is to be locked OFF
.The Controllable Pitch Propeller system is to be shut down to prevent pitch operation

Question 29

what is the reason for a risk assessment?

Answer 29

needs to be done to highlight the dangers involved with the job