Mech Safety Flashcards
COSHH
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
HASAW
What does HASAW stand for?
Health and Safety at Work Act
PUWER
What does PUWER stand for?
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
LOLER
What does LOLER stand for?
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
RIDDOR
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations
HASAW
What do employees have a duty to do under HASAW?
Take care of themselves and others around them
HASAW
What is required from PPE under HASAW?
-Properly assessed before use to ensure suitability
-Maintained and stored correctly
-Instructions provided on correct use
-Used/Worn correctly by employees
PUWER
What is required of equipment under PUWER?
-Suitable for intended use
-Maintained in a safe condition
-Only used by employees who have received the correct training
-Accompanied by suitable safety measures
COSHH
What are the hazardous substances under COSHH?
-Substances used directly in work activities (paints, cleaning agents etc.)
-Substances generated from work activities (fumes)
-Naturally occurring substances (dust)
-Biological agents (bacteria and other micro-organisms)
COSHH
What is the COSHH Data Log?
A written assessment of hazardous substances onboard, and measures to reduce exposure, includes Hazard Data Sheet
COSHH
What is required on Hazard Sheets?
You need to know 8
-Hazard Identification
-First Aid Measures
-Firefighting Measures
-Handling and Storage
-Exposure Control
-Stability and Reactivity
-Toxicology
-Transport Information
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-Identification of the Substance and the Manufacturer
-Information on ‘Ingredients’
-Accidental Release Measures
-Physical and Chemical Properties of the Substance
-Ecological Considerations
-Disposal Considerations
-Regulatory Information
LOLER
What is required under LOLER?
-Strong and Stable for use and marked with Safe Working Load (SWL)
-Positioned and installed to minimize risks
-Used safely, work planned and organised by competent people
-Examined and regularly inspected by competent people
LOLER
What Lifting Equipment is covered under LOLER?
-Cranes
-Forklifts
-Lifts
-Hoists
-Accessories (Slings, Chains, Eye Bolts)
LOLER
What PPE is required for slinging?
-Overalls
-Safety Boots
-Hard Hats
-High Vis Vests
LOLER
What lifting techniques should you use when manual handling?
-Lift in stages: Load to knees, then to waist, middle of load level with waist
-Hold closely to your body, do not twist body
-Do not obstruct your own view
-Lower to knees first, feet apart and back straight
RIDDOR
What are reportable injuries under RIDDOR?
-Fractures (Not toes or fingers)
-Amputation
-Dislocation
-Loss of Sight (Permanent or Temporary)
-Burns to the eye or penetrating injury to the eye
-Electric Shock
-Any injury requiring hospitalisation for longer than 24hrs
-Acute illness, loss of consciousness arising from inhilation/ingestion or skin contact
Hazardous Conditions
What are the actions required before entering a compartment?
-Inform person in charge
-Use ‘Man-Below’ Tally
-Select Appropriate PPE
-Check COSHH Data Sheet
Hazardous Conditions
What is a confined space?
An enclosed compartment or space that has remained shut or unventilated for more than 24hrs
Hazardous Conditions
What must you do before entering a confined space?
-Space is to be ‘cool’
-Space force ventilated for 24hrs minimum
-After 24hrs atmosphere tested safe
-If not safe, force ventilated for another 12hrs and retested until safe
-A gas free certificate must be issued before entry
Hazardous Conditions
What PPE is required before entering a confined space?
-Overalls
-Boots
-Barrier Cream
-Paper Coveralls for Dirty Tanks
Hazardous Conditions
What are the precautions for confined spaces?
-No Smoking
-A safe sentry at access
-Comms to exist between sentry and personnel in space
-Sentry to have a means of calling for assistance
-Sentry to have BA available for rescue purposes
-Personnel in space to wear a life line
-A gas monitor is to be used
-All electrical equipment used inside is to be safe and tested spark free
-Personnel must be medically fit and capable of the work
-Extra attention to hygiene due to risk of infection/germs
-Appropriate PPE to be worn
-Atmosphere to be continually monitored
Hazardous Conditions
Is a permit to work required for hot work to take place?
Yes
Hazardous Conditions
What equipment is required for a Welding Sentry?
-Surcoat (High Vis)
-Goggles suitable for hot work
-Stored Pressure Extinguisher
-Fire Blanket x2
Hazardous Conditions
What are the duties of a Welding Sentry?
-Remove combustable materials
-Cover electrical installations with fire blanket
-Remove any packing materials
-Clear up any oil spills including in bilges
