Module 7.1 Flashcards

1
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Who are duty holders?

A
  • Employers
  • Employers

Everyone is responsible for the upkeep of health and safety in the workplace.

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2
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What are the two types of FOD?

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  • External
  • Internal
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3
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Advice and information regarding Health and Safety are produced in the form of what?

A
  • Industry Guidance INDGs
  • Health and Safety Guidance HSGs

Guidance on how to comply with HS regs.

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4
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Who creates INDGs and HSGs?

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Health and Safety Executive HSE

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5
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If a company has 5 or more employees does the HS policy have to be written down?

A

Yes it does.

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6
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What does ACOP stand for?

A

Approved Codes Of Practice

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7
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How do ACOPs differ from INDGs and HSGs?

A

They have legal status and provide practical advice on how to comply with HS regs.

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8
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If someone is prosecuted for a breach of HS procedures and did not follow an ACOPs, what must be done?

A

The employer must prove they complied to the HS procedures another way or the court will find that person at fault.

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9
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What regulation requires employers to put arrangements in place to control HS risks?

A

HS at work 1999

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10
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What provides guidance for leaders, owners, trustees and line managers on how to implement and oversee an organisations HS arrangements?

A

HSG65

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11
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What are the 4 parts that HSG65 give guidance on?

A
  1. Core elements of managing HS
  2. Deciding if done what needs to be done
  3. Delivering effective arrangements
    4.Useful resources
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12
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What INDG outlines the use of PPE at work?

A

INDG174

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13
Q

Who must pay for PPE?

A

The employer

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14
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Who is responsible for using PPE?

A

The employee is responsible for their own.

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15
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What is the PPE regulation?

A

PPE at work regulations 1992

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16
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What does the PPE regulation require, in regards to use and storage ?

A
  • Properly assessed before use
  • Maintained and stored properly
  • Instructions on how to use safely
  • Used correctly by employees
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17
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What is a piece of PPE marked with if it is in accordance with regs?

A

All PPE products marked with a CE

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18
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What INDG outlines respiratory protection equipment?

A

INDG479

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19
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What does PUWER 1998 stand for?

A

Provision and Use Of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

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20
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Under HSWA 1974 employees have a responsibility to whom?

A

Themselves and to each other

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21
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Those with responsibilities under the HSWA are called?

A

Duty holders

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22
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The HSWA is regulated by?

A

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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23
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How does the HSE provide advice and information?

A

Using INDGs and HSGs

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24
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Through what means does the HSE provide practical advice on how to comply with the law?

A

Approved Codes of Practices ACOPs

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25
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What regulation requires employers to put arrangements in place to control health and safety risks?

A

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

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26
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Who must have a health and safety policy?

A

All employers

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27
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What leaflet provides guidance on PPE?

A

INDG 174

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28
Q

The use of barrier creams will minimise the development of what?

A

Dermatitis

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29
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What regulation places duties on people and companies who own, operate, or have control over work equipment?

A

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

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30
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Why can employers be prosecuted under PUWER?

A

As it is supported by an ACOP

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31
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What regulations cover aircraft jacks?

A

LOLER and PUWER

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32
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What leaflet provides guidance on COSHH?

A

INDG 136

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33
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What does MSDS stand for?

A

Material Safety Data Sheet

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34
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The MSDS is required by which regulation?

A

UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation

35
Q

What document is produced from the MSDS?

A

The COSHH assessment

36
Q

What does manual handling mean?

A

Transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force

37
Q

What regulation prevents death or personal injury to any person from electricity?

A

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

38
Q

With an electric shock what determines the severity of the injury?

A

Magnitude, duration and path of current through the body

39
Q

What is the regulation regarding manual handling?

A

Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992

40
Q

What should be done before use of compressed gases?

A

Purging of the system

41
Q

What is the purpose of purging?

A

To rid of contaminants in the hose. These could cause corrosion

42
Q

Compressed air in the work is supplied at what psi?

A

80psi

43
Q

When not using a pneumatic system what should be done?

A

Disconnect the air line

44
Q

If oxygen comes in contact with oil or grease what can occur?

A

Spontaneous combustion

45
Q

What must be ensured about pressure gauges?

A

Within calibration dates

46
Q

Why must the aircraft be grounded before refuelling?

A

To eliminate ignition sources

47
Q

What two things are low in fuel?

A

Flash point and volatility

48
Q

Are there tools used only for oxygen related tasks?

A

Yes there are.

49
Q

What lubricants can be used in oxygen related tasks?

A

Only use of approved lubricants

50
Q

What solutions must be used to clean oxygen systems?

A

Oil-free solutions

51
Q

What check must be done before charging oxygen breathing systems?

A

Smell check

52
Q

What must all oils and chemicals have to make them allowed for use?

A

MSDS

53
Q

What standardises the required accompanying documents for all hazardous chemicals?

A

Global Harmonised Standards GHS

54
Q

What are the 3 elements of the fire triangle?

A

Oxygen, heat and fuel

55
Q

What does DSEAR 2002 stand for?

A

Dangerous Substances and Explosives Atmosphere Regulations 2002

56
Q

What does DSEAR 2002 outline?

A

Requires employers to assess the risk of fires and explosions arising from work activities.

57
Q

What type of fuel are class A fires?

A

Wood, paper and fabric

58
Q

What type of fuel are class B fires?

A

Petrol, oils and lubricants

59
Q

What type of fuel are class C fires?

A

Flammable gases

60
Q

What type of fuel are class D fires?

A

Metals

61
Q

What type of fuel are class F fires?

A

Cooking oils and fats

62
Q

What class fires can water extinguishers be used on?

A

Class A fires. Make class B worse

63
Q

What class fires can carbon dioxide extinguishers be used on?

A

Class B, can also be electrical

64
Q

What class fires can dry powder extinguishers be used on?

A

Called ABC extinguishers. Can be used on electrical up to 1kV.

65
Q

What class fires can foam extinguishers be used on?

A

Class A and B

66
Q

What class fires can wet chemical extinguishers be used on?

A

Class F and A

67
Q

What class fires can halogenated hydrocarbon extinguishers be used on?

A

Class B and C. Can be used on A and D but are less effective

68
Q

Are halogenated hydrocarbon extinguishers still produced?

A

No. Due to clean air act 1994.

69
Q

Can halogenated hydrocarbon extinguishers be purchased?

A

Yes recycled ones can.

70
Q

What damage to humans can be caused by halogenated hydrocarbon extinguishers?

A

Asphyxiation

71
Q

What extinguisher has a cream label?

A

Foam

72
Q

What extinguisher has a yellow label?

A

Wet chemical

73
Q

What extinguisher has no coloured label?

A

Water

74
Q

What extinguisher has a blue label?

A

Powder

75
Q

What extinguisher has a black label?

A

CO2

76
Q

What is the difference between and accident and an incident?

A

Accident actually happened and an incident nearly happened.

77
Q

What does COSHH stand for?

A

Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health

78
Q

When is an MSDS needed?

A

When a chemical is hazardous, or materials that contain a small amount of hazardous materials.

79
Q

How are often are MSDSs updated?

A

Every 3 years unless new data comes out.

80
Q

What must a risk assessment cover?

A

How accidents and ill health can occur. Concentrating on real risks that are most likely and which will cause the most likely harm.

81
Q

If there is a chemical spill what 4 steps should be taken?

A
  • Alert and evacuate
  • Secure the space
  • Confine the chemicals
  • Clean up
82
Q

What must be done to drains if a spill is nearby one?

A

Drain must be covered to stop water being contaminated.

83
Q

Name 4 precautions that must be taken when working with electricity?

A
  • Don’t work with wet hands or feet or in a wet are
  • Use pneumatic tools
  • Ensure undamaged insulation
  • Don’t dangle wires over sharp edges
  • Never trail wires through liquids
  • Only use approved electrical equipment in hazardous areas
  • Equipment checked regularly
84
Q

What is important to remember when recharging compressed gas systems?

A
  • Purge the lines
  • Ensure all connections are tight
  • Increase pressure in small increments to ensure the gas doesn’t get hot and give incorrect readings
  • Check calibration of gauge