Mopping Up Flashcards
What is the hierarchy of control for working at height?
Avoid
Prevent
Minimise
8 parts of a scaffold
Transom Reveal tie Ledger Base plate Through tie Sole board Bracing I bolt Standard
Identify 8 areas covered by the workplace (health, safety and welfare) regulations 1992?
Drinking water Washing facilities Toilets Accomodstion for clothing Rest facilities Seating Ventilation Lighting Temperature 11 cubic metres of space per person Safe traffic routes
What are the inspection requirement for working platforms under loler?
After assembly
After a significant event such as high winds
Regular intervals if below 2m
Intervals not exceeding 7 days if 2m plus
Hazards associated with mewps
Collapse due to incorrect loading Overturning Overloading Falling people Falling objects Contact with overhead services Mechanical failure Trapping Collision
What are the 3 types of demolition
Piecemeal
Controlled collapse
Deconstruction
What are the hazards of an excavation (8 marks)
Collapse of sides Build up of fumes Weils disease Safe access and egress Materials falling into excavations People and vehicles falling into excavations Struck by plant Undermining nearby structures Underground services
When should an excavation be inspected
Before work begins
Significant event such as heavy rain
After accidental fall of earth
What are the hazards of vehicles in the work place
Loss of control Rtc Hit pedestrians Hit fixed objects Loading and unloading of vehicle Vehicle maintenance - coshh etc
8 control measures for vehicle at work?
Risk assessment Suitable traffic routes Separate vehicles and pedestrians Rops Fops Seatbelts Barriers around plant Signage Suitable ground conditions Maintaint vehicles Enforce site rules
What’s causes a wruld?
Repetive movements Awkward movements Cold environment Amout of force aplied Frequency and duriation of the task Vibration Pre existing medical conditions Ergonomics
define ergonomics
The interaction between a worker and their workplace
What is covered under dse assessment?
Screen - text size, brightness and top of screen at eye level
Keyboard - separate from the screen, adjustable, legible characters
Mouse - adjust speed and accuracy, wrist support, placed close to the user
Furniture - adjustable chair, foot rest if necessary
Environment - suitable lighting, temperature and ventilation
When should a dse assessment be reviewed?
Major changes to equipment
Change work station
Work station relocated
Task changes considerably
What 6 things should be covered in manual handling training?
Tile - risk factors Common injuries Safe lifting techniques Appropriate systems of work Use of mechanical aids Practical demonstrations and assessment
