Must Know For Exam Flashcards
What is a hazard?
anything that can cause harm
What is a risk?
how great the chance that someone will be harmed by a hazard.
What is a risk assessment?
process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in an activity.
Describe an employer.
someone who pays the employee
Describe an employee.
works for wages/salary
HSE stands for?
Health and safety executive. - government agency
Suggest two responsibilities of an employee.
Take care of themselves and others
Follow the training
Suggest two responsibilities of an employer.
Inform employee about risks
Ensure employees know where to receive medical treatment.
HASAWA 1974 stands for?
Health and safety at work act 1974
Suggest 3 key points about the HASAWA 1974 Act
adequate welfare provisions for staff in the workplace.
maintenance of safe access and exits.
safe usage of handling and storage of dangerous chemicals/substances.
State 2 points about the ‘Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999’.
Avoid any risks
Evaluate any risks
Combatting risks at the source
State 3 causes of fires
Electrical
Candles
Flammable chemicals
What are the 5 types of extinguisher?
Water, foam, dry powder, CO2, wet chemical
A water extinguisher has what coloured label? And what class of fire can it be used?
Red label.
Class A
Foam extinguishers have what coloured label? And what class is it used for?
Cream label
Class A
