Nebosh NGC2 Flashcards
What are the main types of risk cause by vehicle operations
Lots of control Overturning Collisions with other vehicles Pedestrians Fixed objects
What unsafe practices might cause a full lift truck to overturn
Driving too fast Traversing across a slope Driving with a load raised up Sudden heavy breaking Uneven tyre pressure Cornering too fast Driving into potholes Driving over kerbs
Identify the main safety measures used to manage vehicle operations and movement
Restricting vehicle or use to qualified authorise staff are only
Safe systems of work
Speed limits
Designated vehicle parking places
Signs and markings
Signaling and use of banksmen
Loading and unloading procedures
General rules to make sure vehicles do not become hazards
What special equipment might be fitted to vehicle is to protect drivers
Seatbelt
Protective cages
Roll over protective structure
Guards To protect the driver in the event of falling objects
And what conditions should warning lights and alarm systems used
To alert pedestrians and other drivers of the approaching vehicle
They are particularly important at blind corners
Junctions
Doorways
On reversing
What are the main means of separating vehicles and pedestrians
Barriers
Clear surface markings to marks separate roots for pedestrians and vehicles
Kerbed pavements for outdoor roadways
Designated crossing points for pedestrians to use when crossing vehicle roots
Separate doorways and access points for pedestrians
What is the first option to consider when controlling driving risk
Eliminate the need to travel e.g. by your use of video conference calling rather than face-to-face meetings
What are the three main areas of concern that can be managed by assessment process
The driver of the vehicle
the vehicle
and the journey to be made
Sam at the aims of ergonomics in a simple phrase
Adapting the workplace to suit the worker
What are the categories of health risk arising from Poor task and workstation design
Physical stress resulting in musculoskeletal injury General fatigue Eyestrain Aches and pains Mental stress
State the risk factors involved in physical requirements of the task
Posture Forces involved Repetition Duration Twisting Equipment design Environmental and recovery time
What what are the requirements of a DSE worksurface desk
The worksurface this should be large enough to hold all necessary equipment and other items
to allow them to be arranged to suit the individual’s needs
it should also be deep enough to accommodate DSE for viewing at a comfortable distance
Should not be cramped
The requirements of a keyboard
The keyboard should be of appropriate design to be used to comfortably
The keys of sufficient size and clarity to suit the demands of the task
It should be able to be tilted and separate from the screen
The requirements of a chair at a workstation
Must have adjustable seat back
Good lumbar support
Adjustable in height to suit the user
Requirements of space at IDSA workstation
Clear and abstracted space to enable the work to be work to be done safely
Allow for manoeuvre and positioning of materials
Provides adequate freedom of movement
