NGC2 Gen

Question 1

Definition of Carcinogenic

Answer 1

having the potential to cause cancer.

Question 2

Definition of Irritant

Answer 2

a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body.

Question 3

Definition of Mutagenic

Answer 3

In genetics, a mutagen is a physical or chemical agent that changes the genetic material, usually DNA, of an organism and thus increases the frequency of mutations above the natural background level

Question 4

Identify the 3 key sections of the H & S Policy.

Answer 4

Statement of intent.
Organisational responsibilities
Arrangements for implementation

Question 5

Explain what is whole body vibration.

Answer 5

Whole-body vibration (WBV) is transmitted through the seat or feet of employees who drive mobile machines, or other work vehicles, over rough and uneven surfaces as a main part of their job. Large shocks and jolts may cause health risks including back-pain

Question 6

Control measures for whole body vibration.

Answer 6

Select low vibration vehicles
Good seat design, sprung/damped
Level traffic routes
Training
Maintenance
Job rotation
Health surveillance
limit the duration of exposure
ensuring the work schedules have adequate rest periods.

Question 7

Whole body vibration symptons

Answer 7

Fatigue
Headaches
Stomach problems
Motion sickness 
Back pain
Insomnia

Question 8

Give the meaning of WRULD work related upper limb disorder.

Answer 8

WRULD is work related upper limb disorders.
This is a general term to describe problems with the neck, shoulder and arms, including the forearm, elbow, wrist and fingers.

Question 9

Identify some WRULDs

Answer 9

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tennis elbow

Question 10

Identify some WRULDs

Answer 10

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tennis elbow
Tendinitis

Question 11

Identify symptoms of WRULD

Answer 11

Tenderness
Aches and pains
Restriction in joint movement
Swelling 
Loss of strength
Redness
Reduced sense of touch and manual dexterity

Question 12

Identify the basic health, welfare environmental needs that must be provided for.

Answer 12

A supply of drinking water
Washing facilities and sanitary conveniences
Accommodation for clothing
Rest and eating facilities 
Seating
Ventilation and lighting
Temperature.

Question 13

Identify occupations that are more at risk with violence.

Answer 13

Any task or activity that requires dealing with the general public.
Care providers ( nurses, home carers etc).
Education services (teachers).
Cash transactions or collections.
Work that represents authority ( police, traffic wardens, fire, ambulance, government inspectors).

Question 14

Identify control measures for violence at work.

Answer 14

Training of employees
Provide employees with information on clients with a history of violent
Better seating, decor, lighting in public waiting rooms.
Physical security measures such as cctv, alarm systems, physical barriers, wide counters and raised floor on the employee side.
Use cheques, credit cards or tokens instead of cash.
Bank money more frequently and vary the route and timings.
Avoid lone working.
Good lighting on car parks.
Provision of security staff.

Question 15

Identify the types of substances misused at work.

Answer 15

Solvents,
Illegal drugs
Misuse of prescription drugs
Alcohol

Question 16

Identify control measures for substance misuse at work.

Answer 16

Clear policy on drugs and alcohol
Awareness training for staff and managers.
Encourage those with a problem to seek help.
Drug screening and testing
Confidential counselling and support.
Discipline as a last resort

Question 17

Identify the Working at height hierarchy

Answer 17

Avoid working at heights
Prevent falls
Minimise the distance and consequence

Question 18

Identify the Working at height hierarchy

Answer 18

Avoid working at heights
Prevent falls if working at height cannot be avoided
Minimise the distance and consequence of a possible fall

Question 19

Identify types of access equipment

Answer 19

Ladders/step ladders
Scaffolds
Mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs)
Trestles staging platforms.

Question 20

Identify control measures of falling objects

Answer 20

Brick guards
Netting or sheeting
Catch fans
Covered walkways
Barriers/signage
Safe method of getting tools / materials to the work platform e.g. platform
Safe removal of waste e.g. waste chute into covered skip

Question 21

Identify Excavation hazards

Answer 21

Materials falling onto people working in excavations.
People and vehicles falling into excavation.
People being struck by plant
Ingress of water
Fumes from vehicles and plant (co2).
Lack of oxygen
Biological hazards, e.g. leptospirosis, drains/sewer, solid or liquid waste.

Question 22

Identify control measures for an excavation

Answer 22

Support excavation with timbers
Trench boxes
Tiered ladders for access
Battered or bench sides of excavation
Waste stored away from sides
Signs, barriers, edge protection 
PPE, hard hats, hi vis clothing
Keep vehicles away use stop blocks
Trained and competent plant operators.
Backfill other excavations when not being worked on

Question 23

Identify hazards with Safe movement of vehicles in the workplace

Answer 23

Collision with, plant, building, vehicle, pedestrians.

Question 24

Define ergonomics

Answer 24

Ergonomics fits the job to the person not the person to the job.

Question 25

Define manual handling

Answer 25

The transporting or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force. E.g. any lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of a load.

Question 26

Identify hazards for hand held tools & power tools

Answer 26

Cuts
Splinters
Abrasions e.g. when using a sander 
Punctures e.g. from nails
Impacts e.g. using a hammer
Flying particles/ objectives

Question 27

Identify controls for power tools and hand held tools

Answer 27

Risk assessment of the activity
Suitability - use the right tool for the right job
Inspect before use
Defective tools removed from use
Training for users
Supervision to ensure rules are followed
PPE e.g. goggles, gloves, 
PAT for powered.

Question 28

Identify how Heat is transmitted in 4 main routes

Answer 28

Convection
Where the air current moves the smoke and heat upwards e.g. above a log fire

Radiation
Heat radiates through like a house hold radiator.

Conduction
Fire spreads through a material, e.g. a metal poker red hot 1 end and will burn your hand on the other end.

Direct contact
Flames on furniture.

Question 29

Identify parts of the cost assessment

Answer 29

Identification of substance
Composition / ingredients of substance
Hazard identification 
First aid measures
Fire fighting measures
Accidental release measures
Handling and storage
Exposure control / PPE
Physical and chemical properties
Stability and reactively
Toxicological information
Ecological information
Disposal considerations 
Transport information
Regulatory
Other information

Question 30

Identify the 3 main types of asbestos

Answer 30

Chrysotile (White asbestos)
Amosite (brown asbestos)
Crocidolite (blue asbestos)

Question 31

Identify occupational exposure limits control measures

Answer 31

Design and operate the processes and activity to minimise emissions. E.g. brush instead of spray.
Take into account all relevant exposure routes.
Control exposures that are proportionate to the health risk.
Choose the most effective and reliable control options that minimise the escape and spread of hazardous materials.
Where adequate control cannot be achieve by other means provide PPE.
Check a and review regularly all elements of control measures for their continued effectiveness.
Inform and train all employees on the hazards and risks from the substances and the use of control measures.
Ensure that the introduction of control measures does not increase the overall risk.