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City & Guilds 201 - Health & Safety in Building Services Engineering > Power Point 9-11 (Reporting, PPE & Signs) > Flashcards

Power Point 9-11 (Reporting, PPE & Signs) Flashcards

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Reporting - Employees, what are employees responsibilities with regards to safety on the work site?

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Workers have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

Workers must cooperate with employers and co-workers to help everyone to meet their legal requirements.

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Reporting - Employer’s responsibilities

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As an employer you must do whatever practical to maintain; Health, safety and welfare

Have duties to assess risks and carry out risk assessments P

rovide information regarding potential risks Consult employees on health and safety issues

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Reporting - what are the Client’s responsibilities with regards to health and safety on the worksite?

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Ensure all aspects of work related health and safety aspects are clearly identified and communicated

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Reporting - What does a safety officer aim to do on a worksite and what can they do to support these aims?

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A safety officers aim is to prevent accidents, injuries and work related illnesses in the work place. Create and implement health and safety procedures

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Reporting - Investigators / HSE Executive

What is an investigators role within the HSE

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Investigate accidents or complaints from employees and the general public. Determine causes and share lessons learned.

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Reporting - what are a trade Union representatives responsibilities?

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Contact employers and the HSE about something that has caused or could cause harm

Must be an appointed representative

Try to resolve using their powers under their regulations

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Reporting - Name some areas where a environmental health officer will typically investigate?

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Responsible for investigating incidents that affect health for example - Pollution, Accidents, Noise, Toxic Contamination, Pest infestations, Waste Mangement, Food Poisoning

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Reporting - What responsibilities does an environmental health officer have?

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Inspect businesses for health, safety food and hygiene standards

Follow up complaints - Food poisoning, pest infestations

Collect labratory samples

Enforce environmental health laws

investigate accidents at work

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P.P.E. - What is P.P.E. designed for in the workplace?

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P.P.E is designed to protect against workplace hazards.

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What P.P.E does the HSE require employers to provide?

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Gloves, Glasses - Eye protection, Respirators, Ear defenders, Protective clothing for hazardous substances such as lead Shelter for bad weather

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Safety Signs - What must happen if a hazard cannot be controlled?

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A safety sign must be put in place highlighting the hazard

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Safety Signs - What must employers train their staff in with regards to safety signs?

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Employers must ensure emloyees are trained in meaning of safety signs

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Safety Signs - What should employers do with safety routes and emergency equipment?

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Safety routes and emergency equipment must be marked with a safety sign

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Safety Signs - What are the different types of safety signs?

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Warning signs

Information signs

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

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Name 3 examples of information signs

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Fire exit First aid Evacuation assembly point

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Name 3 examples of mandatory signs

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Safety helmets Ear protection Eye protection

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Name 3 examples of prohibition signs

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No smoking Do not extinguish with water No unauthorized persons

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What does this hazardous substance sign mean?

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Corrosive:

Chemicals that may destroy living tissue on contact.

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What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

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Extremely flammable:

Chemicals that have an extremely low flash point and boiling point, and gases that catch fire in contact with air.

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What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

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Harmful:

Chemicals that may cause damage to health.

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What is this hazardous susbtance sign and what does it mean?

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Highly flammable:

Chemicals that may catch fire in contact with air, only need brief contact with an ignition source, have a very low flash point or evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water.

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What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

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Irritant:

Chemicals that may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes

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What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

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Oxidising:

Chemicals that react exothermically with other chemicals.

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What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

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Toxic:

Chemicals that at low levels cause damage to health

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Name two types of hazards associated with the head and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - Impact falling objects

Hazard 2 - impact flying objects

PPE 1 - Hard had

PPE 2 - Helmet with visor

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Name two types of hazards associated with the eyes and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - Chemical splash

Hazard 2 - Metal swarf

PPE 1 - safety goggles

PPE 2 - Face shield

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Name two types of hazards associated with the ears and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - loud noises damaged hearing

Hazard 2 - Cuts abrasions

PPE 1 - Ear plugs

PPE 2 - Ear defenders

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Name two types of hazards associated with the lungs and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - Dust inhalation

Hazard 2 - Vapour inhalation

PPE 1 - Respirator

PPE 2 - Air fed helmet

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Name two types of hazards associated with the hands and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - Abrasion

Hazard 2 - Chemicals

PPE 1 - Gloves

PPE 2 - Gauntlets

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Name two types of hazards associated with the feet and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - Falling objects

Hazard 2 - Chemical splash

PPE 1 - safety boots

PPE 2 - Gaiters

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Name two types of hazards associated with the skin and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - Cuts and abrasions

Hazard 2 - Adverse weather conditions

PPE 1 - Overalls

PPE 2 - Waterproofs

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Name two types of hazards associated with the Trunk and body and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - Contaminated dust

Hazard 2 - Chemical splash

PPE 1 - Paper suit

PPE 2 - Apron

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Name two types of hazards associated with the whole body and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

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Hazard 1 - Contaminated dust

Hazard 2 - Adverse weather conditions

PPE 1 - Overalls

PPE 2 - Waterproofs

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Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Prohibition sign

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Shape - Circular

Colour - Red border and cross bar, black symbol white backround

Meaning - Shows what must not be done

Example - No Smoking

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As a worker what should you do if you have specific queires regarding health and safety on the work site

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As a worker, if you have specific queries or concerns relating to health and safety in your workplace, talk to your employer, manager/supervisor or a health and safety representative.

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Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Warning sign

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Shape - Triangular

Colour - Yellow Backround, black border & Symbol

Meaning - Warns of hazard or danger

Example - Caution, Risk of electric shock

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Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a hazard sign

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Shape - Square

Colour - Black symbol on an orange backround

Meaning - Warns of substances hazardous or dangerous to health

Example - Harmful

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Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a madatory sign

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Shape - Circular

Colour - White symbol on blue

Backround - Meaning shows what must be done

Example - Wear ear defenders

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Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Information sign

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Shape - Square or oblong

Colour - White symbols on green backround

Meaning - Indicates or gives information of safety

Provision example - First aid point

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Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of an information/fire sign

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Shape - Square or oblong

Colour - White symbols on Red backround

Meaning - Indicates or gives information of fire fighting equipment or fire call points

Example - Fire call point

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What is an F2508 form and how long does an employer have to submit it?

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An F2508 form is a form employers are legally required to fill out and return to the HSE if a reportable accident happens. This must be completed within 7 days

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