Power Point 9-11 (Reporting, PPE & Signs) Flashcards
Reporting - Employees, what are employees responsibilities with regards to safety on the work site?
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.
Reporting - Employer’s responsibilities
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
Reporting - what are the Client’s responsibilities with regards to health and safety on the worksite?
Ensure all aspects of work related health and safety aspects are clearly identified and communicated
Reporting - What does a safety officer aim to do on a worksite and what can they do to support these aims?
A safety officers aim is to prevent accidents, injuries and work related illnesses in the work place. Create and implement health and safety procedures
Reporting - Investigators / HSE Executive
What is an investigators role within the HSE
Investigate accidents or complaints from employees and the general public. Determine causes and share lessons learned.
Reporting - what are a trade Union representatives responsibilities?
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
Reporting - Name some areas where a environmental health officer will typically investigate?
Responsible for investigating incidents that affect health for example - Pollution, Accidents, Noise, Toxic Contamination, Pest infestations, Waste Mangement, Food Poisoning
Reporting - What responsibilities does an environmental health officer have?
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
P.P.E. - What is P.P.E. designed for in the workplace?
P.P.E is designed to protect against workplace hazards.
What P.P.E does the HSE require employers to provide?
Gloves, Glasses - Eye protection, Respirators, Ear defenders, Protective clothing for hazardous substances such as lead Shelter for bad weather
Safety Signs - What must happen if a hazard cannot be controlled?
A safety sign must be put in place highlighting the hazard
Safety Signs - What must employers train their staff in with regards to safety signs?
Employers must ensure emloyees are trained in meaning of safety signs
Safety Signs - What should employers do with safety routes and emergency equipment?
Safety routes and emergency equipment must be marked with a safety sign
Safety Signs - What are the different types of safety signs?
Warning signs
Information signs
Mandatory signs
Prohibition signs
Name 3 examples of information signs
Fire exit First aid Evacuation assembly point
Name 3 examples of mandatory signs
Safety helmets Ear protection Eye protection
Name 3 examples of prohibition signs
No smoking Do not extinguish with water No unauthorized persons
What does this hazardous substance sign mean?
Corrosive:
Chemicals that may destroy living tissue on contact.
What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?
Extremely flammable:
Chemicals that have an extremely low flash point and boiling point, and gases that catch fire in contact with air.
What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?
Harmful:
Chemicals that may cause damage to health.
What is this hazardous susbtance sign and what does it mean?
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.
What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?
Irritant:
Chemicals that may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes
What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?
Oxidising:
Chemicals that react exothermically with other chemicals.
What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?
Toxic:
Chemicals that at low levels cause damage to health
Name two types of hazards associated with the head and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - Impact falling objects
Hazard 2 - impact flying objects
PPE 1 - Hard had
PPE 2 - Helmet with visor
Name two types of hazards associated with the eyes and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - Chemical splash
Hazard 2 - Metal swarf
PPE 1 - safety goggles
PPE 2 - Face shield
Name two types of hazards associated with the ears and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - loud noises damaged hearing
Hazard 2 - Cuts abrasions
PPE 1 - Ear plugs
PPE 2 - Ear defenders
Name two types of hazards associated with the lungs and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - Dust inhalation
Hazard 2 - Vapour inhalation
PPE 1 - Respirator
PPE 2 - Air fed helmet
Name two types of hazards associated with the hands and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - Abrasion
Hazard 2 - Chemicals
PPE 1 - Gloves
PPE 2 - Gauntlets
Name two types of hazards associated with the feet and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - Falling objects
Hazard 2 - Chemical splash
PPE 1 - safety boots
PPE 2 - Gaiters
Name two types of hazards associated with the skin and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - Cuts and abrasions
Hazard 2 - Adverse weather conditions
PPE 1 - Overalls
PPE 2 - Waterproofs
Name two types of hazards associated with the Trunk and body and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - Contaminated dust
Hazard 2 - Chemical splash
PPE 1 - Paper suit
PPE 2 - Apron
Name two types of hazards associated with the whole body and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards
Hazard 1 - Contaminated dust
Hazard 2 - Adverse weather conditions
PPE 1 - Overalls
PPE 2 - Waterproofs
Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Prohibition sign
Shape - Circular
Colour - Red border and cross bar, black symbol white backround
Meaning - Shows what must not be done
Example - No Smoking
As a worker what should you do if you have specific queires regarding health and safety on the work site
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.
Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Warning sign
Shape - Triangular
Colour - Yellow Backround, black border & Symbol
Meaning - Warns of hazard or danger
Example - Caution, Risk of electric shock
Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a hazard sign
Shape - Square
Colour - Black symbol on an orange backround
Meaning - Warns of substances hazardous or dangerous to health
Example - Harmful
Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a madatory sign
Shape - Circular
Colour - White symbol on blue
Backround - Meaning shows what must be done
Example - Wear ear defenders
Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Information sign
Shape - Square or oblong
Colour - White symbols on green backround
Meaning - Indicates or gives information of safety
Provision example - First aid point
Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of an information/fire sign
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
What is an F2508 form and how long does an employer have to submit it?
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
