Powerpoints 2 - 7

Question 1

Power Point 2 - Define a hazard

Answer 1

Hazards are something that has the potential to cause harm or injury to someone

Question 2

Power Point 2 - Define a risk

Answer 2

A risk is the likelihood of an injury happening as a result of a hazard

Question 3

Power Point 2 - Specific hazards related to the installation and maintenance of electrical systems

Answer 3

Electric shock - Direct and indirect
Electrical burns
Fires
explosions

Question 4

Power Point 2 - How can an electrical shock be described/identified?

Answer 4

An electric shock can be identified as; the physiological reaction, sensation, or injury caused by current passing through the body

Question 5

Power Point 2 - What are the direct dangers of current passing through the body?

Answer 5

Direct dangers of current passing through the body are;

Stoppage of breathing or heart beat and burns

Question 6

Power Point 2 - What is direct and indirect electric shock?

Answer 6

Contact with live parts is referred to as direct contact

Contact with live parts that should not normally be live is referred to as indirect electric shock

Question 7

Power Point 2 - Explosions in electrical environments - What is intrinsically safe equipment

Answer 7

Intrinsically safe equipment is equipment that has been designed to not produce sparks
Intrinsically safe equipment and wiring shall not be capable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy under normal or abnormal conditions. As to not cause ignition to a combustible or flammable atmospheric mixture in it’s easiest ignitable concentration

Question 8

Power Point 3 - Manual Handling - What is an acute injury?

Answer 8

An acute injury is an injury that happens instantly after an accident when manual handling

Question 9

Power Point 3 - Manual Handling - What is a chronic injury?

Answer 9

A chronic injury is an injury that happens after a period of time

Question 10

Power Point 5 - Safe isolation Procedures

Answer 10

• Seek Permission
• Use an approved test lamp or voltage indicating device
• Identify isolation point, then lock off and tag
• Test voltage to ensure system is dead
• Re-test the test equipment
• Commence with work

Question 11

Power Point 5 - Single Phase Isolation test

Answer 11

Line & Neutral
Line & Earth
Neutral & Earth

Question 12

Powerpoint 5 - 3 Phase Isolation Test

Answer 12

L1 + L2
L1 + L3
L1 + Neutral
L1 + Earth

L2 + L3
L2 + Neutral
L2 + Earth

L3 + Neutral
L3 + Earth

Question 13

Power Point 6 - What is an example of a risk assessment procedure?

Answer 13

• Identify Hazards
• Decide who might be at risk
• Evaluate the risks & decide precautions
• Record your findings and implement them
• Review your risk assessment & update

Question 14

Power Point 3 - Manual Handling Procedure

Answer 14

• Think before lifting
• Bend your knees not your back
• Stand close to the load
• Grip the load at the base
• Straighten the knees
• Walk carefully
• Bend knees to lower item

Question 15

Power Point 7 - What does RIDDOR stand for? and What is to be reported to RIDDOR?

Answer 15

Reporting of Injuries, Deaths, Diseases and Dangerous occurrence Regulations

The following must be reported to RIDDOR

• Deaths
• Injuries
• Occupational diseases
• Gas accidents

Question 16

Power Point 7 - What should be included in an accident book?

Answer 16

• Name and address of injured persons
• Date and time of occurrence
• Location of accident
• Cause and nature of injury
• Name and address of person reporting

Question 17

Power Point 7 - What first aid facilities should be provided at a worksite

Answer 17

• A Suitably stocked first aid kit
• First aide trained person on site
• Information for employees about first aid arrangements

Question 18

Power Point 7 - What should be in a low level first aid kit?

Answer 18

• A leaflet giving general guidance to first aid
• Individually wrapped sterile plasters
• Sterile eye pads
• Triangular bandages
• Gloves
• Wound dressings