Qualith Control, Risk Assessment And Health And Safety

Question 1

What does the CE mark not show?

Answer 1

A measure of safety or quality

Question 2

What four things are essential to asses when providing health and safety for the consumer?

Answer 2

Fabric
Fastenings
Temperature
Sharp edges

Question 3

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 3

Personal protective equipment

Question 4

What is the HSE and what does it do?

Answer 4

Health and safety executive
Independent governing body
Can fine or close factories
Enforces the health and safety at work act 1974
Monitors safety standards in organisations

Question 5

What health and safety and risk assessment factors do factories have to consider?

Answer 5

Flexes go upwards or put casings around wires
Fire extinguishers and fire points
Health and safety reps
Correct use of equipment
Plastic guards on machines and designated walkways
First aid boxes visible and trained first aiders
Clear safety notices
Maintaining equipment and regular servicing
Well lit and ventilated
Keep work areas tidy
Safe storage and labelling of equipment and materials
Emergency stop buttons

Question 6

What is COSHH?

Answer 6

1994 act for the safe storage disposing and handling of chemicals

Question 7

What does the CE mark show?

Answer 7

It is the manufacturers declaration that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health safety and environmental protection laws