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what is the employers duty in terms of his employees? (1)
It is the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees
what are the employees duties in terms of health and safety? (1)
it is the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself and of others who may be affected by his acts or omissions
name three policies or procedures that you should know in your work place regarding to health and safety? (3)
- smoking policy
- fire arrangements
- assembly points
- fire extinguishers
- housekeeping
- accident reporting
- first aid supplies
- risk assessments
name six areas the 1974 health and safety at work act covers (6)
- levels of cleanliness
- ventilation
- heating
- lighting
- use of electric and pneumatic power
- fire protection
- accident prevention
- first aid
what actions do you take if someone is laying on a live electrical cable? (3)
- isolate electrical power
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list six rules for a tidy and safe hangar (6)
- keep floor clean free of oil and grease, floor shouldn’t be littered with equipment
- stack equipment tidily, leaving adequate workspace and gangways for emergency escape
- portable electrical power cables and airlines should not pose any trip hazard and should be adequately protected
- rubbish should not be allowed to accumulate into a fire hazard
- metal containers with spring lids for combustable materials
- regular disposal of oily waste as can spontaneously combust
- contaminated fuels or lubricants should be returned to stores for correct disposal, not poured down drains (environmental hazard)
what are the pre-use checks on a electrical hand drill? (3)
- inspect cable for damage
- check for electrical test with in-date sticker
- before plugging in to wall, ensure power is switched off
what actions do you take if electrical plug has been pulled from wall? (2)
- check for damage
- by an authorised person
what is the minimum air pressure that can be fatal? (1)
10-15 psi
list three precautions you should take when using solvents? (3)
- use in well ventilated area
- wear breathing apparatus when necessary
- wear protective clothing, i.e. rubber gloves, rubber apron, rubber boots etc
list the three components of the triangle of combustion (3)
- fuel
- heat
- oxygen
does oxygen burn? and what precautions should you take when working with oxygen? (3)
- oxygen does not burn but acts as an oxidiser and adds to ferocity of a fire
- shake oxygen servicing clothing after use to remove concentrations of oxygen
- keep oil and grease away from oxygen systems (risk of explosion)
does oxygen burn? and what precautions should you take when working with oxygen? (3)
- oxygen does not burn but acts as an oxidiser and adds to ferocity of a fire by lowering flash point
- shake oxygen servicing clothing after use to remove concentrations of oxygen
- keep oil and grease away from oxygen systems (risk of explosion)
where would you put fuel soaked rags and where would you dispose of them? (2)
- metal bin with spring lid
- disposed of in same way as waste chemical, in accordance with local procedures/by a contractor
list the fire extinguishers you would use on the following types of fire and how you would recognise them:
- paper fire (2)
- fuel fire (2)
- electrical fire (2)
- wheel and brake fire (2)
- paper fire - water extinguisher - signal red
- fuel fire - foam extinguisher - pale cream
- electrical fire - CO2/halon - black/green
- wheel and brake fire - dry powder - french blue
you find an emergency oxygen bottle fully discharged, what do you do? (1)
- return to manufacturer for checking (water pollution damage) and charging
list three pieces of information on the brass tally on a lifting sling
- inspection date and date next due
- safe working load
- serial number
list three precautions you would take with a suspended load (3)
- carry out pre use inspection
- never use sling for lifting in excess of safe working load
- never stand under suspended load
- never leave load suspended
- always have one nominated person supervising lift
- stop lifting equipment off ground in designated place
list three precautions you would take to reduce the risk of taking FOD into aircraft or intake (3)
- check shoes for items embedded in soles
- empty pockets
- security badges securely fastened
- tool control IAW local procedures
- check areas surrounding engine intake/ground when ground running
where should your mobile phone be when working on aircraft? (1)
- not on your person
- locker?
describe a bilateral tolerance (2)
- permits positive and negative variation at same time
describe an interference fit (2)
- drive, press, or force fit
- hole smaller than shaft
- may require heating/freezing for fit
in a fundamental deviation, what does a prefix H mean? (1)
Hole
describe how a go/no-go gauge works? (2)
- gauging elements represent upper and lower limits of dimension
- engineer does not need to know actual dimension but can assess whether within tolerance
list four types of gauge and what they are used for (8)
- plug screw gauges - hole sizes and internal diameters
- ring screw gauges - bolts or external thread diameters
- wire gauges - thickness of sheet and wire metal
- drill gauges - diameters of drills, reamers etc.
- feeler gauges - estimating clearance distances
what is the accuracy on inspection slip gauges, where are they kept and what are they used for? (3)
- 5 millionths of an inch
- inspection department
- quality control of the workshop output