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name of white asbestos
chrysotile
name of blue asbestos
crocidolite
name of brown asbestos
amosite
what does HASAWA stand for
health and safety at work act
what does HSE stand for
health and safety executive
what does PPE stand for
personal protective equipment
what is the main aim of HASAWA
keep everyone at work safe
what right do inspectors have
to seize any evidence
who are HSE guidance notes produced by
health and safety executive
what is the primary goal of the health and safety at work act
to ensure the health and safety of all people
what is the method statement primarily used for
describing how work will be conducted safely
is silicite a type of asbestos
no
hazard symbol
yellow triangle
what should be done with asbestos waste
disposed of it at a licenced hazardous waste facility
how many plumbers die weekly from asbestos related injuries
4
hot work must not be carried out in a work location in which
naked flames (eg propane torches) must not be used
a fire involving flammable gases is categorised as
class c
the health and safety executive states
all hand tools used for plumbing or construction work should be inspected at least once a week
what can be checked for correct operation by pressing a button on the front of the device
residual current device
it is necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because
too high a rate of draw off can cause control valves to become frozen
if toilet cleaning materials were added to a system that is being cleaned and disinfected what is a potential risk
hazardous fumes could be produced
when working continuously with lead what type of illness is likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken
chronic illness
when is it necessary to take air samples
when working in a public sewer
your workmate has received an electric shock from a defective power drill he is conscious while waiting for an ambulance to drive what action should you take
place the casualty in the recovery position keep him warm with a blanket and ask others to check there is a clear route for the ambulance personnel
