Safety Flashcards
What is HASWA
Health and safety at work act 1974
What is COSHH
Control of substances hazardous to health
What is PUWER
Provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998
What is LOLER
Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998
What is RIDDOR
Reporting of injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences regulations
What do the PPE regulations require equipment to be
Suitable
In good condition
Properly fitting
Correctly stored
In date
Eye protection protects against
Chemicals
Projectiles
Dusts
PUWER Regulations
Suitable for intended use
Correct training
Well maintained
Guards and E-stop
Used for its intended use
What will the COSHH data log hold
Hazard data sheet
Risk assessments
What’s on a hazard data sheet
First aid measures
Fire fighting measures
Handling
storaging
Exposure controls and personal protection
Physical and chemical properties
Disposal considerations
Transport information
What do the LOLER regulations require equipment to be
Suitable for use and safe working loads indicated
Positioned to minimise any risks
Used by competent people
Subject to ongoing through examination and, where appropriate, inspection by competent people.
PPE for slinging
Boots
Hard hat
Hi-vis
Overalls
Manual handling procedures
Use lifting equipment where available
if it is too heavy to lift alone, get help.
Bend knees, not back
feet shoulder width apart
lift in smooth (non-jerking) manner
hold close to body
What accidents are reportable under RIDDOR
Non-finger/toe fractures
scalping
blinding
amputation
dislocation
electric shock
burns
anything causing loss of consciousness or more than 24 hours of hospitalisation.
What is a confined space
Unventilated for more then 24 hours