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
Examples of confined spaces
Gear case
Sump
Fuel tank
STP
What is worn to detect gases, and which gases is it detecting
Sega/leader gas monitor
Hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, methane, oxygen
What should be done before entering a machinery space
Update the man below tally
Inform the senior rate in charge of the machine space
What PPE should be worn in the machinery space
Overalls with sleeves down
Loose objects removed from pockets
Ear defenders, if noisy
Goggles when machining
Gloves
What are the procedures before entering a confined space
Compartment is to be cool
Space is to be forced ventilated for 24 hours
It is then tested
If the ventilation is required, it is tested every 12 hours
Repeated if not passed
A gas free certificate must be issued before entry is allowed
4 restricted compartments
Flammable stores
Pain stores
Fruit and veg stores
Magazine
What is classed as hot work?
Welding
Brazing
Grinding
Oxy propane torch
What should a hot work sentry wear/ have with them
Goggles
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Hi viz
What is the role of the Hot Work Sentry?
Checks the work area & surrounding compartments before work
After work has been the sentry must remain in the vicinity for a minimum of 20 minutes checking for fire/heat damage
After a further 30 minutes the sentry is to carry out another inspection of the area and then sign the Welding Log
The Officer Of the Day / Office Of the Watch (OOD/OOW) and the Duty Marine Sentry is not to leave the area of welding/burning until after the inspection is carried out at the 30 minute interval.
