Safety Flashcards
What is a risk assessment?
A document assessing the type of hazard, the level of risk, who might be affected by the hazard, and a description of control measures taken to minimise the risk associated with using specific materials and manufacturing processes.
Can you name three hazards in the use of a children’s ride on plastic car?
Entrapment in moving parts or mechanisms.
Tipping over.
Toxic materials and finishes.
Accident through use.
Can you name two hazards in the manufacture of a child’s ride on plastic car?
Toxic fumes
Molten polymer
Hot products (post moulding)
What is COSHH and what does it stand for?
Control of substances hazardous to health. Designed to protect employees in the workplace.
Can you name two COSHH areas of regulation?
Make the workplace safe and free from risk to health.
Ensure machinery is safe and safe working practices are followed.
Ensure dangerous items and substances are removed and stored safely.
Provide information, training and supervision as necessary for health and safety.
Can you state two ways in which a manufacturer might address safety?
Safe zones/walkways clearly marked out.
safety screens - when laser cutting, arc welding, plasma cutting.
Guarding - these could be light beams that stop the machines if they are broken.
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
Use of robots to take out the heavy lifting during the manufacturing process.
What makes you see on a product to show that it is safe to use for consumers?
CE - An EU directive to show that the manufacturer has conformed to the directive applicable to the product.
BSI Kitemark - Has been tested against agreed standards by the Brittish Standards Institute.
Can you name a product area where EU and DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) safety directives can be applied?
General product safety
Machines
Toy safety
Noise emission from domestic products
Low voltage electrical equipment
