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Unit 1 - Workplace Hazards And Risk Control Flashcards

1
Q

Give 8 regulations found under The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992?

A

Reg 22 an adequate supply of free wholesome drinking water

Reg 6 - A suitable and sufficient supply of fresh or purified air

Reg 11 - The seat is suitable for the person whom it is provided and a foot rest supplied if necessary.

Lighting should be suitable and sufficient for the work

Suitable and sufficient readily accessible rest facilities should be provided

People should have at least 11 cubic metres of space

Temperature to be suitable and sufficient but as a guideline 16 degrees c for sedentary work and 13 for physical work

Regular cleaning and removal of waste should be carried out

Storage for contaminated or wet clothing

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2
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Effects of extreme heat

A

Skin burns

Heat stress

Dehydration

Fatigue

Headaches

Stress

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3
Q

Control measures for a hot environment?

A

Insulate heat source

Increased ventilation

Fine water sprays

Heat resistant ppe

Adequate rest breaks with cold drinks

Supervision

Acclimatisation

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4
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Extreme cold can cause?

A

Circulation problems

Hypothermia

Loss of dexterity

Mental fatigue

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5
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Control measures for cold

A

Heaters

Warm clothing

Insulating ppe

Rest breaks with hot drinks

Job rotation

Supervision

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6
Q

Physical controls to violence at work

A

Cctv

Panic alarms

Security locks on doors

Wide counters with staff elevated security guards

No lone working

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7
Q

Other control measures against violence at work

A

Regular communication

Good lighting in car parks

Remove money use card

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8
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Control measures for substance abuse at work

A

Confidential counselling

Drug testing

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9
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Hazards to pedestrians

A

Slips, trips and falls

Falls from height

Collision with vehicles

Struck by falling/ flying objects

Walking into things

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10
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Control measures for pedestrian hazards

A

Slip resistant surfaces

Spilage controls

Adequate drainage

Designates walk ways

Fences

Appropriate signage

Ppe

Information, instruction, training and supervision

Housekeeping

Adequate lighting

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11
Q

Hierarchy of control for working at height

A

Avoid

Prevent falls

Minimise

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12
Q

How do we assess the risk of working from height?

A

Distance from ground

Roof fragility

Overhead obstructions

Potential falling materials

Deterioration of materials

Edges unprotected

Access equipment

Don’t work in wet weather conditions

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13
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What must employers have when working at height?

A

Emergency rescue procedure

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14
Q

Name 8 parts of a scaffold

A

Reveal tie

Standard 
Eye bolt 
Bracing 
Base plate
Sole board 
Transom
Ledger 
Through the
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15
Q

Hazards of mobile tower scaffolds?

A 
Collapse of framework 
Overturning 
Overloading 
People falling 
Falling materials or equipment 
Contact with overhead services
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16
Q

Mobile elevated working platforms hazards?

A 
Collapse 
Overturning 
Overloading 
Falling people 
Falling objects 
Contact with overhead services 
Mechanical failure 
Trapping 
Collision
17
Q

What are the inspection requirement for a working platform?

A

After assembly

After an event that is likely to have affected stability wind or hit by plant
Regular intervals if below 2m or intervals not exceeding 7 days if 2m or above

18
Q

How can falling objects be prevented?

A

Brick guards

Netting or sheeting

Catch fans

Covered walk ways

Barriers

Hoist for taking tools up

Waste chute

19
Q

3 types of demolition?

A

Deconstruction - bit by bit

Piecemeal demolition

Controled collapse

20
Q

8 Hazards associated with demolition

A

Falling from height

Noise

Flying debris

Fire

Floods

Electric shock

Manual handling

Asbestos

Silica

Live services

21
Q

What are the demolition control measures

A

Determine style if building - age, restrictions

Environmental - adjacent buildings, neighbours, waste

Method of construction

Operation and maintenance manuals

Locate underground services

Identify voids

Site access

Hazardous substances

22
Q

Control measures for excavations

A

Batter sides

Timber supports

Not working in shallow trenches

23
Q

Hazards associated with excavations?

A

Build up of fumes

Sewers

Safe access/egress

Materials falling into excavations

People and vehicles falling into excavations

Underminding nearby structures

24
Q

When must an excavation be inspected?

A

Before work begins

After an event that may have affected the stability of the excavation

After accidental fall of rock, earth or other material

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