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Question 1

What does HASAW stand for

Answer 1

Health and safety at work act

Question 2

With re guards to PPE what do the regulations require

Answer 2

Assessed before use,
maintained,
stared properly,
instruction for safe use, currently used

Question 3

Name two hazards which goggles, safely specs and visors protect us from

Answer 3

Dust and projectiles

Question 4

What does PUWER stand for

Answer 4

Provision and use of work equipment regulations

Question 5

What does COSHH stand for

Answer 5

Control of substances

Hazardous to health

Question 6

What for identifies relevant information of a dangerous item of stores

Answer 6

Hazard Data sheet

Question 7

List 8 pieces of information found on a COSHH data sheet

Answer 7

First aid measures 
Handling storage 
Fire fighting measures 
Information on the ingredients 
Transport information 
regulatory information
Ecological considerations 
Toxicological information

Question 8

What does LOLER stand for and what are the main requirements

Answer 8

Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations .

Strong suitable for use and safe working loads marked

Positioned and installed to minimise any risks

Use safely the work planned, organised and performed by competent people

Subject to ongoing through examination where appropriate inspection by competent people

Question 9

What additional safety equipment must be worn when involved in a slinging operation

Answer 9

Overalls,hard hat, high vis jacket, DMS boots

Question 10

Describe the correct lifting technique when manual handling

Answer 10

Lift in stages, hold close to body.

Land don’t obstruct view, don’t twist body

Question 11

What is the definition of a confined space and list two

Answer 11

An enclosed compartment or Space where has been shut and unventilated for more than 24 hours- fuel tank- fresh water tank

Question 12

Name 2 gasses that the leader- multi gas monitor measures

Answer 12

Hydrogen sulphide, methane

Question 13

Which law requires us to report work related death or injures/illness and list 4 major reportable injuries?

Answer 13

RIDDOR 
reporting of injures Disease dangerous occurrence regulation 
Fracture
Loss of sight 
Chemical burn 
Amputation
Acute illness

Question 14

What precaution must be taken before accessing a confined space

Answer 14

Space is cooled
Force ventilated for 24 hr
Atmosphere tested after 24 hr 
If not safe vent for 12 hr
Repeat till atmosphere is safe 
Gas’s free certificate issued before

Question 15

When ventilating FW tank how long it to be ventilated and we must be issued before carrying out cold work

Answer 15

24 hr gas’s free certificate

Question 16

State 4 restricted access compartments which may have a specific entry regulations

Answer 16

Magazines, paint stores, flam stores, battery stores

Question 17

When going to refrigeration compartment on rounds which device is taken with you to measure gas levels

Answer 17

Refrigerant gas monitor

Question 18

What is the correct PPE required for entering machinery space

Answer 18

Overalls done up sleeves down, FMS boots, goggles,gloves, ear defenders

Question 19

As a hot sentry, which items are to be taken to the hot works area and worn by the hot work sentry

Answer 19

Remove combustable materials, cover electrical insulation. Remove packing materials, clear up all oil in bilges

Question 20

What are the actions and responsibilities of a welding sentry before hot work commences

Answer 20

The hot work certificate . OOW/OODF, DMESR