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Warehouse Case Study Flashcards

1
Q

What regulations state who is responsible for schedule 1 and schedule 2 premises?

A

The health and safety (Enforcing Authority) regulations 1998

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Who is responsible for schedule 1 (commercial) and schedule 2 (industrial) premises?

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Local authority = schedule 1

HSE = Schedule 2

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What are the powers of inspectors in decreasing severity?

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Prosecution

Prohibition notice (schedule 22)

Improvement notice (schedule 21)

Warning letter / inspection form

Verbal warning

No action

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4
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What is the main distinction between civil and criminal court?

A

Civil court pay damages to claimant

Criminal court can order unlimited fine and prison sentences

( 6 months for magistrates and 2 years for crown )

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5
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What regulation relates to the reporting of accidents and diseases at work?

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Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulation 2013

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6
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What workplace occurrence must be reported to the HSE incident centre?

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Death of any person’s

Specified injuries to workers

Over seven-day incapacitation of a worker

Non-fatal accidents to non-workers

Occupational diseases

Dangerous occurences

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How long do you have to make a report for incapacitation over 7 days?

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15 days

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What must you do for incapacitation over 3 days?

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Put an entry into the accident book

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9
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How long must incidents be kept on record?

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3 years

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10
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What are some written records and safety paperwork you should have?

A

Health and Safety policy

Health and safety law poster

Generic risk assessment

Employers liability insurance certificate

Accident book

First aid arrangements

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What are 12 core risk factors

A

Defences

Maintenance

Environment

Housekeeping

Incompatible goals

Design

Organisation

Training

Communication

Procedures

Supervision

Human error

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12
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Defences risk factor examples

A

Guarding
PPE

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13
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Maintenance risk factor examples

A

Routine
Specific
Machinery
Premises

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14
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Environment risk factor examples

A

Lighting
Floors

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Housekeeping risk factor examples

A

Slips and trips

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16
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Incompatible goals risk factor examples

A

Production targets

Time

17
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Design risk factor examples

A

Equipment

Ergonomics

Task

18
Q

Organisation risk factor examples

A

Responsibilities

Competent persons

19
Q

Training risk factor examples

A

Induction

Job specific

20
Q

Communication risk factor examples

A

Meetings

Committees

21
Q

Procedures risk factor examples

A

Permit to work

Safe systems of work

Work instructions

22
Q

Supervision risk factor examples

A

General

Localised

23
Q

Human error risk factor examples

A

Individual lapses

Mistakes

24
Q

What are examples of inadequate workplace conditions?

A

Poorly maintained equipment

Cluttered aisles

Improper stacking of materials

Lack of PPE

Unsafe work practices

Inadequate lighting

Hazardous substances

Fire hazards

Inadequate ergonomic conditions

Lack of safety signage

25
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What are warehouse safety tips for vehicles?

A

Only trained staff should drive

Ensure speed limits are followed

Avoid reversing

Maximise visibility

Zero tolerance dangerous driving

Free of obstructions

Inspection and maintenance

Daily checks

Safety notices and signs

Floor maintenance to prevent overturning or damage

26
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What are safety tips for slips, trips and falls?

A

Good housekeeping

Cleaning warning signs

Anti slip paint

Anti slip tape and shoes

Level floors

Heavy duty chord covers

Working at height training

27
Q

What are warehouse safety tips for lifting?

A

Staff know maximum safe working loads

Manual handling training

Avoid if possible

Proper use and storage of chains

28
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What are fire safety tips?

A

Carry out fire drills at least once a year

Test fire alarms weekly

Create an emergency and evacuation plan

Designate a fire warden

Install emergency lighting

Handle materials safely

29
Q

What are safety tips for pallets and racking?

A

Train staff to load them securely

Follow stacking height and weight capacity

Inspect pallets after use

Do not climb, lean on or walk over pallets

Do not use pallets or forklifts to access heights

Provide staff with PPE

30
Q

What are safety tips for PPE?

A

Hard hats

High Vis jackets

Safety shoes

Eye protection

Heating protection

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