WHS Flashcards
What must an employer provide to an employee to permit them to do their work?
A safe workplace, SOPs, Appropriate Training & PPE
What is a water extinguisher used on?
All red extinguisher - Class A (organic material such as wood, paper & cloth)
What is a wet chemical extinguisher used on?
Red extinguisher with oatmeal band - Class A & F (organic material, cooking oil & fat)
What is a foam extinguisher used on?
Red with a blue band - Class B & A (oil and organic material)
What is a Dry chem/powder extinguisher used on?
Red with white band - Class A, B & C (organic materials, flammable liquids & gases)
What is a CO2 extinguisher used on?
Red with Black band - Class E (electrical)
What is a vaporising liquid extinguisher used on?
Class F
Hierarchy of control in order
- Elimination, 2. Substitution, 3. Isolation, 4. Engineering controls, 5. Administrative controls, 6. PPE
How long is a HRW license valid for?
5 years
Who determines the WHS law under which all entities work?
Federal, State & Territory Governments
Who can develop and use CoP?
Employers, Governments & Industry Bodies
If a license is lost what two things can the holder do?
- Must give written notice to the regulator ASAP & 2. Apply to the regulator for a replacement
What is a hazard?
A situation or thing that has potential to harm a person
When can you operate High risk plant without a license?
- In the course of training understand supervision & 2. After applying on the basis of a certification
What is the purpose of WHS legislation
To ensure safe practices and manage hazards
Which organisation is recognized as the peak non-government standards body?
Standards Australia
What is risk?
The possibility that illness, injury or death might occur when exposed to a hazard
Four elements of combustion?
- Fuel 2. Oxygen 3. Heat 4. Chemical Reaction
Steps in risk control
- Identify Hazard 2. Assess Risk 3. Develop & implement control measures 4. Review the control measures
Which AS2593 currently applies
AS2593 2004 Boiler Safety Management and supervision
Class A Fire
Organic solids (wood, paper & plastics)
Class B Fire
Flammable or combustible liquids (petrol, oil & grease)
Class C Fire
Flammable gases
Class D fire
combustible metals
Class E fire
Electrical
Class F
Cooking fat and oils
Within what period of time must a licence holder notify a change of personal details to the WHS regulator?
14 Days
What are CoP?
guides to achieving safe practices and managing hazards and associated risks
How long after expiry does someone have to renew their HRW license?
12 months
When working on a new/unfamiliar boiler what must the employer provide?
Information, training supervision & instruction
What is a notifiable incident?
death of a person or serious illness/injury or a dangerous incident
