Workshop Practices Flashcards
What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 deal with?
Health, safety and welfare of people at work. Employers and employees responsibilities
Basic fundamentals of the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Employers responsibility to provide safe workplace, PPE, accident reports.
Employees responsibility to respect rules, wear PPE, report accidents
Maximum weight for someone to lift manually?
20kgs
Basic requirements for team lifting?
Everyone understands job involved
Area is clear
Weight evenly distributed
Person in charge not involved in lifting, observing for safety, etc
Function of Barrier Cream?
Prevents oils and fuel drying out skin, dermatitis
What are the reactions of the body when subjected to a 100V shock?
- 001 Amp - Sensation
- 012 Amp - Muscular contraction
- 1 Amp - Death
Treat someone for electric shock?
Remove victim from supply using insulated material e.g rubber gloves
Treat for shock, keep them warm
Get medical assistance
Under what conditions should electrical equipment never be handled?
If it is unserviceable (damaged) or dangerous to do so
Hazards of Compressed Gases?
Embolism
Spontaneous combustion when in contact with oil or grease
Oxygen intensifies a fire
Static electricity can cause a spark
Checks before using compressed air and air hoses?
No horseplay Disconnect when not in use Replacing drill bits Eye protection Good serviceability Protective caps fitted to cylinders
How are leak tests performed on oxygen systems?
Approved solutions
Bubbles
What is COSHH?
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
Employer
What is MSDS?
Material Safety Data Sheet
Employer
What are Risk Assessments?
Checks for hazards and risks
Carried out by qualified assessor
How can Dermatitis be prevented?
Barrier creams
Gloves
Remove oil or fuel soaked clothes
What must be done before carrying out work in fuel tanks?
Tanks completely emptied Vented/purged Explosiometer check Safety man Alternating turns
What classifications of fires are there?
Class A - wood, paper Class B - petrol, oils Class C - flammable gases Class D - metals Class F - cooking oils and fats Electrical fires