201: Health and Safety Flashcards

1
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What do red signs mean?

A

Prohibition

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2
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What do green signs mean?

A

First aid/emergency exit

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3
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What do yellow signs mean?

A

Warning

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4
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What do blue signs mean?

A

Mandatory

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5
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What are the 3 parts of the fire triangle?

A

Oxygen, Fuel, Heat

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6
Q

What do black labeled fire extinguishers contain?

A

Carbon dioxide

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7
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What do cream labeled fire extinguishers contain?

A

Foam

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8
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What do blue labeled fire extinguishers contain?

A

Dry powder

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9
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What do red labeled fire extinguishers contain?

A

Water

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10
Q

What does a class F fire involve?

A

Cooking oil and fat

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11
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What do unclassified fires consist of?

A

Electrical fire

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12
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What does a class D fire involve?

A

Fires where water is ineffective/dangerous

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13
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What does a class C fire involve?

A

Flammable gasses

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14
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What does a class B fire involve?

A

Flammable liquids, petrol and spirits

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15
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What does a class A fire involve?

A

Wood, paper, textiles, carbonaceous materials

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16
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What are 5 ways to stay safe on a ladder?

A

Don’t over reach. Ensure the ground is flat. Check condition of ladder. Make sure there are 3 points of contact. Angle the ladder at 75 degrees.

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17
Q

What’s the definition of ‘Arms reach?’

A

Over 2.5 meters away, excluding metal objects or ladders

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18
Q

What is RIDDOR?

A

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

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19
Q

Which regulation covers supply and use of equipment?

A

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

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20
Q

Which regulation reduces the risk to employees hearing?

A

Control of Noise at Work (CNW)

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21
Q

What are 5 examples of access equipment?

A

Step ladder. Pole ladder. Scaffolds. Folding work platform. Arial work platform.

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22
Q

What are 2 PPE for feet?

A

Steel toe boots. Toe guards

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23
Q

What are 2 PPE for lungs?

A

Face mask. Gas mask

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24
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What are 2 PPE for ears?

A

Ear protectors. Ear plugs

25
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What are 2 PPE for eyes?

A

Safety goggles. Safety glasses

26
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What are 2 hazards for feet?

A

Stepping on sharp objects. Dropping heavy objects

27
Q

What are 2 hazards for lungs?

A

Dust. Asbestos

28
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What are 2 hazards for ears?

A

Prolonged exposure to high frequencies. Noise above 75 decibels

29
Q

What are 2 hazards for eyes?

A

Dust. Sharp objects

30
Q

What are 2 PPE for the head?

A

Helmet. Bump cap

31
Q

What are 2 hazards for the head?

A

Falling heavy objects. Low ceiling entranceways

32
Q

What are 3 COSHH materials?

A

Chemicals. Bio-Agents. Fumes

33
Q

What are the 5 HSE outlines when taking a risk assessment?

A

Identify. Decide. Evaluate. Record. Review

34
Q

What is CHIP?

A

Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging

35
Q

What is a hazard?

A

Something with the potential to cause harm

36
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What is a risk?

A

The likely hood of harm being done

37
Q

What is PTW?

A

Permission To Work

38
Q

What is RAMS?

A

Risk Assessment and Method Statements

39
Q

What should be the angle and ratio of a ladder?

A

75 degrees. Ratio of 4 up 1 across

40
Q

What are the 3 points of contact on a step ladder?

A

Chest. Shins. Feet

41
Q

How long should a pole ladder be?

A

Up to 12 meters

42
Q

What is PPC?

A

Pollution Prevention Control

43
Q

What is WEEE?

A

Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

44
Q

What is CDM?

A

Construction, Design and Management

45
Q

What is PPE?

A

Personal Protective Equipment

46
Q

What is COSHH?

A

Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health

47
Q

What is HASAW?

A

Heath And Safety At Work

48
Q

What is the meaning of ‘Statutory’?

A

Legally binding

49
Q

What are the 2 types of injury?

A

Acute. Chronic

50
Q

What is a chronic injury?

A

An injury where the result can take weeks, months or even years to develop

51
Q

What is an acute injury?

A

An injury where the pain is immediate and obvious

52
Q

What are the 3 main types of asbestos and their colours?

A

Chrysolite - White
Amosite - Brown
Crocidolite - Blue

53
Q

What is asbestos?

A

A fibrous material that is opencast mined from the ground

54
Q

What is the information in the on-site guide?

A

In compliance with statutory regulations.

55
Q

What are the electrical standards for voltage detecting devices known as?

A

GS38

56
Q

What is the site voltage used for powertools?

A

110v - Centre tapped

57
Q

Where is asbestos most likely to be found in an older building?

A

Old cisterns

58
Q

What does BSEN mean in relation to standards?

A

British Standard European Number

59
Q

What is RPE?

A

Respiratory Protective Equipment