1.9 - Health And Safety

Question 1

What should employers do to ensure safe working practices ?

Answer 1

• workplace is safe and free from risks to health ( using extraction systems to remove harmful dust / fumes )
• welfare facilities such as first aid
• machinery have guards in place , maintained and in good working order
• appropriate Saftey signage is provided
• ppe is provided to employees

Question 2

What should employees do to ensure safe working practices ?

Answer 2

• take reasonable care for their own health and safety
• use or provided
• use machinery in accordance to given instructions
• report any accidents or near miss or dangerous event

Question 3

What is the health and safety executive ?

Answer 3

A national independent watchdog for work- related health, safety and illness - uk gov body

Question 4

How do the health and safety executive help keep workers safe within the working environment?

Answer 4

• setting regulations and standard ( Saftey laws that employers must follow )
• inspecting workplaces ( identifying risks and ensures that the employers are following the legal requirements)
• investigating accidents and incidents ( find cause, take legal action if law had been broken )
• providing advice and guidance ( workers know their rights , employers know how to manage risks )

Question 5

What is the health and safety at work act ( 1974 ) ?

Answer 5

• the main piece of legislation for British health and safety law , ensures that employees and employers take responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy working environment

Question 6

What does the health and Saftey at work act ensure ?

Answer 6

• all employers and visitors ( anyone on the premises are protected in terms of health , welfare and safety
• assessing risks
• adopting appropriate safety measures

Question 7

What year was the health and safety at work act ?

Answer 7

1974

Question 8

What are the regulations that ensure that the esposure to hazardous materials is limited ?

Answer 8

COSHH - control of substances hazardous to health regulation ( 2002 )

Question 9

What does the control of hazardous to health regulations (2002) enforce ?

Answer 9

• employers need to reduce, prevent the exposure of the workers to hazardous materials or substances that can cause ill health

Question 10

What are hazardous substances ?

Answer 10

• paints , varnishes , cleaning agents and adhesives
• fumes as a result of braising or soldering
• airborne particles ( dust created by sanding )

Question 11

What are the 8 principles to consider under clash regulations ?

Answer 11

• plan and carry processes that minimises the release and spread of emissions and hazardous substances
• consider all of the relevant exposure ( skin absorption , inhalation and ingestion )
• control exposure by measures proportionate to the health risk
• provide ppe .. other suitable control measures
• check and regularly review the control measures for continuing effectiveness
• inform and train all employees on hazards and risks and the use of control measures to minimise risks
• ensure the introduction of control measures doesn’t increase the risk to health and safety

Question 12

What should hazardous material typically have ?

Answer 12

A symbol that meets the classification labelling and packaging ( clp) or globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ( ghs ) regulations

• hazardous pictograms allowing easy identification of the hazard

Question 13

How are Saftey working practices implemented within industries ?

Answer 13

• fork lifts , trucks and vehicles ( flashing lights or reverse signal alarm )
• job rotation

Question 14

Why may job rotation be Implemented within the industry ?

Answer 14

• ensure that the employee is not at a risk of repetitive strain injury ( RSI )

Question 15

What is meant by safety precautions?

Answer 15

An action carried out in advance that provides protection against a possible danger / injury

Question 16

What are Saftey precautions that an employer could implement ?

Answer 16

• signage

Question 17

What is a risk assessment ?

Answer 17

• as part of heal

Question 18

What does the bsi kitemark mean ?

Answer 18

• the product has b a n checked for safety and quality of manufacture , by bsi
• the institute carries out strict tests , that have been designed to ensure that the product is safe and has been manufactured to a high standard

Question 19

What is bsi ?

Answer 19

• the British standard institute is the authority responsible for setting manufacturing standards for product safety and quality

Question 20

How is the safety of toys ensured ?

Answer 20

• must comply with the toys regulation 2011, part of the European toy safety directive as well as British standards

Question 21

What is the lion mark ?

Answer 21

The British toy and hobby association developed the lion mark in 1988
- they convey that the product has been developed with consideration of safety and quality in mind

Question 22

What is the conformities European symbol ?

Answer 22

Sets a minimum standard of safety and manufacturing quality , that apply across all member countries of the EEC

• manufactured must ensure that their products meet at least the minimum standards or risk having them removed from the shelves of retailers throughout Europe