Health and Safety Flashcards

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What is a hazard?

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Anything with the potential to cause harm

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What is a risk?

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The likelihood that the hazard will happen

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3
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Who does the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) place responsibility on?

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Employers and Employees

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What does RIDDOR (2013) require employers to record and report?

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Work-related accidents where a member of the public has to be taken to hospital for treatment

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5
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What are the 4 levels of PPE are mainly focused on what prevention?

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Protection against burns, inhalation and ingestion of hazards

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6
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How many levels of PPE are there?

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4

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7
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Who do employees report to if not happy with the health and safety of their workplace?

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HSE - Health and Safety Executive

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What does the Health and Safety at Work Regulations act (1999) implement?

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Reinforces the health and safety at work act (1974) where employers must ensure as reasonably practicable health and safety is present for all employees and including: clients, designers and contractors.

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What does RIDDOR (2013) stand for?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013)

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What is the aim of RIDDOR?

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Requires employers to report incidents in their workplace. All deaths with the exception of suicide must be reported.

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According to RIDDOR what are specified injuries that must be reported?

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  • Fractures other than fingers, thumbs and toes
  • Amputations
  • Loss/reduction in sight
  • Any crush injury to head or torso
  • Serious burns that cover more than 10% of the body and causes significant damage to eyes, respiratory system and vital organs
  • Requires hospital treatment
  • Requires resuscitation and admittance to hospital for 24hours or more
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12
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What are some of the occupational diseases that must be reported?

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Carpal tunnel syndrome 
Gas leaks
Severe cramps
Hand arm vibration syndrome
Occupational asthma 
Occupational cancer
Any disease due to biological agent
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13
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What is Level D of PPE?

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Simplest level and considered as regular work attire

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What is Level C of PPE?

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Second level and requires special training for effective use

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15
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What is Level B of PPE?

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Provides greater protection than C and requires further training

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What is Level A of PPE?

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Used when the greatest level of skin, respiratory and eye equipment is required. Used for hazardous materials and dangerous vapours, gases and particulates

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17
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What are the two required items of PPE used for burn protection?

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Aprons and resistant gloves

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18
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What is a disadvantage of wearing gloves?

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They greatly reduce tactile, ability and mobility

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What is a risk assessment?

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Process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in an activity

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20
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What does the EFAW stand for?

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Emergency First Aid at Work - enables a first aider to perform emergency first aid at work

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21
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How often must a first aider take refresher training?

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Annually

22
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How long does a first aid certificate last?

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3 years

23
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What are the three main aims of a first aided (3 P’s)?

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  • Preserve life
  • Prevent injuries worsening
  • Promote recovery
24
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What does DR ABC stand for?

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Danger
Response 
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
25
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What does the 3 S’s stand for?

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Scene, Safety and Situation

26
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How many days are lost due to manual handling related injuries?

A

5.5 million days

27
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What does the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) state?

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All employees must be aware of common hazards associated with heavy loads and must be trained in using hoists, trolleys trucks and steps.

28
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What are the three substances that make up the fire triangle?

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Heat, Fuel and Oxygen

29
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What are the properties of the RED fire extinguisher?

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WATER
Suitable for wood, paper and textiles
Bad for electrical and flammable liquids
Removes HEAT

30
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What are the properties of the BLUE fire extinguisher?

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DRY POWDER
Suitable for all fires
Removes OXYGEN

31
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What are the properties of the CREAM fire extinguisher?

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FOAM
Suitable for wood, paper and textiles and flammable liquids
Bad for electrical
Removes HEAT and OXYGEN

32
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What are the properties of the GREEN/YELLOW fire extinguisher?

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WET CHEMICAL
Suitable for all fires
Removes OXYGEN and FUEL

33
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What does a yellow triangle sign mean?

A

Caution/warning

34
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What does a blue circle sign mean?

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Mandatory- round and blue you must do

35
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What does a red sign with a cross through it mean?

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Prohibited

36
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What does red square signs mean?

A

Fire Safety

37
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What does green square signs mean?

A

First aid and safety instructions

38
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What is the aim of the Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations (1992)?

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To protect employees of workplace including making sure:
Lighting
Temperature indoor
Drinking water
Seating and work station
Correct waste disposal
Doesn’t cover construction, ships and mines

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What are the properties of the BLACK fire extinguisher?

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CARBON DIOXIDE
Suitable for electrical and flammable liquid
Bad for wood, paper and textiles
Removes OXYGEN
NEVER HOLD NOZZLE
40
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What are two types of consequences that can occur from poor health and safety standards?

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Financial consequences and emotional consequences

41
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What are 3 types of support that an employer must give an employee after a traumatic accident?

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  1. Accident reporting and witness statements
  2. Dealing with the police and legal authorities
  3. Contacting the family
42
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Explain an employer’s responsibility under the Health and Safety at work act (1974)

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To ensure they provide a high standard of health and safety which is as practicable as can be to ensure their employees safety in the workplace.

43
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What are the 5 steps to a risk assessment?

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  1. Identify the hazards
  2. Decide who might be harmed and how
  3. Evaluate how likely and severe the risks are
  4. Record all the potential risks
  5. Review and update the risk assessment if necessary
44
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What should you do if you are asked to use a piece of PPE that is faulty?

A

Do not use it and report it to a manager or employer right away and make sure it’s recorded.

45
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What must a first aider hold certificates in?

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  1. First aid at work
  2. Emergency first aid at work
  3. Any other special training that is seen as relevant
46
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What are the 4 P’s that indicate that a heart attack is in progress?

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Pulse, Pain, Pale skin and Perspiration

47
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What is the maximum weight when lifting something from the floor to waist level?

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10Kg

48
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What is the maximum fine that may be imposed by the courts if someone found guilty of breaching health and safety law?

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15,000 in the crown court and no limit in the High court

49
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When can workers make complaints to HSE?

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  • If the employer is exposing them to risks
  • Not carrying out Health and Safety duties
  • If employers are aware but give no satisfactory response
50
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How many working days are lost each year due to health and safety related accidents, sickness or injury?

A

31 million working days

51
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How many first aiders does a workplace need?

A

It’s decided upon a first aid needs assessment