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Health And Safety Flashcards

1
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What does the abbreviation COSHH stand for and what does it cover?

A

Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
Covers the use, storage and emergency procedures of fuels and chemicals.

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What does the abbreviation LOLER stand for and what does it cover?

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Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulation covers lifting and all hazards to do with working aloft

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What does the abbreviation HSWA stand for and what does it cover?

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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 covers safety as a whole from you and your employers responsibility’s to general housekeeping.

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What does the abbreviation RIDDOR stand for and what does it cover?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, Dangerous Occurrences Regulation. covers when and how to report near misses and injuries

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What does the abbreviation PUWER stand for and what does it cover?

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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation covers how equipment is stored, tested and used.

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what 6 things must your employer do under HSWA?

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  1. a safe working environment
  2. safe access and egress from the workplace
    3.appropriate training and instruction
    4.infomation to employees to ensure their safety
    5.safe machinery and material handling
  3. a written H&S policy
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what is the definition of PPE

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Personal Protective Equipment is defined as all equipment worn or held by a person at work which protects them from one or more risks

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what are the 4 requirements for PPE?

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  1. check before use
  2. maintained and stored properly
  3. instructions on proper use
  4. correctly used by the employees
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what does gloves, gauntlets, wrist cuffs and armlets protect you from?

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Abrasion
temperature extremes
cuts and punctures
impact
chemicals
electric shock
skin infection
disease
contamination

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what does goggles and face visors protect you from?

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chemical or metal splashes
dust
projectiles
gas and vapour
radiation

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what does breathing apparatus and face masks protect you from?

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dust
gas and vapour
oxygen deficient environments

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what are the 4 requirements for equipment under PUWER?

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1.suitable for use
2.safe for use and well maintained
3.only used by trained persons
4.safety measures and markers in place

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what is considered a hazardous substance?

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substances used directly in work activities
substances generated in work activities
naturally occurring substances (grain / dust)
biological agents

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what are the 15 sections of a hazard data sheet?

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1.Identification of the substance/preparation & the company
2.Information on the ingredients
3.Hazard identification of the product
4.First aid measures
5.Fire fighting measures
6.Accidental release measures
7.Handling and storage
8.Exposure controls and personal protection
9.Physical and chemical properties
10.Stability and reactivity
11.Toxicological information
12.Ecological considerations
13.Disposal considerations
14.Transport information
15.Regulatory information

section 8 is the most important

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15
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under COSHH 2002 what must the employer do?(8)

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  1. asses the risks
  2. decide what precautions to use
  3. establish control measures
  4. ensure control measures are used
  5. monitor exposure levels
  6. health surveillance
  7. plan work procedures
  8. train all employees in safe use of chemicals
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what are the requirements under LOLER?

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equipment is:
inspected before and after use
right for the job
safely marked

and work must be planned

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17
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what PPE is used for slinging operations?

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Overalls
DMS boots
Hard hat
Hi-vis vest

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18
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what do we do to make lifting safe?(5)

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use lifting aids when possible
lift in stages
keep the load close to the body
keep your view clear
do not twist the body

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what injures are reportable under RIDDOR 1995?(7)

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fractures excluding fingers or toes
dislocation of shoulder, hips or spin
lose of sight
burns to the eyes
electric shock
injuries that require hospital admission
acute illness that require medical attention

20
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who do you report injuries to?

A

line manager or department rep
must be work related

21
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define risk

A

the likely hood of a accident

22
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define hazard

A

the cause of a accident

23
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what is the definition of confined space in the RN?

A

a enclosed space
kept closed
with no ventilation for 24hrs

24
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what compartments are considered confined spaces?(8)

A

fuel tanks
fresh water tanks
ballast tanks
machinery sumps
gear casing
heat exchangers
watertight compartments
sewage treatment plants

25
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what are the hazards of a confined space?

A

gases
vapour
fuel
depleted oxygen levels

26
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what is the name of the gas meter used in confined spaces?

A

leader multi gas monitor

27
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what is the procedure before enter a confined space?

A

the space must be:
cooled
force ventilated for 24 hours
gas levels tested
be issued a gas free certificate

if the space is not under the proper gas level it must be ventilated for 12 more hours then test again and this is repeated until the space is gas free

28
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what is the PPE required for a vented fuel tank?

A

overalls
DMS boots
barrier cream
paper coveralls ( for dirty tanks)

29
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what are the precautions for confined spaces?(7)

A

no smoking
safety sentry at entrance
maintain communication
life line attached to workers
breathing apparatus for the sentry
gas monitor carried
means to summon help

30
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what compartments have restricted access?(7)

A

Inflame stores
paint shop
fruit and veg store
refrigeration plant rooms
battery shop
magazines
hydraulic plant rooms

31
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what are the requirements for entering a refrigeration plant room?

A

inform rating in charge of the compartment
man below tally
Breathing apparatus out side space
exhaust fans on
no smoking
test IRLDS before entrance
trapped personnel lamp outside
safety number outside
check door mechanism works

32
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what is the definition welding/burning?

A

welding
gas burning
brazing
use of blow lamps
grinders
and any job using heat for repair

33
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what PPE is required for a welding sentry?

A

welding goggles
stored pressure fire extinguisher
fire blankets
surcoat

34
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what must be done before welding/burning?

A

remove all combustibles
cover electrical insulation
cover what can not be removed

35
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what must be done after welding/burning?

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welder waits 20 mins then inspects for fire risk then signs log book
welding sentry waits 30 mins then inspects for fire risk then signs log book
DEMSR to sign the log book
must not leave before 30mins after works

36
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what are the requirements for working in a machinery space?

A

check hazard log sheet
select the correct PPE
get permission
inform the Senior rate of the compartment
use the peg in and out system

37
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what materials can lagging be made of?(10)

A

Asbestos
Calcium silicate
Nilflam
Rockwool
Sealfas
Foamseal
Fibre glass rope
Armouring (Portland dust)
Power Plastic Cement (Calcium silicate fibres- known as slackers)
Modlag

38
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what PPE should be used when working with lagging?

A

disposable overalls
skull caps
respirator
DMS boots (ovies not to be tucked in)
gloves
goggles

39
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what are the precautions for working with lagging?

A

work during the silent hours
restrict access and spread of dust
a dust free certificate must be obtained once work is done

40
Q

why do we us Tag out lock out systems?

A

to isolate and inhibit equipment to reduce risk

41
Q

what areas are considered aloft?

A

all masts
funnels
ship superstructure and aerials excited by other ships
submarine conning towers
divers down

42
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what are the two parts the hazard state board?

A

part A
shows all systems that need isolating before work begins
part B
storage for keys or fuse that isolate equipment

controlled by the OOD or OOW

43
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what are the precautions for RADHAZ?(2)

A

deck areas around aerials is to be marked with a yellow circle
warning signs for high radiation must be displayed on deck

44
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what are the precautions for divers down?(6)

A

shaft brake ON and locked
steering gear isolated
any underwater discharge near dive sit isolated
all sonar turned off and locked off
cathodic protection locked off
CPP system isolated

45
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why is the LOTO system important?

A

As it prevents systems being energised or pressurised with out the knowledge of the person working that system

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