Health and Safety

Question 1

1974 health and safety at work act

Answer 1

Employers are legally required to do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure health, safety and welfare at work of employees, and the health and safety of non-employees. eg students and visitors to a school.

Question 2

Personal Protective Equipment at work regulations 1992

Answer 2

states that employers have basic duties concerning the provisions and use of PPE at work.

Question 3

what does PPE stand for

Answer 3

personal protective equipment

Question 4

PPE

Answer 4

defined in the regulations as ‘all equipment’ (including clothing providing protection against weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to his health and safety.

Question 5

yellow sign

Answer 5

warning sign
eg trip hazard

Question 6

red sign

Answer 6

prohibition sign
eg no smoking

Question 7

blue sign

Answer 7

mandatory sign
often a circle

Question 8

green sign

Answer 8

safe condition sign
eg fire exit

Question 9

HSE

Answer 9

health and safety executive

Question 10

HSE 5 step risk assessment

Answer 10

1) identify hazard
2) identify the people at risk
3) evaluate the risk
4) decide upon suitable control measures
5) record the risk assessment

Question 11

chemical storage

Answer 11

all chemicals must be stored together in a yellow metal cabinet

Question 12

COSHH

Answer 12

control of substances hazardous to health

Question 13

control of substances hazardous to health regulations

Answer 13

• substances used directly in work activities such as adhesives, paint and cleaning agents.
• substances generated during work activities such as fumes from soldering and welding.
• naturally occurring substances such as dust.
• biological agents such as bacteria and other micro-organisms