Health and Safety and Labelling (P2)

Question 1

What does COSHH stand for and what regulations does it impose

Answer 1

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Means employers have to reduce or completely prevent workers exposure to hazardous substances

Question 2

What are the 9 type of substances under COSHH (or pictures)

Answer 2

Corrosive (spilling beaker)
Respiratory sensitiser (explosion in chest)
Oxidising gases (ball with flame coming off)
Harmful to environment (dead fish in front of dead tree)
Explosive (ball with explosion fragments)
Flammable (flame)
Skin or eye irritant (exclamation mark)
Gas under pressure (gas canister-kinda looks like a cricket bat)
Fatally toxic (skull and cross bones)

Question 3

What does PPE stand for and what are some examples

Answer 3

PPE- personal protective equipment
Face mask, face shield, ear defenders, body suit, apron etc.

Question 4

What does a red sign with a line through it indicate

Answer 4

Not allowed

Question 5

What a yellow (triangle) sign indicate

Answer 5

Warning of a hazard

Question 6

What does a blue circular sign indicate

Answer 6

Requesting a specific action

Question 7

What does a green square sign indicate

Answer 7

Location of aid e.g. first aid or emergency exit

Question 8

What is the kitemark

Answer 8

The kitemark or BSI mark is a mark from the British standard institute which indicates in a product a high level of safety and that it is fit for use

Question 9

What is the UKCA /CE mark

Answer 9

A recognised mark that indicates a basic level of safety in a product in the UK/Europe

Question 10

What is the lion mark

Answer 10

A UK mark which shows that a toy is safe for use by children

Question 11

What is a risk assessment

Answer 11

A document taking consideration of what might cause harm and how likely it is as well as steps to prevent this event

Question 12

What is RoHS and what does it stand for

Answer 12

RoHS-restriction of hazardous substances directive
European directive that restricts how much specific materials found in electronics can be used

Question 13

What is the WEEE directive

Answer 13

Waste Electronic and Electronical Equipment directive
Mandatory European directive that makes companies store, collect, treat and recycle WEEE separately

Question 14

What is the battery directive

Answer 14

Directive that enforces lower amounts of mercury (0.0005%) and cadmium (0.002%) and also ensures safe and responsible disposal of batteries

Question 15

What does a crossed out wheelie bin indicate

Answer 15

In line with battery directive

Question 16

What is ISO

Answer 16

International standards organisation which internationally recognises standards are put in place so that international buyers can be sure of the standard of a product

Question 17

What is the mobius loop (hint: three arrows in a triangle)

Answer 17

Internationally recognised sign for recycling-usually accompanied by a number or letter(s)

Question 18

What is an EC energy label

Answer 18

Compulsory system which shows the energy efficiency A-G and sometimes other statistics on a household appliance e.g. washing machine

Question 19

What is the FSC

Answer 19

Forest stewardship council
Council that ensures that the forest timber and paper products are sourced from forests in a way that is environmentally appropriate and respectful of the wildlife or people that life there