Health And Safety Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is PPE
A
Personal Protective Equipment
2
Q
5 examples of PPE
A
- Safety glasses,
- leather aprons,
- leather gloves,
- ear defenders,
- masks
3
Q
What is a risk assessment
A
When all the possible hazards of using a tool or machine and their risk and likelihood of causing harm is looked over.
4
Q
Difference between hazard and risk
A
- Hazard is something specific which may harm someone
- Risk is likelihood of hazard causing harm
5
Q
4 examples of general hazards
A
- Liquid spillages,
- loud noise,
- vibrations,
- debris in the air.
6
Q
3 hazards associated with soldering
A
- Soldering too close to fingers and burning them,
- dropping solder into lap,
- wearing loose clothing and burning your clothes.
7
Q
One action to minimise risk for each soldering hazard
A
- Do not solder lead too close to fingers,
- sit close to the surface you are soldering on,
- remove loose clothing
