Health and safety Flashcards
(43 cards)
what is coshh
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
what should do if you find asbestos on workplace
stop working and report it
what are the colours of asbestos
crysotilewhite, crocidoliteblue, amositebrown
what does prohibition sign look like
a red circle with a diagonal line that runs from the top left to the bottom right of the circle.
what are the main hazards at a workplace
slips and trips, falling from hight
what 3 main places asbestos is found
lagging on plant and pipework.
insulation products such as fireproof panels.
asbestos cement roofing material.
sprayed coatings on structural steel work to insulate against fire and noise.
how can you protect yourself from asbestos
Wear a respirator
Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator that’s designed for working with asbestos. A simple dust mask is not effective. You should also make sure the respirator fits properly and that you’ve passed a fit tes
what is hswa
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) is a law that applies to plumbing work
why is asbestos dengerous
When materials that contain asbestos are disturbed or damaged, fibres are released into the air. When these fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases
what colour are all the fire exitguisher
they are in five colours red,cream,black,blue,yellow
how can you prevent electric shock
Turn off the power: Before working with electricity, turn off the circuit breaker or disconnect the power supply.
what is risk assesment
a process that identifies potential hazards and analyzes what could happen if they occur
why should you have you wear ppe all the time
ye and face protection provide protection against contamination to the eyes from respiratory droplets, aerosols, and from splashing of secretions, blood, body fluids or excretions
hoqw should report any injuries
You should report injuries at work to your employer or the employee safety representative. If you’re self-employed, you should report the injury to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE):
how you protect yourself from corrisive materials
handeling them with care and wearing gloves
how can you prevent accidents at a workplace
by taking risk assesment
how should you report a accident
Tell your employer
If you’re an employee, tell your manager or a member of HR as soon as possible
why was the work act intreduced in 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) was introduced in 1974 to address dangerous working conditions and to protect employees and the public from workplace accidents
where would you store any toxic liquids
in a well ventilated area
where will be lack of oxygen
when your working in confined spaces
how should you report an hazard
eport to your employer
If you notice a hazard in your workplace, you should immediately report it to your employer and safety representative
what is led
LED stands for light emitting diode, and LED light pipes are physical structures that transmit light lengthwise. They are often made of transparent plastic rods or optical fibers
what are corrosive materialsin plumbing
Iron and steel: These metals are particularly prone to corrosion because of their exposure to oxygen and water. Iron pipes can rust and clog, and the water may become reddish in color
how can you avoid dust at workplace
work with a facemask
