Health and safety Flashcards
(40 cards)
which type of asbestos is also known as chrysolite
white asbestos
which device has a button on the front that checks for correct operation.
Gas meter
when must an employer have written health and safety policy
when they employ 5 or more people
who should take the responsibility for the health and safety on a job
every employee has to take responsibility of health and safety
which legislation applies specifically to the building services industry?
construction (design and management) Regulations
who is responsible for ensuring that risk assessment are carried out
employers
what’s the legal status of approved codes of practice
used as reference in court
Key piece of health and safety legislation in the UK
Health and safety at work act 1974
The control of substances hazardous to health
coshh
what does riddor stand for
Reporting of injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences
who enforces the building regulation
health and safety executive
what does puwer stand for
provision and use of work equipment regulations
What is the first step in a risk assessment process?
Hazard Identification
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What should be done after using a fire extinguisher even if you have used it for just a little while?
Immediately recharge or replace it
How frequently should fire drills be conducted at work?
At least once every year
Which one among these is an important element of fall protection?
Harness and lanyard
What is the most important reason why all accidents should be
investigated and recorded?
Prevent similar accidents in the future
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer must
Safeguard the safety and health of all employees
Who has responsibility for health and safety at your workplace?
Everyone at your place of work no matter who employs them
What is a hazard?
Anything with the potential to cause harm
How many main types of fire extinguisher are there?
4
What will blue, circular signs with white pictograms typically indicate?
That wearing a certain type of PPE in the area is mandatory
What will triangular, yellow signs with black pictograms typically
indicate
That there is a hazard nearby and caution should be taken/you should not
proceed
