Health and Safety Flashcards
Give 4 safety practices an employer should ensure in the work place
welfare facilities such as first aid are provided
PPE is provided
appropriate safety signage is provided
dangerous items and substances are used and stored safely
What is the Health and Safety Executive?
national independant watchdog for work related health, safety and illness
What do the HSE do?
help companies meet health and safety obligations
produce guidance documents and investigate accidents in the workplace
How should employers comply to COSHH regulations?
prevent, reduce or control workers’ exposure to substances that me be hazardous
Give 3 examples of hazardous substances
paints
fumes (e.g. from soldering)
airborne particles such as dust
What symbol will substances usually show that meets the classification labelling and packaging (CLP)?
hazard pictograms e.g. flammable gases
Give 3 general guidelines to keep people safe and free from harm
do no operate any machinery unless you have been trained in its use
work areas should be kept clean
walkways should be kept clear
Give an additional safety guideline that may be used in industry
job rotation to prevent RSI or injury caused by lapse in concentration
vehicles will be fitted with a flashing light
What is a risk assessment?
statutory process that considers what might cause harm to people and what reasonable steps might be taken to prevent that harm
Outline the risk assessment process
identify hazard
who is at potential harm
risk and control measure in place
review
Give 2 ways in which designers and manufacturers can ensure safety?
safety symbols
right for consumers to get their money back
What 3 parts is the consumer rights act split into?
1 - concerns consumer contracts for goods and services
2 - concerns unfair terms
3 - concerns other miscellaneous provisions such as letting agencies
Give 2 areas part 1 of the consumer rights acts covers
goods to be of satisfactory quality
goods to be fit for a particular purpose
Give 2 areas part 2 of the consumer rights acts covers
requirement for contract terms and notices to be fair for any goods or services
requirement for transparency of fees and services
What is the BSI?
works with industry and government to produce a set of standards to assure consumers that products are well produced and fit for purpose
