Lecture

Question 1

what is a hazard ?

Answer 1

something with the potential to cause harm?

Question 2

what is risk?

Answer 2

the likelihood of harm occurring

Question 3

what is susceptibility ?

Answer 3

increased predisposition to disease

Question 4

what is included in a functional assessment of occupational health?

Answer 4

stamina 
mobility 
agility 
mood 
sensory 
treatments 
intellectual

Question 5

what is the act which controls occupational disease?

Answer 5

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 6

what are the 5 steps of risk assessment?

Answer 6

identify hazards 
who might be harmed 
evaluate risk and decide on precautions 
record findings 
review and update when necessary

Question 7

what are the 4 hierarchy of control measures?

Answer 7

substitution
engineering controls
administration control
personal protective equipment

Question 8

describe the control measure of substitution ?

Answer 8

replace with a less hazardous procedure/equipement

Question 9

describe the control measure of engineering controls ?

Answer 9

silencers
ventilation
isolations
enclosures

Question 10

describe the control measure of administration control ?

Answer 10

access controls
training
task rotation
maintenance of equipment