Lessons 01-10 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Consequence Categories of poor health and safety
(5)
- Financial: compensation claims, fines, repairs
- Emotional: stress, guilt, grief
- Reputation: bad publicity, loss of reputation
- Employee: reduced staff morale, reduced staff productivity, physical injuries
- Social: loss of independence, reduced social activity, prison time
Consequences of Non-Compliance
(3)
- Prosecution, imprisonment, fines
- Legal fees
- Accidents
- Disablement
- Death
- Loss of income
Employers’ Responsibilities
(3)
- Adequately maintaining equipment and other systems to ensure their safety.
- Provide training and information on how to carry out work processes safely.
- Provide a safe place to work and working environment.
- Develop a health and safety policy.
- Undertake risk assessments.
Employees’ Responsibility
(3)
- Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety.
- Co-operating with their employer and following instructions.
- Not putting others in danger.
- Report any hazards, illnesses or injuries.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Definition
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health.
Examples of substances hazardous to health
(3)
- Chemicals
- Products containing chemicals
- Fumes
- Dusts
- Vapors
- Mists
RIDDOR
Definition
RIDDOR is a law in the United Kingdom that requires certain work-related incidents to be reported and recorded.
Dangerous Occurance
Definition
A near miss at work
Within how many days should injuries be reported to RIDDOR?
- 10-day reporting: This applies to most reportable incidents, including dangerous occurrences, specified injuries to workers, and incidents requiring hospital treatment for non-workers.
- 15-day reporting: This applies specifically to injuries to workers that result in the person being incapacitated for more than seven consecutive days.
Risk Assessment
Definition & Explanation
- A risk assessment is a careful examination of what in your work could cause harm to people.
- It allows you to weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm.
How many employees do you have to have to be required to write a risk assessment down?
5 or more
Steps to a risk assessment
(5)
- Identify hazards
- Assess the risks
- Control the risks
- Record your findings
- Review the controls
Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (ZLA)
Definition
Primary legislation in the UK that governs the licensing and regulation of zoos.
What do zoos have to do under the Zoo Licensing Act?
(7)
- Animal care: Provide a high standard of care for the animals, including their physical and mental health, feeding, and environmental enrichment
- Education: Help educate the public about biodiversity
- Environment: Keep animals in an environment that’s suitable for their species
- Escape prevention: Take steps to prevent animals from escaping
- Pest control: Keep pests and vermin out of the zoo
- Records: Keep records of the zoo’s collection and make them available for inspection
- Conservation: Implement conservation measures
Venomous vs Poisonous
“Venomous” refers to animals that inject a toxin, typically through a bite or sting, while “poisonous” refers to animals that release a toxin that must be ingested or absorbed to be harmful.
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Definition
- Refer to dogs that pose a significant threat to public safety due to their aggressive tendencies.
- Introduced in response to a series of high-profile dog attacks.
Hierachy of Control Measures
(6)
- PPE/RPE
- Administration
- Engineering Controls
- Isolation
- Reduction/Substitution
- Elimination
Least to most effective
