Lessons 10-20 Flashcards
(38 cards)
Safe lifting steps
(8)
- Assess the area and the load
- Adopt a stable position
- Bend the knees
- Back straight
- Firm grip
- Arms in line with the trunk
- Weight close to the centre of gravity
- Use your feet to change direction
Regulation to do with lifting
Name
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1988
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1988
Define & Explain
- To ensure that lifting operations are properly planned, supervised and carried out in a safe manner.
- LOLER applies to companies and people who own, operate, or control lifting equipment.
- LOLER requires employers to provide adequate training and supervision to employees involved in lifting operations.
Regulations to do with work equipment
(2) Name
- Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1988
- Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Define & Explain
- Ensure that work equipment is safe for use, prevent or control risks to people’s health and safety from work equipment.
- PUWER places duties on people and companies that own, operate, or control work equipment.
Regulation to do with electrical waste
Name
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Regulations
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Regulations
Define & Explain
- Set up to reduce the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) incinerated or sent to landfill sites.
- All electrical waste contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment.
- Producers and distributors must ensure that waste is treated correctly and meet recycling targets.
Regulation to do with electricity
Name
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Define & Explain
- To prevent injury or death from electricity in the workplace.
- This can include electric shocks or burns, electric arching and fires or explosions started or caused by electricity.
Regulation to do with waste
Name
Control of Waste Regulations 1991
Control of Waste Regulations 1991
Define & Explain
Ensure the proper management of waste to protect the environment and public health.
Regulation to do with smoke
Name
Smoke Free Regulations
Smoke Free Regulations
Define & Explain
Introduced to protect individuals from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke in public places and workplaces.
What are important features of zoo design in relation to safety?
(3)
- Strong, high walls
- Inner and outer perimeter
- Support free movement within
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
A written document that outlines how to respond to emergencies in a workplace.
Evacuation Plan
An evacuation plan is a set of arrangements for moving people to safety.
Containment
The practice of using barriers to limit contact between people and hazardous agents.
Zoonotic Disease
An infectious disease that spreads between animals and humans.
Notifiable Disease
An infectious disease that must be reported to the government authorities by law.
Benefits of an emergency evacuation plan
(3)
- Staff know their roles
- The situation can be handled quickly and effectively
- The situation is less likely to escalate
- Minimise harm and injury
- Avoid legal consequences
- Preserve reputation
- Boost staff morale
Procedures to follow in an emergency (e.g. at a zoo)
(5)
- Initial assessment: Evaluate the situation quickly, identifying immediate risks
- Communication plan: Notify others as needed (e.g. staff, emergency services)
- Containment and control: E.g. secure animals, isolate area
- Evacuation plans
- Documentation and follow up
Pathogens
Pathogens are microorganisms that have the potential to cause infectious diseases.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity are procedures or measures designed to protect the population against harmful biological substances.
Ingestion
Consuming contaminated food or water that causes illness.