M Safety

Question 1

What does COSHH stand for?

Answer 1

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 2

What does PUWER stand for?

Answer 2

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

Question 3

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Answer 3

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Question 4

What does LOLER stand for?

Answer 4

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

Question 5

What is the primary duty of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Answer 5

Provide healthy and safe work environments

Question 6

What are three responsibilities of employers under HASAWA?

Answer 6

• Provide appropriate training to employees
• Maintain safe plant, machinery, equipment and appliances
• Create a written health and safety policy

Question 7

What is PPE?

Answer 7

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 8

What are the requirements for PPE before use?

Answer 8

• Properly assessed for suitability
• Maintained and stored correctly
• Instructions provided on correct use
• Used/worn correctly by employees

Question 9

What does PUWER require regarding work equipment?

Answer 9

• Suitable for intended use
• Maintained in a safe condition
• Used by trained employees
• Accompanied by safety measures

Question 10

List four types of substances included under COSHH.

Answer 10

• Substances used directly in work activities
• Substances generated from work activities
• Naturally occurring substances
• Biological agents

Question 11

What is a COSHH Data Log?

Answer 11

A written assessment of hazardous substances and measures to reduce exposure

Question 12

What is included in a Hazard Data Sheet? Name three items.

Answer 12

• Identification of the substance
• Hazard identification
• First Aid measures

Question 13

What is required of lifting equipment under LOLER?

Answer 13

• Must be strong and stable
• Marked with Safe Working Load (SWL)
• Positioned to minimize risks
• Examined by competent people

Question 14

What are examples of lifting equipment covered by LOLER?

Answer 14

• Cranes
• Forklifts
• Hoists
• Slings

Question 15

What should be done before entering a machinery space?

Answer 15

• Inform person in charge
• Use ‘Man-below’ tally
• Select appropriate PPE
• Check COSHH data sheets

Question 16

Define a confined space.

Answer 16

An enclosed compartment or space that has remained shut and unventilated for more than 24 hours

Question 17

What must be done before accessing a confined space?

Answer 17

• Space must be ‘cool’
• Force ventilated for 24 hours minimum
• Atmosphere tested safe
• Gas Free Certificate issued before entry

Question 18

What PPE is required for confined spaces?

Answer 18

• Overalls
• Boots
• Barrier cream/gloves
• Paper coveralls for dirty tanks

Question 19

What are precautions for confined spaces?

Answer 19

• No smoking
• Safety sentry posted
• Continuous atmosphere monitoring
• Personnel must be medically fit

Question 20

What is considered ‘Hot Work’?

Answer 20

Includes all welding, brazing, gas burning, use of blow lamps, and grinding

Question 21

What is required before any hot work takes place?

Answer 21

A permit to work

Question 22

Who must sign the Hot Work Permit?

Answer 22

• Operator
• Sentry
• OOW/OOD
• DMESR
• DWESR

Question 23

What PPE is required for lagging work?

Answer 23

• Green Nylon Overalls
• Skull Cap
• Respirator
• Boots
• Gloves
• Goggles

Question 24

What is a DUST FREE CERTIFICATE?

Answer 24

Must be issued before re-entry to a compartment after lagging work

Question 25

What is SHIPHAZ?

Answer 25

Hazard State Board controlled by OOD/OOW

Question 26

Define 'Aloft' in the context of safety precautions.

Answer 26

Refers to funnels, masts, superstructure to which aerials are fitted, and submarine conning towers

Question 27

What precautions should be taken when working Aloft?

Answer 27

• Wear non slip footwear • Overalls, tucked in to boots • Remove loose items from pockets • Use and in-date safety harness and secured to a point above the person wearing it • Secure all tools and equipment with a lanyard, hammers to have wrist loops attached • Sentry to wear hard hat and high vis, and have communication with person aloft

Question 28

What must be done for divers down precautions?

Answer 28

* Apply shaft brake * Isolate steering gear * Lock stabilisers * Disable CPP *Any underwater discharge near divers to be isolated *All sonar equipment shut down *Cathodic protection switched off

Question 29

What are reportable injuries under RIDDOR?

Answer 29

• Fractures (not toes and fingers) • Amputation • Dislocation • Loss of Sight (permanent or temporary) • Burns to the eye or penetrating injury to the eye • Electric Shock • Any injury requiring hospitalisation for more than 24hrs • Acute illness, loss of consciousness arising from inhalation/ingestion or skin contact