Power Point 9-11 (Reporting, PPE & Signs)

Question 1

Reporting - Employees, what are employees responsibilities with regards to safety on the work site?

Answer 1

Workers have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

Workers must cooperate with employers and co-workers to help everyone to meet their legal requirements.

Question 2

Reporting - Employer’s responsibilities

Answer 2

As an employer you must do whatever practical to maintain; Health, safety and welfare

Have duties to assess risks and carry out risk assessments P

rovide information regarding potential risks Consult employees on health and safety issues

Question 3

Reporting - what are the Client’s responsibilities with regards to health and safety on the worksite?

Answer 3

Ensure all aspects of work related health and safety aspects are clearly identified and communicated

Question 4

Reporting - What does a safety officer aim to do on a worksite and what can they do to support these aims?

Answer 4

A safety officers aim is to prevent accidents, injuries and work related illnesses in the work place. Create and implement health and safety procedures

Question 5

Reporting - Investigators / HSE Executive

What is an investigators role within the HSE

Answer 5

Investigate accidents or complaints from employees and the general public. Determine causes and share lessons learned.

Question 6

Reporting - what are a trade Union representatives responsibilities?

Answer 6

Contact employers and the HSE about something that has caused or could cause harm

Must be an appointed representative

Try to resolve using their powers under their regulations

Question 7

Reporting - Name some areas where a environmental health officer will typically investigate?

Answer 7

Responsible for investigating incidents that affect health for example - Pollution, Accidents, Noise, Toxic Contamination, Pest infestations, Waste Mangement, Food Poisoning

Question 8

Reporting - What responsibilities does an environmental health officer have?

Answer 8

Inspect businesses for health, safety food and hygiene standards

Follow up complaints - Food poisoning, pest infestations

Collect labratory samples

Enforce environmental health laws

investigate accidents at work

Question 9

P.P.E. - What is P.P.E. designed for in the workplace?

Answer 9

P.P.E is designed to protect against workplace hazards.

Question 10

What P.P.E does the HSE require employers to provide?

Answer 10

Gloves, Glasses - Eye protection, Respirators, Ear defenders, Protective clothing for hazardous substances such as lead Shelter for bad weather

Question 11

Safety Signs - What must happen if a hazard cannot be controlled?

Answer 11

A safety sign must be put in place highlighting the hazard

Question 12

Safety Signs - What must employers train their staff in with regards to safety signs?

Answer 12

Employers must ensure emloyees are trained in meaning of safety signs

Question 13

Safety Signs - What should employers do with safety routes and emergency equipment?

Answer 13

Safety routes and emergency equipment must be marked with a safety sign

Question 14

Safety Signs - What are the different types of safety signs?

Answer 14

Warning signs

Information signs

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Question 15

Name 3 examples of information signs

Answer 15

Fire exit First aid Evacuation assembly point

Question 16

Name 3 examples of mandatory signs

Answer 16

Safety helmets Ear protection Eye protection

Question 17

Name 3 examples of prohibition signs

Answer 17

No smoking Do not extinguish with water No unauthorized persons

Question 18

What does this hazardous substance sign mean?

Answer 18

Corrosive:

Chemicals that may destroy living tissue on contact.

Question 19

What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

Answer 19

Extremely flammable:

Chemicals that have an extremely low flash point and boiling point, and gases that catch fire in contact with air.

Question 20

What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

Answer 20

Harmful:

Chemicals that may cause damage to health.

Question 21

What is this hazardous susbtance sign and what does it mean?

Answer 21

Highly flammable:

Chemicals that may catch fire in contact with air, only need brief contact with an ignition source, have a very low flash point or evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water.

Question 22

What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

Answer 22

Irritant:

Chemicals that may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes

Question 23

What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

Answer 23

Oxidising:

Chemicals that react exothermically with other chemicals.

Question 24

What is this hazardous substance sign and what does it mean?

Answer 24

Toxic:

Chemicals that at low levels cause damage to health

Question 25

Name two types of hazards associated with the head and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 25

Hazard 1 - Impact falling objects Hazard 2 - impact flying objects PPE 1 - Hard had PPE 2 - Helmet with visor

Question 26

Name two types of hazards associated with the eyes and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 26

Hazard 1 - Chemical splash Hazard 2 - Metal swarf PPE 1 - safety goggles PPE 2 - Face shield

Question 27

Name two types of hazards associated with the ears and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 27

Hazard 1 - loud noises damaged hearing Hazard 2 - Cuts abrasions PPE 1 - Ear plugs PPE 2 - Ear defenders

Question 28

Name two types of hazards associated with the lungs and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 28

Hazard 1 - Dust inhalation Hazard 2 - Vapour inhalation PPE 1 - Respirator PPE 2 - Air fed helmet

Question 29

Name two types of hazards associated with the hands and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 29

Hazard 1 - Abrasion Hazard 2 - Chemicals PPE 1 - Gloves PPE 2 - Gauntlets

Question 30

Name two types of hazards associated with the feet and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 30

Hazard 1 - Falling objects Hazard 2 - Chemical splash PPE 1 - safety boots PPE 2 - Gaiters

Question 31

Name two types of hazards associated with the skin and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 31

Hazard 1 - Cuts and abrasions Hazard 2 - Adverse weather conditions PPE 1 - Overalls PPE 2 - Waterproofs

Question 32

Name two types of hazards associated with the Trunk and body and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 32

Hazard 1 - Contaminated dust Hazard 2 - Chemical splash PPE 1 - Paper suit PPE 2 - Apron

Question 33

Name two types of hazards associated with the whole body and two types of PPE to protect against these hazards

Answer 33

Hazard 1 - Contaminated dust Hazard 2 - Adverse weather conditions PPE 1 - Overalls PPE 2 - Waterproofs

Question 34

Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Prohibition sign

Answer 34

Shape - Circular Colour - Red border and cross bar, black symbol white backround Meaning - Shows what must not be done Example - No Smoking

Question 35

As a worker what should you do if you have specific queires regarding health and safety on the work site

Answer 35

As a worker, if you have specific queries or concerns relating to health and safety in your workplace, talk to your employer, manager/supervisor or a health and safety representative.

Question 36

Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Warning sign

Answer 36

Shape - Triangular Colour - Yellow Backround, black border & Symbol Meaning - Warns of hazard or danger Example - Caution, Risk of electric shock

Question 37

Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a hazard sign

Answer 37

Shape - Square Colour - Black symbol on an orange backround Meaning - Warns of substances hazardous or dangerous to health Example - Harmful

Question 38

Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a madatory sign

Answer 38

Shape - Circular Colour - White symbol on blue Backround - Meaning shows what must be done Example - Wear ear defenders

Question 39

Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of a Information sign

Answer 39

Shape - Square or oblong Colour - White symbols on green backround Meaning - Indicates or gives information of safety Provision example - First aid point

Question 40

Describe the shape, Colour, Meaning and provide and example of an information/fire sign

Answer 40

Shape - Square or oblong Colour - White symbols on Red backround Meaning - Indicates or gives information of fire fighting equipment or fire call points Example - Fire call point

Question 41

What is an F2508 form and how long does an employer have to submit it?

Answer 41

An F2508 form is a form employers are legally required to fill out and return to the HSE if a reportable accident happens. This must be completed within 7 days