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51 Cards in this Set
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Health vital cow |
Ventilation Temperature Lighting Cleanliness Overcrowding Workstation |
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Inadequate lighting can have H&S implications |
Health/ Eye strain Headaches Poor posture Stress Safety/ Increase Slips trips and falls Increase likelihood of error
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Work concerned with lighting includes |
General workplaces Construction Work equipment DSE user Manual handling Fire risk assessments Confined spaces |
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Form of lighting |
General Localise |
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Lighting design considerations |
Tasks to be undertaken Equipment used Size and layout of workplace Availability of natural light Suitably of the number and type Glare Areas in shadow Need for and availability of localised lighting Maintenance of lighting Provision of adequate emergency lighting Flame proof Noise |
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Comfortable thermal environment |
Temp Humidity Airflow |
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Heat or cold |
Lead to impairment of health or extreme discomfort- preventative measures should be taken Workload and work station design Workers in cabins, command or driving Training to identify signs early Supply of PPE eg thermals Routine medical surveillance Rest Drinks hot or cold |
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Effects of high temps |
Dehydration Radiant heat burns Heat exhaustion Heat stroke Heat cateracts Fainting Heat cramps Fatigue Rash |
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Night temp controls |
Acclimatisation Fluids Work breaks in the shade Improved ventilation Work at night Suitable clothing Work in shade Health surveillance |
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I I T S |
Information, training instruction & supervision |
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Effects of cold |
Fatigue Shivering Loss of hand dexterity Cold burns Frost bite Hypothermia |
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Cold control measures |
PPE warm clothes Reduce exposure Breaks Hot drinks Monitor others Pre employ screens Health surveillance Information instruction training supervision |
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Violence at work |
Person is abused threatened or assaulted at work Sting link between drugs and alcohol |
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Violence at work |
Person is abused threatened or assaulted at work Sting link between drugs and alcohol |
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Hierarchy |
Eliminate Reduce Substitute Isolate Controls PPE Disapline |
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Issues associated with drugs and alcohol |
Complaints Damage to org reputation Stress and low morale Workplace bullying Theft by employees Health problems |
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Slips trips and falls typical causes |
Poor housekeeping Cables Floor condition Changes in level Slippery floors Unsuitable footwear Rugs and Matt’s Rubbish First snow and ice |
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Controls for slips, trips and falls |
Housekeeping Warning signs Suitable footwear Non slip floor Spillage control Workplace design Marking changes in level Handrails Cable management Prevent blockage of routes Procedures for filling and drawing machinery |
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Poor housekeeping contributes to... |
Fire Blocked exits Exposure to HAZNO Vermin Falling objects Poor storage leading to WRULDS Increase Stress Decrease morale Increase absenteeism Crowded and unsafe work practices |
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Construction concerns |
Building Maintenance Renovation Demolition |
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Work at height |
Avoide Safe work platform Suspect equipment Fall arrest- collective-nets or PPE Ladders |
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Work at height |
Avoide Safe work platform Suspect equipment Fall arrest- collective-nets or PPE Ladders |
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Employers |
Avoid working at height- access and apply hierarchy |
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Work at height |
Avoide Safe work platform Suspect equipment Fall arrest- collective-nets or PPE Ladders |
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Employers |
Avoid working at height- access and apply hierarchy |
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Typical activities working at height |
Steel erection Fixing cladding &roofing Painting, decorating and cleaning Demolition and dismantling Scaffold errection Electrical installation and maintenance |
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Work at height |
Avoide Safe work platform Suspect equipment Fall arrest- collective-nets or PPE Ladders |
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Employers |
Avoid working at height- access and apply hierarchy |
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Typical activities working at height |
Steel erection Fixing cladding &roofing Painting, decorating and cleaning Demolition and dismantling Scaffold errection Electrical installation and maintenance |
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Issues when working above ground level |
Fragile roofs Deteriorating material Unprotected edges Unsafe access Weather Falling objects |
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Scaffolding |
Sole board Base plate plates Guard rails Transom Ties Access ladder Work platform Couplers Bracing Staff tag Leger Standard |
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Reasons why scaffolds collapse |
Not fit for purpose/ scope of work Incomplete/ incorrect errection Poor ground condition Incompatibility of components Interfence of the scaffold Un event or overloading of the scaffold Servers whether conditions Being stuck by passing vehicles |
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EQUIPMENT SUMRIC |
Suitable Used as per design Maintain Risk assessed information, instruction, training and supervision Conform to standards |
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Scaffold inspection |
Before first time use, Inspection every 7 days or earlier if Adverse weather Modification Alteration Any event likely to have affected stability |
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Typical contents of an inspection report |
Location Place What is being inspected Date and time Name of person requiring inspection Details of any dangers identified Name of person informed Name and position of person completing the report |
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Typical contents of an inspection report |
Location Place What is being inspected Date and time Name of person requiring inspection Details of any dangers identified Name of person informed Name and position of person completing the report |
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Scaffold 2 main types |
Prefab Rude and coupler |
Painting and routine maintenance |
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Mobile tower |
Maximum height to base ratio l-3 |
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Mobile tower scaffold |
Firm level ground Wheels locked facing outwards when in use Internal access and egress Working platform complete and in good condition Toe boards Guard rails Tower base to height ratio Tied to a structure |
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Roof work- hazards |
Falling from edges of roof Falling through roof Falling through roof lights |
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Precautions for roof work |
Safe access and egress Edge protection Work platform Crawl boards/roof ladders Fall arrest Competent staff /SSW |
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Suspended access equipment |
Consider SSW for suspended access equipment to include toe boards and guard rails Demarcation/ segregation work area below Emergency escape Consider lift operations |
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Cheacklist cleaning cradle |
Workers competent and authorised Current test cert for cradle Winches working correctly No damage to suspension lines Guard rail in position Toe boards and floor Standard Comms equipment Demarcation below Weather conditions acceptable
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Check Inspection Thorough exam |
Anyone Competent Specialist |
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Worker rope access |
2 ropes- working and back up fall arrest Each rope has a seperate anchor point Light tools attached - prevent falling objects or being weighted down Heavy tool independently suspended Two techs to active monitor Competent person Emergency rescue All equipment reg inspection and maintenance |
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Bosuns chair - controls Rigid seat suspended by rope |
Competent person Full body harness Fall arrest Hand over cert Inspection and examination of equipment Areas below demarcated S SW rising lowering Stop in bad weather Emergency procedures |
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Excavation hazards
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Person falling into hole Equipment falling into hole Hole falling into person Undermining adjacent structures Service strike Over head power lines Confined spaces Biological and chemical |
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Excavation hazards
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Person falling into hole Equipment falling into hole Hole falling into person Undermining adjacent structures Service strike Over head power lines Confined spaces Biological and chemical |
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Excavation precautions |
Barriers Covering the hole Filling hole Lighting Inspection Stop blocks and barriers |
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Escalation |
Guarded Lit Shoring Benching Bettering Trench dead box |
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Excavation requirements |
Inspection Competent person |
Start of everyday or shift Accident collapse Any event likely to affect stability |
