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100 Cards in this Set
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Name this sign |
Irritant |
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Name this sign |
Irritant |
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Breathing in asbestos can lead to which diseases? |
Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) |
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What colour is a Water Fire Extinguisher? |
Red |
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What colour is a Foam Fire Extinguisher? |
Cream |
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What colour is a Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher? |
Blue |
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What colour is a Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher? |
Black |
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What are the main Occupational Risk Categories? |
Electricity |
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What is the general acceptable weight to lift at elbow height? |
20 kg - Male |
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The 'Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 cover what? |
Display Screens |
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Pressurized Oxygen is dangerous in contact with what materials? |
Oil |
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What materials shouldn't be used with acetylene and why? |
Copper |
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What compressed gas should not be 'snifted' and why? |
Hydrogen - it forms explosive compounds in the air |
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Fumes produced when welding are particularly harmful when the parent metal contains what? |
Zinc |
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How should compressed gas cylinders be safely stored? |
In a well ventilated flame-proof room |
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In 'The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992' what measures deal with risks from manual handling? |
Avoid hazardous manual handling when reasonably practicable |
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How far can Arc sparks travel? |
Approximately 6m |
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How can the risk of electric shock be reduced when Arc Welding? |
Don't weld in damp conditions |
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What can occur when degreasing agents are heated? |
Phosgene Gas (Mustard Gas) |
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How can the risk of electric shock be reduced when arc welding? |
Never weld in damp conditions |
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How often should you formerly review a Risk Assessment? |
1/Year |
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What are the 4 categories to assess when manual handling? |
Load |
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What are the 4 groups of safety signs? |
Warning |
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What angle and distance from a wall should a ladder be erected at? |
75º |
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What are the Hazards associated with MAGS Welding? |
Compressed Gas Cylinders |
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'The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992' cover what? |
Ventilation |
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What precautions should be taken when brazing or welding vessels that contained flammable materials? |
Cleaned/purged by Boiling Out or Steaming Out |
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'The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998' require what? |
That machinery must be: |
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'The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992' require what? |
That employers: |
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What are the '5 Steps to Risk Assessment'? |
1. Identify the Hazards |
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What does 'CHIPS' stand for? |
Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply |
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What is the procedure for CPR on adults? |
Place your hands on the centre of the person's chest and, with the heel of your hand, press down by 5–6cm at a steady rate, slightly faster than one compression a second. |
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What are the actions when dealing with a casualty? |
Danger - Check for any further dager and make the area safe |
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What is the order of priorities when dealing with a casualty? |
1. Getting oxygen into the bloodstream |
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Name the different categories of Fires |
A - Organic Solids |
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What is the maximum height for mobile towers? |
12m |
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By what methods can heat move for place to place? |
Conduction - Most efficient, through solid material |
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What compressed gas should never be 'snifted' and why? |
Hydrogen - it forms explosive compounds in the air |
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Oxygen is dangerous in contact with which materials? |
Oil |
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What materials can't be used with Acetylene and why? |
Copper |
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What results from compressed Oxygen being used too quickly? |
A rapid drop of pressure and temperature in the cylinder |
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What are the two components of a Flashback Arrestor? |
Flame Front - filters/extinguishes the flame |
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What are the colour codings for gas hoses? |
Red - Fuel Gases (except LPG) |
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On a Mobile Tower what is the minimum height for Guard Rails? |
910mm |
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On a Mobile Tower what is the minimum height for Toe Boards? |
150mm |
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On a Mobile Tower what is the maximum gap between Guard Rails |
470mm |
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What is RPE? |
Respiratory Protective Equipment |
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'The Lifting Operations And Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998' require hat lifting equipment are what? |
Strong and stable enough |
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How is noise measured? |
Decibels - dB |
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At what levels of noise must specific action be taken? |
First action level: |
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Describe the 3 ladder classes |
Class 1 - Industrial, Max Load 175kg, Colour Coded Blue |
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'The Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999' require employers to do what? |
Carry out Risk Assessments |
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What are the maximum penalties for brach of health & Safety regulations? |
Lower Court - £20,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment |
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What are the dangers associated with welding in confined spaces? |
Asphyxia - suffocation through lack of oxygen |
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'The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995' (RIDDOR) cover what? |
The requirement for employers to notify certain occupational injuries, diseases and dangerous events Over 3 day injuries to be logged |
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Which formula is used to determine what actions to take if there's an accident |
Likelihood x Severity |
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'The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981' cover what? |
An employer's duties, including the self-employed, regarding the arrangements and requirements of First Aid |
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What should be the maximum height of a mobile tower's working platform? |
Outside - 3 x the shortest base dimension |
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'The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999' require employees to do what? |
Work safely and in accordance with training |
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What is the main body of Health & Safety legislation and what is it for? |
'Health and Safety at Work Act 1974' |
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What are the main hazards when using Electricity in the working environment? |
Electric Shock and Burns - through contact with live parts , normal (240v AC) current can kill |
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What Legislations are most relevant to the Engineering Industry? |
'Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981' |
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'The Noise at Work Regulations 2005' require employers to do what? |
Assess the risk to your employees through noise |
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What does 'COSHH' stand for and what is it for? |
'Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002' |
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The 'Electricity at Work Regulations 1989' advises to reduce risk by what measures? |
Ensure the electrical installation is safe |
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What are the three requirements for a fire to start |
Fuel (combustible substance) |
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What is the process for treating burns? |
Stop the burning process |
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What level is a lethal electrical current? |
50 mA (milliamps) |
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When should you consider using a Fire extinguisher? |
Only when the fire is very small or where it blocking your exit |
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When storing gas cylinders, what should the temperature not exceed? |
52 degrees C |
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What information that should be provided in a Hot Permit To Work? |
Who should retain copies (Worker and Employer)
Description of work to be carried out
Location of job
Date(s) the permit is valid
Who will be carrying out the work
Who will at as Fire-watcher
List of particular hazards
List of precautions to be taken
Details of safety procedures
Signatures of worker and Employer/Supervisor |
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What is a Class 1 electrical appliance? |
Uninsulated but earthed equipment such as electric heaters and kettles
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What is a Class 2 electrical appliance? |
Insulated equipment that are not earthed such as angle grinders and drills
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What are the typical issues addressed with a PAT test? |
Correct plug voltage
Equipment, flex and plug undamaged
Equipment earthed safely (passes Earth Continuity Test)
Equipment is insulated safely (Insulation Test)
Equipment works safely |
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How often should PAT tests be carried out? |
Depends on the environment
Most equipment should be visually checked weekly or before each use
Actual testing will be carried out less often. A building site, which is a very hazardous place, would test equipment every 3 months, while an office would test every 1-4 years.
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What does CHIP stand for? |
Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging |
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What does ACOP stand for? |
Approved Code of Practice |
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What Regulations should be referred to before starting on site projects? |
CDM 2007
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 |
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What kind of hand tools should be used when working in a flammable environment? |
Beryllium Bronze anti-sparking tools |
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Describe a Prohibition sign |
Sign prohibiting behaviour likely to increase or cause danger Round in shape Black pictogram on white background Red edging and diagonal line |
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Describe a Warning sign |
Sign giving warning of hazard or danger Triangular in shape Black edging and pictogram on yellow background |
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Describe a Mandatory sign |
Sign prescribing specific behaviour Round in shape White pictogram on blue background |
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Describe an Information sign |
Sign giving safety information Rectangular or square shape White pictogram on green background |
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Describe a Fire sign |
Sign giving fire safety information Rectangular or square shape White pictogram on red background |
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What does MEL stand for? |
Maximum Exposure Limit The maximum concentration of airborne substance to which people may be exposed to |
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What does OES stand for? |
Occupational Exposure Standard The safe amount of airborne substance which people may be exposed to |
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What does TWA stand for? |
Time Weighted Average The amount of substance to which people may be exposed to over prolonged exposure of 8 hours |
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What does STELS stand for? |
Short Term Exposure Limits Exposure limits that should never exceed 15 minutes |
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What does WELS stand for? |
Workplace Exposure Limits The maximum amount of substance which people may be exposed to |
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What is E40? |
A list of hazardous substances which have WELS assigned to them |
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What does REACH stand for? |
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals A EU Regulation similar to COSHH, but more specific to chemicals |
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What does UKAS stand for? |
United Kingdom Accreditation Service An organisation that assesses the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. |
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What does CLP stand for? |
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals International Regulation that has replaced CHIPS |
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What is Hazchem? |
A warning plate system for vehicles transporting hazardous materials |
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What does BA stand for? |
Breathing Apparatus |
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What does EAC stand for? |
Emergency Action Code A 3 letter code used when transporting hazardous materials Specifies what actions the Fire Brigade should take if there's an accident Displayed on a hazchem plate in top left corner |
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What is the Safe Working Limit for Blue colour coded slings? |
1 tonne |
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What is the Safe Working Limit for Green colour coded slings? |
2 tonnes |
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What is the Safe Working Limit for Yellow colour coded slings? |
3 tonnes |
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What is the Safe Working Limit for Orange colour coded slings? |
4 tonnes |