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Name this sign

What kind of sign is it?

Name this sign

What kind of sign is it?

Irritant

It is a COSHH label

Name this sign

What kind of sign is it?

Name this sign

What kind of sign is it?

Irritant

It is a Warning sign

Breathing in asbestos can lead to which diseases?

Breathing in asbestos can lead to which diseases?

Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs)
Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma (stomach cancer)

What colour is a Water Fire Extinguisher?

What fires should it be used for?

Red

Used for - Organic Solids

What colour is a Foam Fire Extinguisher?

What fires should it be used for?

Cream

Used for - Organic Solids
Flammable Liquids
Cooking Oils & Fat

What colour is a Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher?

What fires should it be used for?

Blue

Used for - Organic Solids
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Gases
Electrical Equipment

What colour is a Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher?

What fires should it be used for?

Black

Used for - Flammable Liquids
Electrical Equipment
Cooking Oils & Fat

What are the main Occupational Risk Categories?

Electricity
Fire
Mechanical Handling
Slips, Trips & Falls
Storage of Materials

What is the general acceptable weight to lift at elbow height?

20 kg - Male
13 kg - Female

20 kg - Male
13 kg - Female

The 'Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 cover what?

Display Screens
Keyboards
Mouse
Software
Furniture
Environment
Possible entitlement to an eye test
The need to take regular breaks
Any other problems when working

Pressurized Oxygen is dangerous in contact with what materials?

Oil
Grease
Tarry Substances
Common Solvents
Many Plastics

What materials shouldn't be used with acetylene and why?

Copper
Copper alloys containing more than 70% copper
Silver
Silver alloys containing moe than 43% silver

They can produce explosive compounds such as Copper acetylide

What compressed gas should not be 'snifted' and why?

Hydrogen - it forms explosive compounds in the air

Fumes produced when welding are particularly harmful when the parent metal contains what?

Fumes produced when welding are particularly harmful when the parent metal contains what?

Zinc
Cadmium
Chromium
Lead

How should compressed gas cylinders be safely stored?

In a well ventilated flame-proof room
Protected from the weather
Away from sources of heat
Away from grease or oil
Away from high current electrical equipment
Secured in an upright position
Oxygen separate from combustible gases - 3m apart or divided by a fire wall at least 22cm thick (30 mins barrier)
LPG separate from any other compressed gas cylinders
Full and empty cylinders apart
Not with other products, particularly oil, paint or corrosive liquids and chemicals.

In 'The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992' what measures deal with risks from manual handling?

Avoid hazardous manual handling when reasonably practicable
Assess any hazardous manual handling that cannot be avoided
Reduce the risk of injury so far as reasonably practicable

How far can Arc sparks travel?

How far can Arc sparks travel?

Approximately 6m

How can the risk of electric shock be reduced when Arc Welding?

Don't weld in damp conditions
Don't use air cushioned soles
Wear dry clothes and gauntlets
Stand on insulated material or duckboards
Keep the power source free of dust
Uncoil leads which can overheat
Never pass current through electrical equipment
Never pass current through unknown pipes/containers
Turn off power when changing electrodes
Turn off power when not in use
Place welding torch in an insulated holder

What can occur when degreasing agents are heated?

Phosgene Gas (Mustard Gas)

How can the risk of electric shock be reduced when arc welding?

Never weld in damp conditions
Never use air cushioned soles
Wear dry clothes and gauntlets
Stand on insulation material or duckboards
Clean dust from the power source
Uncoil leads which can overheat
Never pass current through electrical equipment
Never pass current through unknown pipes/containers
Turn off power when changing electrodes
Turn off power when not in use
Place welding torch in an insulated holder

How often should you formerly review a Risk Assessment?

1/Year

What are the 4 categories to assess when manual handling?

Load
Individual
Task
Environment

What are the 4 groups of safety signs?

Warning
Information
Mandatory
Prohibitive

What angle and distance from a wall should a ladder be erected at?

75º
1m out at the base for every 4m high

What are the Hazards associated with MAGS Welding?

Compressed Gas Cylinders
Electric Shock
Fire and Explosion
Hot Metal and Spatter
UV Radiation and Burns
Noise
Fumes

'The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992' cover what?

Ventilation
Heating
Lighting
Restrooms
Clothes Changing Facilities
Workstations
Drinking Water

What precautions should be taken when brazing or welding vessels that contained flammable materials?

Cleaned/purged by Boiling Out or Steaming Out
Amount of time dependant on size of vessel and the material it contained
Minimum of 30 mins
After purging testing must be carried out and a certificate issued before work starts

'The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998' require what?

That machinery must be:
Suitable - for purpose and conditions of use
Inspected - to ensure continued safety
Maintained - in a safe condition
Used Correctly - by competent/trained people

'The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992' require what?

That employers:
Assess the need for PPE
Provide the correct PPE free of charge to employees
Provide training in the use of PPE
Ensure PPE is in good condition and stored appropriately

That Employees:
Use the PPE and training provided

What are the '5 Steps to Risk Assessment'?

1. Identify the Hazards
2. Decide who might be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the Risk and decide on precautions
4. Record your findings and implement them
5. Review your assessment and update if necessary

What does 'CHIPS' stand for?

Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply

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.
After every 30 chest compressions, give two breaths.
Tilt the casualty's head gently and lift the chin up with two fingers. Pinch the person’s nose. Seal your mouth over their mouth and blow steadily and firmly into their mouth. Check that their chest rises. Give two rescue breaths, each over one second.
Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths until they begin to recover or emergency help arrives.

What are the actions when dealing with a casualty?

Danger - Check for any further dager and make the area safe
Response - Shout or gently shake, shout for help if non
Airway - Check airway is open, tilt head back and lift chin
Breathing - spend at least 10 seconds checking for breathing (look, listen & feel). If not, call 999 and begin resuscitation. if so move to...
Bleeding - Check for bleeding, injuries and clues
Recovery - Place in recovery position if unconscious but breathing, with no other life threatening conditions

What is the order of priorities when dealing with a casualty?

1. Getting oxygen into the bloodstream
2. Ensuring blood circulation
3. Preventing blood loss

Name the different categories of Fires

A - Organic Solids
B - Flammable Liquids (& Liquefiable Solids)
C - Flammable Gases
D - Metal
E - Electrical Equipment
F - Cooking Fats & Oils

What is the maximum height for mobile towers?

At what height should they be secured?

12m

9m

By what methods can heat move for place to place?

Conduction - Most efficient, through solid material

Convection - Less efficient, through gas or liquid

Radiation - Pulses of energy that travel through space, no gas or liquid molecules required

What compressed gas should never be 'snifted' and why?

Hydrogen - it forms explosive compounds in the air

Oxygen is dangerous in contact with which materials?

Oil
Greases
Tarry Substances
Common Solvents
Many Plastics

What materials can't be used with Acetylene and why?

Copper
Alloys containing more than 70% Copper

Silver
Alloys containing more than 43% Silver

They can produce explosive compounds such as Copper Acetylide or Silver Acetylide

What results from compressed Oxygen being used too quickly?

A rapid drop of pressure and temperature in the cylinder
Cylinder valve may freeze

When a high rate of consumption is needed, manifold multiple cylinders

What are the two components of a Flashback Arrestor?

Flame Front - filters/extinguishes the flame

Pressure Valve - cuts off the gas supply

What are the colour codings for gas hoses?

Red - Fuel Gases (except LPG)

Blue - Oxygen

Black - Inert and Non-Combustible Gases

Orange - LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas)

On a Mobile Tower what is the minimum height for Guard Rails?

910mm

On a Mobile Tower what is the minimum height for Toe Boards?

150mm

On a Mobile Tower what is the maximum gap between Guard Rails

470mm

What is RPE?

Respiratory Protective Equipment

Dust Masks, Respirators etc.

'The Lifting Operations And Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998' require hat lifting equipment are what?

Strong and stable enough
Marked to indicate working loads
Positioned and installed to minimise risks
Used safely by competent people
Regularly inspected

How is noise measured?

Decibels - dB

'A' Weighting - dB(A) for average noise levels
'C' Weighting - dB(C) for peak, impact or explosive noises

At what levels of noise must specific action be taken?

First action level:
Daily or weekly exposure of 80dB
Peak sound pressure of 135dB

Second action level:
Daily or weekly exposure of 85dB
Peak sound pressure of 137dB

Must not be exceeded:
Daily or weekly exposure of 87dB
Peak sound pressure of 140dB

Describe the 3 ladder classes

Class 1 - Industrial, Max Load 175kg, Colour Coded Blue

Class EN 131 - Commercial, Max Load 150kg, Colour Coded Green or Yellow

Class 3 - Domestic, Max Load 125kg, Colour Coded Red

'The Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999' require employers to do what?

Carry out Risk Assessments
Implement necessary measures
Appoint competent people
Arrange for appropriate information and training

What are the maximum penalties for brach of health & Safety regulations?

Lower Court - £20,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment

Higher Court - Unlimited fine and/or 2 years imprisonment

What are the dangers associated with welding in confined spaces?

Asphyxia - suffocation through lack of oxygen

Electric Shock - using electrical machinery in a metal vessel

Toxic Poisoning - from build up of vapours

Explosions - build up of oxygen and/or gas

'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

Notification and reporting of death

Over seven day injuries to be reported




Over 3 day injuries to be logged

Reporting of a gas incident

Which formula is used to determine what actions to take if there's an accident

Likelihood x Severity

'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

The number of First Aid personnel to be available at all times

The provision of First Aid equipment/facilities

The content of a First Aid course at work

The record of First Aid provision

What should be the maximum height of a mobile tower's working platform?

Outside - 3 x the shortest base dimension

Inside (and on a level surface) - 3.5 x the shortest base dimension

'The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999' require employees to do what?

Work safely and in accordance with training

Inform their employer and fellow employees of any persons or situations that are unsafe

What is the main body of Health & Safety legislation and what is it for?

'Health and Safety at Work Act 1974'

All employers, including the self-employed, have a duty of care to protect and ensure the health and safety of themselves and others effected by what they do

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

Faults which can cause fire

Fire or explosion where electricity could be the source of ignition in a potentially flammable or explosive atmosphere

What Legislations are most relevant to the Engineering Industry?

'Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981'

'Noise at Work regulations 1989'

'Electricity at Work Regulations 1989'

'Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regs 1992'

'Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regs 1992'

'Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regs 1992'

'Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992'

'Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences regulations 1995'

'Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs 1998'

'Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regs 1998'

'Management of H & S at Work Regulations 1999'

'Management of H & S at Work Regulations 1999'

'Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002'

'The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005'

'The Noise at Work Regulations 2005' require employers to do what?

Assess the risk to your employees through noise

Take action to reduce noise exposure and risks

Provide your employees with hearing protection if you cannot reduce noise through other methods

Ensure legal limits on noise exposure are not exceeded

Provide employees with information, instruction and training

Carry out health surveillance where there is a risk to health

What does 'COSHH' stand for and what is it for?

'Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002'

The regulations require employers to assess the risk from hazardous substances that could include:
Dusty or fume laden air
Metalworking Fluids
Vegetation
Wet Working
Benzene from Crude Oil
Chemicals

To take appropriate precautions for such substances

The 'Electricity at Work Regulations 1989' advises to reduce risk by what measures?

Ensure the electrical installation is safe

Provide safe and suitable equipment

Reduce the voltage

Provide a Safety device (RCD)

Carry out preventative maintenance (PAT)

Work Safely

What are the three requirements for a fire to start

Fuel (combustible substance)
Oxygen (air)
Heat (spark, friction, match)

Fuel (combustible substance)
Oxygen (air)
Heat (spark, friction, match)

What is the process for treating burns?

Stop the burning process

Remove clothing/jewellery near the burnt area (unless stuck)

Cool with cool or lukewarm water

Keep person warm

Cover with cling film layer or clean/new plasric bag

Treat pain with Ibuprofen or Paracetamol (never Asprin for children under 16 yrs)

Decide if hospital is required

What level is a lethal electrical current?

50 mA (milliamps)

When should you consider using a Fire extinguisher?

Only when the fire is very small or where it blocking your exit

When storing gas cylinders, what should the temperature not exceed?

52 degrees C

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

What is a Class 1 electrical appliance?

Uninsulated but earthed equipment such as electric heaters and kettles


What is a Class 2 electrical appliance?

Insulated equipment that are not earthed such as angle grinders and drills


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

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.


What does CHIP stand for?

Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging

What does ACOP stand for?

Approved Code of Practice

What Regulations should be referred to before starting on site projects?

CDM 2007



The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007

What kind of hand tools should be used when working in a flammable environment?


 
Beryllium Bronze anti-sparking tools


Beryllium Bronze anti-sparking tools

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

Describe a Warning sign

Sign giving warning of hazard or danger




Triangular in shape




Black edging and pictogram on yellow background

Describe a Mandatory sign

Sign prescribing specific behaviour




Round in shape




White pictogram on blue background

Describe an Information sign

Sign giving safety information




Rectangular or square shape




White pictogram on green background

Describe a Fire sign

Sign giving fire safety information




Rectangular or square shape




White pictogram on red background

What does MEL stand for?

Maximum Exposure Limit




The maximum concentration of airborne substance to which people may be exposed to

What does OES stand for?

Occupational Exposure Standard




The safe amount of airborne substance which people may be exposed to

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

What does STELS stand for?

Short Term Exposure Limits




Exposure limits that should never exceed 15 minutes

What does WELS stand for?

Workplace Exposure Limits




The maximum amount of substance which people may be exposed to

What is E40?

A list of hazardous substances which have WELS assigned to them

What does REACH stand for?

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals




A EU Regulation similar to COSHH, but more specific to chemicals

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.

What does CLP stand for?

Classification and Labelling of Chemicals




International Regulation that has replaced CHIPS

What is Hazchem?

A warning plate system for vehicles transporting hazardous materials

What does BA stand for?

Breathing Apparatus

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





What is the Safe Working Limit for Blue colour coded slings?

1 tonne

What is the Safe Working Limit for Green colour coded slings?

2 tonnes



What is the Safe Working Limit for Yellow colour coded slings?

3 tonnes

What is the Safe Working Limit for Orange colour coded slings?

4 tonnes