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Define Risk |
A measure of the likelihood that the harm from a particular hazard will occur, taking into account the possible severity of the harm what |
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Define hazard |
Something with the potential to cause harm |
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Define Operational Risk assessment |
The continuous assessment and control of risk in the rapidly changing circumstances of an operational incident |
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The discovery of a defect or hazard must be reported to the OIC. If the defect presents an immediate danger what two additional actions should be taken. |
All staff in the vicinity should be informed
If necessary a firefighter should remain with the hazard to prevent an accident |
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The risk management process involves identifying hazards and assessing the risk, which two further steps would be taken |
Eliminate the risk all together
Introduce control measures to reduce the risk |
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Name the 2 pieces of legislation that ensures the health and safety of employees in the fire station. |
The health and safety at work act 1974 The management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 |
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Who just you report a defect or hazard to, if you discover one at a fire station? |
Officer in charge |
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The safe person concept can be defined as being |
The right person doing the right job with the right tools at the right time |
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Name the place where you will find copies of the health and safety articles and other health and safety bulletins and policies |
Hotwire Health and safety notice board |
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What are the 5 steps of dynamic risk assessment at an operational incident |
1. Evaluation of the situation, task and persons at risk. 2. Select safe systems of work 3. Assess the chosen systems of work 4 Introduce additional control measures 5 Re-assess system of work and additional control measures |
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The safe person concept includes areas of personal responsibility for every operational firefighter They must be ? |
Competent to perform tasks assigned Adaptable to changing circumstances Able to recognise their own abilities and limitations Vigilant for their own safety, and that of colleagues and others. An effective member of the team Self- disciplined to work with accepted systems of work |
