Health and Safety Executive

Chapters Acoustics Acoustics is the properties of a space and, how sound is transmitted into it. There are four areas of acoustical concern. The first area is sound isolation, it is unwanted sounds that leak in to the auditorium that affects the performance. These problems occur through doors, windows, walls, flooring, ceiling and ventilation ducts. The second area the interior room acoustics it shows how a room size, shape surface and materials affect interior acoustics and how they could be…

Ringworm is one type of skin disease that is caused by a fungus. The disease usually attacks the part of the foot, nails, the upper body and head. But in addition to the above on the body, ringworm can also appear on the groin. Ringworm is a disease that occurs in the skin which is a circular that will enlarge if not treated immediately. Ringworm can happen to anyone, either children or older people. Bathe regularly. Body hygiene must be maintained properly, so that germs and bacteria that…

ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of plants, machinery and equipment; • To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees; • To provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and clothing and to ensure their proper use; • To inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in their work which are known to be potentially hazardous to health or safety; • To keep…

behind the Observation task sheet) • Written response task sheet (assessment to be placed behind this task sheet) • Safety sense certificate • Work experience forms to be placed in the LAST plastic pocket in the folder. 2. Computer folders – establish new folders in your drive or desktop as set out below: Certificate 2 Business - 2015 folder (Year 12 students only) - BSBPROJ1 – WHS o Safety Sense Certificate o All other documents - BSBPROJ2 – Student Advisory Service o Task Sheets o Portfolio…

Aniline 1-MSDS: a) Handling: Must be Kept locked up, kept away from the heat and ignition sources. All equipment that contain the material should be grounded. Do not ingest or breathe the fumes, spray, gas, and vapor. Wearing the suitable protective clothing is important. In the case of improper ventilation, wear the adequate respiratory equipment. If aniline is ingested, immediately call for a medical advice and show the label or container. Avoid the contact with eyes and skin. Keep away from…

You asked the following question: “I know that in the past that we installed hose stations in high piled storage warehouses. Where is it referenced in NFPA standards to install inside 1 1/2-inch hose stations?” In response to your question we have reviewed NFPA 13, 2013 edition that you indicated as the applicable standard. Our informal interpretation is that the requirement is from Chapter 12 where it could be required by the AHJ. Chapter 12 requires small hose connections where required by…

Statutory duties of employers and employees In previous years, health and safety in the work environment was particularly the business' obligation. Nowadays, the employees have managed to gain more and more rights, as well as responsibilities, and the target is that the existing health and safety emphasis on everyone’s wellbeing, employees and employers alike, in the workplace. Employers, and businesses in general, have many different responsibilities towards their workers. There are certain…

The supplies that you are prepared with will definitely make or break a situation, especially in a storm, and the best supplies to have would be tools, and flashlights, candles, extra blankets and pillows,utensils, medicines, first aid kit, extra clothes, shoes, etc.. these supplies are very useful and a crucial part of surviving, or helping others through a storm, even knowing where to obtain these types of supplies will help out a lot. Knowing where to be during a storm is also important like…

If you recently discovered that your home is infected with bed bugs, you should call a professional pest control company to come and assist you with the removal of bed bugs from your home. Here are three strategies that you can use to help assist the professional pest company with ridding your home of bed begs. Bag Up All Cloth Into Dissolvable Laundry Bags Anything inside of your home that is made out of cloth needs to be washed. Washing is one of the best ways to kill bed bugs since they can’t…

Bonnie's heater should have been inspected by the safety officer to be approved to use in the office. Due to Bonnie not making sure the heater was safe for the office cause the violation. Extension cords should not be ran across the floor you are in danger of hurting yourself or one of your coworkers. Running extension cords across another outlet could cause fires. Did the safety officer handle the situation correctly the first few times? Yes the safety officer did handle this situation…