1.9 Health and Safety

• What are some things employers have to ensure

  1.Workplace is safe, free from risks to health

  2.Welfare facilities(first aid) provided

  3.Dangerous items used and stored safely

  4.Machinery is safe to use & in good working order

  5.Training, information and supervision is provided

  6.Appropriate safety signage is provided
• What are some things employees should ensure in Health and Safety


  1.Take care of own and others in the area, health and safety

  2.Use personal protective equipment (PPE), use machinery in accordance with instructions
• What does HSE stand for


  Health and Safety Executive
• What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974(HSWA)

  Act that says :

  All employers must ensure that all employers and visitors to the workplace are protected in terms of health, safety and welfare
• What is the leeway given to employers with the HSWA1974

  "as far as is reasonably practicable"

  They don't have take measures to reduce risk if costs is not justified by the reduction the measure would provide
• What is the Control of Substances Harardous to Health regulations (COSHH)

  Regulations stating that employers need to prevent, reduce or control their workers' exposure to substances that may be hazardous or cause ill health 
• What are some examples of hazardous substances


  1 Paint, varnishes, cleaning agents and adhesives

  2 Fumes created as a result of a process

  3 Airborne particles such as dust from timber
• What are possible things that could happen if COSHH regulations aren't followed

  Dermatitis

  Eye irritation

  Damage from chemical spashes

  Lung disease

  Asthma

  Death
• What are the first 4 principles to consider under COSHH regulations

  1 Plan and carry out processes and activitites to minimise release and spread of emissions and substances hazardous to health

  2 Consider all relevant routes of exposure(inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion) when developing control measures

  3 Control exposure by measures proportionate to health risk

  4 Choose most effective and reliable control options which minimise escape and spread of substances hazardous to health
• What are the last 4 priciples to consider under COSHH regulations

  5.Provide in combination with other control measures, suitable PPE

  6.Check and regularly review the contorl measures for their contiuing effectiveness

  7.Inform and train all employees on the hazards and risks from substances they work with to minimise risk

  8.Ensure that the introducion of control measures does not increase the overall risk to health and safety
• What is the purpose for the CLP/GHS hazard pictograms

  Easy identification of hazard
• What does RSI stand for and how is it caused

  Repetitive Strain Injury is caused by doing tasks repetitively
• Why may job rotation be used in industry


  1.Workers aren't at risk of RSI+

  2.There aren't any injuries as a result of lack of concentration due to doing repetitive tasks with no variation
• What are some safety procedures students should be aware of when in a workshop

  1.Do not operate machines unless trained

  2.PPE must be worn

  3.All guards and safety measures should be utilised on machinery

  4.Work areas kept neat, clean, free of hazards and spilliges reported

  5.All students should be aware of emergency procedures (fire evac routes,emergency stops)

  6.Walkways kept clear, free from trip hazards

  7.Student must report(to teacher) when they become ill, injured or an accident occurs
• What are some examples of emergency procedures students should be aware of when in a workshop

  Fire evacuation routes, emergency stops, locations of fire extinguishers
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with a skull

  Acute toxicity, Very toxic(fatal),toxic etc
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with a gas cylinder

  Gases under pressure
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with the exclaimation mark

  Harmful skin irritation, serious eye irritation
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with the fire

  Flammable gases
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with the explosion

  Explosive, self-reactive, organic peroxide
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with the dead fish


  Harmful to the environment
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with the ball on fire

  Oxidising gases, oxidising liquids, oxidising solids
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with the person with a whole in their chest

  Respiratory sensiter, mutagen, carcinogen, reproductive toxicity, sytematic target organ toxicity, aspiration hazard
• What is the meaning of the hazard symbol with the spilt liquids on the hand

  Corrosive (causes severe skin burns and eye damage), serious eye damage
• What is the definition of a safety precaution

  Any action carried out in advance that protects against possible danger or injury
• What are safety precautions determined by


  The specific process being undertaken
• What is one way safety precausions could be presented to employers


  Signs
• What must a risk assessment consider

  What might cause harm to people and if reasonable steps are being taken to prevent such harm
• What is the definition of a hazard

  Anything that can cause someone harm
• What is the definiton of a risk

  The likelihood or chance that someone may be harmed as a result of being exposed to the hazard
• What are the five key steps for carrying out a risk assessment

  1. Identify hazard

  2. Identify who may be harmed and nature of the harm

  3. Evaluate risk and decide on appropriate control measure

  4. Record findings and implement actions

  5. Review risk assessment after set period of time and amend if required
• In what ways can hazards be identified 


  Walking around workplace,noting any potential hazards

  Refer to maufacturers' instruction booklets and sata sheets
• Which 3 types of people could potentially be harmed

  Workers

  People visiting

  People in the vicinity (e.g members of the public)
• What should a risk assessment document sho/include

  Checks to identify risks were made

  People at risk

  Precausions put in place
• What is the point of a risk assessment review

  To identify if the risk remains the same or if changes have been implemented
• What do designers and manufacturers need to consider when creating their products

  The safety of potential user
• What is usually included in the specific legisaltions and standards 


  Certain requirements product must meet

  Suitable safety level

  Right to get money back if it's faulty or doesn't do a said
• What is the purpose of the UK Consumer Protection Act 1987

  It was designed to safeguard consumers from products that do not reach a reasonable level of safety and give them rights when buying goods and services
• How and from what does the UK Consumer Protection Act aim to protect consumers

  1. Product liability (if defective & causes injury , manufacturer held responsible)
• How and from what does the UK Consumer Protection Act aim to protect comsumers

  1. Product liability(if defective & causes injury,manufacturer is held responsible)

  2. General safety requirement(if for domestic use it must be reasonably safe)+

  3. Price indications(prohibits sellers giving consumers a misleading price indication)