ECS Health Safety and Environmental Assessment 04

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When working in dusty conditions, what of the following would give the LEAST level of protection?

Compressed airline breathing helmet

Positive pressure powered respirator

Self-contained breathing apparatus

Half mask dust respirator (correct)

In hot weather which one of the following is correct with regard to safety helmets?

You can take off your helmet while working inside the building

You must continue to wear your helmet (correct)

You can drill holes in your safety hat for ventilation

You do not need to wear your helmet

Which one of the following should you do if your personal protective equipment (PPE) is damaged?

Obtain new equipment when available

Report to your Supervisor without delay (correct)

Reduce the amount of time you use it

Carry on working

If personal protective equipment (PPE) is defective, what should you do?

Report it to your supervisor Signup and view all the answers

In normal use, what item of PPE is NOT essential for the operator of a cartridge-operated tool, such as a nail gun?

Wellington boots Signup and view all the answers

Can you opt out of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

No, you cannot opt out Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important item of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on or near a highway?

High visibility vest Signup and view all the answers

If you are drilling into concrete with a masonry drill, in which one of the following circumstances will you need to wear eye protection?

Always Signup and view all the answers

When must you wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by your employer?

As instructed by your employer Signup and view all the answers

When MUST an employer provide their employees with personal protective equipment (PPE)?

When they may be exposed to a risk to their health and safety which cannot be controlled another way Signup and view all the answers

What type of eye protection would you wear when using a cartridge-operated tool, such as a nail gun?

Impact goggles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must your safety helmet comply with to meet with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations?

It can be adjusted to suit your head size Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following ways should you wear your safety helmet?

Square on your head, properly adjusted Signup and view all the answers

When an employee has been issued with eye protection, what are their duties under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations?

To use the protection in accordance with training and instruction Signup and view all the answers

When should you wear safety footwear on site?

When there is a risk of a foot injury Signup and view all the answers

With regard to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), which one of the following statements is true?

Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects only the user from the dangers present Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE when an employer issues personal protective equipment (PPE)?

The employer cannot charge you for it Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following must apply to any hard hat provided?

It is CE or UKCA marked Signup and view all the answers

When using personal protective equipment (PPE) legally you must do which of the following?

Not interfere with it or misuse it Signup and view all the answers

If it is necessary for an employee to use personal protective equipment, who has a duty to provide it?

The employer Signup and view all the answers

When should a safety helmet be worn on site?

At all times unless there is no foreseeable risk of injury to the head other than by falling Signup and view all the answers

A colleague has drilled holes in the top of their safety helmet because the weather is hot. Is this:

In breach of legal requirements Signup and view all the answers

Who has a duty to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for use by an employee?

The employer Signup and view all the answers

When would it be appropriate to wear a bump-cap instead of a safety helmet?

When there is no foreseeable risk of injury from falling or swinging objects Signup and view all the answers

How can you protect your eyesight while working on site?

By wearing the correct type of eye protection Signup and view all the answers

When is head protection required to be worn on a construction site to comply with the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations?

At all times unless there is no foreseeable risk of injury to the head other than by falling Signup and view all the answers

Why should a high visibility vest be worn when working on roads?

So road users and plant operators can see you Signup and view all the answers

When considering what measures to take to protect people's health and safety, PPE should always be regarded as:

The last resort Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Dust Protection: A dust mask offers the least protection compared to respirators.

Safety Helmets

Hot Weather: Wearing a safety helmet is required in hot weather, as it provides shade and prevents heatstroke.

Damaged or Defective PPE

Damaged PPE: If your PPE is damaged, you must stop using it immediately and report the damage to your supervisor.
Defective PPE: If your PPE is defective, you must stop using it immediately and report the defect to your supervisor.

Essential PPE for Cartridge-Operated Tools

Cartridge-Operated Tools: The only PPE requirement for a nail gun is eye protection.

Opting out of PPE

Opting out of PPE: You cannot refuse to wear PPE provided by your employer.

Highway Safety

Highway Safety: The most important PPE when working near a highway is a high visibility vest.

Eye Protection

Drilling into Concrete: Eye protection is always required when using a masonry drill, regardless of the setting.

Wearing PPE

PPE Requirement by Employer: You should wear all PPE provided by your employer at all times when instructed to do so.

Employer's Duty to Provide PPE

Employer's Duty: An employer must provide their employees with PPE when there are risks to health and safety that cannot be controlled by other means.

Eye Protection for Cartridge-Operated Tools

Eye Protection for Cartridge-Operated Tools: When using a nail gun, wear safety glasses or goggles to protect your eyes from debris.

Safety Helmet Compliance

Safety Helmet Compliance: Safety helmets must meet European Standard EN 397 to comply with the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations.

Wearing a Safety Helmet

Correctly wearing a safety helmet: Your safety helmet should be worn flat on your head, with the chinstrap fastened securely.

Employee's Duty Regarding Eye Protection

Employee's Duty: Employees must wear eye protection provided by their employer when required and ensure it is maintained in good working order.

Safety Footwear

Safety Footwear: Safety footwear should be worn on site at all times to protect your feet from falling objects, sharp debris, and other hazards.

PPE Usage

PPE Use: PPE should be used as a last resort, after all other control measures have been considered.

Employer's Duty Regarding PPE

Employer's Duty: Employers must provide PPE that is suitable for the task and the workplace before any work begins.

Hard Hat Requirements

Hard Hat Requirements: Any hard hat provided must meet the relevant safety standards and be appropriate for the risks involved.

Legal PPE Usage

Legal Use of PPE: When using PPE, you must ensure it is appropriate, properly maintained, inspected regularly, and used correctly.

Providing PPE

PPE Provider: The employer has a duty to provide PPE for employees when it is necessary for their health and safety.

When to Wear a Safety Helmet

Wearing a Safety Helmet: A safety helmet should be worn at all times on site to protect your head from falling objects.

Modifying Safety Helmets

Modified Safety Helmets: Drilling holes in a safety helmet is unsafe and could compromise its effectiveness.

PPE Provider

PPE Provider: The employer is ultimately responsible for providing appropriate and safe PPE for their employees.

Bump-Cap Use

Bump-Cap Use: Use a bump-cap instead of a safety helmet when there is a risk of bumping your head on overhead objects, but a falling object hazard is unlikely.

Eye Protection On Site

Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses or goggles to protect your eyesight from hazards such as dust, flying debris, sparks, and welding glare.

Head Protection on Construction Sites

Head Protection: You must wear head protection when there is a risk of falling objects or other hazards to your head on a construction site.

High Visibility Vest

High Visibility Vest: Wearing a high visibility vest on roads helps make you visible to drivers and reduces the risk of accidents.

PPE as a Last Resort

PPE as a Last Resort: PPE is not an adequate substitute for effective risk assessment and control measures. It should only be used as a last resort after all other possible measures have been implemented.

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