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What is the main purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at work?
What is the main purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at work?
- To decorate the workplace
- To provide an aesthetic appeal
- To intimidate coworkers
- To protect the user against health or safety risks (correct)
What is the main goal of the Working at Heights Regulations 2005?
What is the main goal of the Working at Heights Regulations 2005?
- To inspect the ceilings
- To prevent falls from heights (correct)
- To increase the height of buildings
- To install elevators
What is asbestos commonly used for before its dangers were known?
What is asbestos commonly used for before its dangers were known?
- Insulation, flooring, roofing, and decorative ceilings (correct)
- Cooking utensils
- Construction of buildings
- Medical equipment
What does a prohibition sign with a picture of a pedestrian signify?
What does a prohibition sign with a picture of a pedestrian signify?
What does a mandatory sign with a picture of a helmet signify?
What does a mandatory sign with a picture of a helmet signify?
What does a warning sign with a picture of flames signify?
What does a warning sign with a picture of flames signify?
What is the primary use of a water fire extinguisher?
What is the primary use of a water fire extinguisher?
What is the reason for banning asbestos in the UK?
What is the reason for banning asbestos in the UK?
What type of fire is the DRY POWDER extinguisher safe for?
What type of fire is the DRY POWDER extinguisher safe for?
What is the main responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
What is the main responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
What is a consequence of failing to comply with Health and Safety legislation?
What is a consequence of failing to comply with Health and Safety legislation?
What type of hazard can physically endanger others?
What type of hazard can physically endanger others?
What is the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?
What is the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive in relation to government regulations?
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive in relation to government regulations?
Who is affected by physical hazards?
Who is affected by physical hazards?
What is the purpose of the Health and Safety Executive's research?
What is the purpose of the Health and Safety Executive's research?
What is the primary objective of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998?
What is the primary objective of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998?
What is the main responsibility of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
What is the main responsibility of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
What is the purpose of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995?
What is the purpose of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995?
What is the main focus of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002?
What is the main focus of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002?
What is the definition of manual handling according to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?
What is the definition of manual handling according to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?
What is the purpose of the risk assessment in the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?
What is the purpose of the risk assessment in the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?
What is the primary responsibility of employers, the self-employed, and people in control of work premises under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995?
What is the primary responsibility of employers, the self-employed, and people in control of work premises under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995?
What is the main goal of legislation in the construction industry?
What is the main goal of legislation in the construction industry?
What type of fire extinguisher is used for fires involving electrical equipment?
What type of fire extinguisher is used for fires involving electrical equipment?
Which legislation covers the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences?
Which legislation covers the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences?
What is the main purpose of a red safety sign?
What is the main purpose of a red safety sign?
What type of fire extinguisher is used for fires involving wood and paper?
What type of fire extinguisher is used for fires involving wood and paper?
Which legislation covers the control of substances hazardous to health?
Which legislation covers the control of substances hazardous to health?
What is the main feature of a yellow safety sign?
What is the main feature of a yellow safety sign?
What is the purpose of a Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
What is the purpose of a Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
What type of fire extinguisher is used for fires involving flammable liquids?
What type of fire extinguisher is used for fires involving flammable liquids?
What is the minimum percentage of the sign area that the blue part should cover?
What is the minimum percentage of the sign area that the blue part should cover?
What is the shape of the sign for emergency escape?
What is the shape of the sign for emergency escape?
What is the color of the background for fire fighting equipment signs?
What is the color of the background for fire fighting equipment signs?
What is the color of the pictogram on a green sign?
What is the color of the pictogram on a green sign?
What type of signs have a green background?
What type of signs have a green background?
What is the purpose of a blue sign?
What is the purpose of a blue sign?
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Study Notes
Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAW or HSW) places a duty on employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees.
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) requires employers to report serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases, and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses).
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) protects people in the workplace against health risks from hazardous substances.
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) deals with the work equipment and machinery used in workplaces to keep people safe.
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 defines manual handling as transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force, and employers must assess hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided.
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPER) requires employers to provide and ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work to protect against health or safety risks.
- Working at Heights Regulations 2005 places duties on employers to prevent falls that could cause personal injury and to prevent injury from falling materials or objects.
- Asbestos is banned in the UK and was previously used in buildings for insulation, flooring, and roofing.
Safety Signs
- Shapes and colors of safety signs have specific meanings:
- Prohibition signs are circular with a red circle and a white interior, indicating "do not" or "stop."
- Warning signs are triangular with a yellow background and a black pictogram, indicating caution or danger.
- Mandatory signs are circular with a blue background and a white pictogram, indicating a specific action or behavior.
- Emergency escape signs are rectangular or square with a green background and a white pictogram, indicating escape routes or emergency equipment.
Fire Extinguishers
- Fire extinguishers have different colors and uses:
- Water extinguishers are red and used for wood, paper, and fabric fires.
- Foam extinguishers are cream-colored and used for flammable liquids.
- CO2 extinguishers are black and used for electrical and flammable liquid fires.
- Dry powder extinguishers are blue and used for solids, liquids, and gases.
Role of Health and Safety Executive
- The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulates and enforces workplace health, safety, and welfare, and conducts research into occupational risks in Great Britain.
- The HSE provides support and advice, assists with using the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and proposes regulations.
Hazards
- Physical hazards can cause harm to self or others and include manual handling risks.
- The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 outlines the responsibilities of employees and employers.
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