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In order to improve the Safety of pedestrians in vehicle manoeuvring areas, identify the rules that should be followed by Drivers Pedestrians |
Drivers Drivers should carry out pre user checks of their vehicles Report any defects found to supervisor Keep to the speed limit Use horn when entering and exiting buildings Pedestrians Keep to designated walk ways Use designated crossings Use entrances and exits designated for pedestrians Wear high visibility clothing |
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Outline 8 ways of reducing the risk of fire starting within the workplace? |
Control smoking by designated areas PAT check electrical equipment Earth bonding should be used to prevent risk of static electricity Machinery should be well maintained and lubricated to minimise possibility of friction to cause an ignition Hot works should be controlled Proper storage facilities for flammable substances Ensure ventilation outlets are not blocked on machinery Pest control to reduce possibility of chewing through insulation on electrical wires |
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A slip has occurred in a commercial kitchen as a result of a leaking ice machine
(1) What may have been some of the other contributory factors? (2) What steps should management take to prevent a reoccurrence? |
(1) Lighting Time constraints Footwear House keeping Floor type Slopes Uneven floor surface Steps (2) Risk assessments Maintenance of machine Housekeeping on spillages PPE Information Instruction Training Effective supervision |
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Accidents are common on staircases. Identify what might be some of the causes and possible control measures? |
Lighting Weather Housekeeping Debris Type of surface 3 points of contact Footwear Handrails |
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State the vehicle/people site hazards? |
Loading and unloading Falling objects Shared walkways with vehicles Blind corners Unlit road/walkways Collision with other vehicles Vehicle maintenance work |
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State the vehicle / people controls that can be implemented? |
People I, I, T, S Banksman, signals, communication Authorisations Competence Fitness of driver Loading Well lit areas Effective supervision Training Segregation of people from loading areas |
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Identify 4 ways in which people can be injured by vehicles in the workplace? |
Being hit or ran over Crushed between vehicles Hit by something falling from a vehicle Falling from a vehicle |
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What's the definition of Manual Handling? |
The transporting of a load, including lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling by hand or bodily force. |
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What are the 2 types of back injuries? |
Acute - through sudden movement Chronic - over a period of time and repetitive movements accumulative |
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What movements could harm or worsen an injury to the back? |
Stooping Bending Stretching Twisting |
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Manual handling assessors make judgements upon which following hazard groups? |
L Load I Individual T Task E Environmental |
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Name 4 from each type of hazards Load Individual Task Environmental |
Load - weight, hot/cold, sharp edges, difficult to grip Individual - male/female, clothing, lack of fitness, untrained Task - task duration, frequency, hand positions, check route Environmental - lighting, noisy, steps, spills |
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What is kinetic lifting? |
Explains how to adopt a stable position Feet, hip width apart Leading foot pointing in direction of travel Bend the knees and hips Get a good grip Keep the back to its natural 'S' shape Keep the head and chin up Avoid twisting Keep the load close to your body Keep a smooth movement going |
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What are the hazards of a FLT? |
Riding on forks Driver with arm outside cage Using as a personnel lift Collision with pedestrians, structures and racking Exhaust fumes Battery charging (hydrogen, acid, electric shock) Poor insp8/maintenance |
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What are the FLT controls? |
Driver competence - selection, training, fitness Manager competence - through training Maintenance - engineers competence, maintenance schedule Regular inspection - general inspection by driver each day |
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What are the 3 stages to the FLT driver training ACoP? |
Basic training (should be over 18, , completed health checks) Specific training of the workplace Familiarisation training with on the job supervision, site rules and speed limits, refresher training |
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What statutory examinations of lifting equipment should be undertaken? |
Before equipment is used for first time After assembly at a new location At least every 6 months for equipment (for lifting people and lifting accessories) At least every 12 months for all other lifting equipment Anytime the limits of the equipment has been reached when lifting |
