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26 Cards in this Set
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What practical steps must an employer take |
Provide and maintain a safe working environment. Provide and maintain facilities for the safety and health of all employees at work. Ensure plant is aranged, designed, made and maintained to be safe |
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What is used to prevent injury by falling |
Fall right safety harness |
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What is used to discharge stored energy |
Earthing probes |
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What is used to indicate specific hazards in an area |
Warning signs/notices |
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What is used when entering a potentially toxic environment |
Gas alert quattro |
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What situation is a life line used? |
Man over board |
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What are flags used for |
As an international code used in the maritine industry to communicate to other ships specific operations. |
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What is used to protect eyes |
Safety glasses, goggles, eye sheilds, welders mask |
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What is used to protect skin |
Gloves, overalls/coveralls, aprons. Remove jewelry, watches and earrings |
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What is used to protect ears |
Ear plugs, ear muffs |
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What is used to protect feet |
Steel caps, safety boots |
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What is used to protect your head |
Helmet, hardhat |
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What is used to protect nose and mouth |
Mask, gas mask, EEBD, DCBA |
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What precautions must be taken when there is risk of flashback |
Anti-flash, coveralls, sleeves rolled down & trousers tucked into socks, do not wear nylon clothing as it will melt to you |
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What must be done before moving a load |
Assess the load. Determine how it will be handled. Check where it is going. Determine if a handling aid such as a chain block or trolley is needed. See if another person can assist with handling. |
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What are the sounds level limits |
85dB over 8 hours, 140dB peak |
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What are the principle rules for holding and carrying |
Keep the body upright when carrying a load, keep the load close to the body. Distribute the weight of the load evenly. Use bone structure to support the load. Use aids such as straps, harnesses and yokes. Carry the load so that your hands are protected at all times and you can see over the load. |
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What information is on the hazardous substances management card |
Classification. Physical description. Harmful effects. Flash point. Emergency response. User requirements. Management requirements. UN number. |
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What properties make a substance hazardous? |
Explosiveness. Flammability. A capacity to oxidise. Toxicity. Eco toxicity. Corrosiveness. |
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What accidents could occur working aloft |
Falling Suffering from exposure Radiation from microwave transmissions Injury due to falling tools and equipment |
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What does echo flag look like and mean |
Blue and red No RF danger Rotating antenna with no RF energy |
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What does lima flag look like and mean |
Black and yellow RADHAZ/hero warning |
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What is the tagout procedure for |
The tagout procedure is used to provide a common method for the isolation of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems and equipment. |
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What hazards are in a confined space |
Poisonous gases Low oxygen content Explosive gas |
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Before operating power operated moving structures what must you do |
The perimeter of the swept area is to be marked. The swept arcs should be inspected to ensure they are clear of personnel and physical obstructions. Accesses should be roped off, warning notices placed, or sentries placed. Give a verbal warning/pipe. A responsibile rating must be in charge. |
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What checks should be included in general rounds |
Compartment secured correctly, clean and tidy with all security containers locked. All gash has been ditched. No material liable to spontaneously combustion is stowed in the compartment. Rotating machinery is running correctly and any unattended electronic equipment is not overheating or indicating a fault condition. No risk of fire or flood exists and that doors, flaps and hatches conform to the DC condition in force. Equipment is switched off if not required. Cooling water, air and hydraulic systems are not leaking. The requisite rounds sheets are signed on completion. |
