Working in engineering Unit 201

Accidents can be the cause of many things like Tiredness, hunger, time of day, wrong clothing, poor ventilation and many others.

How are accidents caused?

Eliminating the hazard, reducing it, guarding it, personal protection and proper training.

How do you prevent an accident?

Venting for fumes, routine checks, warnings, protected devices and proper instructions.

What are current safety regulations are applicable to engineering operations?

OXYGEN, HEAT and a FUEL

What are the 3 elements that must be present to start a fire?

GREEN, it displaces oxygen with CO2 (toxic) but is good for electrical fires.

What colour is the CO2-based fire extinguisher and what is it used on?

WHITE, the foam forms a blanket or film on the burning fire and is effective against most fires except oil fires.

What colour is the foam-based fire extinguisher and what is it used on?

BLUE, it is used on chemical and fuel made fires.

What colour is the powder-based fire extinguisher and what is it used on?

RED, it is used to cool a burning material.

What colour is the water-based fire extinguisher and what is it used on?

Fire drills are tested at regular intervals in case of a real fire, fire alarms are used to warn others that a fire has been discovered.

What do fire drills and fire alarms do?

Have power under Health and Safety at Work Act to observe the work done in a workplace they can decide if the premises, equipment or work done is unsafe and issues two types of notice: Improvement notice and prohibition notice.

What do the "Safety Representatives" do?

Safety issues in relation to harmful substances that may harm your health that is found in nearly all workplaces like factories. E.g - fumes, metal swarf and fluids.

What does "Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations" (COSHH) cover?

Accidents that occur are recorded in the company's accident book and are reported to make sure the accident doesn't occur again.

What does "Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations"(RIDDOR) cover?

A hazard means anything that can cause harm.

What does 'hazard' mean?

A risk is the chance that somebody will be harmed by the hazard.

What does 'risk' mean?

HSE stands for "Health and Safety Executive" and his job is to in force health and safety regulations, if an accident happened they would come to inspect the situation. They are capable of shutting down a workshop and even prosecute individuals if something doesn't seem right.

What does HSE stand for and what he do?

Personal Protective Equipment, it is a regulation that people must wear clothing or any equipment for protection to protect them from risks e.g Goggles and footwear.

What does PPE stand for and do?

A chain of command.

What does hierarchical mean?

Advised/ should but not must and is GREEN e.g "First aid".

What does the "Advisory" sign mean and what does it look like?

Has to be done and is BLUE e.g "Must wear gloves".

What does the "Mandatory" sign mean and what does it look like?

Not allowed and is RED e.g "Do not touch".

What does the "Prohibited" sign mean and what does it look like?

There is danger and is ORANGE e.g "High voltage".

What does the "Warning" sign mean and what does it look like?

Assessing a potential risk for any situation and list all measures to prevent it.

What is 'risk assessment'?

An agreed set of criteria which allow products to conform (the same) e.g British Standard. It allows everyone to work together easier.

What is a standard and why do we need them?

The HSE is responsible for the enforcement of health and safety.

What is the Health and Safety Executive Inspectors responsible for?

140 decibals.

What is the peak some pressure that must not be exceeded?

Verbal, written, drawings, electronic and signs.

What kinds of communication are used in the workplace?

To ensure that both employers and employees observe health and safety procedures whilst in the workplace.

What was the "Health and Safety at Work Act 1974" (HSW) made for?

To maintain or improve safety standards To ensure that work areas are free from hazards To confirm that safety procedures are being implemented.

Why are safety checks important?