State two aims of health and safety legislation.
the health, safety and welfare of people at work
make you work faster
protecting other people from harm
help increase profits
State two responsibilities that employers have under health and safety legislation.
employers are legally required to create a safe working environment
ensure you get to and from work safely
provide PPE
to give you a bonus
State three responsibilities that employees have under health and safety legislation.
To take reasonable care
To be on time
To report hazards
To work long hours
What type of sign is this?
Mandatory
Prohibition
Warning
Hazard/Warning
Safe information
State three situations where asbestos may be commonly found in the workplace.
insulating material within the building fabric
breeze block
RSJ's
sheeting materials for roofs, floors and walls
gutters
State two main actions that should be taken if materials containing asbestos are identified in the workplace.
stop work
carry on working and wait until later to tell someone
inform the supervisor
call your manager who is on holiday
List three situations where it may be necessary to work at height.
When installing a light fitting
Installing a bathroom
Gaining access to a loft space
Fitting a sink
Installing guttering
List three items to be included in safety checks on mobile elevated work platforms.
kick boards
Dust sheets
handrails
Safety nets
working platform boarded