UNIT 102 HEALTH AND SAFTEY FLASH CARDS

Front

State two aims of health and safety legislation.

Back

The health, safety and welfare of people at work,

Protecting other people from harm.

Front

State two responsibilities that employers have under health and safety legislation.

Back

employers are legally required to create a safe working environment,

provide PPE,

provide training,

ensure the safety and welfare of employees.

Front

State three responsibilities that employees have under health and safety legislation.

Back

To take reasonable care

To cooperate with employers

To report hazards.

Front

State three situations where asbestos may be commonly found in the workplace.

Back

insulating material within the building fabric

sheeting materials for roofs,

floors and walls.

coating materials eg Artex

gutters

flues

heat proofing

materials gaskets

Front

State three ways to prevent accidents happening during work activities.

Back

follow procedures

report hazards

stay alert

use correct PPE

read and follow safety signs

training

inductions

Front

State two main actions that should be taken if materials containing asbestos are identified in the workplace.

Back

Stop work immediately

inform the supervisor

Front

State the procedure for manually handling heavy and bulky items.

Back

Assessment of the load

Application of safe kinetic lifting technique – bent knees, straight back

Front

State three immediate actions that should be taken if a fire is discovered.

Back

Raise the alarm

Contact the emergency services Evacuate the premises

Front

State the action that should be carried out if someone gets a minor burn to their finger.

Back

Run it under cold water for 10 mins

Front

When an accident happens state two main steps that must be taken.

Back

Report it to a supervisor

Complete the details in the accident book

Get witness statement