Health and Safety

What is the purpose of PPE

• Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to make people scared of the emergency services and make us less approachable because they don't want people asking them silly questions.

• Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace arguments and because it looks good.

• Personal power equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to help emergency services rule with an iron fist.

• Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.

Which of the following is NOT a danger at the scene of an incident?

• Chemical spillages

• Electrical Cables

• An elderly person bringing you a cup of tea or coffee

• Explosives

Which items would Emergency Services not use to manage an incident scene safely?

• Chocolate Teapots

• Portable Barriers

• Cones

• Warning Signs

• Road Closures and Diversions

Select what you believe is Health and Safety related legislation!

• HASAWA

• RIDDOR

• CONDOR

• COSHH

• HACCP

The best thing about Unit 14 Responding is...

• The videos and documentaries

• The roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Services

• Forensics

• Health and Safety

• All of the above

What wasn't so good about Unit 14 Responding?

• The videos and documentaries

• Roles and Responsibilities of the Emergency Services

• Forensics

• Health and Safety

• All of the above

How would the media help the emergency services at the time of an incident?

• Inform the public of an emergency that would threaten their health or welfare and advise them to stay away

• Inform the public of possible delays so they can make alternative arrangements

• Inform the public of recent football scores so that drivers don't get distracted checking their phones on a Saturday at 1700hrs

• Inform the public of congestion on roads so they can plan alternative routes

• Ask the public for information about a crime that has happened or inform them of a violent criminal to avoid