Unit 102 Fundamental Safe working practices.

What Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) should be used to mitigate the risk of heavy objects falling on feet and penetrating injuries through standing on nails?

• Protective footwear such as steel toe cap boots

• Hi-visibility clothing

• When installing a light fitting

• Gaining access to a loft space

• Installing guttering

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

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

• Report it to a supervisor/site agent

• A first aider (or appointed person)

• Complete the details in the accident book

• A first aid box

• Get witness statement(s)

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

• Evacuate the premises

• Contact the emergency services

• To take reasonable care

• Raise the alarm

• To cooperate with employers

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

Employers are legally required to create a safe working environment, provide PPE, provide training, ensure the safety and welfare of employees.

• Raise the alarm

• To report hazards

• Contact the emergency services

• To cooperate with employers

• To take reasonable care

HAZARD: Risk of being hit by moving plant and vehicles on site.

• P.p.e. Hard hat

• Gloves

• P.p.e. Hard hat

• P.P.E. Hi-visibility clothing

• P.p.e. Eye protection

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

• Run it under cold water

• P.p.e. hard hat

• Stop work inform the supervisor

• P.p.e. gloves

Three dangers to health from asbestos.

• P.p.e. Gloves

• P.p.e. Hard Hat

• Asbestosis

• Lung Cancer Mesothelioma

• P.p.e. Eye Protection

Term: Protective clothing/overalls