6035 Hazards

Hazard

Hot works

What is the correct control measure?

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Place warning signs

  ·        Barrier off area of work

  Wear correct PPE

• ·        Ensure tool is PAT tested

  ·        Check tool and cable for damage

  ·        Make sure you are using correct bit for task

  Must have training before use

• ·        Place warning signs up

  ·        Mop up area

  ·        Warn people of hazard

  Eliminate cause of spill and report

• ·        Use blowtorch in allocated area

  ·        Remove flammable items and use heat mats

  ·        Must have training before use

  Have fire extinguisher in working area

Answer explanation

The correct control measures for hot works include using a blowtorch in an allocated area, removing flammable items, ensuring proper training, and having a fire extinguisher nearby to prevent fire hazards.

Hazard

Wet floor

What is the control measure?

• ·        Place warning signs up

  ·        Mop up area

  ·        Warn people of hazard

  Eliminate cause of spill and report

• ·        Assess the load

  ·        Plan and clear route

  ·        Bend knees when lifting

  Straight back when lifting

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check PAT test is in date

  ·        Make sure area is clear before use

  Wear correct PPE

• ·        Plan activity to minimise crouching time

  ·        Have regular breaks

  ·        Strech regularly

  Use support e.g knee pads

Answer explanation

To control the hazard of a wet floor, it is essential to place warning signs, mop up the area, warn people of the hazard, and eliminate the cause of the spill. These measures help prevent slips and ensure safety.

Hazard

Power tools

What is the control measure?

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check blades are sharp

  ·        Wear correct PPE & keep away from body

  Put tools away safely and cover sharp edges

• ·        Assess the load

  ·        Plan and clear route

  ·        Bend knees when lifting

  Straight back when lifting

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Place warning signs

  ·        Barrier off area of work

  Wear correct PPE

• ·        Ensure tool is PAT tested

  ·        Check tool and cable for damage

  ·        Make sure you are using correct bit for task

  Must have training before use

Answer explanation

The correct control measures for power tools include ensuring the tool is PAT tested, checking for damage, using the correct bit, and having training before use to ensure safety and proper operation.

Hazard

Working at heights

What is the control measure?

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check blades are sharp

  ·        Wear correct PPE & keep away from body

  Put tools away safely and cover sharp edges

• ·        Use blowtorch in allocated area

  ·        Remove flammable items and use heat mats

  ·        Must have training before use

  Have fire extinguisher in working area

• ·        Must have training before use & check safety tag is in date

  ·        Place warning signs

  ·        Barrier off area of work

  Wear correct PPE

• ·        Assess the load

  ·        Plan and clear route

  ·        Bend knees when lifting

  Straight back when lifting

Answer explanation

The correct control measures for working at heights include ensuring proper training and safety checks, placing warning signs, barring off work areas, and wearing appropriate PPE to minimize risks.

Hazard

Trip hazard

What is the control measure?

• ·        Plan activity to minimise crouching time

  ·        Have regular breaks

  ·        Strech regularly

  Use support e.g knee pads

• ·        Warn people of hazard

  ·        Tidy area of hazard

  ·        Place warning signs

  Barrer off area and report

• ·        Place warning signs up

  ·        Mop up area

  ·        Warn people of hazard

  Eliminate cause of spill and report

• ·        Use blowtorch in allocated area

  ·        Remove flammable items and use heat mats

  ·        Must have training before use

  Have fire extinguisher in working area

Answer explanation

To control trip hazards, it's essential to warn people of the hazard, tidy the area, place warning signs, and barricade the area to prevent access. These measures help ensure safety and awareness.

Hazard

Manual handling

What is the control measure?

• ·        Assess the load

  ·        Plan and clear route

  ·        Bend knees when lifting

  Straight back when lifting

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check PAT test is in date

  ·        Make sure area is clear before use

  Wear correct PPE

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check blades are sharp

  ·        Wear correct PPE & keep away from body

  Put tools away safely and cover sharp edges

• ·        Place warning signs up

  ·        Mop up area

  ·        Warn people of hazard

  Eliminate cause of spill and report

Answer explanation

To safely handle loads, it's essential to assess the load, plan a clear route, and use proper lifting techniques like bending knees and keeping a straight back. These measures reduce the risk of injury.

Hazard

Operating machinery

What is the control measure?

• ·        Warn people of hazard

  ·        Tidy area of hazard

  ·        Place warning signs

  Barrer off area and report

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check blades are sharp

  ·        Wear correct PPE & keep away from body

  Put tools away safely and cover sharp edges

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check PAT test is in date

  ·        Make sure area is clear before use

  Wear correct PPE

• ·        Use blowtorch in allocated area

  ·        Remove flammable items and use heat mats

  ·        Must have training before use

  Have fire extinguisher in working area

Answer explanation

The control measures for operating machinery include ensuring proper training, checking the PAT test, keeping the area clear, and wearing the correct PPE to prevent accidents and ensure safety.

Hazard

Hand tools

What is the control measure?

• ·        Ensure tool is PAT tested

  ·        Check tool and cable for damage

  ·        Make sure you are using correct bit for task

  Must have training before use

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check tools are in good working order

  ·        Use tool correctly for what it is designed to do

  Put tools away in correct locations

• ·        Plan activity to minimise crouching time

  ·        Have regular breaks

  ·        Strech regularly

  Use support e.g knee pads

• ·        Place warning signs up

  ·        Mop up area

  ·        Warn people of hazard

  Eliminate cause of spill and report

Answer explanation

The correct control measures include ensuring proper training, checking tools for good working order, using tools as intended, and storing them correctly to prevent accidents.

Hazard

Sharp tools

What is the control measure?

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Place warning signs

  ·        Barrier off area of work

  Wear correct PPE

• ·        Assess the load

  ·        Plan and clear route

  ·        Bend knees when lifting

  Straight back when lifting

• ·        Use blowtorch in allocated area

  ·        Remove flammable items and use heat mats

  ·        Must have training before use

  Have fire extinguisher in working area

• ·        Must have training before use

  ·        Check blades are sharp

  ·        Wear correct PPE & keep away from body

  Put tools away safely and cover sharp edges

Answer explanation

The control measures for sharp tools include ensuring proper training before use, checking that blades are sharp, wearing appropriate PPE while keeping tools away from the body, and safely storing tools with covered sharp edges.

Hazard

Working at low height

What is the control measure?

• ·        Assess the load

  ·        Plan and clear route

  ·        Bend knees when lifting

  Straight back when lifting

• ·        Plan activity to minimise crouching time

  ·        Have regular breaks

  ·        Strech regularly

  Use support e.g knee pads

• ·        Place warning signs up

  ·        Mop up area

  ·        Warn people of hazard

  Eliminate cause of spill and report

• ·        Warn people of hazard

  ·        Tidy area of hazard

  ·        Place warning signs

  Barrer off area and report

Answer explanation

To control the hazard of working at low height, it's essential to plan activities to minimize crouching time, take regular breaks, stretch, and use knee pads for support, reducing strain and injury risk.