Unit 12 Health and Safety Flashcard

Front

Which organisation is responsible for environmental policy in the UK?

Back

DEFRA

Front

What should be completed when undertaking potentially dangerous work activities?

Back

Risk assessment

Front

What procedure is used to eliminate any risks associated with a specific operation? Options: Healthy system of work, Safe system of work, First aid, Emergency aid

Back

Safe system of work

Front

What does HSE stand for?

Back

Health and Safety Executive

Front

An accident is defined as:

Back

An unplanned, undesired occurrence which may result in harm or loss

Front

What item of PPE protects the lungs?

Back

Respirator

Front

Which of these is part of the hierarchy of controls? First aid, Substitution, HASAWA, Permit to work

Back

Substitution

Front

Which act covers the height of chimneys?

Back

Clean Air Act

Front

Under the Environmental Protection Act, employers have a legal responsibility to:

Back

Store on-site waste safely until it is collected by a registered carrier

Front

Who should provide an employee with PPE?

Back

Employer