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health & safety
unit 3 - Health and Safety in a Group Training Environment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| With regard to Health & safety which act is the central piece of legislation ? | Health & Safety at work Act |
| If a company has more than 5 employees which statement do they have to display | Health & Safety policy statement |
| Employers must carry out risk assessments, devise emergency procedures & report injuries, but hey are not expected to...... | eliminate risk |
| Although tea & coffee making facilities are not a requirement employees must have access to..... | drinking water |
| if needed what kind of clothing can an employee expect to receive from their employer free of charge ? | protective clothing |
| employees must have access to what 3 things ? | Toilets, First Aid & washing facilities |
| what kind of training can employees expect to receive free of charge | Health & Safety |
| what kind of safety would you class as - Holding the correct qualifications & following procedures ? | Personal Safety |
| what kind of safety would you class as - Screening clients & referring them to a GP if needed | Client Safety |
| what kind of safety would you class as - Making sure workspaces are not slippy & littered with obstacles | Environment Safety |
| what kind of safety would you class as - Cleaning mats/machines & storing steps safely etc | Equipment Safety |
| regarding duty of care what are the 3 categories | Personal - Client - Environment & Equipment |
| When would you need a first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) qualification | if working with certain groups |
| what could happen if you fail to comply with safety requirements ? | Fines or possible disqualification from a professional body or you/your employer could face imprisonment |
| In an organisation who would take overall responsibility for health & safety ? | Managers & directors |
| who in a company is normally is normally the advocate of health & safety ? | health & safety officer |
| As a fitness instructor what will you be expected to conduct & document | health & safety checks |
| who is responsible for for ensuring the welfare of others & making sure any incidents are reported & acted upon appropriately ? | Dept health & safety lead |
| A company should have a number of employees trained as what | First Aiders |
| If hazards are not identified & managed in a fitness environment they will increase the risk of what | accidents |
| Define the term Hazard | Anything that can cause harm |
| Anything that can cause harm is known as a ? | Hazard |
| Define the term Risk | Likelihood of harm / severity of harm |
| Likelihood of harm / severity of harm is known as | Risk |
| A high likelihood of client injury - is it a RISK or HAZARD ? | RISK |
| A faulty emergency door - is it a RISK or HAZARD ? | HAZARD |
| A client with a low level of fitness - is it a RISK or HAZARD ? | HAZARD |
| A dirty stretching mate - is it a RISK or HAZARD ? | HAZARD |
| A damaged rower seat - is it a RISK or HAZARD ? | HAZARD |
| The key to identifying hazards & judging the associated risks is known as a ? | Risk Assessment |
| A careful examination of what could potentially cause harm to people in the workplace is known as a | Risk Assessment |
| what is the aim of a risk assessment | to minimise the potential for accidents or incidents |
| to minimise the potential for accidents or incidents is the aim of what kind of assessment ? | Risk Assessment |
| risk assessments are rated by using what kind of system ? | numbered system from 1 to 5 |
| risk assessments use a numbered system from 1 to 5 what are the the two categories ? | Likelihood & severity |
| Two reach a risk assessment score the two categories (Likelihood & severity) have to be what | multiplied |
| risk assessment score (1-2) is LOW acceptable - results in what kind of action | No further action |
| risk assessment score (3-10) is MEDIUM tolerable - results in what kind of action | maintain controls |
| risk assessment score (11-25) is HIGH danger - results in what kind of action | STOP immediate action required |
| A risk assessment score of 1-2 is classed as ? | LOW acceptable - No further action |
| A risk assessment score above between 3 and 10 is classed as ? | MEDIUM tolerable - maintain controls |
| A risk assessment score above between 11 and 25 is classed as ? | HIGH danger - STOP immediate action required |
| give "likelihood" & risk "severity" scores 1 to 5 for - a healthy young adult who exercises regularly experiencing a cardiac emergency when exercising | Likelihood = 1 - Severity = 4/5 MEDIUM tolerable - maintain controls |
| give "likelihood" & risk "severity" scores 1 to 5 for - a inactive client with existing cardiac condition experiencing a cardiac emergency whilst exercising ? | Likelihood = 5 - Severity = 5 - STOP immediate action required |
| What is the first consideration for controlling any hazard and potential risk ? | Eliminate the risk if possible |
| If you cannot control the hazard or risk which person would you need to contact | the person responsible for health & safety |
| not working with clients unless you are qualified or asking for GP clearance with an individual is a good example of eliminating what ? | RISK |
| Any activity in the workplace that involves lifting, climbing pushing & pulling is termed as ? | Manual Handling |
| Manual handling - How could you eliminate the risk of lifting a potentially heavy hazardous object ? | Firstly consider if it needs moving eg dont move it unless you have to, leaving it wear it is eliminates manual handling |
| in a fitness environment it is likely at some point you will have to lift/move heavy bulky objects, what can we use to improve our safety ? | use lifting techniques, use mechanical devices or get a second person(s) to help |
| whats the main rule when lifting heavy/bulky objects ? | keep loads close to your body near the centre of gravity, move loads at waist height and use diagonal foot positions |
| why is it generally better to push heavy objects rather than pulling them ? | pushing is easier on the back |
| when pushing a heavy object what body parts should you use to provide leverage to start the push ? | arms and legs |
| when carrying heavy object what should you always remember when changing directions. | the load should always stay in front of you so to attain this always pivot shoulders hips and feet & avoid twisting your lower back |
| Clear Instructions for for all work based activities are known as ? (NOP) | NOP's - Normal Operating Procedures |
| explain NOP's - Normal Operating Procedures | Clear Instructions for for all work based activities |
| procedures to follow in the event of an accident or incident are known as ? | EAP's - Emergency Action Plans |
| Explain - EAP's - Emergency Action Plans | procedures to follow in the event of an accident or incident |
| what do EAP's - Emergency Action Plans cover in the event of an accident or incident | what to do - in the event of, during & after the accident/incident |
| what to do - in the event of, during & after the accident/incident are covered by which plan | EAP's - Emergency Action Plans |
| A good cleaning regime isnt just about hygiene it is also very important in reducing what ? | Spreading disease |
| A good cleaning regime isnt just about hygiene it how can it also help in regards to customers | They are more likely to return to a clean enviroment |
| A good cleaning regime isnt just about hygiene it how can it also help in regards to equipment/facilities | regular clean helps reduce wear & tear &saves money |
| Cleaning Equipment - Why would you not use a sponge on contaminated surfaces ? | They tend to harbour germs |
| Cleaning Equipment - What boots would you recommend for using electrical floor polishers ? | Rubber boots to protect against electrical short circuits |
| Cleaning Equipment - Why are automatic hand dryers or paper towels a better option than normal towels | Normal towels harbour germs |
| Cleaning Equipment - What must be stores safely in air tight containers ? | Hazardous substances |
| Name the several types of hazardous waste - | Chemical, Medical & Electronic |
| Chemical, Medical & Electronic are all types of which waste | hazardous waste |
| Cleaners and solvents used in leisure organisations are known as which type of waste | Chemical |
| Light bulbs used in leisure organisations are known as which type of waste | Universal |
| Discarded needles & blood products are known as which type of waste | Medical |
| Which regulation states that hazardous waste must be recovered & disposed of without endangering human health, causing nuisance or harming the enviroment | The hazardous waste regulation |
| Waste - which waste should be labelled with an ID code & a record kept ? | hazardous waste |
| Waste - which waste should be separated | non - hazardous waste |
| Waste - Why would you pour chemicals that can be flushed down the toilet | it dilutes them |
| Waste - What should you remember when flushing chemicals of differing types down the toilet | Only dispose of one type at a time |
| Waste - What should you do with large qty's of chemicals that need disposing ? | call in a professional |
| Waste - Drain cleaner, furniture polish, floor wax/stripper, metal & oven cleaner should be dealt with how ? | stored for hazardous waste collection |
| Waste - Bleach based cleaners & cleaners containing chemical disinfectants may be flushed down the toilet in small qty's - TRUE/FALSE | TRUE |
| Cleaning Equipment - Why is it important to maintain cleaning equipment ? | so it works properly & lasts longer |
| Cleaning Equipment - what will grow on equipment not stored correctly | bacteria |
| Cleaning Equipment - When putting equipment away (storage) what should yo ensure | it is ready for next day usage |
| COSHH Regulations - what does COSHH stand for ? | Control of substances hazardous to health |
| COSHH Regulations - Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) give 3 examples | Chemicals (Burn/Rash) - Dust (asthma/eyes) - Gases (loss of consciousness/explosive) |
| COSHH Regulations - Employer Responsibilities | Minimise release/spread hazardous materials - implement effective controls - supply protective eqpt/clothing - review control measures - train employees - provide safety data sheets (SDS) |
| COSHH Regulations - what is a SDS | Safety Data Sheet |
| COSHH Regulations - what is recorded on (SDS) Safety Data Sheets | description of substances & how to safely use them |
| COSHH Regulations - Employeee Responsibilities | Follow implemented controls - wear protective eqpt/clothing - use/store eqpt properly - report faults - maintain personal hygiene - comply with info/instruction & training |
| COSHH Regulations Assessment 4 steps are : | Identify the hazards - Decide who might be harmed & how - Evaluate the risks - Decide precautions |
| COSHH Regulations - Reducing exposure risk | CHANGE THE PROCESS (eg reduce vapour into air somehow) - CONTAINMENT (used safe enclosed areas) - SYSTEMS OF WORK (eg good practice/planning, correct labels & waste disposal) |
| Which legislation deals with risks associated with chemicals | (COSHH) Control of substances hazardous to health |
| Which legislation deals with welfare issues like seating, heating & lighting | Workplace (health, safety & welfare) Regulations 1992 |
| Which legislation requires employers to report on injuries & diseases caused at work | (RIDDOR) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 |
| Which legislation requires employers to provide proper protective clothes & equipment for employees | (PPE) Personal protective equipment |
| Who assumes overall responsibility for health & safety in the workplace | Management team & directors |
| Anything that can cause harm in the workplace is known as a ? | hazard |
| The likelihood & potential severity of harm are defined as ? | risk |
| A careful examination of what could cause harm is known as a ? | risk assessment |
| Risk assessment 5 steps : | Identify Hazard - Decide who may be harmed & how - Evaluate risks & decide on precautions - Record key findings - Review your assessment & update if required |
| Restricting access to the cleaning area is known as what type of control | "System at work" control |
| wearing protective gloves & goggles are under which type of control measure | (PPE) Personal protective equipment |
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