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DT 1.9
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| HSE | Health and Safety Executive. National independent watchdog. Employers must keep record of any accidnet and report via RIDDOR to the HSE for any accident, near miss, or dangerous event |
| RIDDOR | (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, 2013) |
| Main safe working practices | Training (in house or formal certification), machine maintenance + guarding, extraction systems (regularly maintained by often external company on 12 or 14 month schedule), provision of PPE (e.g. RPE), accident reporting |
| RPE | Respiratory Protective Equipment |
| Machine maintenance + guarding | Inspected for wear, blades replaced, gears/etc lubricated Safe + effective operation and also to prove non-fault in accident investigation Correct guards e.g. micro-switches if guard up on CNC machine, or IR beams |
| HSWA | Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Employees and visitors protected 'as far as is reasonably practicable' - take steps unless cost not justified for level of risk |
| COSHH | Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 Prevent, reduce, or control worker exposure Injuries/death could lead to productivity loss, cost to society through med expenses, legal costs to employer |
| e.g. hazardous substances | paints/cleaning agents/adhesives, fumes (e.g. brazing), airborne particles (e.g. wood dust) causing e.g. skin irritation (e.g. dermatitis), eye irritation, lung disease/asthma, death |
| 8 principles of COSHH regulations | Plan and do minimise release Consider all routes of exposure Control proportional to risk Most effective/reliable chosen Provide PPE Check/review regular Train on risks and measures Ensure intro of measures doesnt increase risk to H+S |
| Name for the chemical warning symbols | CLP/GHS Classification Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) |
| Skull and crossbones meaning | Toxic |
| CO2 canister meaning | Gases under pressure |
| ! meaning | Harmful skin irritation, serious eye irritation (moderate health hazard) |
| Fire meaning | Flammable gases |
| Exploding meaning | Explosive, self reactive, organic peroxide |
| Dead fish meaning | Harmful to the environment |
| Sphere on fire meaning | Oxidising gases/liquids/solids |
| Guy's chest exploding meaning | Respiratory sensitiser, carcinogen, reproductive toxicity, aspiration hazard (serious health hazard) |
| Beaker poured on hand meaning | Corrosive |
| Why job rotation good | Prevents RSI (repetitive strain injury) or lapse of concentration |
| When risk assessment | When more than 5 employees, mandated Not all risks can be eliminated but all reasonably practicable measures to identify hazards (could cause harm) and minimise risk |
| 5 steps of risk assessment | Identify hazard, identify who might be harmed + the nature of the harm Evaluate risk and decide on control measure Record findings and implement actions Review risk assessment after set period of time and amend if needed |
| Ways to identify hazards | Walk around, check data sheets - both immediate and long term |
| Who might be harmed | Including people outside site |
| Recording findings | Risk assessment document |
| Consumer Protection Act year | 1987 |
| Areas of protection of the CPA | Product liability (manufacturer responsible), general safety requirement (reasonably safe - will be removed from sale for 6 months while checked if needed), price indications (no misleading - trading standards officers can seize goods or business records) |
| How manufacturers ensure products safe | Warn consumers of potential risks Provide info to help consumers understand risks Monitor product safety Take action if problem found Nintendo also includes RSI injury for excessive play (as well as e.g. battery faults) in info booklet |
| E.g. product recall | Toyotoa Motors recalled over 8.5 mil vehicles in 2009-10 due to accelerator pedal sticking - Toyota kept records of all complaints and when enough, recalled to investigate and fix |
| Trade Descriptions Act year | 1968 |
| Trade Descriptions Act | Offense to make false/misleading statements about good or service. Trading standards officers regularly check for counterfeit or unsafe. |
| BSI cost to manufacturer | They have to pay to get certified and are subject to ongoing testing to ensure standards maintained |
| On 3 pin plug why no sleeve on earth pin | Ensure proper connection |
| 3 pin plug measures to follow BSI | Removable card label showing wiring. Kitemark. Fuse BSI certified. Earth pin longest, with live and neutral having plastic cover at pin base. Wiring coloured properly |
| Toys (Safety) Regulations year | 2011 |
| Toys (Safety) Regulations | Part of the European Toy Safety Directive and BS EN 71 Every aspect of toy safety (e.g. flammability, toxicity, trap clothing, choking risk) |
| How choking risk checked | If for children under 36 months must not fit entirely inside a 'small parts cylinder' |
| What must toy manufacturers do to follow the Toys (Safety) Regulations | Design to comply with safety requirements Do safety assessment Do conformity assessment procedure, affix CE mark Instructions for safe use Sample testing Investigate and record all complaints technical documentation Identify |
| Investigate and record all complaints | keep register of complains, non-compliant toys, and recalled toys |
| Technical documentation | Draw up and keep for 10 years |
| Identify | Identify toy and manufacturer on toy or packaging |
| BTHA | British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) developed lion mark in 1988 to show toy has quality and safety - ethical + safe manufacture, ban on counterfeit, improve sustainability. |
| Producer responsibility | Responsibility to inform consumers how to care for product during use and how to dispose of e.g. non-damaging screen cleaning product recommendations e.g. free product return for disposal |
| Hazard definition | Anything that could cause someone harm |
| Risk definition | The likelihood or chance that someone may be harmed as a result of being exposed to a hazard |
| Safety precaution definition | Any action carried out in advance that protects against a possible danger or injury |
| Exam Qs about risk control measures | Accept only one reference to PPE |
| Example of QC measures for toys | Frequent sample testing to prevent sharp edges |
| When describing purpose of risk assessment | Think about the reason for each stage to exist |
| Solvent adhesive risk control measures | ventilation - flammable toxic vapours COSHH BOOK Ppe |
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