Abrasive Wheels Training Certificate Safety Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is the employee's duty regarding abrasive wheel safety?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety, and to cooperate with their employer

Answer

Section 7 of HASAWA 1974 requires employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions, and to cooperate with their employer on health and safety matters.

Question 2

According to HSE guidance, who is an 'appointed person' in relation to abrasive wheels?

Accepted Answer

A person who has been specifically trained and formally appointed by the employer to mount abrasive wheels

Answer

An 'appointed person' is someone who has received specific training in mounting abrasive wheels and has been formally appointed by their employer to carry out this task. Under the old 1970 regulations this was a strict legal requirement; under PUWER it falls under the competence/training provisions.

Question 3

What is the maximum penalty for a health and safety offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 when tried on indictment?

Accepted Answer

An unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

Answer

When tried on indictment in the Crown Court, breaches of HASAWA 1974 can result in an unlimited fine and/or imprisonment for up to 2 years. Magistrates' Court penalties are lower but still significant.

Question 4

Which British and European standard covers the safety requirements for bonded abrasive products?

Accepted Answer

BS EN 12413

Answer

BS EN 12413 covers safety requirements for bonded abrasive products. It includes specifications for maximum operating speeds, marking requirements, dimensions, and testing procedures. Manufacturers must comply with this standard.

Question 5

Under PUWER 1998, Regulation 11, what must an employer provide to protect operators from dangerous parts of machinery including abrasive wheels?

Accepted Answer

Effective guards or protection devices following a hierarchy of measures

Answer

PUWER 1998, Regulation 11 requires employers to take effective measures to prevent access to dangerous parts of machinery. This follows a hierarchy: fixed guards, other guards/protection devices, protection appliances (jigs/holders), and information/training/supervision.

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Abrasive Wheels Training Certificate Safety Regulations 2