White Card Hazardous Materials and Manual Handling

Question 1

What document gives you information about the hazards and safe handling of a chemical on site?

Accepted Answer

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) describes a hazardous chemical's properties, hazards, safe handling, storage and first aid measures, and must be available on site.

Question 2

If you find or suspect asbestos in a building, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop work, leave it undisturbed and report it to your supervisor

Answer

Do not disturb suspected asbestos. Stop work in the area, keep others away, and report it so a licensed assessor or removalist can deal with it safely.

Question 3

What is the correct technique for lifting a load manually?

Accepted Answer

Bend the knees, keep the back straight, hold the load close and avoid twisting

Answer

Lift with your legs by bending the knees, keep your back straight, hold the load close to your body, and avoid twisting to reduce the risk of strains and back injury.

Question 4

Before manually lifting a heavy item, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Assess the load and consider using a mechanical aid or a team lift

Answer

Assess the weight, size and path first. Where practicable use a trolley, hoist or other mechanical aid, or arrange a team lift, rather than risking injury.

Question 5

Why is silica dust (from cutting concrete, bricks or tiles) dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Breathing it in can cause serious lung disease such as silicosis

Answer

Respirable crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis and other serious lung diseases, so dust controls such as water suppression, extraction and respirators are essential.

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