Health and Safety Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment on a construction site?
Answer: To identify hazards and determine appropriate control measures to protect workers
Risk assessments systematically identify potential hazards and evaluate the measures needed to eliminate or reduce risks to workers.
What does PPE stand for in construction safety?
Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
PPE refers to equipment worn by workers to protect against health and safety hazards, such as hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.
What is the hierarchy of controls in construction safety?
Answer: Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE
The hierarchy ranks controls from most to least effective: eliminating the hazard entirely, substituting safer alternatives, engineering solutions, administrative procedures, and PPE as the last resort.
What is a COSHH assessment in construction?
Answer: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - an assessment of chemical and substance risks
COSHH assessments evaluate the risks of working with hazardous substances like dust, chemicals, and fumes, and determine appropriate protective measures.
What should you do if you discover an unsafe condition on a construction site?
Answer: Report it immediately to your supervisor and take steps to warn others of the danger
Unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to prevent accidents. Workers should also warn others of the danger if possible.
What is the purpose of a toolbox talk on a construction site?
Answer: A short safety briefing focused on specific hazards relevant to the days work
Toolbox talks are brief, informal safety meetings that address specific hazards and safe work practices relevant to current job tasks.