General Safety Flashcards
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What does COSHH stand for in the context of construction safety?
Answer: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, the regulations governing exposure to hazardous substances at work.
Which hand signal should a banksman use to instruct a crane operator to lower a load?
Answer: Both palms facing down, moving downward
The standard banksman signal for lowering a load is both palms facing down and moving downward.
What is the minimum width of a safe pedestrian walkway on a construction site?
Answer: 675mm
Pedestrian routes on construction sites should be at least 675mm wide to allow safe passage.
What type of fire extinguisher is SAFE to use on electrical equipment fires?
Answer: CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher
CO2 extinguishers are non-conductive and are safe to use on fires involving live electrical equipment.
Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, what is the FIRST option to consider when handling loads?
Answer: Avoid the need for manual handling altogether if reasonably practicable
The hierarchy requires avoiding manual handling entirely where possible before considering other risk reduction measures.
What does a YELLOW and BLACK striped marking on site typically indicate?
Answer: Area of physical hazard to avoid or be cautious around
Yellow and black striped markings are used to highlight physical hazards such as steps, low beams, or restricted areas.
Which document gives a worker permission to carry out high-risk work in a controlled manner?
Answer: A permit to work
A permit to work is a formal document authorizing specific high-risk activities under defined safety conditions.