Emergency Procedures Ireland Flashcards

What should happen at the assembly point after an evacuation?

Answer: A roll call or headcount to ensure all workers are accounted for

At the assembly point, a roll call or headcount must be conducted using the site register to ensure all workers, visitors, and contractors are accounted for.

What is the difference between an Improvement Notice and a Prohibition Notice regarding emergencies?

Answer: An Improvement Notice allows time to fix issues; a Prohibition Notice requires immediate cessation of the dangerous activity

An Improvement Notice gives a timeframe to rectify a problem, while a Prohibition Notice requires immediate cessation of a dangerous activity until the risk is removed.

What welfare facilities must be available for emergency situations?

Answer: Clean water, first aid room, toilet facilities, and a means of communication

Construction sites must have access to clean water for washing wounds and eyes, a first aid room or area for treatment, toilet and washing facilities, and reliable means of communication.

What should be done after an emergency incident on a construction site?

Answer: Investigate the cause, review the emergency plan, report to the HSA if required, and implement corrective actions

After an incident, a thorough investigation should be conducted, the emergency plan reviewed and updated, the incident reported to the HSA if required, and corrective actions implemented.

When must a workplace incident be reported to the HSA?

Answer: When there is a death, serious injury, or a dangerous occurrence as defined in regulations

The HSA must be notified of deaths, specified injuries, over-3-day absences from work injuries, dangerous occurrences, and cases of occupational disease as defined in the regulations.

What is a dangerous occurrence that must be reported to the HSA?

Answer: A near-miss event specified in legislation, such as scaffold collapse, crane failure, or explosion

Dangerous occurrences are specified events like scaffold collapse, crane overturning, explosions, electrical short circuits causing fire, or building collapse that must be reported even if no injury results.