2. Hazards

Question 1

List 10 Hazards in the workplace.

Answer 1

1. Slips trips and falls.
2. Fire
3. Chemicals.
4. Moving parts of machinery.
5. Rotating parts of hand tools.
6. High pressure air lines.
7. Pressure systems.
8. Vehicles.
9. Electricity.
10. Fumes.
11. Manual handling.
12. High noise level.
13. Poor lighting.
14. Low Temperature
15. High Temperature

Question 2

What is a lone worker

Answer 2

Someone who works by themselves or without close or direct supervision.

Include those who:
- Work alone at a fixed base.
- Work separately from others on the same premises or outside normal working hours.
- Work at home.
- Work away from a fixed base.

Question 3

COSHH

What are hazardous substances?

Examples and what hazards they pose

Answer 3

• Substances giving of fumes causing headaches or respiratory irritation.
• Man man fibers causing skin or eye irritation.
• Acids causing skin burns and respiratory irritation.
• Fumes or gases causing asphyxiation.
• Cement and wood dust causing breathing problems and eye irritation.
• Exposure to asbestos