NGC1 Definitions

Question 1

Definition of SSOW

Answer 1

• Formal procedure
• based on a systematic examination of work
• to identify the hazards
• if defines safe methods for working
• which eliminate those hazards or minimise the risks associated.

Question 2

Definition hazard

Answer 2

Something with the potential to cause harm

Question 3

Definition risk

Answer 3

• likelihood the hazard will cause harm
• in combination with the severity of injury, damage or loss
• that might foreseeably occur

Question 4

Health and safety culture

Answer 4

individual and group values, attitudes, perceptions, competencies, and patterns of behaviour that determine the commitment to, and the style and proficiency of, an organisation’s health and safety management

Question 5

Permit for work

Answer 5

permit-to-work system is a formal written system used to control certain types of work that are potentially hazardous.

Question 6

Confined space

Answer 6

Means any place
- chamber
- tank, vat, silo
All other similar space in which by virtue of its enclosed nature there arises a reasonably foreseeable specific risk.

Hazards

• difficult A & E
• asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen
• oxygen enrichment
• poisoning by toxic substance
• explosions due to gases, vapours
• fire due to flammable liquids
• fall of materials
• difficulties of rescuing injured persons
• drowning due to flooding
• fines from plant or processes entering CS