Occupational Health and Safety Questions 1. (15 marks) The TLV for carbon monoxide is 35ppm. Define the terms TLV and ppm and calculate them for the following example: Answer: TVL = Term for airborne concentration of a substance‚ below which all workers are believed to be protected while exposed to it day after day for 8-hour periods. PPM = Concentration by volume of one part of a gas‚ or by weight of a liquid or solid‚ per million parts of air or liquid. A mechanic in
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In this assignment‚ we have been asked to identify and imply risk management system in a company. Being a Safety Officer is not an easy job‚ everyday they (safety officer) have to deal with the grievances of the staff which must be resolved so that workers can give in their 100% effort. This essay is about a safety officer who has received complaints while the workforces are working in the warehouse. They complain about excessive heat which reduces their interest of work and efficiency. The staff
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arrest:check whether the person has a pulse and whether they are breathing. If not‚ call for urgent help from a senior registered nurse who will assess the need for summoning emergency services. Start methods of resuscitation if you have been taught how to do it. Choking and difficulty of breathing:ensure any dentures are removed‚sweep the mouth to clear any food‚vomit.Try to get the person to cough. If is not effective‚ bend the person forward‚use the hell of the hand to give up to five flows sharply
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gasoline in motor vehicles. Other than the environmental factors like‚ dust‚ soil‚ the use of old ceramic cookware‚ paint chips and folk remedies‚ that expose children to lead hazards‚ old toys containing lead based paint and some toys manufactures in China also contribute to the risk. Children are more open to lead poisoning than adults. Young children often place toys and other objects in their mouth‚ ingesting dust‚ soil and possibly a higher level of lead. The effects of lead poisoning are also much
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1. Understand the current legislative framework and organisational health‚ safety and risk management policies‚ procedures and practices that are relevant to health‚ and social care or children and young people’s settings 1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health‚ safety and risk management in the work setting The basis of British health and safety law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Act sets out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members
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Occupational Hazards in Oil & Gas Industry Occupational Hazards in Oil & Gas Industry Dr Salahedin Bendak Nauman SharifU00015925 Mohammad Alghafri U00017849 15-May-12 Dr Salahedin Bendak Nauman SharifU00015925 Mohammad Alghafri U00017849 15-May-12 Design for Environment & Safety Engineering. Design for Environment & Safety Engineering. Table of Contents What is oil and gas industry? ………………………………….…2 How oil and gas is drilled for? ……………………………………2
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Health and Safety Policy of Dublin Bus This safety statement has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Sections 19 & 20 of the Safety‚ Health & Welfare at Work Act‚ 2005. This Safety Statement specifies commitment‚ lines of responsibility and accountability for safety together with a list of Risk Assessments within the organisation. In July 2007 new and revised “General Application Regulations 2007” were published. These Regulations were signed into Law on the 1st November 2007. Prescribed
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Health and Social Care and children and Young Peoples Services 504 – Element 2 Within the work setting it is imperative that records and reports are maintained regarding all aspects of the running of the home and the young person’s daily life. Each daily report is hand written noting the date‚ times of events‚ people involved‚ staff on duty and the thoughts and feelings of all involved. Within the report there are references to any subsequent actions which may have been taken for example if
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Support children and young people’s health and safety 2.4 – Explain how health and safety risk assessments are monitored and reviewed; Health and safety and risk assessments are a major part of the primary school. A major risk assessment is carried out at the start of each new school year to make sure all risks are being covered and new ones identified so they can be closely monitored through out the whole school year. The health and safety policy is also reviewed at the start of the school
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Sheet 3: Health‚ safety and hygiene For this assessor visit‚ you will need to carry out a snack or mealtime routine in your placement. You will need to talk to your placement supervisor about this. Do this at least a week ahead of your assessor visit. Purpose: This visit will focus on your understanding of the Health and Safety and Food Management policies and procedures in your placement. You should be able to give your assessor a tour of the placement pointing out the relevant aspects. You
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