4‚ 2014. QUESTION: “The secondary effects of lithospheric hazards are often more serious than the hazard event itself.” Discuss this statement. [20 marks] The lithosphere is that portion of the outermost part of the earth. It consists of the curst and the upper mantle. A hazard is considered as any threat that has the potential to cause loss of life or injury or damage to property. We can therefore assume that term a lithospheric hazard refers to those that are caused through geological processes
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running again as soon as possible. The HSE has told you to develop an action plan for updating procedures and managing safety on site. This action plan has to have realistic time scales and be able to access adequate resources. i. Assess current hazards and risks which could be present and gather evidence to support the likelihood of continuance of the risks. Evidence could include: fatigue charts‚ working hours‚ temperature‚ lighting levels‚ noise‚ incorrect procedures‚ working practices‚ time
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a risk assessment at STC: 1) Identifying potential hazards: Identifying the hazards involves searching for potential objects and situations that could cause harm to employees and students of South Thames College. Students‚ employees and visitors can also provide valuable information on hazards that were not spotted before. Their views are as important as information provided on websites that could help in identifying potential hazards for example‚ Health and Safety Executive website. The
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Unit Assignments Unit III Case Study You have been hired as a consultant by your town’s emergency management coordinator to help develop emergency action plans. One of the reasons you were selected is your expertise in using the General Behavior Model (GEBMO) to assess risks. Your first task is to assess the hazardous material risks at a local gas station. The station has one 30‚000-gallon underground storage tank compartmentalized to hold 10‚000 gallons each of the three gasoline grades‚ and
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Unit 7: support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety 1 Know the legislative and policy framework for health and safety 1.1 The aims of my school’s health and safety policy are to make sure that a safe and healthy environment is provided to all children and staff‚ and any visitors that may come to the school‚ and to make sure that every member of the school community knows their role and responsibility for helping maintain the healthy and safe environment. At the school the establishment
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position of person doing check: David Dent Senior Sports Coach PLAYING/TRAINING AREA Check that the area and surroundings are safe and free from obstacles. Is the area fit and appropriate for activity? Yes ( No X (If no‚ please outline the hazard‚ who may be at risk and action taken‚ if any.) Not enough secure overshoot area. Anyone who strays into this area Netting put up ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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are designed to withstand abrasive substances. High-quality rail uniforms give rail workers freedom of movement while they are doing their jobs. Rail workers need to be protected from burns. Flame retardant uniforms project rail workers from fire hazards. Flame retardant coveralls are a necessity. Rail workers should also wear flame retardant shirts and jackets. Base layers keep rail workers warm. High-quality uniforms
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Case study – ABC Chemicals ABC Chemicals is a medium-sized chemical distributor located at the rear of a large metropolitan shopping precinct. ABC Chemicals purchase large quantities of cleaning chemicals. These are delivered in 205 litre drums and include solvents‚ acids and other corrosives‚ and detergents. These products are decanted by ABC Chemicals’ staff into retail size containers (not exceeding 30 litres/ kilograms)‚ re-labelled and shipped in company badged delivery vehicles to
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specifically responsible for containing and maintaining such threats. “The mention of the word hazard is associated with a HAZMAT RESPONSE which is usually considered A Fire Department or Emergency Management response iisue” (Byrd‚ n.d.). When there are hazardous materials present‚ Emergency Management response units and fire departments are specifically trained in extensive detail on how to approach and contain such hazards without injury to themselves or others where police officers and other forensic type
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334 Support children and young peoples Health and Safety 334.1.1 When planning indoor lessons what health and safety factors do you need to take into account? What do you need to take into account when planning for outdoors? When planning an indoor lesson you need to take into account various health and safety factors. These will be that the room you will be taking the lesson in has enough space for the amount of students in the lesson. Students and staff should be able to move around
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