HSE Professionals

The Golden Rules of Hand Tool Safety 1. Use the Right Tool for the Job: Never use a tool for a purpose it wasn't designed for. Using a screwdriver as a chisel or a wrench as a hammer is a primary cause of accidents. 2. Inspect Tools Before Use: Always check for damage. Look for cracks, chips, loose handles, mushroomed heads, or worn jaws. A damaged tool must be tagged and removed from service immediately. 3. Wear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Eye protection is almost always mandatory. Gloves protect against cuts, abrasions, and vibration. Safety footwear protects against dropped tools. 4. Keep Tools in Good Condition: Maintain tools properly. This includes cleaning, sharpening, and proper storage. A sharp tool is safer than a dull one, as it requires less force. 5. Use Tools Correctly: Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Understand the proper gripping, cutting, or striking technique for each tool. 6. Maintain a Clean and Organized Work Area: A cluttered w...

1. Q. When working with pressurised cylinders,what conditions of associated storage have to be met?  A. The cylinders must be upright and secured to prevent a fall.  2. Q. The two hoses on an oxygen-acetylene welding/cutting set are coloured differently. Give the two colours and which is which?  A. Blue:- Oxygen. Red:- Acetylene.  3. Q. Is oxygen detectable by smell?  A. No - It is an odourless gas.  4. Q. Is oxygen lighter or heavier than air? A. Slightly Heavier.  5. Q. Is nitrogen lighter or heavier than air? A. Slightly Lighter.  6. Q. Is oxygen an inflammable gas?  A. No - But it vigorously supports combustion.  7. Q. What is the main constituent of Natural Gas?  A. Methane.  8. Q. What do the letters L.P.G.marked on a cylinder stand for?  A. Liquefied Petroleum Gas.  9. Q. What are the two main constituents of L.P.G.e.g.Calor Gas,Flogas, Bluegas etc.?  A. Propane and Butane.  10. Q. Is L.P.G.heavier or...

  1. Q. In the context of work equipment what is a trap?       A. A trap is where a part of the body can get           caught in part of the mechanism and cannot be           removed without injury. 2. Q. With plant that has restricted visibility,  particularly while carrying out  reversing operations, suitable warning devices, or sight seeing devices must be fitted, list four such devices?      A.  • CCTV           • flashing beacons           • convex mirrors           • audible alarm. 3. Q. List four means of power transmission?      A. • A simple shaft or direct drive          • Power Take Off (PTO)          • Speed changing mechanism          • Gears          • Belts and pulleys   ...

1.Q. Does a higher flash point mean that a liquid is more flammable?     A.No - Less flammable.  2.Q. What particular danger exists when flammable liquids or gases which are heavier than air are spilled?     A.The vapours may travel along the ground until they reach a source of ignition, or may collect in cellars etc. and accumulate to cause an explosion at a later stage. 3.Q. Why earth metal equipment when dealing with flammable liquids?     A.To reduce the risk of a build up of static electricity which may cause a spark. 4.Q. How would you contain leaks from large tanks containing flammable liquids?    A.Surround them with a containment wall or bund. 5.Q. Do some moving liquids generate static electricity?     A.Yes - This can be a problem with flammable liquids. 6.Q. What type of devise should you use to measure flammable vapours in an area prior to allowing work to commence in it?     A.An Explosimeter or Flammable Gas...

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1. Q. Where is the best place to control noise?        A. At source.  2. Q. What is a good way to reduce noise in machines ranging from power presses to typewriters etc?        A. Mount them on shock absorbers or special pads.  3. Q. How would the noise from the cutting action of tools, circular saws etc. be reduced?        A. By keeping them sharp.  4. Q. How could noise at one machine in a shop be reduced, without interfering with the machine itself?         A. Enclose it with sound absorbent material.  5. Q. How could the noise in a boiler making shop be reduced?        A. By hanging such noise absorbing material as woollen blankets around the shop.  6. Q. How can the ears be protected from noise?        A. By ear plugs, ear defenders, or muffs.  7. Q. If there is a group of noisy machines, how could persons be protected from harmful ef...

1. Q. If a solvent is used as a cleaner, what is necessary?        A. That occupational exposure levels are not            exceeded.  2. Q. Why should solvent not be used for cleaning hands?        A. Solvent weakens skin by defeating it, and            eventually breaks down protective layers.  3. Q. Suggest two precautions for individuals working in an oily occupation?        A.  1. Wash overalls regularly.               2. Do not put oily rags in pockets.            3. Inspect the body for symptoms regularly.            4. Maintain a high standard of personal                hygiene.  4. Q. Why not use abrasives to clean the skin?        A. They irritate the skin and tend to rub in the...