Worksheet - 24354 (v2) Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment

Student name:

What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act?

What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations?

What are your responsibilities as a “worker” under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

What is a person conducting a business or undertaking’s (PCBUs) main responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Complete the following chart for your BCATS environment:

A. Potential hazard (Complete all this column)	B. Possible control measure (Complete at least 4 in this column)
Electrical
Chemical
Fire
Fumes
Gas
Compressed air
Noise
Material
Falling
Lifting

Identify the meanings of the following signs:

Identify hazards associated with each of the following safety issues.

Loose clothing:

Long hair:

Non-safety footwear:

Wearing jewellery:

Poor lifting technique:

Handling or moving of heavy objects:

Occupational overuse syndrome:

Heights:

Not enough training:

Describe the steps you should follow in your workplace in the event of:

a) Fire

b) Earthquake

c) Accident:

d) Chemical spill: