Health & Safety Overview (Junior Cert Engineering): Flashcards

Anything with potential to cause injury

Likelihood that a hazard will actually cause injury

Actions to reduce chances of hazard causing injury

Fire-fighting equipment or prohibitions

Warning of hazards

Safety information and emergency routes

Mandatory requirements

Must be tied back securely or tucked under cap

Pull rather than push for better control

Clean immediately - serious slip hazard

Emergency stop procedure

Never remove or bypass them

Personal Protective Equipment

Don't use flames/switches, ventilate, inform teacher

Never mix directly - can react violently and explode