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- 3. • Regulations designed to reduce injuries related to lifting, carrying, or moving loads.
- 6. SPACE • An enclosed or partly enclosed area not designed for continuous occupancy and with restricted entry or exit, posing risks like lack of oxygen or presence of toxic gases
- 9. • The main law governing workplace health and safety in the UK.
- 11. • Consists of small solid particles suspended in the air, which can be a health hazard if inhaled over time, especially in construction environments
- 12. • A person has the necessary training, experience, and knowledge to perform tasks safely and effectively
- 13. • Regulations that requires equipment provided for use at work is safe, properly maintained, and used correctly.
- 14. MEASURE • Is any action, device, or procedure implemented to minimize or remove the risk of hazards in the workplace
- 15. • The UK government body responsible for enforcing health and safety laws and supporting safe workplaces.
- 17. • Is UK legislation that obliges employers to report specified workplace injuries, deaths, diseases, and dangerous occurrences
- 18. • The overall well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and social factors affected by working conditions
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- 1. • An unexpected event that results in injury, illness, or damage to property, occurring without intention.
- 2. • Includes gear such as helmets, gloves, goggles, or boots, designed to minimize exposure to hazards.
- 4. • Anything with the potential to cause harm, such as substances, machinery, or unsafe work practices.
- 5. • The Likelihood that harm will occur from a hazard or the chance or probability that a hazard will actually cause harm or damageVOID SPACE A void space is an empty or unfilled space within a building, often difficult to access and potentially hazardous if not properly managed
- 7. • Any loud or prolonged sound in the workplace that, if excessive, can damage hearing or affect employees’ health
- 8. MISS • An event where no injury or damage occurred, but where it could have, highlighting a potentially unsafe situation needing attention.
- 10. • A naturally occurring mineral fibre that was historically used for insulation and fireproofing, now known to cause serious lung diseases when inhaled
- 14. • Substances used or produced at work that can present health or safety risks through exposure, such as cleaners, solvents, or acids.
- 16. • Is UK legislation requiring employers to control exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals and substances in the workplace