ASBESTOS
What does Asbestos look like?
Rock wool or fibre-glass
Who has the best manual handling techniques
Children
Why should eye protection be worn when operating a grinder?
To protect workers eyes from sparks , debris
What does the acronym PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment.
What have waitrose been accused of regarding their easter treats?
racism
When was Asbestos totally banned in UK
1999
How many days are lost annually?
25,000,000
Name two common portable grinder disc sizes
4 inch
9 inch
Who should pay for PPE?
Employer.
Which Chelsea footballer has been charged with drink driving?
Danny Drinkwater
What temperature does Asbestos start to degrade?
900 degrees
What does the Law say an individual can Manually Lift?
Whatever the person is comfortable with.
What two essential components are part of a grinding wheel?
The abrasive
The Bond
What is the guidance for when to wear hearing protection?
Answer 85 decibels
What is the total stab victims in the uk so far this year?
49
What are the 3 diseases associated with asbestos?
Mesothelioma
Lung Cancer
Asbestosis
What Acronym do we use to assess in manual handling.
T-Task
I-Individual
L-Load
E-Enviroment
What kind of material can you grind with aluminium oxide grinding wheels?
Ferrous or iron based materials, like iron or steel.
Why is PPE the last line of defence?
It relies on the individual to wear it, and only protects one person
Which local school received David Walliams Golden Buzzer on Britains got talent?
Flakefleet
What 3 types of Asbestos are there ?
Chrysotile (white)
Amosite (Brown)
Crocidolite (Blue)
What is the hierachy of control with manual handling?
Avoid
Assess
Can we use mechanical aid?
What Regulation do Grinders and Abrasive wheels fall under?
PUWER 1998
Provision and use of Work Equipment 1998
What are the 4 types of PPE?
Respiratory Protection-Airline Disposable
Eye protection-Goggles ,Shelds ,Glasses
Hearing protection-Ear plugs
Hand protection- GlovesWhich refurbished castle have Charles and Camilla last week?
Hilsborough