Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Outline
the specifi c details that should be included 
in a permit-to-work for entry into a confi ned 
space.
12. (a)
Identify TWO
specifi c work activities for which a 
permit-to-work system might be needed
(b) 
Outline
the key elements of a permit-to-work 
system.
13. 
Outline
the issues to be addressed in a training ses-
sion on the operation of a permit-to-work system.
14. With reference to the Confi ned Space Regulations 
1997:
(i) 
defi ne
the meaning of ‘confi ned space’, giving 
TWO
workplace examples
(ii) 
outline
specifi c hazards associated with work-
ing in confi ned spaces
(iii) 
identify FOUR
‘specifi ed risks’ that may arise 
from work in a confi ned space.
15. 
Outline
the precautions that should be taken in order 
to ensure the safety of employees undertaking main-
tenance work in an underground storage vessel.
16. 
Outline
the factors that should be considered when 
preparing a procedure to deal with a workplace 
emergency.
17. (a)
Identify FOUR
types of emergency procedure 
that an organization might need to have in place
(b) 
Explain
why visitors to workplace should be 
informed of the emergency procedures.
18. (a)
Identify THREE
types of emergencies in the 
workplace for which employees may need to be 
evacuated
(b) 
Explain
why it is important to develop workplace 
procedures to enable the safe evacuation of 
employees during an emergency.
19. (a)
Identify
the 
TWO
main functions of fi rst-aid treat-
ment
(b) 
Outline
the factors to consider when making an 
assessment of fi rst-aid provision in a workplace.
20. 
Outline
the factors to consider when making an 
assessment of fi rst-aid provision in a workplace.

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