1.1 Identify one SANS code mentioned in the OHSAct, stating its use. 1.2 What mu
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1.1 Identify one SANS code mentioned in the OHSAct, stating its use. 1.2 What must an employer or user of machinery do where premises containing dangerous machinery are unattended. Define the term "pressure vessel" as defined in the OHSAct. (3) What must be installed in a room, cabinet or enclosure containing flammable liquid and what must be prevented in doing so. 1.4 (4) What must be done before a person enters a confined space, and by whom. State one thing that must be done if the requiremen cannot be met 1.5 115)Explanation / Answer
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1.1 The occupational Health and safety Act aresupported by subordinate legislation,Regulation and codes of practice, which give pratical guidelines on how to manage health and safety issues.
In these Regulations, any word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall have the meaning so assigned and, unless the context otherwise indicates -
"approved lead inspection authority"
means an approved inspection authority for the-
"exposed"
means exposed to lead while at the workplace and "exposure" has a corresponding meaning;
"General Administrative Regulations"
means the General Administrative Regulations published under section 43 of the Act under Government Notice No. R.1449 of 6 September 1996:
"health and safety standards"
means the health and safety standards that have been incorporated into these regulations under section 44 of the Act;
"HSG 173"
means the Monitoring Strategies for Toxic Substances, HSG 173, published by the Health and Safety Executive of the United Kingdom.
1.2 The user of the machinery should be aware of his surroundings, he/she should stay away from them as possible if the user dont know to operate it.As Far as concerned the un-experienced user shall report to the supervisor to attend the situation as soon as possible.
If the machinery are in operational ,make sure it is running properly and make sure its on schedule.contact the supervisor as soon as possible.
Here are some steps one should do at the given scenario.
1) An employer or user of machinery shall ensure that every person authorised to operate machinery is fully aware of the dangers attached thereto and is conversant with the precautionary measures to be taken or observed to obviate such dangers.
2) If a person operates any machinery which requires constant attention in order to avoid accidents, he shall under no circumstances leave his post while such machinery is in operation, unless he is relieved by a person who is authorised and competent to operate such machinery.
3) An employer or user of machinery shall ensure that any machinery which requires constant attention in order to avoid accidents is under the supervision of a shiftsman, who shall at all times be present on the premises while such machinery is in operation, and no person shall attend to or operate such machinery, except under the general supervision of a shiftsman.
4) No person supervising machinery and no person operating machinery shall, without the permission of his superior, authorize any other person to do his work.
5) If machinery threatens or is likely to threaten the safety of persons when it is unexpectedly set in motion or made electrically alive, the employer or user of machinery concerned shall take all reasonable precautionary measures in order to ensure that such machinery cannot be so set in motion or made electrically alive, and any person intending to set such machinery in motion or make it electrically alive shall take all reasonable precautionary measures in order to ensure that the safety of a person is not threatened or likely to be threatened.
6) If machinery in operation threatens or is likely to threaten the safety of persons, the person supervising or operating such machinery or the employer or user of machinery concerned shall stop such machinery or cause it to be stopped.
1.3 Pressure vessel means any vessel of which interior or jacket is under pressure or in which a cushion of gas or vapour can form above the liquid at a pressure in excess of that of the atmosphere.
1.4 Store flammable and combustible liquids according to the laws, including the building, fire, and electrical codes, that apply to your particular workplace.These laws specify the kinds of storage areas,such as rooms and cabinets, allowed for these liquids.They also specify how to construct these storage areas and the amount of flammable liquids in different containers that you can store in each kind of storage area.
There may also be restrictions about the volume (how much) of product that can be stored. For example: in some jurisdictions, containers used to store flammable or combustible liquids that are smaller than 230 litres, must meet the specifications in following regulations (for construction of the container):
Your local fire code will specify the quantity of liquid that may be stored at the workplace.
Containers of not more than 1 litre capacity used for flammable liquids (5 litres for combustible liquids) are generally exempt.
Ensure that all containers have WHMIS labels attached, where applicable.
Never use plastic or glass containers for storing flammable liquids unless storage in metal containers would affect the required liquid purity or if the liquid would cause excessive corrosion of the metal container.
In all cases, allow only trained, authorized people into storage areas. Before storing, inspect all incoming containers to ensure that they are not damaged and are properly labelled. Do not accept delivery of defective containers.
In general, store containers of flammable and combustible liquids separately, away from process and production areas, and away from other materials. This separation will reduce the spread of any fire to other materials in storage. It will also protect the stored flammable and combustible liquids from exposure to fires in other areas, and accidental contact with incompatible materials.
Keep containers closed when not in use.
Keep the amount of materials in storage as small as possible. It is a good practice to keep no more than one day's supply of flammable and combustible liquids in the immediate work area. Return any leftover material to the proper storeroom or storage cabinet at the end of the day.
1.5
The important thing to remember is that each time a worker plans to enter any work space, the worker should determine if that work space is considered a confined space. Be sure the confined space hazard assessment and control program has been followed
Air quality testing: The air within the confined space should be tested from outside of the confined space before entry into the confined space. Care should be taken to ensure that air is tested throughout the confined space - side-to-side and top to bottom. Continuous monitoring should be considered in situations where a worker is in a space where atmospheric conditions have the potential to change (e.g., broken or leaking pipes or vessels, work activities create a hazardous environment, isolation of a substance is not possible).
Many other situations or hazards may be present in a confined space. Be sure that all hazards are controlled, for example:
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