9 HEALTH AND SAFETY


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‘The rail was damaged and the train was travelling at 180 kph. When this happens, the rail will break and the train will crash.’


‘An oil rig is a dangerous place. Firstly, we’re out in the middle of the North Sea.’


‘The company had provided lots of fire extinguishers, but it hadn’t asked us to check fire safety.’


Definitions


A a factory or building where manufacturing or an industrial process takes place; can also refer to the machinery and equipment involved in manufacturing


B a routine of keeping something (e.g., buildings and machinery) in good working condition so that it can be continually used for its intended purpose; includes inspection, testing, servicing, repair, rebuilding


C a legal term: failure to apply enough care and attention in an area of responsibility, causing unintended injury to another party


D machinery or mechanisms where failure automatically results in a safe operating condition


E when a hazard turns from threat to reality – the risk is immediate and urgent action or assistance is needed


F rules or orders that direct and control procedures or behaviours for such things as safety, fire, traffic procedures, etc.


G dangerous situations where there are significant threats posed to life or health


H refusal or failure to comply with rules or guidelines I


‘personal protective equipment’ (PPE) – garments which protect the wearer from chemical, electrical, heat or other potential hazards in the workplace


J an official company procedure and legal requirement: an examination and evaluation of the risks involved in specific work situations that may cause harm to people; usually the first step in managing health and safety in those situations


K the process of determining the condition of something by close examination


L guidance and oversight of those working on a task who may lack the full skills for the task


D E F


‘They say that the service provided by Britain’s railways has improved. I don’t agree completely.’


‘I am responsible for the health and safety policy in my company. But the important thing is whether my staff are properly trained.’


‘We will show that the company was negligent because they ignored health and safety rules.’


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