{"aa":{"title":"Asbestos Awareness","title2":"Asbestos Awareness"},"aa-01":{"title":"Understanding asbestos","description":"Explore what asbestos is, where it’s typically found and the threat it poses."},"aa-01-010-010":{"title":"What is asbestos?","text":{"p1":"Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that’s been used for various purposes for thousands of years. It’s a good insulator – in other words, it keeps in heat and keeps out cold – has good fire protection properties, and helps to prevent corrosion. Because of this, it started to be used extensively as a building material in the 1950s.","p2":"Now for the scientific bit! There are three main types of asbestos:","p3":"Firstly there’s Chrysotile, which is more commonly known as white asbestos.","p4":"Then there’s Amosite, which is widely known as brown asbestos.","p5":"And finally Crocidolite, which is generally called blue asbestos.","p6":"Historically, blue and brown asbestos were thought to be the most dangerous, but research has shown that all types of asbestos fibres are potential health hazards. So just how serious is the problem?"}},"aa-01-010-020":{"title":"The scale of the threat","question-header":{"text":"Take a look at these causes of work-related deaths. See if you can put them in order by moving each cause to the correct place on the scale. If you’re not sure of the answer, have a guess."},"question-footer":{"text":"Select Confirm when you’ve finished."},"drag-item1":{"label":"Asbestos-related diseases"},"drag-item2":{"label":"Falls from height"},"drag-item3":{"label":"Struck by a moving vehicle"},"drag-item4":{"label":"Struck by a moving/falling object"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes, that’s right, well done. Select Continue for further feedback.","p2":"Not quite. Select Continue to see the correct answers.","p3":"Not really. Select Continue for further feedback."},"final-text":{"p1":"Asbestos is by far the greatest killer, followed by falls from height, being struck by a moving vehicle and, finally, being struck by a moving or falling object.","p2":"Asbestos-related diseases are responsible for around 4,000 deaths a year in the UK. In fact, more people die of asbestos-related diseases than are killed on the roads each year.","p3":"And when you consider that the other three causes, when combined, amount to fewer than 200 deaths, you can start to see the scale of the problem. So, the next question is: what is it that makes asbestos so dangerous?"}},"aa-01-010-030":{"title":"What diseases can it cause?","intro-text":{"p1":"The real hazard with asbestos is that tiny fibres can get released into the air. If you breathe in high levels of these asbestos fibres, you could find yourself suffering from one of four serious diseases. Select each disease to learn more. When you’ve finished, select Continue to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Diffuse pleural thickening"},"option1-text":{"p1":"Diffuse pleural thickening occurs when asbestos fibres breathed into the lungs work their way out to the lining surrounding the lungs causing it to thicken and swell. Although not fatal, it can cause breathlessness and chest pain."},"option2-label":{"text":"Asbestosis"},"option2-text":{"p1":"Asbestosis is a scarring condition of the lung that normally occurs after long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos. It can cause severe shortness of breath and in very serious cases can be fatal."},"option3-label":{"text":"Lung cancer"},"option3-text":{"p1":"Asbestos-related lung cancer is the same as lung cancer caused by smoking. It’s caused by exposure to significant amounts of asbestos. Of course, if you smoke and are also exposed to asbestos, you have an even greater risk of developing lung cancer."},"option4-label":{"text":"Mesothelioma"},"option4-text":{"p1":"Mesothelioma, is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. It is a cancer which affects the linings of the lungs and the lower digestive tract. It is almost exclusively related to asbestos exposure, and by the time it is diagnosed it is usually fatal."},"final-text":{"p1":"Now you’ve seen the dangers of asbestos, let’s move on to look at how widespread its use has become, starting with a brief history lesson."}},"aa-01-020-010":{"title":"The rise and fall …","text":{"p1":"Asbestos became popular as a building material in the 1950’s, and was used right through to the mid-1980s.","p2":"Regulations banned the use of brown and blue asbestos in 1985.","p3":"And white asbestos was banned later, in 1999.","p4":"These timeframes mean that any building built or refurbished during the second half of the twentieth century can contain asbestos. In fact, over half a million buildings in the UK are known to have asbestos inside them. Given the devastating impacts of asbestos, you might wonder why it wasn’t banned earlier.","p5":"The reason is that asbestos-related diseases often take several decades to develop after exposure, so the scale of the health risks only became known after asbestos had already been widely used.","p6":"With plenty of asbestos still lurking in older buildings around the UK, it’s essential to take sensible steps to avoid it. And the first step is to understand how and where it was used."}},"aa-01-020-020":{"title":"Where is asbestos found?","intro-text":{"p1":"During the decades that asbestos was popular, many thousands of tonnes of asbestos products were used in buildings. Much of it is still there and is not always easy to identify. Select the highlighted areas of this building to discover where asbestos is most likely to be found. Select Continue when you’ve finished."},"option1-label":{"text":"Asbestos cement products"},"option1-text":{"p1":"Asbestos cement can be found in many places, for example, on roofs, wall cladding, downpipes and gutters."},"option2-label":{"text":"Textured coatings"},"option2-text":{"p1":"Textured coatings, such as Artex, may contain asbestos if it’s old. Fibres can be released if the coatings are sanded down."},"option3-label":{"text":"Floor tiles"},"option3-text":{"p1":"Floor tiles used to contain asbestos. They can often be found hidden under carpets."},"option4-label":{"text":"Lagging"},"option4-text":{"p1":"Lagging is found around pipework in heating systems. It’s often covered in a protective coating so, if there is asbestos present, it can be difficult to identify."},"option5-label":{"text":"Loose insulation"},"option5-text":{"p1":"Loose asbestos can be found as insulation in wall and floor cavities and in lofts."},"option6-label":{"text":"Insulating board"},"option6-text":{"p1":"Asbestos insulating board was commonly used to make items such as ceiling tiles and partition walls."}},"aa-01-020-030":{"title":"Is it always hazardous?","question":{"question":"So far we’ve painted a fairly bleak picture of the dangers and effects of asbestos. But if it’s so hazardous, how do you think we’re able to live and work in buildings that still contain asbestos? Take a look at these statements and choose the ones you think are correct.","instruction":"Select Confirm when you’ve finished.","option1":"Asbestos is only hazardous in extreme temperatures.","option2":"Asbestos is only hazardous if it is disturbed.","option3":"Asbestos in good condition can be left where it is.","option4":"Asbestos is always hazardous, regardless of its condition."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes, that’s right. Asbestos is only hazardous if it’s disturbed in some way. Asbestos that’s in good condition can usually remain untouched.","p2":"Not really. Asbestos is only hazardous if it’s disturbed in some way. Asbestos that’s in good condition can usually remain untouched."},"final-text":{"p1":"Remember, asbestos-related diseases are caused by breathing in high levels of asbestos fibres, and this is only likely to happen by:","p2":"Damaging asbestos.","p3":"Removing or working on asbestos without proper safety controls.","p4":"If asbestos is in good condition, and not releasing fibres into the atmosphere, then it’s safe. In fact, there is often less risk in leaving it in place than there is in removing it."}},"aa-01-020-040":{"title":"Who is most at risk?","text":{"p1":"It’s hardly surprising that the people most at risk are those who might disturb asbestos-containing materials by working on them or near them. The most commonly-affected workers are the ones who carry out building maintenance and refurbishment jobs.","p2":"Here’s a list of the roles most at risk in our organisation. It’s important that everyone fully understands the risks of exposure to asbestos, but if your role is similar to those listed here, you should take special care."},"roles-at-risk":{"p1":"Building inspectors.","p2":"Heating engineers.","p3":"Electricians."}},"aa-01-030-010":{"title":"Moving forward","text":{"p1":"The use of asbestos has clearly had a devastating impact on many people’s lives, and it will continue to do so in the future because the diseases caused by exposure to asbestos can often take many years to develop.","p2":"One slight consolation is that we are now fully aware of the extent of the dangers posed by asbestos and, as a result, we’re able to take vital action to control the risks. We’ll look at how we can go about managing the risks in the next section. Select Continue to move on to the next section now, or Home to return to the course menu."}},"aa-02":{"title":"Managing the risks","description":"Find out what we’re doing to reduce the risk and what you can do to stay safe."},"aa-02-020-010":{"title":"Controlling the dangers","text":{"p1":"Since discovering the risks posed by asbestos, much has been done to control the dangers to people’s health, the most significant step being the introduction of the Control of Asbestos Regulations in 2006, subsequently updated in 2012.","p2":"To sum up, the Regulations:","p3":"Ban the use of all forms of asbestos.","p4":"Require most asbestos work to be carried out by licensed contractors.","p5":"Place a ‘duty to manage asbestos’ on employers.","p6":"Let’s take a closer look at what this means for us in practice."}},"aa-02-020-020":{"title":"Managing our asbestos","intro-text":{"p1":"Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations, we have a duty to manage asbestos-containing materials in our buildings and premises in order to prevent our employees from being exposed to the risks posed by asbestos. Select each action to find out how we achieve this. When you’ve finished, select Continue to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Conduct a survey"},"option1-text":{"p1":"Before moving into a building or premises we conduct a survey to find out whether any asbestos-containing materials are present. We keep a register of the location and condition of any materials we find. Remember, buildings built before 2000 are likely to contain asbestos."},"option2-label":{"text":"Assess the risks"},"option2-text":{"p1":"We assess the risks posed by any of the asbestos materials we discover. If the materials are in good condition we take care to record the location accurately. If the materials are damaged, we investigate further, and arrange for removal if necessary."},"option3-label":{"text":"Arrange removal"},"option3-text":{"p1":"If we decide that any materials need to be removed we arrange for this to be done safely. 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Tell your line manager or the person responsible for managing asbestos straight away and they will take the necessary action to make the situation safe.","p2":"If you are responsible for managing asbestos, you must arrange to have the condition of the materials checked. If they are in good condition you should:","p3":"Update the asbestos register.","p4":"Keep people informed about its location.","p5":"Arrange for the materials be checked on a regular basis.","p6":"Remember – you must never disturb any material that might contain asbestos!","p7":"But what if you accidentally damage some asbestos, or find some materials that have been damaged before? That’s a much more serious situation, and you’ll have to act quickly."}},"aa-02-030-020":{"title":"Three steps to safety","intro-text":{"p1":"If the asbestos materials are damaged, you should follow the three basic steps shown here. Select each one to find out more. When you’ve finished, select Continue to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Stop"},"option1-text":{"p1":"Advise anyone working nearby to stop work immediately and leave the affected area. Display warning signs to prevent people from entering the affected area."},"option2-label":{"text":"Reduce"},"option2-text":{"p1":"Reduce the impact of the damaged asbestos materials by minimising the spread of contamination to other areas. Dampening down the materials can help to lower exposure levels."},"option3-label":{"text":"Remove"},"option3-text":{"p1":"Arrange for a licensed contractor to remove the asbestos materials and clean up the contamination. Make sure that no work is carried out in the affected area until it has been declared safe."},"final-text":{"p1":"OK, you’ve now seen how we manage the risk from asbestos, and the essential actions you should take if you encounter it at work. But what are the rules about recycling asbestos that’s in perfectly good condition? We’ll look at that next."}},"aa-02-040-010":{"title":"To use, or not to use…","intro-text":{"p1":"Meet Joe. He’s recently acquired some rundown shop premises for his bicycle sales and repair business. Joe needs to refurbish the building completely before he can open for business, and he’s been offered some second-hand asbestos ceiling tiles which he thinks he’ll be able to put to good use."},"question":{"question":"What would your advice be to Joe?","instruction":"Choose your answer and then select Confirm.","option1":"Check the tiles for damage and if they are in perfect condition go ahead and use them.","option2":"Ask a licensed contractor to check the tiles for damage and only use them if they are in perfect condition.","option3":"Do not use the tiles under any circumstances."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes, that’s right. Joe should not use the tiles under any circumstances.","p2":"In fact, Joe should not use the tiles under any circumstances."},"final-text":{"p1":"As you found out earlier, if existing asbestos products are in good condition they can continue to be used provided they are left in place and are not disturbed. The tiles that Joe’s been offered may well be undamaged, but it’s against the law to supply or use asbestos products regardless of their condition."}},"aa-02-050-010":{"title":"What we’ve covered","text":{"p1":"It’s clear that the risks associated with asbestos can be drastically reduced provided they’re managed correctly. In this section you’ve learnt about the actions we’re taking to control the risks, and the actions you can take to keep yourself – and others – safe from the hazards of asbestos.","p2":"In the next section, we’ll look at the policies and guidelines we’ve put in place to reduce risk. Select Continue to move on to the next section now, or Home to return to the course menu.","p3":"In the next section, you’ll be able to test your knowledge of what we’ve covered in this course. Select Home to return to the course menu.","p4":"Select Home to return to the course menu."}},"aa-03":{"title":"Our policies & guidelines","description":"Find out about the policies and guidelines we’ve put in place to minimise risk."},"aa-04":{"title":"Test your knowledge","description":"Check your understanding of what we’ve covered in this course."},"aa-quiz-01-010-010":{"question":{"question":"Which of the following buildings would you expect to contain asbestos materials?","instruction":"Choose your answers and then select Confirm.","option1":"A school built in 1955","option2":"An office block constructed in 1980","option3":"A house built in 2003","option4":"A warehouse constructed in 1972"}},"aa-quiz-01-010-020":{"question":{"question":"Asbestos is now recognised as a dangerous health hazard, so why was it used in the first place?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select Confirm.","option1":"It conducts electricity.","option2":"It has good heat insulation properties.","option3":"It is resistant to fire.","option4":"It helps prevent corrosion."}},"aa-quiz-01-010-030":{"question":{"question":"What are the three main types of asbestos commonly known as?","instruction":"Choose three answers, then select Confirm.","option1":"White asbestos","option2":"Brown asbestos","option3":"Purple asbestos","option4":"Blue asbestos"}},"aa-quiz-01-010-040":{"question":{"question":"Asbestos is a major cause of work-related deaths in the UK. Which of these other hazards, if any, cause even more deaths per year than asbestos?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select Confirm.","option1":"Falls from height.","option2":"Being struck by a moving vehicle.","option3":"Being struck by a moving/falling object.","option4":"None of the above."}},"aa-quiz-01-010-050":{"question":{"question":"How does asbestos cause harm?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select Confirm.","option1":"Tiny fibres get released into the air, causing harm when they are breathed in.","option2":"Asbestos is mildly radioactive, leading to radiation sickness after prolonged exposure.","option3":"Asbestos contains lead which is highly poisonous.","option4":"Asbestos contains naturally-occurring viruses which are highly infectious to humans."}},"aa-quiz-01-010-060":{"question":{"question":"When was white asbestos banned in the UK?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select Confirm.","option1":"1959","option2":"1979","option3":"1999","option4":"2019"}},"aa-quiz-01-010-070":{"question":{"question":"What are some of the places that asbestos is likely to be found?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select Confirm.","option1":"In the form of asbestos cement, in old roofs, gutters and cladding.","option2":"Inside old IBM, Windows or Macintosh computers.","option3":"As floor tiles under old carpets.","option4":"As loose insulation or old lagging around pipes."}},"aa-quiz-01-010-080":{"question":{"question":"Which of these statements about asbestos are true?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select Confirm.","option1":"Asbestos is only hazardous when dampened or mixed with water.","option2":"Asbestos is only hazardous if it is disturbed.","option3":"Asbestos has a radioactive half life of thousands of years.","option4":"Asbestos is always hazardous, regardless of its condition.","choiceLabels":"${manifest.player.question.option.choice-label-true},${manifest.player.question.option.choice-label-false}"}},"aa-quiz-02-010-010":{"question":{"question":"If damaged asbestos products are found in a building, who is allowed to remove them?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select Confirm.","option1":"Employees in a building or maintenance role.","option2":"Health and safety representatives.","option3":"Licensed contractors.","option4":"Any employee, provided they are aware of the dangers."}},"aa-quiz-02-010-020":{"question":{"question":"During a routine inspection, Dave discovers some damaged asbestos ceiling tiles. He stops work immediately and warns others to stay clear, but what’s the next step?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select Confirm.","option1":"Leave the tiles in situ.","option2":"Arrange to have the tiles removed.","option3":"Arrange to have the tiles repaired.","option4":"Replace the damaged tiles with some second-hand ones."}},"aa-quiz-02-010-030":{"question":{"question":"Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, what are employers required to do?","instruction":"Choose your answers and then select Confirm.","option1":"Train employees on how to remove asbestos materials.","option2":"Tell employees where asbestos materials are located.","option3":"Keep a register of asbestos materials.","option4":"Check asbestos materials regularly."}},"aa-quiz-02-010-040":{"question":{"question":"How do the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 limit the health risks of asbestos?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select Confirm.","option1":"The regulations allow asbestos to be used in new construction projects provided its use is carefully managed.","option2":"The regulations require most asbestos work to be carried out by licensed contractors.","option3":"The regulations place a ‘duty to manage asbestos’ on employers.","option4":"The regulations require anyone discovering asbestos to remove it themselves straight away."}},"aa-quiz-02-010-050":{"question":{"question":"Karen has an old outbuilding in the grounds of her business premises. It has a damaged asbestos roof, but is otherwise sound. Karen would like to use the outbuilding for storage, so what are her options?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select Confirm.","option1":"Karen must leave the outbuilding as it is. It is not possible to convert it for use as storage.","option2":"Karen will need to get licensed contractors in to remove the asbestos roof. All being well, she’ll then be able to fit a new (non-asbestos) roof.","option3":"As the roof is damaged, Karen will need to replace it carefully with an undamaged asbestos roof. She’ll then be able to use the outbuilding.","option4":"The whole outbuilding will need to be demolished if there is asbestos in the roof."}},"aa-quiz-02-010-060":{"question":{"question":"If you encounter damaged asbestos materials, what are the three basic steps you should always follow?","instruction":"Choose three answers, then select Confirm.","option1":"Probe – assess the extent of the problem and remove small samples of asbestos to show others.","option2":"Stop – stop all work, leave the area, and put up warning signs to stop others from entering the area.","option3":"Reduce – reduce the spread and impact of the damaged asbestos, e.g. by dampening it down.","option4":"Remove – arrange for a licensed contractor to remove the asbestos materials and clean up the contamination."}},"ask-the-expert":{"title":"Ask the expert","acc":{"entries":"Select a question to ask the expert."}},"assessment-introduction":{"title":"Introduction","text1":{"paragraph1":"This test will give you a chance to check your understanding of what we’ve covered in this course, so you can feel confident that you’re up to speed with everything.","paragraph2":"During the test, you’ll need to answer a series of questions, each of which will have a number of marks, based on its difficulty. 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A sudden unexpected event that causes damage, injury, disease, or death.

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A chronic, progressive inflammation of the lung caused by prolonged exposure to large quantities of asbestos.

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Any situation in which the supply of oxygen to your brain is cut off. Unconsciousness and death quickly follow.

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A designated area of safety where people should gather in the event of an emergency, such as a fire.

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A condition of the lungs and airways that causes difficulty with breathing.

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Microscopic single-celled organisms present throughout the environment. Not all bacteria are harmful, but some cause disease.

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Substances associated with living things (including microscopic organisms) that pose a threat to health. This can include medical waste, viruses, and bacteria.

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A toxic chemical used as a powerful cleaning agent. If it’s mixed with ammonia, deadly gasses are released.

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The gestures, poses, movements, and expressions that a person uses to communicate.

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An annual survey carried out by the Home Office into the level of crime, public attitudes to crime, and other Home Office issues.

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The part of a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) that the worker stands in.

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Inflammation of the natural pads that lubricate our joints and make them work smoothly. Bursitis is often caused by repeated pressure on the joint.

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A highly flammable gas used for heating and cooking, typically supplied in pressurised cylinders. Butane is heavier than air, so it tends to sink towards the ground. It can flow for long distances along the ground, and can collect in drains, gullies and cellars.

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A form of asbestos also known as white asbestos. It can withstand the fiercest heat and is so soft and flexible it can be spun and woven easily.

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The movement of blood round the body. A good circulation is essential to health, and is helped by taking regular exercise.

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Safety measures designed to protect a group of people rather than an individual.

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The Regulations that control how asbestos must be managed and controlled. The regulations include:

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The law that requires employers to control people’s exposure to hazardous substances.

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Causing destruction of another substance, including human tissue

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A form of asbestos also known as blue asbestos. It is the most lethal type of asbestos. The needle-like fibres are the strongest of all asbestos fibres and have a high resistance to acids.

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Things connected together in a series, for example several power cord extension leads connected to make one long one.

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Certain categories of near miss must be reported as dangerous occurrences under RIDDOR. Schedule 2 of RIDDOR contains a long list of reportable dangerous occurrences and these include:

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A condition caused by the loss of too much water from the body.

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A long-term state of low mood, characterized by feelings of sadness, loneliness, despair, and low self-esteem.

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Frequent fluid bowel movements. A symptom of a disease.

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A collective term for a range of infections that cause diarrhoea and sickness, with symptoms typically lasting no more than a few days.

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A disease which occurs when asbestos fibres that have been inhaled into the lungs work their way out to the pleura – a membrane which surrounds the lungs. This may cause fibrosis or scarring to develop.

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A person with joint responsibility for running an organisation.

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Any condition, other than a physical injury, that prevents your body from working as it should.

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Death by asphyxiation, caused by immersion in a liquid, such as water, or a free-flowing solid, such as grain.

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Any substance that can be used to modify a chemical process in the body, for example to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, enhance performance, or to alter states of mind.

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Injury or death caused by electric shock.

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The body responsible for enforcing Health and Safety legislation. This will either be the Health and Safety Executive, or the organisation’s Local Authority, depending on the nature of the business.

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An expert in health and safety that usually works for a local authority and helps develop, co-ordinate, implement, and enforce health and safety legislation and policies.

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The process of designing a job and job-related equipment so that it is comfortable and healthy to use.

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A sensation of tired eyes, often accompanied by headaches and difficulty with focussing or seeing.

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A death resulting from an accident or a disaster.

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A feeling of excessive tiredness, with a desire to rest.

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A sign that explains what to do in the event of a fire.

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A special alarm used to alert people that they should immediately evacuate the building.

"},"fire-blanket":{"term":"fire blanket","definition":"

A blanket made of special fire-resistant cloth, designed to be placed over a fire to smother it.

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Special doors designed to slow down the spread of fire and smoke through a building.

"},"fire-exit":{"term":"fire exit","definition":"

A door used to escape from a building in case of an emergency such as a fire. These are often designed only to be used in emergency, but can be normal doors too.

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A device used to put out a fire, often in an emergency situation. They consist of a pressurised container of chemicals that when discharged can put out a fire.

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An employee with special responsibilities in the event of a fire. They help people out of the building and make sure, as far as possible, that everyone has got out safely.

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Emergency care given to an injured person before a medical professional can get to them.

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An easily accessible box stocked with first aid equipment. The contents should be based on an assessment of first aid needs. As a guide, the HSE recommends the following as a minimum provision for workplaces with no special risks:

Note: first aid boxes should never contain tablets or medicines.

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A person who has been trained in administering first aid, and holds a current first aid certificate issued by a HSE-approved provider. All workplaces must have a First Aider or – in low risk environments – Appointed Person who can take control in the event of an accident.

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Easily set on fire.

"},"flu":{"term":"flu","definition":"

Short for “influenza”, a viral infection of the body’s airways.

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A surface, such as a roof, that is not strong enough to support a person's weight.

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Toxic or corrosive airborne chemicals.

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Large reinforced gloves, with attached sleeves.

"},"goggles":{"term":"goggles","definition":"

Large, fitted glasses with side guards, used as a protection for the eyes.safety spectacles.

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A safety barrier system, fixed around the edges of a work platform, designed to prevent people or objects falling.

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Anything that has the potential to cause harm. See risk assessment.

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Any material that poses a threat to human health or the environment. Hazardous substances are usually toxic, corrosive, flammable, or explosive.

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A person’s condition. Good health is marked by general fitness and the absence of any mental or physical illness or injury.

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A general term for all the activities aimed at preserving and protecting human health in the workplace.

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The cornerstone of health and safety legislation, introduced in 1974.

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A group which regularly meets to discuss health and safety issues within an organisation.

"},"health-and-safety-dse":{"term":"Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations","definition":"

Regulations introduced in 1992, that cover the use of computers at work.

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The British government body responsible for the regulation of risks to health and safety in the UK. It was created as a result of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

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A health and safety expert employed by an organisation to provide them with advice and guidance on all matters relating to health and safety.

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An official statement setting out how an organisation manages health and safety. It influences all activities, including the selection of people, equipment and materials, the way work is done, and how goods and services are designed.

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A person elected by employees (or appointed by a trade union) to represent employees on health and safety issues, investigate complaints, inspect the workplace, and assess risks.

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A condition that occurs when the body’s means of controlling its internal temperature starts to fail. It can be caused by high air temperature, but factors such as work rate, humidity and clothing all play a part. Symptoms can include muscle cramps, fatigue, giddiness and nausea.

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An inflammation of the liver, generally caused by a viral infection. It can be a serious condition that can lead to liver failure.

"},"hiv":{"term":"Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)","definition":"

The virus that causes AIDS.

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The government department responsible for internal affairs, such as law and order.

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A chemical, like adrenalin, that is released into the bloodstream to produce an effect on the body.

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An expert in health and safety that works for the Health and Safety Executive. They inspect industrial places of work and local authorities to enforce health and safety legislation and policies.

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A department in an organisation that is responsible for personnel issues, including hiring, skills development, and compliance with associated government regulations.

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Abnormally rapid breathing which can lead to dizziness.

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A life-threatening condition in which the body’s warming mechanisms fail to maintain normal body temperature and the entire body cools.

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A poor state of health, due to illness, injury, or another cause.

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A mental or physical disease or infirmity leading to ill-health.

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In the context of health and safety, any occurrence, including near miss situations, which has the potential to cause personal injury, death, disease, or property damage.

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A national organisation set up in 2001 to act as a single point of contact for reporting health and safety incidents in the UK. All RIDDOR-reportable accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences must be reported to the Incident Contact Centre.

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An incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted to a person.

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Damage to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside agent or force, which may be physical, chemical or biological.

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Knowing something without the conscious use of reasoning. A common example is the way people can read and interpret body language.

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A yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes, associated with liver disease.

"},"lagging":{"term":"lagging","definition":"

Insulation used to prevent heat diffusion, commonly used for pipes, boilers and lofts. Old lagging material can contain up to 100% asbestos fibre making it a high hazard asbestos product.

"},"legionella-bacteria":{"term":"Legionella bacteria","definition":"

The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease.

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A rare form of pneumonia caused by inhaling the mist from water sources infected by Legionella bacteria.

"},"leptospirosis":{"term":"Leptospirosis","definition":"

A bacterial disease usually causing flu-like symptoms and general aches and pains. The severe form is called Weil’s disease.

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A measure of the probability of a hazard actually inflicting harm. Likelihood and severity together define the overall level of risk posed by a particular hazard.

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A member of staff who occupies a managerial position within the organisational structure.

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An administrative unit of government, responsible for a particular region.

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A hood or fan that captures and removes fumes at the point they are being produced, before they escape into the air.

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Also known as the lower gastrointestinal tract, it comprises the small intestine, large intestine and anus.

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A cancerous lump or tumour in the lungs caused primarily by tobacco smoke, but can also be caused by breathing in significant amounts of asbestos fibres.

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Regulations introduced in 1999 that define what employers are required to do to manage health and safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

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An item of personal protective equipment designed to protect the face and airways from fumes and other airborne hazards. There are many different types of mask, and it’s essential to select the correct one according to the hazard.

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A drug used to treat, prevent, or relieve the symptoms of a disease, illness or infection.

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A form of cancer that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. It mainly affects the linings surrounding the lungs and the lower digestive tract. The disease can take around 20 to 40 years to develop.

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A virus, bacterium, or other microscopic living thing.

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Too small to be seen with the naked eye.

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A type of elevated work platform that can be moved along the ground whilst extended. May also be known as a lift platform or cherry picker.

"},"movement-book":{"term":"movement book","definition":"

A shared diary used to record where people will be on certain days and times.

"},"nausea":{"term":"nausea","definition":"

A feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach.

"},"near-miss":{"term":"near miss","definition":"

An event or situation that could have resulted in an accident, injury or illness, but did not.

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A gas which is not harmful in itself. However, it may cause asphyxia if it displaces the air people are breathing.

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A small hand-held alarm that emits a loud shriek or siren, disorientating an attacker, and possibly attracting help.

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Safety measures designed to protect an individual rather than a group of people.

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Safety devices, such as goggles, masks, and boots, worn by workers to protect against hazards.

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Regulations introduced in 1992 that require employers to provide personal protective equipment wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways.

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Any chemical or biological agent that kills plant or animal pests. Pesticides are very likely to be toxic to humans.

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A large flat board with wheels, designed to carry heavy objects.

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An infection in the lungs.

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Any toxic substance.

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The way someone sits or stands. The position of different parts of a person’s body relative to one another.

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See also: secondary fires

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Marks on the skin caused by an illness, corrosive substance, allergy, or other cause.

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The amount of force that it is acceptable to use when defending yourself from an attacker.

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Organisations have a legal duty to define processes and procedures for undertaking work that are “so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health”.

Determining what’s “reasonably practicable” involves assessing the risk to be avoided, the sacrifice (in money, time and trouble) involved in taking measures to avoid that risk, and comparing the two.

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The law that enforces the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals directive (GHS) across the European Union. It requires suppliers of chemicals to provide information about the dangers of their products, and to package them safely.

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Shoes or boots designed to protect the feet from hazards.

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Regulations that require employers to report some work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences.

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An overall measure of the likelihood of a particular hazard actually causing harm and the severity of harm that would be inflicted. See risk assessment.

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The process by which hazards in the workplace are identified, along with their level of risk. As a result, safe systems of work can be put in place in order to avoid the hazard completely or reduce the risk.

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A window set into a roof.

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A two-wheeled trolley that makes it easy to carry heavy loads.

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The way in which a job must be carried out, in order to minimise the health and safety risks. Also called an “SSW”.

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A sheet of information that must be provided by the supplier of a commercial chemical. It provides information on the nature of any hazard, and describes how to handle, store, and dispose of the substance safely. It also describes what to do in the event of an emergency, such as a spillage.

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A safety measure fitted beneath work areas, such as fragile roofs, roof edges and work platforms, designed to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall.

"},"safety-spectacles":{"term":"safety spectacles","definition":"

Large, clear glasses offering limited protection for the eyes. See goggles.

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Secondary fires are generally small outdoor fires, not involving people or property. They include refuse fires, grassland fires and fires in derelict buildings or vehicles, unless these result in casualties or rescues, or involve five or more pumping appliances, in which case they’re classed as primary fires.

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Actions taken by a person to disable an attacker long enough to escape from them.

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The level of harm that is likely to be inflicted by a particular hazard. Severity and likelihood together define the overall level of risk posed by a particular hazard. See risk assessment.

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A potentially deadly disease of the skin.

"},"specified-injuries":{"term":"specified injuries","definition":"

Types of non-fatal injuries to workers that are specified – and must be reported – under RIDDOR. They include:

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The adverse reaction people have to excessive work pressures, or other types of demands placed on them.

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Damage to a part of the brain when its blood supply is suddenly reduced or stopped.

"},"symptom":{"term":"symptom","definition":"

A sign of disease.

"},"tendonitis":{"term":"tendonitis","definition":"

An inflammation of a tendon (the tissue which connects a muscle to a bone).

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Regulations which apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury.

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A board fitted at the edges of a work platform to prevent objects or people from falling.

"},"toxic":{"term":"toxic","definition":"

Harmful or deadly to living things.

"},"trade-union":{"term":"trade union","definition":"

An organisation of people employed in a particular type of work, formed to protect and promote their common interests.

"},"tuberculosis":{"term":"tuberculosis","definition":"

A bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs.

"},"upper-limb-disorder":{"term":"upper limb disorder","definition":"

A general term that refers to pain in the arms, hands, neck or shoulders. The pain results from repetitive activities or activities that require controlled posture.

"},"violence":{"term":"violence","definition":"

Threatening and aggressive behaviour, or a physical assault, directed at another person.

"},"virus":{"term":"virus","definition":"

Tiny organisms that can infect living things and cause diseases.

"},"weils-disease":{"term":"Weil’s disease","definition":"

A severe form of Leptospirosis, causing jaundice and liver damage.

"},"wilful-fire-raising":{"term":"wilful fire-raising","definition":"

The Scottish legal term for the offence of deliberately and maliciously starting a fire to damage buildings or property. In England and Wales, the legal term used is arson.

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A winch is a mechanical device used to wind up or let out the tension of a rope or cable.

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A work harness used by an individual that prevents the possibility of a fall occurring.

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