CSCS CARD 12TH APRIL Flashcards
If your job needs a hot-work permit, what TWO things would you expect to have to do?
- Have a fire extinguisher close to the work
- Check for signs of fire when you stop work
What is the MAIN, immediate hazard from kneeling directly on wet cement?
Skin burns
When a historic building has been protected by law, what is it known as?
Listed
What is a definition of work-related stress?
The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or demands placed on them
What COULD cause back and musculoskeletal problems for a worker?
Positioning materials away from the work area
If you wear disposable foam earplugs, how should you insert them?
Roll them up and insert them, while pulling the top of your ear up to open the ear canal
What TWO things would be found in a safe system of work?
Sequence of work
Outline of Hazards
What TWO ways should you be informed about what to do in an emergency?
By attending the site induction
By reading the site noticeboards
What is an ‘inertia reel’
A retractable fall arrester
What is the MAIN cause of death while working in a confined space?
Lack of oxygen
What TWO species are protected under environmental law in the UK?
Badgers
Bats
When working in a cherry picker, what SHOULD the harness have?
A work-restraint lanyard clipped to an attachment point in the basket
Where risk of overturning is significant, what SHOULD vehicles be fitted with?
Roll-over protective structures (ROPS)
How does tetanus get into your body?
Through an open cut in your skin
What MUST be done if an operator is driving plant equipment faster than site speed limits?
Inform a supervisor or site manager
What TWO things should be provided when working on a fragile roof?
Safe access to working area
A safe working platform
What TWO factors determine the appropriate type of respiratory protective equipment to be used for a job?
The type of hazardous substance
The amount of hazardous substances in the air
What situation would require a rescue plan?
Whenever people are working at height
What should you do if there is nowhere on site to wash your hands?
Speak to your supervisor or site manager
What does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book?
The injured persons national insurance number
In an area where there may be pedestrians, what is the MOST effective and safe approach if mobile plant needs to be reversed?
A vehicle marshaller
What is a good way of reducing energy use when running heating or cooling systems needed for site accommodation?
Keeping all windows and doors closed
Who is the BEST person to control the movement of vehicles on site?
A vehicle marshaller
When working in a confined space, what is it a sign of if there is a smell of rotten eggs?
Hydrogen sulphide
What is true about mental health?
Mental and physical health are directly linked
What is true about mental health?
Mental and physical health are directly linked
