H&S

Question 1

Mandatory signs

Answer 1

-blue
-keeps people safe
-telling you what to do

Question 2

prohibited signs

Answer 2

-telling you what not to do
-red

Question 3

condition sign

Answer 3

-green
-aid

Question 4

warning sign

Answer 4

-yellow
-tells you to be cautious

Question 5

1974

Answer 5

health and safety at work act

Question 6

who provides PPE

Answer 6

Employer

Question 7

Name 5 types of PPE

Answer 7

-STCB
-filtered mask
-gloves
-hard hat
-eye protection

Question 8

COSHH

Answer 8

-control of substances hazards to health

Question 9

HASAWA

Answer 9

-health and safety at work act

Question 10

what does asbestos cause

Answer 10

mesothelioma, cancer

Question 11

HSE

Answer 11

health and safety executive

Question 12

control of lead work regulation

Answer 12

2002

Question 13

PPE at work regulation

Answer 13

1992

Question 14

when was the COSHH regulation put in place

Answer 14

2002

Question 15

control of asbestos regulation

Answer 15

2012

Question 16

maximum weight to pick up by yourself

Answer 16

25kg

Question 17

steps to pick something up

Answer 17

inspect the box
see for any information
bend legs
keep a straight back
lift with legs
keep object waist height and make sure you can carry it by yourself

Question 18

angle of ladders

Answer 18

75 deg or 4m:1m

Question 19

how to secure ladders

Answer 19

tie the ladders up
make sure the ladders don’t move/ slip
have someone footing the ladders

Question 20

risk assessment

Answer 20

identify the hazard
who is at risk and why
measures already in place
further actions
person responsible
date

Question 21

ACoPs

Answer 21

Approved Codes of practise

Question 22

what can HSE do

Answer 22

shut down a site if they think they ain’t meeting the H&S regulations
inspect site at anytime
give advice
seize evidence

Question 23

if H&S not met what are the penalties

Answer 23

imprisonment or fines (max £20’000)

Question 24

State the legal status of health and safety guidance materials.

Answer 24

a) Acts of Parliament
b) Regulations
c) Approved Codes of Practice
d) HSE Guidance Notes

Question 25

State the role of enforcing authorities under health & safety legislation.

Answer 25

a) Health & Safety Executive
b) Local Authority

Question 26

Identify the methods that can be used to prevent accidents or dangerous situations
occurring during work activities.

Answer 26

Risk assessments
Safety notices
Mandatory signs
Prohibition signs
Hazard signs

Question 27

Identify how hazardous substance legislation classifies substances

Answer 27

a) Toxic
b) Harmful
c) Corrosive

Question 28

Identify the actions to be taken when asbestos is encountered while undertaking work
activities

Answer 28

disposable overalls
tape gloves and boots
full face mask
must have a licence to remove it

Question 29

Identify the actions that should be taken when an accident or emergency is discovered.

Answer 29

a) Raising the alarm
b) The role of the emergency services and contact methods
c) Typical emergency evacuation procedures

Question 30

Identify the methods of safely using electrical tools and equipment on site.

Answer 30

a) Battery powered supplies
b) 110-volt supplies
c) 230-volt supplies

Question 31

how do you know if machinery is safe to use

Answer 31

PAT tested
Inspect it