Health and Safety Flashcards
What does HASWA stand for?
Health and Safety at work act
What does HSE stand for?
Health and Safety executive
What are the 3 types of asbestos?
Chrysotile
Amosite
Crocidolite
What are the 2 main diseases you can get from asbestos?
Asbestosis
Mesothelioma
What type of asbestos is blue?
Crocidolite
Which sign indicates a mandatory action in a construction site?
Blue circle with white symbol
What is the consequence of failing to comply with a prohibition notice?
A fine up to £20,000 or six months imprisonment
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of substances hazardous to health
What is the first step in a risk assessment?
Identify the hazards
When working with asbestos, which material is least likely to contain it?
Wooden frames
What should be done with asbestos waste?
Removed by a professional and double bagged
According to the HSE, how many plumbers die weekly from asbestos-related diseases
Four
What is a common hazard on a construction site?
Tripping over something
Name 3 types of PPE
High-viz
Safety boots
gloves
Who is responsible for employee’s wearing there PPE
The employer
What is the recommended course of action if asbestos is suspected during a construction project?
Stop work and immediately report it to a supervisor
What is a HSE’s legal right when walking into a build site?
Walk in un-noticed
What is the recommended limit for 1 person to carry?
20Kg
What does ACOP stand for?
Approved codes of practice
Hot Work must not be carried out in a work location in which
naked flames (eg propane torches) must not be used
Which one of the following can be checked for correct operation by pressing a button on the front of the device
Residual current device
Regular safety inspections should be recorded for
portable power equipment
Identify which of the following apply to persons under 18 years of age
not permitted to use any cartridge operated fixing device
It is necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because
too high a rate of draw off can cause control valves to become frozen
When working continuously with lead, which one of the following is likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken?
chronic illness
When working continuously in a situation where asbestos is present, which of the following is likely to result?
Chronic illness
The control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations state
persons using materials hazardous to health must be provided with proper information, instructions and training
In which of the following situations may it be necessary to take air samples?
when working in a public sewer
Identify which of the following waste materials can create toxic fumes when burnt.
Polystyrene packaging
Which one of the following disused appliances is the disposal by tipping a controlled regulation?
Refrigerators
It would be necessary to take measures to protect a customer’s stair carpets when
replacing a bathroom suite on the first floor
Working in an environment where dry stone is in the air could result in
Silicosis
If a fire breaks out in a site store where LPG cylinders are stored, the first action to take is
set of any alarm or otherwise warn others to evacuate the building
A fire has broken out in the boiler room of a school and there are no obvious causalities. Which of the following emergency services should be called?
Fire service only
A fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as
Class A
Identify which of following fire extinguisher types should not be used on a Class B fire
Water
With regard to fire fighting equipment, which of the following should be available at a work site
At least one 3kg dry powder OR 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
