Health and Safety Flashcards

1
Q

What does HASWA stand for?

A

Health and Safety at work act

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2
Q

What does HSE stand for?

A

Health and Safety executive

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3
Q

What are the 3 types of asbestos?

A

Chrysotile
Amosite
Crocidolite

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4
Q

What are the 2 main diseases you can get from asbestos?

A

Asbestosis
Mesothelioma

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5
Q

What type of asbestos is blue?

A

Crocidolite

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6
Q

Which sign indicates a mandatory action in a construction site?

A

Blue circle with white symbol

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7
Q

What is the consequence of failing to comply with a prohibition notice?

A

A fine up to £20,000 or six months imprisonment

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8
Q

What does COSHH stand for?

A

Control of substances hazardous to health

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9
Q

What is the first step in a risk assessment?

A

Identify the hazards

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10
Q

When working with asbestos, which material is least likely to contain it?

A

Wooden frames

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11
Q

What should be done with asbestos waste?

A

Removed by a professional and double bagged

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12
Q

According to the HSE, how many plumbers die weekly from asbestos-related diseases

A

Four

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13
Q

What is a common hazard on a construction site?

A

Tripping over something

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14
Q

Name 3 types of PPE

A

High-viz
Safety boots
gloves

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15
Q

Who is responsible for employee’s wearing there PPE

A

The employer

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16
Q

What is the recommended course of action if asbestos is suspected during a construction project?

A

Stop work and immediately report it to a supervisor

17
Q

What is a HSE’s legal right when walking into a build site?

A

Walk in un-noticed

18
Q

What is the recommended limit for 1 person to carry?

A

20Kg

19
Q

What does ACOP stand for?

A

Approved codes of practice

20
Q

Hot Work must not be carried out in a work location in which

A

naked flames (eg propane torches) must not be used

21
Q

Which one of the following can be checked for correct operation by pressing a button on the front of the device

A

Residual current device

22
Q

Regular safety inspections should be recorded for

A

portable power equipment

23
Q

Identify which of the following apply to persons under 18 years of age

A

not permitted to use any cartridge operated fixing device

24
Q

It is necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because

A

too high a rate of draw off can cause control valves to become frozen

25
Q

When working continuously with lead, which one of the following is likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken?

A

chronic illness

26
Q

When working continuously in a situation where asbestos is present, which of the following is likely to result?

A

Chronic illness

27
Q

The control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations state

A

persons using materials hazardous to health must be provided with proper information, instructions and training

28
Q

In which of the following situations may it be necessary to take air samples?

A

when working in a public sewer

29
Q

Identify which of the following waste materials can create toxic fumes when burnt.

A

Polystyrene packaging

30
Q

Which one of the following disused appliances is the disposal by tipping a controlled regulation?

A

Refrigerators

31
Q

It would be necessary to take measures to protect a customer’s stair carpets when

A

replacing a bathroom suite on the first floor

32
Q

Working in an environment where dry stone is in the air could result in

A

Silicosis

33
Q

If a fire breaks out in a site store where LPG cylinders are stored, the first action to take is

A

set of any alarm or otherwise warn others to evacuate the building

34
Q

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?

A

Fire service only

35
Q

A fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as

A

Class A

36
Q

Identify which of following fire extinguisher types should not be used on a Class B fire

A

Water

37
Q

With regard to fire fighting equipment, which of the following should be available at a work site

A

At least one 3kg dry powder OR 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher