Health and safety

Question 1

Which of the following is not a tape of asbestos?

Answer 1

Solicite

Question 2

Which type of asbestos is also known as white asbestos?

Answer 2

Chrysotile

Question 3

What are the potential health effects of asbestos exposure?

Answer 3

Asbestosis and mesothelioma

Question 4

Which sign indicates a mandatory action in a construction site?

Answer 4

Blue circle with a white symbol

Question 5

Which of the following would result in a prohibition notice from an HSE inspector?

Answer 5

Risk of serious personal injury

Question 6

What is the first step in a risk assessment?

Answer 6

dentify the hazards

Question 7

What is the importance of ppe in the plumbing industry?

Answer 7

Safety first, health protection,productivity boost, legal compliance

Question 8

What type of ppe is suitable for a plumber?

Answer 8

Steel toe caps, gloves, pants

Question 9

What right ppe protects you from cutting hands or injuring them?

Answer 9

Gloves

Question 10

What is the right Ppe for eye protection?

Answer 10

Plastic goggles

Question 11

How do you keep the ppe looked after correctly?

Answer 11

Inspect and clean

Question 12

What ppe protects you from burning your hands?

Answer 12

Gloves

Question 13

What should you do before working to ensure your safety ?

Answer 13

Risk assessment

Question 14

What are an example of common risks in plumbing ?

Answer 14

Skin irritation

Question 15

What should you do if you injure your self ?

Answer 15

Report it to supervisor

Question 16

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

Answer 16

naked flames (eg propane torches) must not be used

Question 17

The Health and Safety Executive states
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Answer 17

all hand tools used for plumbing or construction work should be regularly inspected at least once a week

Question 18

Regular safety inspections should be recorded for

Answer 18

portable power equipment

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Residual current device

Question 20

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

Answer 20

not permitted to use any cartridge operated fixing device

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

identify which one of the following groups in which all the substances are a possible source of airborne contamination and a potential danger to health?

Answer 22

Stagnant water - ABS cement - cement dust - Asbestos

Question 23

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

Answer 23

when working in a public sewer

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Polystyrene packaging

Question 25

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

Answer 25

refrigerators

Question 26

Which one of the following materials is the disposal by tipping controlled by legislation?

Answer 26

Asbestos

Question 27

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

Answer 27

replacing a bathroom suite on the first floor

Question 28

You are about to clean rubble form the rainwater gutters on a semi detached two story property. Which of the following items of the customer's property must be covered with protective sheeting?

Answer 28

Doors, window sills, drives and motor vehicles

Question 29

When carrying out work on a private dwelling, it is necessary to liaise with your customer....

Answer 29

to agree work start and finish times

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Silicosis

Question 31

When a call is made to the emergency services, in addition to providing details of the location of the emergency, the type of incident and site telephone number, they must also be advised of

Answer 31

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?

Question 32

Your workmate has received an electric shock from a defective power drill. The power has been turned off. He is conscious. While waiting for an ambulance to drive what action should you take?

Answer 32

Place the casualty in the recovery position, keep him warm with a blanket and ask others to check there is a clear route for the ambulance personnel

Question 33

fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as *

Answer 33

Class A

Question 34

When a ladder is used to access a roof or a working platform, it must extend above the access point by at least

Answer 34

4 rungs or 1m

Question 35

The correct ratio to determine the angle of a ladder from the floor to a building is

Answer 35

1 up to 4 out

Question 36

The legislation covering the requirements for safety equipment can be found in the

Answer 36

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Question 37

Which one of the following must be provided when work is carried out in excavations more than 2m deep?

Answer 37

A barrier or fence.