Health and safety Flashcards
Hot work must not be carried out in a work location in which
Naked flames( e.g 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 a device
Residual current device
Identify which of the following apply to person under the age of 18 years
Not permitted to use any cartridge operated fixing device
Identify which of the following items must only be charged by a person holding the appropriate certificate
An abrasive wheel on bench grinder
It is necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because
to high a rate of draw off can control valves to become frozen
when working continuously in a situation where asbestos is present which of the following is likely to be 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
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?
Stagnant water - ABS cement - cement dust - Asbestos
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 materials is the disposal by tipping controlled by legislation?
Asbestos
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?
Doors, window sills, drives and motor vehicles
When carrying out work on a private dwelling, it is necessary to liaise with your customer….
to agree work start and finish times
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
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?
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
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
The recommended safe voltage for temporary lighting on a site is
110v
When a ladder is used to access a roof or a working platform, it must extend above the access point by at least
1m or 4 rungs
Excavations should be inspected by a competent person
At the beginning of every shift
Plumbers should always wear clear goggles when
Using high pressure water jets to clean drainage pipes
The Workplace Regulations state that a reasonable temperature for carrying out manual work is
13degrees
A Health and Safety Policy Statement outlining on site policies and safety procedures must be produced when a company employs more than
5 or more employees
If household toilet cleaner comes into contact with bleach it can produce
Sulphur dioxide
An active flux is
Flammable
A plumber’s first action upon discovering a gas leak while working in a domestic property should be to
Evacuate everyone from the area
