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health and safety Flashcards

1
Q

who enforces the building regulation?

A

The local council

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2
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if package correctly oxygen should be stored in which coloured cylinder?

A

RED

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3
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What does PUWER stand for?

A

Provision and use of work equipment regulations

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4
Q

With reference to LPG heating gases

A

Propane is heavier than air and any leaking gas will accumulate at ground level

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5
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What is the purpose of COSHH regulations?

A

To ensure that hazardous materials are banned from use on site

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6
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Which building regulation deals with water efficiency in dwellings?

A

Document G

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7
Q

A ladder on a construction site must be?

A

Rested against a wall at all times when not in use.

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8
Q

Who should take the responsibility for the health and safety on a job?

A

Every employee has to take responsibility of health and safety.

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9
Q

What is the most important reason why all accidents should be
investigated and recorded?

A

Prevent similar accidents in the future

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10
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Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer must?

A

Safeguard the safety and health of all employees

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11
Q

What is the recommended minimum temperature for office work and
similar non-physical activities?

A

16 degrees centigrade

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12
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Who has responsibility for health and safety at your workplace?

A

Everyone at your place of work no matter who employs them

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13
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What is a hazard?

A

Anything with the potential to cause harm

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14
Q

How many main types of fire extinguisher are there?

A

4

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15
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What does PPE stand for?

A

Personal Protective Equipment

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16
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What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

A

To provide information on the hazards of chemicals

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17
Q

Which of the following is a common cause of workplace accidents?

A

Human error

18
Q

What does the term “Lockout/Tagout” refer to?

A

the procedure to ensure machines are properly shut off and not started again

19
Q

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of hazard?

A

Linguistic

20
Q

What should be done after using a fire extinguisher even if you have used it for just a little while

A

Immediately recharge or replace it.

21
Q

How frequently should fire drills be conducted at work?

A

At least once every year

22
Q

Which one among these is an important element of fall protection?

A

Harness and lanyard

23
Q

Which agency has the responsibility of setting safety standards in places of work in the United States?

A

OSHA

24
Q

What is the primary use of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

A

Find dangers and apply controls for a particular task

25
Q

What should be done if a worker reports unsafe working conditions?

A

Investigate and address the problem immediately

26
Q

. What is meant by confined space?

A

A space with few points of entry or exit that are not designed for continuous occupancy

27
Q

Which is the best method to control hazards?

A

Elimination of hazards

28
Q

Who is responsible for managing health and safety on site?

A

Site manager

29
Q

General site rules would NOT normally include information about which ONE of the
following?

A

Names and addresses of workers

30
Q

If someone is injured on site, where SHOULD this be recorded?

A

In an accident book or record

31
Q

If you have a minor accident, who SHOULD report it?

A

You, if possible

32
Q

Does your employer have to provide a first-aid kit?

A

Yes, every site must have one

33
Q

Under environmental law, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A

Companies and employees can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law

34
Q

Companies and employees can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law

A

Stop work, contain the spill, notify the supervisor and then clean up the spill

35
Q

You discover a bird on a nest where you need to work. What should you do?

A

Protect it from further disturbance, make others aware and inform your supervisor

36
Q

Why is it BAD practice to store heavy materials underneath a tree?

A

Compaction of the soil could damage the tree roots

37
Q

You have been asked to do some work that will create dust. What SHOULD you do?

A

Use equipment to eliminate or reduce the dust and wear the correct personal protective
equipment (PPE)

38
Q

Where are you likely to be exposed to the highest quantities of dust when drilling,
cutting, sanding or grinding?

A

Inside a small room

39
Q

. Who can enter a confined space?

A

Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised

40
Q

What can cause occupational asthma?

A

Breathing in hazardous dust, fumes or vapours

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