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Health and Safety Plumbing Flashcards

1
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What does HASAWA stand for and what is their primary goal?

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Health and Safety at Work Act and they are to ensure the health and safety of all people

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Under HASAWA, who is responsible for the health and safety at the workplace?

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The employers and the employee

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3
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When was HASAWA made?

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1974

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4
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What is an Act of Parliament?

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Creation of a new law or changes an existing law

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5
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What is the name of the white asbestos?

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Chrysolite

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5
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What is the name of blue asbestos?

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Crocidolite

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6
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What is the name of brown asbestos?

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Amosite

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7
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What does a method statement do?

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Describes how work can be conducted safely

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8
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What are the health issues that can come by inhaling asbestos?

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Asbestosis and Mesothelioma

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9
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What colour is a mandatory sign?

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Blue

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10
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What colour is a safe condition sign?

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Green

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11
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What colour is a prohibition sign?

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Red

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12
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What colour is a warning sign?

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Yellow

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13
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What is the consequence of failing to comply with a prohibition notice?

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£20,000 fine or six months imprisonment

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14
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What should be done with asbestos waste?

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Dispose of it at a licensed hazardous waste facility

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15
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What are the potential penalties for non-compliance with health and safety regulations?

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Improvement notice and possible fine

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What is the purpose of a HSE guidance note

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To provide technical advice on how to comply with laws

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17
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What should you do when you encounter asbestos?

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Stop work immediately and report it to the person in charge

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18
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Who should PPE be provided by?

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The employer

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19
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What does COSHH stand for?

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

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20
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What is a HSE inspectors right when visiting a workplace?

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To enter the workplace without any prior notice

20
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What does ACOP stand for?

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Approved Code of Practice

21
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What is the purpose of PPE?

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Minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses

22
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What is the most common asbestos found in the UK?

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Chrysolite

23
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On average, how many plumber die a week from asbestos?

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4

24
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What is the most common hazard in construction sites?

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Trips/falls

25
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What is the first step when taking risk assessments?

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Identify the hazards

26
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Why is it necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder?

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

27
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A fire has broken out in the boiler room and there are no obvious casualties, which emergency service should be called

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Fire service only

28
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Working in an environment where drystone is in the air could result to…

A

Silicosis

29
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When working continuously with lead, which illness likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken?

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Chronic illness

30
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Regular safety inspections should be recorded for…

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Portable Power Equipment

31
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When mechanical lifting situations such as the use of mechanical lifting devices are encountered during plumbing work activities, which one of the regulations applies?

A

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

32
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What is the aim of the CDM Regulations?

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To incorporate construction Health and Safety into the management of construction projects

33
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What should the treatment be with a minor wound?

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Cleansed with warm, soapy water and dried. if the wound is still bleeding, apply little pressure (medical protective gloves)

34
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What is the most important thing to do when exposed to fumes?

A

Minimise your own exposure to fumes

35
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What is the first step when you see a co-worker unconscious?

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Check whether the person is breathing. If not, call 999. If they are, position the person on their back

36
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What does RIDDOR mean?

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Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

37
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What colour is a live wire?

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Brown

38
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What colour is an earth wire?

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Yellow and green

39
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What colour is a neutral wire?

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Blue

40
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What colour is an elder neutral wire?

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Black

41
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What colour is an elder live wire?

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Red

42
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What is access equipment?

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Equipment that enables the person to work at height safely

43
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When was Manual Handling Operations Regulations made?

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1992

44
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What does WAHR stand for?

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Working at Height Regulations 2005

45
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What does RIDDOR do?

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Makes sure any injuries are reported

46
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What does CDM stand for?

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Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015

47
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What does PUWER stand for?

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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

48
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What does PUWER do?

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Protects workers from unsafe machines and other equipment

49
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What does Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP) do?

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Give practical advice on how to comply with the regulations

50
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