health and saftey Flashcards
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health and saftey at work act
asbestos
asbestos is a material and if you break it sharp looking fibre come out go into ur mouth or nose
saftey and signals
these regulations into force the european saftey sighn
buliding services specific legislation
the water supply water fitting regulations 1999 play an important role in maintaining and protecting public health
gas saftey instalation and use
known as gsiur these regulations cover all aspects of the supply and use of gas and the qualifications and duties
respirators protective equipment
one of the biggest problems when working on site is from dust and fuems these can come from common such as brick and stone
gloves
hands can suffer a wide range of injuries from cuts and abrasions to hammer blows and chemical such as low tempreture hazards these will keep ur hands from hot tempretures yo
ear protection
employers must make a risk assement and provide information and training when the noise level reaches 80 deciple the upper noise limit taking into hearing protection
The Health and Safety Executive states
all hand tools used for plumbing or construction work should be regularly inspected at least once a week
Regular safety inspections should be recorded for
portable power equipment
Which one of the following can be checked for correct operation by pressing a button on the front of the device
Residual current device
Identify which of the following apply to persons under 18 years of age
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 a bench grinder
It is necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because
too high a rate of draw off can cause control valves to become frozen
If toilet cleaning materials were added to a system that is being cleaned and disinfected
hazardous fumes could be produced
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
Identify which of the following waste materials can create toxic fumes when burnt.
Polystyrene packaging
Which one of the following disused appliances is the disposal by tipping a controlled regulation?
Refrigerators
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
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
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
