health and saftey

Question 1

hasawa

Answer 1

health and saftey at work act

Question 2

asbestos

Answer 2

asbestos is a material and if you break it sharp looking fibre come out go into ur mouth or nose

Question 3

saftey and signals

Answer 3

these regulations into force the european saftey sighn

Question 4

buliding services specific legislation

Answer 4

the water supply water fitting regulations 1999 play an important role in maintaining and protecting public health

Question 5

gas saftey instalation and use

Answer 5

known as gsiur these regulations cover all aspects of the supply and use of gas and the qualifications and duties

Question 6

respirators protective equipment

Answer 6

one of the biggest problems when working on site is from dust and fuems these can come from common such as brick and stone

Question 7

gloves

Answer 7

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

Question 8

ear protection

Answer 8

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

Question 9

The Health and Safety Executive states

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Regular safety inspections should be recorded for

Answer 10

portable power equipment

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Residual current device

Question 12

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

Answer 12

not permitted to use any cartridge operated fixing device

Question 13

Identify which of the following items must only be charged by a person holding the appropriate certificate

Answer 13

An abrasive wheel on a bench grinder

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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

Question 15

If toilet cleaning materials were added to a system that is being cleaned and disinfected

Answer 15

hazardous fumes could be produced

Question 16

The control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations state

Answer 16

persons using materials hazardous to health must be provided with proper information, instructions and training

Question 17

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 17

Stagnant water - ABS cement - cement dust - Asbestos

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Polystyrene packaging

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Refrigerators

Question 20

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 20

Doors, window sills, drives and motor vehicles

Question 21

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

Answer 21

to agree work start and finish times

Question 22

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?

Answer 22

Fire service only

Question 23

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 23

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 24

With regard to fire fighting equipment, which of the following should be available at a work site

Answer 24

At least one 3kg dry powder OR 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher