health and saftey Flashcards
Hot Work must not be carried out in a work location in which?
naked flames (eg propane torches) must not be used
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
When working continuously with lead, which one of the following is likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken?
chronic illness
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 disused appliances is the disposal by tipping a controlled regulation?
Refrigerators
It would be necessary to take measures to protect a customer’s stair carpets when
replacing a bathroom suite on the first floor
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 whose source is solid fuel is classed as
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Class A
Identify which of following fire extinguisher types should not be used on a Class B fire
Water
The letters HSE mean
Health and Safety Executive
