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What does RIDDOR stand for?

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Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations

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What does PUWER stand for?

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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

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What does LOLER stand for?

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Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

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What does DSEAR stand for?

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Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations

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What does COSHH stand for?

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

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What year were the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

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2002

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What year were the Electricity at Work Regulations

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1989

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What year were the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations

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1992

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What year were the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

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1992

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What year were the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

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1998

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What year were the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

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1998

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What year were the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

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1999

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What year were the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations

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2002

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What year were the Manual Handling Regulations

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1992

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What year were the Control of Noise at Work Regulations

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2005

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What year were the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations

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1992

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What year were the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations

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1981

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What year were the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act

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1969

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What year were the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

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1995

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What year were the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations

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2000

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What are the 5 steps of risk assessment?

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Identify hazards
Decide who might be harmed and how
Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
Record findings and implement
Review assessments and update if necessary

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Name the 4 types of safety sign

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Warning
Prohibition
Mandatory
Safe Condition

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List the 4 types of fire extinguisher

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Water, foam, CO2, dry powder

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Name the label colour foreach type of fire extinguisher:
Water, foam, CO2, dry powder

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Red, cream, black, blue

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What can you use the water fire extinguisher on?
Paper, wood
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What can you use the foam fire extinguisher on?
Paper, wood, flammable liquids
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What can you use the CO2 fire extinguisher on?
Flammable liquids, electrical
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What can you use the dry powder fire extinguisher on?
Paper, wood, flammable liquids, flammable gases, electrical
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What are the 3 sides of the fire triangle?
Fuel, heat, oxygen
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Give 7 steps of roadside assistance
Switch on hazard warning lights and flashing amber beacon on arrival Stay at least 10m back Turn wheels toward the kerb Wear hi-vis clothing Carry a torch in low light Stay close to kerb Ensure everyone is out of the broken-down vehicle
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Name 5 topics covered in the Health Safety and Welfare Regulations
Ventilation, temperature, cleanliness, dangerous substances, drinking water
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Give 3 powers of a H&S inspector
Servicing notices on dutyholders, issuing cautions, prosecution
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What happens if you jack a vehicle up with a small hydraulic leak?
It will gradually lower after jacking it up
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What's the first thing you do after splashing battery acid in your eyes?
Run eyes under a water tap for at least 30 minutes
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Who do you report accidents in the workplace to?
The employer
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If a collegue tells you that the fire exit at their workplace is blocked, what would you advise them to do?
Speak to the owner
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Explain the possible effects of workers fooling around
Injury, vehicle damage, death
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Who would you report faulty equipment to?
The manager
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Explain the harmful effects of exhaust fumes
Can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract
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Explain your responsibilities under the 1974 health and safety work act
Protect the health, safety and welfare of all
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To whom does the health and safety work act apply to?
All people at work
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State the precautions you would take when mixing cleaning fluids
Ensure that they will not produce an explosive or a toxic chemical reaction
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Explain the dangers of using mains electricity
Even if the switch is off, the electricity is so powerful that if an accident were to happen, it could be lethal
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What colour is a fire exit sign?
Green
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How does a foam fire extinguisher work?
Covers the source of the fire, inhibiting its access to oxygen
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Briefly explain COSHH regulations
Keep all flammable materials together, away from fire and keep all othe rhazardous substances together
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State what is meant by good housekeeping
Cleaning tools, cleaning up spillages
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Why is it important to use VPE when working on a customer's car
So that the car isn't made dirty or damaged, ruining the customer's experience
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Name 2 resources that could be recycled
Engines, tyres
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What does HASAWA stand for?
Health and Safety at Work Act
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List 6 regulation abbreviations
HASAWA RIDDOR DSEAR COSHH PUWER LOLER
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List 4 utilities
Electricity, heating, water, telephone
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List 4 consumables
Paper towels, lubricants, cleaning materials, fasteners
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What does a fire exit that points down mean?
Progress down from here
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What do you do if a petrol fire breaks out on a vehicle
Extinguish with a CO2 extinguisher
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Is driving an unlicensed vehicle illegal
No

Automotive Level 2 (21 decks)

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