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1
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What does RIDDOR stand for?

A

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

A

1992

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What year were the Control of Noise at Work Regulations

A

2005

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16
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What year were the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations

A

1992

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

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1981

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18
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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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21
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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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22
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Name the 4 types of safety sign

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Warning
Prohibition
Mandatory
Safe Condition

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23
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List the 4 types of fire extinguisher

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Water, foam, CO2, dry powder

24
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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

25
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What can you use the water fire extinguisher on?

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Paper, wood

26
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What can you use the foam fire extinguisher on?

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Paper, wood, flammable liquids

27
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What can you use the CO2 fire extinguisher on?

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Flammable liquids, electrical

28
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What can you use the dry powder fire extinguisher on?

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Paper, wood, flammable liquids, flammable gases, electrical

29
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What are the 3 sides of the fire triangle?

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Fuel, heat, oxygen

30
Q

Give 7 steps of roadside assistance

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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

31
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Name 5 topics covered in the Health Safety and Welfare Regulations

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Ventilation, temperature, cleanliness, dangerous substances, drinking water

32
Q

Give 3 powers of a H&S inspector

A

Servicing notices on dutyholders, issuing cautions, prosecution

33
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What happens if you jack a vehicle up with a small hydraulic leak?

A

It will gradually lower after jacking it up

34
Q

What’s the first thing you do after splashing battery acid in your eyes?

A

Run eyes under a water tap for at least 30 minutes

35
Q

Who do you report accidents in the workplace to?

A

The employer

36
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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?

A

Speak to the owner

37
Q

Explain the possible effects of workers fooling around

A

Injury, vehicle damage, death

38
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Who would you report faulty equipment to?

A

The manager

39
Q

Explain the harmful effects of exhaust fumes

A

Can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract

40
Q

Explain your responsibilities under the 1974 health and safety work act

A

Protect the health, safety and welfare of all

41
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To whom does the health and safety work act apply to?

A

All people at work

42
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State the precautions you would take when mixing cleaning fluids

A

Ensure that they will not produce an explosive or a toxic chemical reaction

43
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Explain the dangers of using mains electricity

A

Even if the switch is off, the electricity is so powerful that if an accident were to happen, it could be lethal

44
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What colour is a fire exit sign?

A

Green

45
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How does a foam fire extinguisher work?

A

Covers the source of the fire, inhibiting its access to oxygen

46
Q

Briefly explain COSHH regulations

A

Keep all flammable materials together, away from fire and keep all othe rhazardous substances together

47
Q

State what is meant by good housekeeping

A

Cleaning tools, cleaning up spillages

48
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Why is it important to use VPE when working on a customer’s car

A

So that the car isn’t made dirty or damaged, ruining the customer’s experience

49
Q

Name 2 resources that could be recycled

A

Engines, tyres

50
Q

What does HASAWA stand for?

A

Health and Safety at Work Act

51
Q

List 6 regulation abbreviations

A

HASAWA
RIDDOR
DSEAR
COSHH
PUWER
LOLER

52
Q

List 4 utilities

A

Electricity, heating, water, telephone

53
Q

List 4 consumables

A

Paper towels, lubricants, cleaning materials, fasteners

54
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What does a fire exit that points down mean?

A

Progress down from here

55
Q

What do you do if a petrol fire breaks out on a vehicle

A

Extinguish with a CO2 extinguisher

56
Q

Is driving an unlicensed vehicle illegal

A

No

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