plumbing Flashcards
which sign indicates a mandatory action in a construction site?
Blue circle with a white symbol
ACOPS
approved codes of practice
Under HASAWA who is responsible for health and safety at the workplace?
The employer and the employees
COSHH
a control of substances hazardous to health
when working with asbestos which material is least likely to contain it?
wooden frames
What is the purpose of Health and safety executives(HSE) guidance notes?
to provide technical advice on how to comply with laws
According to HSE how many plumbers a week die from asbestos?
four
what illnesses can asbestos cause?
Mesothelioma and asbestosis
name part A and part B for the building regulations2010
Part A-structure
Part B-fire safety
what is the first step to comply with COSHH?
Asses the risks
HASAWA
Health and safety at work act
what year was the health and safety at work act made?
1974
what are the 3 types of asbestos?
white
brown
blue
Where can i find asbestos?
Any industrial or residential building built or refurbished before the year 2000
what sign provides information about safe conditions?
safe condition signs
what signs indicate that certain behaviour is prohibited?
prohibition signs
what sign makes people aware of possible danger?
warning signs
name 2 common risks in a workplace?
trips
falling objects
The health and safety executives state
All hand tools must be regally inspected once a week
regularly safety inspections should be recorded for
portable power equipment
identify witch of the following apply to persons under 18 years of age
not permitted to use any cartridge operated fixing device
it is necessarily to regulate the draw of rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because
too high a rate of draw off can cause control valves to become frozen
with regard to fire fighting equipment, what should be available on a work site
At least 3kg dry powder or 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
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
it would be necessary to take measures to protect a customers stair carpet when
replacing a bathroom suite on first floor
when carrying work out on a private dwelling, it is necessary to liaise with your customer
to agree a start and finish time
which one of the following disused appliances is the disposal by tipping a control regulation;
.hot water cylinders
.refrigerators
.tv sets
.gas cookers
Refrigerator
substances that are a possible source of airborne contamination and a potential danger to health
stagnant water-abs cement-cement dust-asbestos
what is the percentage of work related injuries caused by incorrect lifting techniques?
30%
what year was the building regulation?
2010
what year was the control of Lead at work regulations?
2002
RIDDOR
reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
PUWER
provision and use of work equipment regulations
what year was electricity at work regulations?
1989
what are employers required to do when manual handling?
They should;
avoid the need to lift, carry ,push, pull , lower or support loads wherever possible
