plumbing Flashcards

1
Q

which sign indicates a mandatory action in a construction site?

A

Blue circle with a white symbol

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2
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ACOPS

A

approved codes of practice

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3
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Under HASAWA who is responsible for health and safety at the workplace?

A

The employer and the employees

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4
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COSHH

A

a control of substances hazardous to health

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5
Q

when working with asbestos which material is least likely to contain it?

A

wooden frames

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6
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What is the purpose of Health and safety executives(HSE) guidance notes?

A

to provide technical advice on how to comply with laws

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7
Q

According to HSE how many plumbers a week die from asbestos?

A

four

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8
Q

what illnesses can asbestos cause?

A

Mesothelioma and asbestosis

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9
Q

name part A and part B for the building regulations2010

A

Part A-structure
Part B-fire safety

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10
Q

what is the first step to comply with COSHH?

A

Asses the risks

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11
Q

HASAWA

A

Health and safety at work act

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12
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what year was the health and safety at work act made?

A

1974

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13
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what are the 3 types of asbestos?

A

white
brown
blue

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14
Q

Where can i find asbestos?

A

Any industrial or residential building built or refurbished before the year 2000

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15
Q

what sign provides information about safe conditions?

A

safe condition signs

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16
Q

what signs indicate that certain behaviour is prohibited?

A

prohibition signs

17
Q

what sign makes people aware of possible danger?

A

warning signs

18
Q

name 2 common risks in a workplace?

A

trips
falling objects

19
Q

The health and safety executives state

A

All hand tools must be regally inspected once a week

20
Q

regularly safety inspections should be recorded for

A

portable power equipment

21
Q

identify witch of the following apply to persons under 18 years of age

A

not permitted to use any cartridge operated fixing device

22
Q

it is necessarily to regulate the draw of rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because

A

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

23
Q

with regard to fire fighting equipment, what should be available on a work site

A

At least 3kg dry powder or 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

24
Q

if a fire breaks out in a site store where LPG cylinders are stored, the first action to take is

A

set of any alarm or otherwise warn others to evacuate the building

25
Q

it would be necessary to take measures to protect a customers stair carpet when

A

replacing a bathroom suite on first floor

26
Q

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

A

to agree a start and finish time

27
Q

which one of the following disused appliances is the disposal by tipping a control regulation;
.hot water cylinders
.refrigerators
.tv sets
.gas cookers

A

Refrigerator

28
Q

substances that are a possible source of airborne contamination and a potential danger to health

A

stagnant water-abs cement-cement dust-asbestos

29
Q

what is the percentage of work related injuries caused by incorrect lifting techniques?

A

30%

30
Q

what year was the building regulation?

A

2010

31
Q

what year was the control of Lead at work regulations?

A

2002

32
Q

RIDDOR

A

reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations

33
Q

PUWER

A

provision and use of work equipment regulations

34
Q

what year was electricity at work regulations?

A

1989

35
Q

what are employers required to do when manual handling?

A

They should;
avoid the need to lift, carry ,push, pull , lower or support loads wherever possible

36
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A