plumbing

Question 1

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

Answer 1

the employer and the employees

Question 2

ACOPs

Answer 2

approved codes of practice

Question 3

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

Answer 3

wooden frames

Question 4

COSHH

Answer 4

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 5

How many colours of of asbestos is there?

Answer 5

3

Question 6

Which of these is a common hazard on construction sites?

Answer 6

tripping hazards

Question 7

what does PPE stand for

Answer 7

Personal protective equipment

Question 8

blue circle with a white symbol

Answer 8

mandatory sings

Question 9

What cancer do you get from asbestos?

Answer 9

Mesothelioma

Question 10

what does HSE stand for?

Answer 10

Health and safety executive

Question 11

What is the first step to comply with COSHH?

Answer 11

Asses the risk

Question 12

HASAWA

Answer 12

Health and safety at work act

Question 13

What year was health and safety at work act developed?

Answer 13

1974

Question 14

What colours are asbestos?

Answer 14

white, brown, blue

Question 15

Where can i find asbestos?

Answer 15

Any industrial or residental builing or refurnished before the year 2000

Question 16

What signs indicate behaviour is prohibited?

Answer 16

Prohibited sings

Question 17

What sings make people aware of possible danger?

Answer 17

warning signs

Question 18

What is a common risk in a workplace?

Answer 18

Blocked pathways

Question 19

What is the purpose of health and safety (HSE) guidance notes?

Answer 19

to provide technical advice on how to comply with laws

Question 20

Three common types of PPE

Answer 20

hard hat, work boots and safety goggles

Question 21

Hot work must not be carried out in a work location in which

Answer 21

Naked flames must not be used

Question 22

A fire involving flammable gases is categorised as

Answer 22

Class B

Question 23

When mechanical lifting situations such as the use of mechanical lifting devices are encountered during plumbing work activities, which one of the following regulation applies?

Answer 23

Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998

Question 24

It is necessary to regulate draw-off rate of gas from LGP cylinder because

Answer 24

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

Question 25

When working continuously in a situation where asbestos is present what is it likely to do to you?

Answer 25

Chronic illness

Question 26

The control of substances hazardous to health regulations state

Answer 26

Persons using materials hazardous to health must provide with proper information, instructions and training

Question 27

It would be necessary to take measure to protect a costumer’s stair carpets when

Answer 27

replacing a bathroom on the first floor

Question 28

When carrying out work on a private dwelling, it is necessary to liaise with your costumer

Answer 28

to agree start and finish work times

Question 29

A fire has broken out in the boiler room of a school and there are no obvious causalities. Which of the following emergency services should be called?

Answer 29

Fire service only

Question 30

Your workmate has received an electric shock from a defective power drill. The power has been turned off. He is conscious. While waiting for an ambulance to drive what action should you take?

Answer 30

Place the casualty is the recovery position, keep him warm with a blanket and ask other to check there is a clear
route for an ambulance personnel

Question 31

A fire whose source is solid fuel is a classed as

Answer 31

Class D

Question 32

Identify which of following extinguisher types of should not be used on a Class B fire

Answer 32

Water