Plumbing

Question 1

Which legislation applies specifically to the building services industry?

Answer 1

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

Question 2

What is the purpose of a prohibition notice issued by a health and safety inspector?

Answer 2

To immediately stop dangerous work

Question 3

HSE stand for ?

Answer 3

Health and safety executive

Question 4

What is the primary aim of health and safety legislation?

Answer 4

To ensure workers and the public are protected from harm

Question 5

Who is responsible for ensuring that risk assessments are carried out?

Answer 5

Employers

Question 6

What is the legal status of Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs)?

Answer 6

Used as a reference in court

Question 7

Blue fire extinguisher

Answer 7

Dry powder

Question 8

Red fire extinguisher

Answer 8

Water

Question 9

Black fire extinguisher

Answer 9

CO2

Question 10

Cream fire extinguisher

Answer 10

Foam

Question 11

Yellow fire extinguisher

Answer 11

Wet chemical

Question 12

Which gas cylinder is identified by a red bottle?

Answer 12

Propane

Question 13

What must be checked on electrical tools before use?

Answer 13

Valid PAT test and general condition

Question 14

A fire involving flammable gases is categorised as

Answer 14

Class C

Question 15

Regular safety inspections should be recorded for ?

Answer 15

portable power equipment

Question 16

When working continuously with lead, which one of the following is likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken?

Answer 16

Chronic illness

Question 17

Where may you take air samples when working as a plumber?

Answer 17

When working in a public sewer

Question 18

It would be necessary to take measures to protect a customer’s stair carpets when ?

Answer 18

replacing a bathroom suite on the first floor

Question 19

Working in an environment where dry stone is in the air could result in

Answer 19

Silicosis

Question 20

A fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as

Answer 20

Class B

Question 21

PPE to protect eyes

Answer 21

Safety glasses

Question 22

PPE to protect head

Answer 22

Hard helmet

Question 23

PPE to protect for skin conditions

Answer 23

Gloves

Question 24

PPE to protect health issues

Answer 24

Respitory mask

Question 25

What is the most important reason why all accidents should be investigated and recorded?

Answer 25

Prevent similar accidents in the future

Question 26

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer must:

Answer 26

Safeguard the safety and health of all employees

Question 27

What is the recommended minimum temperature for office work and similar non-physical activities?

Answer 27

16 degrees centigrade

Question 28

What is the duty of every employer

Answer 28

To ensure health and safety to all employees

Question 29

Who is responsible for providing ppe

Answer 29

Employer

Question 30

What does COSHH stand for

Answer 30

The control of hazardous substances to health

Question 31

It is necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because

Answer 31

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

Question 32

If toilet cleaning materials were added to a system that is being cleaned and disinfected

Answer 32

hazardous fumes could be produced

Question 33

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 33

Fire service only

Question 34

A fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as

Answer 34

A fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as

Question 35

With regard to fire fighting equipment, which of the following should be available at a work site

Answer 35

At least one 3kg dry powder OR 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

Question 36

It is necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because

Answer 36

too high a rate of draw off would lead to pressure build up in the torch causing it to explode.

Question 37

How many people die a year on site

Answer 37

123

Question 38

If toilet cleaning materials were added to a system that is being cleaned and disinfected

Answer 38

hazardous fumes could be produced

Question 39

Which waste materials can create toxic fumes when burnt.

Answer 39

Polystyrene packaging

Question 40

PPE meaning

Answer 40

Personal protective equipment