recap questions

Question 1

name of white asbestos

Answer 1

chrysotile

Question 2

name of blue asbestos

Answer 2

crocidolite

Question 3

name of brown asbestos

Answer 3

amosite

Question 4

what does HASAWA stand for

Answer 4

health and safety at work act

Question 5

what does HSE stand for

Answer 5

health and safety executive

Question 6

what does PPE stand for

Answer 6

personal protective equipment

Question 7

what is the main aim of HASAWA

Answer 7

keep everyone at work safe

Question 8

what right do inspectors have

Answer 8

to seize any evidence

Question 9

who are HSE guidance notes produced by

Answer 9

health and safety executive

Question 10

what is the primary goal of the health and safety at work act

Answer 10

to ensure the health and safety of all people

Question 11

what is the method statement primarily used for

Answer 11

describing how work will be conducted safely

Question 12

is silicite a type of asbestos

Answer 12

no

Question 13

hazard symbol

Answer 13

yellow triangle

Question 14

what should be done with asbestos waste

Answer 14

disposed of it at a licenced hazardous waste facility

Question 15

how many plumbers die weekly from asbestos related injuries

Answer 15

4

Question 16

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

Answer 16

naked flames (eg propane torches) must not be used

Question 17

a fire involving flammable gases is categorised as

Answer 17

class c

Question 18

the health and safety executive states

Answer 18

all hand tools used for plumbing or construction work should be inspected at least once a week

Question 19

what can be checked for correct operation by pressing a button on the front of the device

Answer 19

residual current device

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

if toilet cleaning materials were added to a system that is being cleaned and disinfected what is a potential risk

Answer 21

hazardous fumes could be produced

Question 22

when working continuously with lead what type of illness is likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken

Answer 22

chronic illness

Question 23

when is it necessary to take air samples

Answer 23

when working in a public sewer

Question 24

your workmate has received an electric shock from a defective power drill he is conscious while waiting for an ambulance to drive what action should you take

Answer 24

place the casualty in the recovery position keep him warm with a blanket and ask others to check there is a clear route for the ambulance personnel

Question 25

What is the fire triangle made up of

Answer 25

Oxygen, heat, fuel