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Work Affecting the public Flashcards

1
Q

How is access by the public usually prevented?

A

2 metre fencing

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2
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What groups are particularly at risk from work sites?

Four answers

A
  • Children
  • People with prams
  • Elderly
  • Disabled people
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3
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How quickly does a temporary removal of the barrier need to be reinstated?

A

As soon as possible

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4
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What local organisations/ groups might benefit from knowing about the dangers of a construction site?

A

Local schools & residents with children

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5
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Name two ways that you might make a site safer

Five possible answers

A
  • Barriers to excavations and pits
  • Isolate and immobilise plant and vehicles
  • Store building materials so they cannot be tipped over or roll
  • Remove access ladders
  • Lock away hazardous materials
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6
Q

Name two ways that you might make a site safer

Five possible answers

A
  • Barriers to excavations and pits
  • Isolate and immobilise plant and vehicles
  • Store building materials so they cannot be tipped over or roll
  • Remove access ladders
  • Lock away hazardous materials
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Name two ways that you might make a site safer

Five possible answers

A
  • Barriers to excavations and pits
  • Isolate and immobilise plant and vehicles
  • Store building materials so they cannot be tipped over or roll
  • Remove access ladders
  • Lock away hazardous materials
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8
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True or false:
Security = Safety

A

True

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9
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Name two ways of preventing material from falling onto passers-by

Six possible answers

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  • Toe boards
  • Brick guards
  • Netting (to catch light materials)
  • Fans & extraction (high risk activities/ areas)
  • Covered & shielded walkways
  • Plastic sheeting (to catch dust, sprays and splashes)
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10
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Name two ways of preventing material from falling onto passers-by

Six possible answers

A
  • Toe boards
  • Brick guards
  • Netting (to catch light materials)
  • Fans & extraction (high risk activities/ areas)
  • Covered & shielded walkways
  • Plastic sheeting (to catch dust, sprays and splashes)
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Name two ways of preventing material from falling onto passers-by

Six possible answers

A
  • Toe boards
  • Brick guards
  • Netting (to catch light materials)
  • Fans & extraction (high risk activities/ areas)
  • Covered & shielded walkways
  • Plastic sheeting (to catch dust, sprays and splashes)
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12
Q

True or false:
Material can be stacked high on scaffolding

A

False.
Material should not be stacked on scaffolding unless absolutely necessary, and if it is it should not be stacked higher than the toe board.

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13
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True or false:
It is a good idea to tie down scaffolding if high winds are expected

A

True

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14
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What are debris chutes used for?

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To ensure that material does not potentially fall and shatter/ cause accidental injury to a passerby. A cover can be used to prevent dust and shards from escaping.

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What three things (about the scaffolding itself) should be checked carefully after scaffolding has been erected?

A
  • That it is not a hazard, eg. extruding parts
  • The needs of visually impaired people
  • Access to the site being tightly controlled
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16
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Name two things that must be done to keep site visitors safe

Four possible answers

A
  • They must know where to go and who to speak to
  • Must be accompanied at all times and given appropriate PPE
  • Stay clear of particularly hazardous areas
  • Only visit during allocated times, so that dangerous work can be scheduled for other times
17
Q

Name two things that must be done to keep site visitors safe

Four possible answers

A
  • They must know where to go and who to speak to
  • Must be accompanied at all times and given appropriate PPE
  • Stay clear of particularly hazardous areas
  • Only visit during allocated times, so that dangerous work can be scheduled for other times
18
Q

When working alongside or on a road

Name three things that should be carefully considered

Six possible answers

A
  • Temporary traffic control and how to maintain it
  • Temporary lighting
  • Vehicle and plant movement
  • High vis clothing for those close to the roadway
  • Whether or not a pavement closure is needed and alternative routes.
  • Signage and its legibility
19
Q

When working alongside or on a road

Name three things that should be carefully considered

Six possible answers

A
  • Temporary traffic control and how to maintain it
  • Temporary lighting
  • Vehicle and plant movement
  • High vis clothing for those close to the roadway
  • Whether or not a pavement closure is needed and alternative routes.
  • Signage and its legibility
20
Q

When working alongside or on a road

Name three things that should be carefully considered

Six possible answers

A
  • Temporary traffic control and how to maintain it
  • Temporary lighting
  • Vehicle and plant movement
  • High vis clothing for those close to the roadway
  • Whether or not a pavement closure is needed and alternative routes.
  • Signage and its legibility
21
Q

When working alongside or on a footpath/ pavement

Name three things that should be considered carefully

Six possible answers

A
  • Signage and its legibility
  • Barriers and traffic cones to mark the safe working zone
  • Barriers that provide direction for the route that pedestrians should take
  • Barriers that are strong enough to arrest the fall of a pedestrian
  • Suitable temporary walkways free from trip hazards
  • Appropriate material storage
22
Q

When working alongside or on a footpath/ pavement

Name three things that should be considered carefully

Six possible answers

A
  • Signage and its legibility
  • Barriers and traffic cones to mark the safe working zone
  • Barriers that provide direction for the route that pedestrians should take
  • Barriers that are strong enough to arrest the fall of a pedestrian
  • Suitable temporary walkways free from trip hazards
  • Appropriate material storage
23
Q

When working alongside or on a footpath/ pavement

Name three things that should be considered carefully

Six possible answers

A
  • Signage and its legibility
  • Barriers and traffic cones to mark the safe working zone
  • Barriers that provide direction for the route that pedestrians should take
  • Barriers that are strong enough to arrest the fall of a pedestrian
  • Suitable temporary walkways free from trip hazards
  • Appropriate material storage

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